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James Moss

After 20-some years consulting I'm still fascinated by the problems of strategy development in this basic industry, especially now that it stands at the center of an industrial revolution like no other. You can read more about me here.

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Nerds of Steel changes & innovations

November 17, 2009

Many of you will have noticed over the last couple of weeks that Nerds of Steel is changing. I wanted to explain what has been going on and to ask you for feedback on the changes that have already taken place and those you would like to see in future. The most signficant change is […]

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No link between the new economy and steel industry publisher

October 30, 2009

They still don’t get it. American Metal Market has a story today called “Building of new economy discussed by steel, union leaders”. I was mildly interested in the story for its own sake, but it’s much more important as an example of the contortions a steel industry publisher will go through to avoid being even […]

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World crude steel output in September continues to recover

October 26, 2009

The world’s production of crude steel continued to recover in September 2009 according to the latest output data from worldsteel. It was a modest improvement from August to be sure of a little more than 250KT, but it continued a recovery that has lasted all year. The world’s record monthly crude steel output was in […]

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World crude steel production rises 2.5% in August

September 21, 2009

The recent divergent trends in regional steel production continue according to the latest crude steel production figures from worldsteel published today. Overall global crude steel production rose about 2.5% in August over the prior month. But year-to-date output versus 2008 is down 18%. The experience of different regions or economic groups is significantly different. China […]

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World crude steel production rises 4% in July

August 26, 2009

Sorry for the delay in posting worldsteel figures for crude steel production by country in July, but here they are. Overall steel production was up 4% in July, led by a record-breaking performance in China. Global production is down year to date by about 20% versus last year, but down only 11% July 2009 compared […]

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LanzaTech producing ethanol from industrial waste gas

August 25, 2009

We’re always pleased to hear about new technologies that aim to get the steel industry on the right side of the environmental impact debate – see ArcelorMittal and ThyssenKrupp announcements. So we’re happy to relay the announcement from LanzaTech in New Zealand regarding their technology to deal with carbon monoxide. Here’s what they say: LanzaTech […]

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