Closure of ArcelorMittal SA’s long steel business to have a multiplier effect

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GUEST - Elias Monage – President of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seisfa)



The closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s long steel business marks a significant turning point for the country’s industrial landscape, with far-reaching consequences that go beyond the factory floor. In this conversation, we dive into the economic ripple effect that this decision will have on local communities, workers, suppliers, and the broader steel industry. What does the shutdown mean for South Africa's manufacturing sector and its industrial future? We explore the immediate and long-term impacts on jobs, local economies, and the country’s broader economic recovery efforts.
13 Jan 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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