WILLEM COERTZEN: Duty on scrap exports should not even be under discussion
Let’s not undo good work in developing a sustainable and alternative primary steel-producing base
I have read and noted with great disappointment the recent media coverage in relation to the SA steel sector. Peter Bruce’s article seems to have been the genesis of the discourse, after which a response by the CEO of ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) was published, among others (“Let’s steel ourselves for ArcelorMittal reality check (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/columnists/2024-08-22-peter-bruce-lets-steel-ourselves-for-arcelormittal-reality-check/)”, August 22, and “Why safeguard measures for local steel industry are essential (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2024-09-02-kobus-verster-why-safeguard-measures-for-local-steel-industry-are-essential/)”, September 2).
This coverage has resulted in misinformation on critical steel sector issues and even transitioned into a thinly veiled lobby against the scrap policies of the government. I am taking the extraordinary step of addressing the issue in this article due to my current position and background, which I belie...
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