29
Sep
12:53
ArcelorMittal Spain idles blast furnace amid furlough negotiations
ArcelorMittal says it has initiated the shutdown of blast furnace A at its Gijón mill in northern Spain. The move was initially announced at the beginning of September.
The process begun on Tuesday night with the reduction of the furnace load and the consequent salamander tapping, Kallanish notes. According to the steelmaker, the temporary stoppage has been prompted by the uncertain economic scenario and poor market conditions.
"The stoppage, in princ…
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