SMM Reports Slight Rise in Blast Furnace Operating Rate Amid Improving Steel Mill Profitability and Molten Iron Output

Published: Sep 25, 2024 13:51

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[SMM Blast Furnace Operating Rate: Steel Mill Profits Improve, Small Increase in Molten Iron Output] According to SMM research, on September 18th, the blast furnace operating rate of 242 steel mills surveyed by SMM was 88.75%, up 0.13% from the previous month. Blast furnace capacity...

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