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Algoma Steel and Hanwha Ocean Sign Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Long-term Strategic Arrangement supporting Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Algoma Steel and Hanwha Ocean align to underpin Canada’s future submarine program with Canadian steelmaking capability and Canadian workers, supporting long-term naval readiness and industrial sovereigntyHanwha Ocean to provide Algoma with up to USD $250 million (approx. CAD $345 million) as support for advancing Algoma’s diversification strategy and domestic supply for Canadian defense procurement SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL
About this update from Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.
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