Steel

Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

Without urgent, effective action by the government, manufacturers, investors and unions, the industry will fail, leaving thousands jobless and damaging the economy

Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear

ArcelorMittal SA expects to make a final decision by August on the closure of its long steel operation, which puts 3 500 jobs at risk

Steel production relies on coal so the sector will have to move to hydrogen or renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint

The three-year agreement runs from 1 April to 31 March 2026

Lessons from when Jan Smuts drove the industrialisation of South Africa in the form of electricity and steel to benefit an elite community

Residents say the findings proves their concerns about pollution ‘are real’

More than 20 organisations, concerned individuals sign an open letter to Ministers Barbara Creecy and Ebrahim Patel calling for integrated assessment of coal-based mega-project

Steel and aluminium tariff hikes imposed by the US could mean job losses in SA

Earlier this month, President Trump signed a proclamation implementing new trade policies including 25% tariffs on Chinese exports

The president renewed his demand that the European Union halts its trade barriers to US products in order to spare his allies new tariffs

Amsa’s record fine for price collusion comes at a time when protection is topping the agenda.

South Africa’s industrial landscape is set to change dramatically as steel prices and imports rise.