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 ...

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 ...

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 ...