The steelmaker plans to restart a blast furnace in Granite City, Illinois, that has been idle since late 2023.

Blast furnace operations are pivotal to the ironmaking industry, where coke acts not only as a fuel but also as a chemical reducing agent. Recent investigations have elucidated that the reactivity of ...

We’re ready to get back to production and ensure this facility continues to play a vital role in the region’s economy.” ...

Blast furnace coal injection is a critical aspect of modern ironmaking, where pulverised coal is introduced into a blast furnace to serve both as a fuel and a reducing agent. This process is ...

DULUTH — Cleveland-Cliffs will idle a blast furnace at Indiana Harbor, its latest production adjustment as it uses more electric-arc furnaces and more scrap metal to make steel. Blast furnace 4 at ...