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Nippon Steel Wants To Work With Trump Administration

The decision to file lawsuits was not taken lightly.

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9 months ago

January 16, 2025

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Japan’s Nippon Steel remains interested in working with the incoming administration of Donald Trump to try to seal a takeover of U.S. Steel, its vice chairman Takahiro Mori said an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.
Last week, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel filed two lawsuits after U.S. President Joe Biden blocked a $14.9 billion buyout of the American steelmaker by the Japanese firm. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Monday.
Enforcement of Biden’s order, which gave the parties 30 days to unwind the transaction, was postponed until June after the companies sued the U.S. president, alleging he violated the constitution by depriving them of due process when he blocked the deal.”Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel will do whatever it takes to close this transaction,” Mori said in the WSJ piece. “We believe our case is strong, and we look forward to our day in court.”
Cleveland-Cliffs, whose earlier bid for U.S. Steel was rejected by the latter’s board, is partnering with peer Nucor to prepare a potential all-cash bid for the company again, a source told Reuters this week.
“We remain interested in exploring possible partnerships with the new administration to invest in and grow U.S. Steel to benefit American workers, customers, and national security,” Mori, Nippon Steel’s key negotiator on the deal, said in the opinion piece. The decision to file lawsuits was not taken lightly, Mori said, while reiterating that Japan is one of U.S. closest allies and the company did not believe there was any national security concern regarding the takeover.”Major companies in allied nations want to invest in the U.S. and employ Americans. Now they wonder if they’ll be treated as partners or political pawns,” Mori said.

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Jindal Stainless Launches First Stainless Steel Fabrication Unit in Mumbai

It will also serve as a centre of excellence for skill development, preparing India’s workforce for sustainable infrastructure projects.

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5 days ago

October 7, 2025

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Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, through its subsidiary Jindal Stainless Steelway (JSSL), has inaugurated its first stainless steel fabrication unit at Washivali, Patalganga, Mumbai. The 4 lakh sq ft facility is designed to serve the bridge sector, fabricating critical components such as girders, arches, nuts, bolts, and handles. The unit was inaugurated by CEO & CFO Tarun Khulbe in the presence of senior leadership.

Developed with an initial investment of Rs 1.25 billion, the facility strengthens Jindal Stainless’ position as a provider of end-to-end fabrication solutions for India’s growing infrastructure sector. The unit is expected to scale from 4,000 tonnes in FY25 to 18,000 tonnes annually by FY26-27, creating over 250 direct jobs and benefiting 150+ families indirectly. It will also serve as a centre of excellence for skill development, preparing India’s workforce for sustainable infrastructure projects.

Abhyuday Jindal, MD, Jindal Stainless, said, “This fabrication unit represents another step in our efforts to provide integrated solutions for customers. Bridges are critical connectors, and this facility ensures end-to-end quality management for safer and longer-lasting structures.”

Tarun Khulbe, CEO & CFO, added, “By combining material excellence with skilled fabrication and streamlined processes, we are bridging the gap between stainless steel production and high-quality infrastructure delivery.”

Jindal Stainless has supplied stainless steel for landmark projects nationwide, offering corrosion-free, durable solutions with lifespans exceeding 100 years. The Mumbai facility marks the company’s entry into direct fabrication, offering complete solutions to infrastructure developers. Future expansions will include solar-powered operations, aligning with the company’s ESG goals and commitment to sustainable growth.

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Kretinsky Exits Thyssenkrupp Steel Stake as JV Plans Stall

Stake sale clears path for talks with India’s Jindal Steel

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October 6, 2025

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Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has sold his 20 per cent stake in Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and abandoned plans for a 50:50 joint venture, the companies announced. The decision enables Thyssenkrupp to intensify discussions with Jindal Steel International for a possible acquisition.

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Nippon Steel Buys 30% Stake In Canada’s Kami Iron Ore Project

Nippon Steel invests C$42 million in Canada’s Kami iron ore project.

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October 3, 2025

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Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel, has acquired a 30 per cent stake in Canada’s Kami iron ore project, forming a joint venture with Australia’s Champion Iron and trading house Sojitz to secure supplies of high-grade ore for direct reduced iron production.

Through its subsidiary NS Canadian Resources, Nippon Steel has paid C$42 million (Rs 2.5 billion) of the total C$150 million (Rs 9 billion) investment, with the remaining C$108 million (Rs 6.5 billion) subject to an additional investment decision based on a feasibility study.

The deal builds on a December agreement in which Nippon Steel and Sojitz purchased a 49 per cent interest in the project from Champion Iron for C$245 million (Rs 14.7 billion). Under the new joint venture, Kami Iron Mine Partnership, the companies will advance the feasibility study for the Newfoundland and Labrador project.

Nippon Steel said the project’s high-grade ore is ideal for producing direct reduced iron, which, together with high-quality scrap, is crucial for operating large electric arc furnaces. The company plans to expand such furnaces to lower carbon emissions as part of its decarbonisation strategy.

Having recently acquired U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel has been strengthening its stakes in coking coal and iron ore mines worldwide to ensure long-term security of critical raw materials.