China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc., a materials technology company in China with products capable of withstanding high temperatures, and used in the steel and oil industries, has announced that it has obtained an average increase of 55% in prices for nine "full-service" customers in the steel industry from July to September 2008.

The Shanxi Province Industrial Enterprise Corporate Social Responsibility Guide press conference and CSR Forum were recently held in Taiyuan, Shanxi.

The Shanxi Province Industrial Enterprise Corporate Social Responsibility Guide press conference and CSR Forum were recently held in Taiyuan, Shanxi.

ArcelorMittal, Hunan Valin Group and Hunan Valin Steel Co. have announced the launch of Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel, an industrial and commercial joint venture.

Six U.S. pipe makers and the United Steelworkers have applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce for its final affirmative findings that Chinese producers of circular welded steel pipe are dumping below-cost product in the United States, and that pipe exports benefit from large subsidies provided by the Chinese government.

Steel company ArcelorMittal has entered into an agreement with China Oriental Group Company Limited to share technology, technical expertise and know-how with the aim of transforming China Oriental into a leading producer of heavy sections in China and to assist the company in sourcing of iron ore and coal.