The company, which is owned by Chinese firm Jingye, wants to replace them with two greener electric arc versions.
British Steel is set to close the blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant as part of an overhaul, according to reports
The company, which is owned by Chinese firm Jingye, wants to replace them with two electric arc versions which can run on zero-carbon electricity, according to the BBC.British Steel employs around 4,000 people across the UK The reports said unions predict the move could ultimately lead to the loss of 1,500 to 2,000 jobs, predominantly at Scunthorpe.The company has been approached for comment.
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