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    Big River Steel CEO John Correnti Dead at Age 68

    Written by John Packard


    A huge hole has been made in the heart the US steel industry. Big River Steel CEO John Correnti died this morning while on an out-of-town business trip.

    John Correnti, 68, was no stranger to the development of steel mills.  His plan to build the mini-mill in Osceola, Ark. was backed by almost 50 years of experience in the steel industry.  

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