Archive for July 29th, 2008
Fire at Nippon Steel Plant
It is reported that a fire broke out Nippon Steel Corp’s plant at its Yawata Works at Kitakyushu in southwest Japan. There are no reports of injuries. A spokesman said the fire, which was discovered at 6:37 AM apparently began at a conveyer belt before spreading to the building. [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2008 under Steel News.
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China urges measures to keep coal, steel at home
Higher tariffs and an export quota system are not doing enough to keep Chinese coal and steel supplies at home, the customs administration said, saying the system should be improved.
Chinese companies, facing a domestic shortage, should also establish overseas coal supply bases and ensure stable supply by signing long-term contracts, customs said in one report, [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2008 under Steel International, Steel News.
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