Romania: Romania’s Gala?i steel mill for sale through direct negotiations (…)

November 9, 2026

Romania’s Gala?i steel mill for sale through direct negotiations starting at EUR 200 mln
Nov 9, 2026

Romania’s Gala?i steel mill for sale through direct negotiations starting at EUR 200 mln.

The new owner will have to secure financing to prepare the equipment for a new production cycle, purchase raw materials, and resume production, (…)

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