Germany is the leading steel producer in Western Europe.
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The United States was a leading producer of steel for many years. The top state in the Union is Pennsylvania.
Because this is where the most steel production occurs.
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Three prominent steel-producing centers are Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Jinan, China; and Duisburg, Germany. Pittsburgh has historically been known as the heart of the American steel industry, while Jinan is a leading center in China, which is the world's largest steel producer. Duisburg, located in the Ruhr area, is one of Europe’s key steel manufacturing hubs, benefiting from its strategic location and infrastructure.
The largest U.S. metallurgical coal producer is Arch Resources, formerly known as Arch Coal. It is a leading producer of metallurgical coal used in the production of steel.
In 1915 BHP entered the steel industry to become Australia's largest producer
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