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    Essar Steel Algoma in Financial Straits

    Written by Sandy Williams


    Recent media reports indicate that Essar Steel Algoma may be heading for another return to insolvency as it struggles to meet its debts. According to media reports, the company has engaged a law firm and restructuring specialist to advise it and may file for insolvency by the end of the month.

    Although Essar Steel Algoma has not confirmed the reports, spokesperson Brenda Stenta at Essar Steel Algoma provided SMU with the following statement.

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