[SMM Express] Hunedoara steel mill in Romania plant to restart in November

Published: Oct 21, 2025 09:37

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ArcelorMittal recently stated that it is considering restarting its Hunedoara steel mill in Romania in November. The steel mill suspended production in early September due to high electricity prices. The plant has an annual production capacity of approximately 800,000 mt.

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