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February 2026 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 141.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2026, a 2.2% decrease compared to February 2025.
How spinning steel is turbocharging the green energy transition in Australia
One of the key challenges of the energy transition is ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of electricity. Several new schemes underway in Australia are helping to solve this problem.
Open Forum 2026: 2-3 June 2026
The next Open Forum will be held in Brussels on 2–3 June. Register now to take part in the climate conversation. More details via this link.
Blog: The 11% question: women, talent, and sustainable steel
International Women's Day - Women represent approximately 11% of the global steel workforce, according to worldsteel’s recent industry-wide data collection in 2025. Can the steel industry afford to leave half of the global talent pool largely untapped?
China Monthly - February 2026
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a circular providing guidance on trading activities under the national Emission Trading System for 2026. This is a members-only report.
Blog: Hearing loss at work - The invisible injury we still accept
Hearing loss is one of the most common — and least visible — occupational injuries in heavy industry. On World Hearing Day 2026, we need to confront why it still happens and why prevention matters.
Extreme conditions are overcome to suspend this steel walkway above a canyon in Tibet
Steel makes it possible to cantilever a glass walkway over a canyon in Tibet and the results are impressive.
Stainless steel melt shop production increases by 2.1% in 2025
The world stainless association has released figures for the year 2025, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 64.2 million tonnes, an increase of 2.1% compared to 2024.
January 2026 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2026, a 6.5% decrease compared to January 2025.
Publications
Sustainability Indicators Report 2025
Nineteen Sustainability iIdicators for the steel industry and a historical overview.
Climate change and the production of iron and steel policy paper
Pathways and call to action to reduce CO2 emissions from the steel industry.
Safety and health principles
Six safety and health principles for the steel industry. An evolving set of guidelines.
World Steel in Figures 2025
A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.
Safety and health in the steel industry: Data report 2025
A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.
worldsteel membership benefits
The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.
#steelFacts
A collection of amazing facts about steel that demonstrate steel's value for society.
The Steel Story
An informative and entertaining look at steel’s enormous impact on the history of mankind.
Steel - the permanent material in the circular economy
Given the inherent properties of steel, steel has a major role to play in the circular economy.
Safety and health policy paper
Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.
Water management policy paper
How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.
Co-product policy paper
An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.
Air quality policy paper
Air quality control is a major priority for the steel industry.
Videos
worldsteel's Breakthrough Technology Conference
worldsteel's Sustainability Charter
worldsteel's Sustainability Champions
worldsteel's Open Forum