Tenova I2S Cluster Mill commissioned in USA
Tenova I2S has announced the commissioning of their new ZR33-22” Mill at MK Metalfoils USA in Duncan, South Carolina. MK Metalfoils is a division of MK Metallfolien GmbH of Hagen, Germany. Rolled Alloys reports zero injuries for 2009
Rolled Alloys has announced that the company has completed 2009 without any work related injuries at the Temperance, Michigan facility. Nucor may opt for new plant in Brazil
In 2009, Nucor Corp. sold a third fewer tonnes of steel than it did in 2008. That has made the company willing to take its time starting a proposed USD 2 billion production plant in Louisiana. Jien Canada Mining completes takeover
Jien Canada Mining Ltd has finalized its takeover of the Canadian Royalties' Nunavik Nickel Mine project, at least on paper. Bison Gear celebrates 50 years
Over 200 employees of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the St. Charles, Illinois headquartered gearmotor manufacturer. 
The company that owns the Voisey's Bay nickel mine in northern Labrador has made a new offer to unionized workers in an effort to end the 5 and a half month strike at the mine. 
Vale has announced that they will soon restart their Sudbury, Ontario, smelter for the first time since a strike at the operation began during the summer. 
Two and a half years after it was announced and 19 months after it broke ground, Allegheny Technologies USD 460 million facility in Rowley, Utah, US will begin producing titanium sponge immediately. 
A German company will build a USD 300 million plant in NW Mississippi to manufacture stainless steel pipes for the oil and gas industry. 
A Canadian panel assessing the socioeconomic and environmental impact of a proposed CAD16.2 billion natural gas pipeline in northern Canada has conditionally recommended approval of the project.