Tangshan tightens curbs, mills unsurprised

  Steelmakers in Tangshan city in North China’s Hebei province, already weighed down by production constraints in force during July 20 to August 31, have been ordered to implement stricter curbs to 50% of operative capacity of their sintering, shaft furnace and lime kiln facilities during August 1-5, a Tangshan-based industry source confirmed on August 1. From August 6 onwards, the mills will revert to the level of reductions proscribed in the current schedule.