Who Needs Steel?
Metallurgical coal is the feedstock for over 70% of world steel production. Discover how coal makes modern life possible.
You need steel, and met coal makes steel possible
From planes, trains and automobiles to high rises, skyscrapers and hockey skates — we all use steel. It is part of everything we do every day. And world steel production is made possible by the mining and recovery of metallurgical coal. In fact, over 70% of world steel production requires met coal as feedstock for steel production. The remaining near-30% is created using Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), most of which utilize recycled, or scrap, steel — and they alone cannot efficiently meet the world’s demand.
Where our steel comes from
Now, more than ever, Canadians understand the importance of our natural resource sector and want to see it developed. This is especially true of mining — polls have shown 80% of Canadians support mining in Canada.
Canada can contribute more to world steel security and production by developing our metallurgical coal resources, and by doing so we can also grow our economy and put more Canadians to work.
70%
of world steel production requires met coal as feedstock for steel production.
The remaining near-30% is created using Electric Arc Furnaces, most of which utilize recycled or scrap steel.
Steel needs met coal. Met coal needs a voice.
Add your name in support of a responsible Canadian steelmaking coal industry.