Following the approval of a multi-million dollar investment into the Gary Works facility, Mayor Eddie Melton was optimistic about what it means for the local mill’s future.

“The approval of this $200 million investment in the Gary Works hot strip mill is another powerful affirmation of the future of steelmaking in our city and the entire region,” Melton’s Wednesday afternoon statement said. “This funding, the first portion of Nippon Steel’s overall commitment, is not just about equipment — it’s about optimizing production and expanding into premium automotive steel, which secures high-value jobs for our hard-working steelworkers for the next generation.”

On Wednesday, U.S. Steel announced that its board approved the next phase of the company’s capital investment plans, including a $200 m

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