The initiatives could see ArcelorMittal South Africa becoming Africa's first green flat steel producer using green hydrogen from its Saldanha works, which are currently under care and maintenance, while also reducing the carbon footprint of its flagship Vanderbijlpark works. "These potential projects are an important kick-start to our decarbonisation journey and create an exciting opportunity to contribute to the South African government's aspirations to transition to a green economy," said Kobus Verster, chief executive of ArcelorMittal South Africa.
