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Press releases25 January 2017

World crude steel output increases by 0.8% in 2016

World crude steel production reached 1,628.5 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2016, up by 0.8% compared to 2015.

Steelblog24 January 2017

Taking a myopic national approach

Nicholas Walters, Communications and Public Policy Director at worldsteel, addresses the outcome and consequences of the COP-21 Paris Agreement.
Our stories16 January 2017

How steel shapes our today and tomorrow

Our Stories collects real-life stories showcasing steel as driver of innovation, from 3D printing to reducing Glastonbury festival’s environmental footprint.
Steelblog16 January 2017

worldsteel celebrates its 50th anniversary

Director General Edwin Basson gives insight on the challenges that lie ahead for the steel industry. Check out our new blog and give us your opinion.
Sustainability16 January 2017

Climate Action Members 2016-2017

The Climate Action Programme recognises steel producers taking part in the Climate Action data collection programme.
Our stories16 January 2017

A world-first in prosthetics

An expert team have put steel to the test, creating the largest, strongest artificial limb in the world, one that can carry the weight of an elephant.

VIDEOS

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Publications

Publication26 May 2016

World Steel in Figures 2016

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

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Publication14 November 2016

Steel Statistical Yearbook

Cross-section of steel industry statistics from 2006 to 2015.

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Publication06 October 2016

Sustainable Steel 2016

Steel industry's performance on 8 sustainability indicators.

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Publication21 October 2016

Safety and Health Recognition

Six excellent safety and health programmes recognised in 2016.

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Statistics
Monthly production statistics for crude steel, direct reduced iron and blast furnace iron.
Steelblog
Opinions and insights on the steel industry today and tomorrow.
Our stories
Futuristic uses of steel in an array of applications.
Image library
Steel never looked so good. Explore the steel industry through images and films.
Circular economy
Steel is a permanent material. It can be easily recycled, reduced, remanufactured and reused.
Steel timeline
Tracing steel's development from 2,000 BC to the innovations of today.