Algoma Steel reports a coke conveyor fire
by CM Staff
Iron and steelmaking operations are expected to continue in the normal course while the damage is repaired, as the Company can continue to produce coke at a reduced rate.
SAULT STE. MARIE — Algoma Steel Group Inc. announced on Aug. 9 that a fire occurred on August 7, 2022, on one of its coal conveyors that supplies coal to two of its three coke batteries. No one was injured in this event.
Algoma produces its own coke from three production units, and supplements with purchased coke from various suppliers. Iron and steelmaking operations are expected to continue in the normal course while the damage is repaired, as the Company can continue to produce coke at a reduced rate, and anticipates it has sufficient coke inventory and supply contracts for purchased coke to support steelmaking operations. The Company is continuing to assess the damage and complete repair plans.
Algoma President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Garcia commented. “Our emergency response personnel, together with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services, are to be commended for their quick action suppressing the blaze and containing damages without injury to any of our personnel.”
