Arcelormittal decides finally on long steel’s fate
By Elias Monage, SEIFSA Federation President ArcelorMittal (SA) has made a final decision on mothballing its long-steel operations at its Newcastle Works, Vereeniging Works and the rail and structural subsidiary, AMRAS. The announcement will have a devastating impact on a number of fronts, including surrounding communities, suppliers, contractors and the broader metals and engineering sector.