Aperam, the former stainless steel division of ArcelorMittal, is exploring a possible merger agreement with the Spanish Acerinox, which would create a new European giant in the metallurgical sector, according to the ‘Bloomberg’ agency, citing sources close to the companies.
The decision has not yet been made, so it is not certain that this type of combination will be carried out. Two years ago, the European Commission decided to prohibit the creation of a ‘joint venture’ between Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp to bring together their