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June 2018 crude steel production
Press releasesStatistics
26 July 2018

June 2018 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to June 2017

Unique steel observation tower blends into Danish forest
Our stories
24 July 2018

Unique steel observation tower blends into Danish forest

A new observation tower of COR-TEN steel and locally-sourced timber blends in with the tree canopy and links to a treetop walk.

Map of China steel mills 2018 now available
PublicationStatistics
19 July 2018

Map of China steel mills 2018 now available

worldsteel has published the 2018 edition of its map of Chinese mainland steel plants. The map shows the geographical and economic landscape of the country’s steel industry at a glance.

Reshaping Sydney’s skyline with steel
Our stories
09 July 2018

Reshaping Sydney’s skyline with steel

The recycled steel skeletons of old buildings are being used to construct a new generation of sustainable high-rise towers.

May 2018 crude steel production data
Press releasesStatistics
25 June 2018

May 2018 crude steel production data

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 154.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2018, a 6.6% increase compared to May 2017.

Steel digital strategy guided by standardisation
SteelblogTechnology
15 June 2018

Steel digital strategy guided by standardisation

Our Head of Technology, Rizwan Janjua, discusses the benefits of implementing Industry 4.0 technology and why stardardisation is crucial.

The precision steels that underpin watchmaking
Our stories
04 June 2018

The precision steels that underpin watchmaking

The precise and historic art of mechanical watchmaking relies on the many qualities of steel to deliver enduring and reliable timepieces.

How is the steel industry meeting the challenge of climate change?
SteelblogEnvironment
30 May 2018

How is the steel industry meeting the challenge of climate change?

The steel industry is ready to meet the global challenge of climate change by reducing energy and emission intensity across the industry.

World Steel in Figures 2018 is now available
Press releasesStatistics
29 May 2018

World Steel in Figures 2018 is now available

worldsteel has published the 2018 edition of World Steel in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of steel industry activities.

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Publications

Life Cycle Inventory methodology report
Report07 March 2018

Life Cycle Inventory methodology report

This LCI report outlines the different stages required to accurately calculate a steel product's environmental footprint.

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50 years of the World Steel Association
Publication19 October 2017

50 years of the World Steel Association

A look back on 50 years of the association, then and now, and what the future holds.

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Sustainable Steel 2017
Publication09 October 2017

Sustainable Steel 2017

Steel industry's performance on 8 sustainability indicators and the future.

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World Steel in Figures 2017
Publication29 May 2017

World Steel in Figures 2017

A global picture of the steel industry with key facts and statistics.

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Steel Statistical Yearbook
Publication05 December 2017

Steel Statistical Yearbook

Cross-section of steel industry statistics from 2007 to 2016.

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Safety and Health Recognition
Publication24 October 2017

Safety and Health Recognition

Four excellent safety and health programmes recognised in 2017.

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Safety and Health Principles and Definitions
Publication24 October 2017

Safety and Health Principles and Definitions

Six safety and health principles for the steel industry

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Statistics
Statistics
Monthly production statistics for crude steel, direct reduced iron and blast furnace iron.
Image library
Image library
Steel never looked so good. Explore the steel industry through images and films.
Steelblog
Steelblog
Opinions and insights on the steel industry today and tomorrow.
Our stories
Our stories
Futuristic uses of steel in an array of applications.
50 years
50 years
Fifty years of the World Steel Association, then and now, and what the future holds.
Steel timeline
Steel timeline
Tracing steel's development from 2,000 BC to the innovations of today.