Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus today announced plans to merge with Brazilian steel group CSN.
Under the deal, Corus will own 62.4 per cent of the new company, and CSN the remaining 37.6 per cent.
Corus chief executive Tony Pedder said: "This combination with one of Brazil's leading steelmakers, CSN, is a further major step in focusing the Corus group around a strong international carbon steel operation."
Jobs
A spokesman for Corus indicated jobs would not be at risk.
"The potential merger is about creating growth for both companies, so it is not a jobs story," he said.
"It will be beneficial for our European steel operations, both in the UK and on the continent, because access to high quality low cost iron ore should make our steel works more competitive - which is good news for employees and the company, as well as shareholders."
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