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Just days after marking its $5.8 billion steel mill project launch with a ceremonial event on September 4, HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel (HPLS) demonstrated its commitment to community partnership by hosting a celebration on September 6 that drew nearly 700 Donaldsonville residents.

The new electric arc furnace plant in Louisiana is scheduled to become operational in 2029.

Hyundai Steel Company held a ceremonial event today for a $5.8 billion Electric Arc Furnace-based integrated steel mill in Louisiana, the first of its kind in North America, marking a pivotal moment in strengthening U.S. manufacturing resurgence.

Residents and organizers are challenging how Louisiana fast-tracked a $5.8 billion project with limited public input. They raised environmental and legal concerns at a hearing Tuesday.

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Iron and Steel Casting Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 185.79 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 196.17 Billion in 2026 and is expected to reach around USD 320.07 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.59% between 2026 and 2035. The key market players listed in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are ArcelorMittal, POSC

In other news, Alcoa plans to invest $65 million to expand and upgrade its Norway smelter for recycled content, and FabArc Steel Supply broke ground on its Oxford, Alabama, headquarters.

Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel has selected Danieli as its technology partner for the construction of its new $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana.

Hyundai Steel and Entergy announced the finalization of a service agreement to power the planned $5.8 billion steel mill near Donaldsonville.

As global automakers in the U.S. seek domestic supply, steel manufacturers are moving in. The electric arc furnace project will supply steel plates for automakers such as Hyundai and Kia.