• SSAB halted work at its new steel plant construction site in Lulea, Sweden, after about 20 subcontractor workers reported illness symptoms during earthworks.
• An expanded testing program was launched across air, soil, equipment, and machinery; no abnormal readings have been identified so far.
• Measurements on April 2 in a tractor cab used for excavation showed elevated nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide levels above workplace safety limits.
• Steel production at SSAB’s existing Lulea plant continues as normal.
• SSAB indicated the work stoppage has not had a material impact so far on project schedule, budget, or group operating and financial performance.

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