Up to 1709, furnaces could only use charcoal to produce iron. However, wood (which is what charcoal is made from) was becoming more expensive, as forests were being cleared for farmland and timber.

Reports from the national media suggested that 2,500 roles could be cut before Christmas. The site's blast furnaces are set to close in the coming months. A British Steel spokesperson said no ...

Thousands of steelworkers are set to be laid off just before Christmas after British Steel brought forward plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe. In a move unions say will be devastating ...

It's the night before Christmas and Frog needs a star to hang on his Christmas tree. Duck thinks this will be the perfect present for Frog, and tries to lasso one out of the sky for him.

A “Christmas Star?” It’s Comet Leonard, which appears to be significantly brightening just in time for Christmas. If you’ve asked for a telescope or binoculars for Christmas then you’re ...

British Steel is preparing to shut its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe by Christmas, putting 2,500 jobs at risk. It is understood the Chinese-owned company is in talks with the Government over plans ...

Announced NSC investment plans for U.S. Steel place an emphasis on iron-fed blast furnace production in Pennsylvania and Indiana. Photo courtesy of U.S. Steel Corp. Tokyo-based Nippon Steel Corp. (NSC ...

A 800ft (250m) exclusion zone was put in place for the levelling of the Redcar blast furnace, the casting houses, the dust catcher and conveyors. Air horns were sounded at about 09:00 GMT shortly ...

A furnace is the heat source of a home. It’s vital to have this type of heating system in working order, especially if you live in an area known for its cold winters. The average cost of ...

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