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flag U.S. Steel is restarting its Granite City furnace in 2026, adding 400 jobs and boosting production using domestic iron ore.

flag U.S. Steel is restarting Blast Furnace B at its Granite City, Illinois, plant, ending a two-year idling, due to rising demand and operational planning. flag The move, expected in early 2026, will add about 400 jobs, bringing the workforce to roughly 1,200. flag The restart follows a strategic review and reflects confidence in profitable, safe operations through 2026. flag Iron ore for the furnace will come from U.S. Steel’s Iron Range facilities, including Keetac in Minnesota. flag Union leaders welcomed the development, highlighting its economic impact. flag The project aligns with broader investments, including a $150 million pellet facility at Keetac and a direct-reduced iron plant in Arkansas.

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