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    SMA: Shorter Steel Lifespan Could Relieve Scrap Demand

    Written by Becca Moczygemba


    New calculations suggest that the lifespan of steel might be shorter than originally believed, according to a report released by the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA).

    The report provides new calculations suggesting that the lifespan of steel is in the range of 25 to 35 years, rather than 40 years. The shorter lifespan increases the availability of scrap to be recycled and used in steel production.

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