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Inside this issue
• North America’s producers hope that specialisation will help them survive
• High service levels in Japan keep customers loyal
• Climate change challenge calls for strong leadership - -
Content
China keeps the good times rolling
Even after five years of growth the industry is still sparkling, writes Peter Marsh
Commentary: Climate change poses stern challenge
Tougher emissions standards will bring a shake-up, writes Chris Beauman
The industry must expect two shocks
The steel market must brace itself for upsets in the economic cycle, writes guest columnist Rob Beddows
China: Exports provide escape valve
Geoff Dyer looks at official moves to rein in the industry
India: Quality iron ore is the key
Plentiful supplies of rich feedstock give an advantage, writes Joe Leahy
Profile: Essar expanding at home and overseas
The Indian company intends to bring its capacity up to more than 20m tonnes a year in three to four years
North America: ‘China can’t make what I make’
Companies are hoping that specialisation will help them to survive, reports Doug Cameron
Brazil: Expansion still the order of the day
Brazil: Domestic prospects have improved, says Jonathan Wheatley
Profile: CSN accelerates expansion at home
Nobody could accuse Brazil’s Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional of lacking ambition, says Jonathan Wheatley
Japan: Service keeps clients loyal
Jonathan Soble on the sector’s strong domestic position
