【SMM Steel】Egyptian Ezz Steel targets $780m Algerian DRI plant

Published: Apr 22, 2026 15:23

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【SMM Steel】Egypt's Ezz Steel plans a $780m investment to establish a DRI plant in Algeria. The company submitted project details to AAPI, intending to utilize local iron ore and benefits like reduced taxes/energy costs. The project has a financing structure of $155m equity and $625m debt, targeting 2.5 Mt/y of sponge iron. By accessing Algeria's iron ore, Ezz Steel intends to expand the facility into an integrated industrial complex covering various stages of iron and steel production.

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