At its peak, the British steel industry was the world’s largest, producing 40% of the world’s steel, and transforming communities across the country. Though American competitors overtook British Steel ...

Scrapping the return of steelmaking to Teesside would risk leaving the UK needing to increase imports from China and India, the area's mayor has warned. The Chinese company behind British Steel ...

Ben Houchen also said the window was closing on potential investment in an 'electric arc' furnace for Teesside, although no decision had been made ...

Two new furnaces are set to be built in Scunthorpe, following talks between British Steel's Chinese owners and the Labour Government.

Traditional steelmaking ceased in September, with thousands of workers losing their jobs. British Steel also announced it would close blast furnaces in Scunthorpe in 2023, and unveiled plans to ...

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The oxygen steelmaking process, particularly the Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) method, is a critical technology in the production of steel. This process involves blowing oxygen through molten iron to ...

As high-grade phosphate rock deposits become increasingly scarce, researchers are exploring alternative sources of phosphorus, one of which is steelmaking slag. Steelmaking slag, a byproduct of ...

The move is part of an effort to secure a “green future” for UK steelmaking by reducing carbon emissions. British Steel’s accounts for 2022 showed losses of £408m, while the beleaguered ...