Nippon Steel's planned investments into Gary Works bode well for the future of steelmaking in Northwest Indiana, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan said.

U.S. Steel recently disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it would invest $3.1 billion in Gary Works between 2025 and 2028, or more than triple its previous pledge of $980 million.

This week, the steelmaker announced it would invest $300 million to upgrade Gary Works' hot strip mill, which makes a variety of flat-rolled steel and steel coil products. It had previously announced it would invest $300 million into relining Blast Furnace No. 14, which involves rebuilding all the interior refractory brick and prolonging its lifespan for decades.

"We're seeing investments in the steel industry," Mrvan said. "Nippon Steel has promi

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