All articles tagged with #us steel
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
The White House intervened to prevent US Steel from shutting down processing at its Illinois plant, citing national security concerns linked to a deal with Nippon Steel, and indicated it would exercise its 'golden share' authority to keep the plant operational.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The White House intervened to prevent US Steel from shutting down its Granite City Works plant in Illinois, citing a national security agreement with Nippon Steel that allows the government to influence key decisions. US Steel had initially planned to cease processing steel at the plant but reversed course after the intervention, though the details of their solution remain undisclosed. The move underscores ongoing government involvement in domestic steel industry decisions under the security agreement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fortune
President Trump has used his 'golden share' authority to block U.S. Steel's plans to shut down a plant in Illinois, overriding the company's decision and demonstrating increased government influence over private industry decisions, especially in strategic sectors like steel.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC
The Trump administration used its 'golden share' rights to prevent U.S. Steel from shutting down its Granite City plant, exercising powers from a national-security agreement linked to Nippon's $14.1 billion takeover, highlighting increased government influence in private sector decisions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
The US government blocked US Steel's plan to cease production at its Illinois plant, using a 'golden share' scheme linked to Nippon Steel's takeover, ensuring continued operation and supply of slabs, amid political and economic negotiations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
US Steel is shutting down its Granite City, Illinois mill in October but will retain 800 workers until at least 2027 due to a deal with the Trump administration that provides job protections and production guarantees, although the plant will only maintain ancillary operations and not produce steel during this period.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Preliminary findings suggest the deadly explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works was caused by a gas valve failure during maintenance, leading to a buildup of coke oven gas and an ignition source. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities and U.S. Steel working to determine the exact cause and ensure safety.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
An explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania resulted in two worker deaths and at least 10 injuries. The cause of the blast is under investigation, with authorities and U.S. Steel emphasizing safety and working to determine the incident's root cause. The community and officials have expressed condolences and concern over the tragedy.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works, which resulted in fatalities and reduced capacity, highlights ongoing challenges in the saturated global steel market, including overcapacity, depressed prices, and uncertain tariffs, potentially marking a turning point for the Mon Valley Works and the company's future.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by yahoo.com
An explosion at the Clairton Coke Works, a major U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh, resulted in two deaths and at least ten injuries, with the cause under investigation. The incident occurred in the plant’s reversing room, a critical area in coke production, and has deeply affected the local community and workers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Lever
The U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, with a history of chemical risks, recently had its high-risk status hidden from the public due to Trump-era EPA policies influenced by the chemical industry, prior to a deadly explosion that resulted in fatalities and injuries.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
A deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania resulted in two deaths, including Timothy Quinn, and at least 10 injuries. Family members demand better communication from the company, while authorities investigate the cause of the blast. The incident has prompted a visit from Pennsylvania's governor and ongoing safety assessments.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
Explosions at the U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania, resulted in two deaths and ten injuries, prompting emergency response and an ongoing investigation, with authorities ensuring air quality remains within safe standards.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
A man named Timothy Quinn died following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant in Pennsylvania on August 11, 2025. The incident occurred inside the 'reversing room' of the plant, causing injuries to at least 10 people and leaving one person unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
An explosion at the US Steel Clairton plant in Pennsylvania resulted in 1 death and 10 injuries, with a search ongoing for another person. The cause is unknown, and authorities are investigating while urging residents to keep windows closed due to smoke. The plant, a major steel production site, has a history of pollution issues and fines.