World crude steel output increases by 1.2% in 2012
Brussels, 22 January 2013 – World crude steel production reached 1,548 megatonnes (Mt) for the year 2012, up by 1.2% compared to 2011. This is a record for global crude steel production. The growth came mainly from Asia and North America while crude steel production in the EU (27) and South America decreased in 2012 …