Coal delivery arrives to keep Scunthorpe steel plant working for months | British Steel

Steelmaking at Scunthorpe will continue for months following the arrival of over 55,000 tonnes of coking coal from Australia, which is essential for powering British Steel’s blast furnaces. This shipment comes after the UK government intervened to prevent the closure of the furnaces by Chinese owner Jingye, ensuring thousands of steel jobs are preserved. Additionally, another shipment of iron ore is expected soon as the government seeks private-sector funding for the long-term future of British Steel, emphasizing the importance of the steel industry.