[SMM Steel] Nucor opens Lexington rebar micro mill in North Carolina.

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    "title": "[SMM Steel] Nucor opens Lexington rebar micro mill in North Carolina.",
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    "excerpt": "[SMM Steel] Nucor opens Lexington rebar micro mill in North Carolina.\n\nPublished: May 27, 2026 04:10\n\n[SMM Steel] US steelmaker Nucor officially opened its Lexington rebar micro mill in North Carolina, adding 430,000 short tons of annual rebar capacity to support construction and infrastructure demand along the US East Coast. The project, initially announced in 2022 with a 350 million USD budget, was completed at around 440 million USD. The mill produces rebar using nearly 100% recycled scrap and employs around 200 workers. Nucor also plans to establish a nearby rebar fabrication facility to strengthen regional supply capabilities.\n\nData Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.",
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