The outcome of the round table at the Federal Environment Agency makes us optimistic that a solution will now be found quickly in the form of a regulation. The experts have determined that LD steel mill slag can be used in the construction of bound layers in compliance with environmental protection precautions, to which we also subscribe
Now that this result has been accepted by all parties involved and there is a commitment to constructively clarify the outstanding points, voestalpine has agreed to conduct negotiations on an amicable settlement of the lawsuit against UWD and Dr. Heiligenbrunner. If this is successful, there is a fundamental willingness to suspend the proceedings before the next court hearing on May 28. This step is being taken in order to continue the dialog on an objective level. Moreover, voestalpine assumes that further talks under the leadership of the Federal Ministry will now quickly lead to a recycled building materials ordinance.