SMU Spotlight: From Shoes to Steel

Sometimes the skills we obtain through our education can be used in ways other than we expect. Roger Walburn is a metallurgist who uses his specialty to help customers find the perfect fit. His knowledge of metallurgy enables him to get into the weeds with the technical aspects of steel, which educates his customers on […]

There are many great, supportive organizations in the steel and metals industry. One that continues to grow as the industry evolves is the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI).  Founded in 1981, AWMI is an international organization that was established to promote and develop the growth of women in the metal industries. AWMI […]

Steel mill lead times are down for the first time since January, according to SMU’s latest steel market survey data. Lead times seem to be tapering off after climbing week over week for the past few months.  SMU’s hot-rolled lead time is approximately 6.1 weeks, a 0.6-week drop from two weeks ago.  While numbers are currently […]

Some people like to talk scrap, but not many talk as much scrap as CRU’s Senior Analyst, Alexandra (Alex) Anderson.  We sat down with Alex ahead of the ISRI conference to discuss the role scrap plays in the steel industry. A lightly edited version of the interview is below. Steel Market Update: How long have […]

The risks of doing business in Australia are greater following a slew of government interventions and tax rises, according to Gary Nagle, CEO of miner and commodity trader Glencore. His comments coincided with the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy issuing figures showing the resource sector’s increased importance to the state. “Australia has become […]