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The Next Generation of Steel (Randy Zook Commentary)
The proposed U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger would be a game changer for Arkansas. read more >
by Randy Zook -
Arkansas Steel Leaders See Tariffs as a Short-Term Disruption That Will Bring Long-Term Stability
Lexicon, W&W/AFCO Steel and Hybar remain optimistic about industry growth despite tariff uncertainties, pointing to environmental advantages of American steel and continued investment in the state. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
From Coal to Solar: Treaty Oak’s 100-Megawatt Project Rises Near Retiring Plant
Treaty Oak Clean Energy is building a 100-megawatt solar array in Grant County, near the White Bluff coal plant, creating 200 jobs and using local materials. read more >
WSJ: Arkansas Positioned to Gain if US Steel Sale Falls Through
CEO David Burritt said the company would close older mills and likely look to move its headquarters from Pittsburgh. read more >
Majestic Steel Expands with State-of-the-Art Facility in Mississippi County
The service center went online in May in Hickman, an unincorporated community near the river in Mississippi County, the largest steel-producing county in the United States. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Mississippi County Leads the Way in Green Steel Innovation
Arkansas steel giants like Blytheville-based Nucor-Yamato, as well as Big River Steel and Hybar of Osceola, are transforming Mississippi County into a hub of recycled steel, renewable energy and innovative technology. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Announces Awards (Movers & Shakers)
Nirvana Manning, Lenore Trammell, Cathy Tuggle, Shamin Okolloh & Marnie Oldner were all honored by WFA. read more >
Reading the Future: Steel (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Executives are envisioning a vibrant short- and long-term future in steel for Arkansas, particularly in Mississippi County. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Investing in Arkansas Steel with Global Principal Partners’ David Stickler
Stickler is senior managing partner at Global Principal Partners LLC of Miami, the company behind the $700 million rebar mill in Osceola. read more >
Big River Steel Launches New EV-Focused Production Line in Osceola
The main product being manufactured on the line is InduX, a very wide, ultra-thin and lightweight steel with all the magnetic properties necessary for electric vehicles. read more >
Hammering Out a Deal (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
A possible buyout of U.S. Steel Corp. promises complications both political and regulatory. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Eyes on U.S. Steel (Editorial)
Although U.S. Steel is based in Pittsburgh, a potential buyout has big ramifications for Arkansas. read more >
Hybar Begins Construction on $700M Rebar Mill in Osceola
The project, announced in November, will support the state's growing steel industry. read more >
Jim Bell’s Journey Back to Osceola
Bell is the vice president of construction at U.S. Steel. read more >
$327M Driver Solar Farm Going In Alongside Big River Steel’s New Mill
The project, aptly named Driver Solar, will drive up to 40% of operations of the new steel plant, about 230 megawatts of Big River II’s 550-megawatt demand. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
With $3B New Mill, Big River Still Rising
Big River 2 is scheduled to be producing by the third quarter of 2024, just two years after construction began. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Mississippi County Rebuilds on Steel
With its recent revenue jump due to the steel industry, government officials hope to attract new residents and reverse a longtime decline in population. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Lessons Learned: Women in Business Offer Leadership Advice
Read what eight Arkansas women have to say about their management experience. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Lessons Learned: It’s OK To Make A Mistake (Lenore Trammell)
A leader should be confident as the subject-matter expert for whatever field she’s in, Trammell says. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Mike Ross, Daniel Brown Join ARA Board of Trustees
The Southwest Power Pool and Big River Steel executives will help drive innovation in critical industries in the state, Arkansas Research Alliance leadership said. read more >
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