ArcelorMittal celebrates 20 years with a message on resilience and future steel demand from emerging markets.

ArcelorMittal marked its 20th anniversary with a video message from Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal at the Global Steel Dynamics Forum 2026. Mittal reflected on the merger that created a stronger, more resilient company able to navigate crises like the financial crash and COVID-19. He highlighted the evolving steel industry, faster markets, and technological changes, while expressing optimism about future demand driven by emerging markets such as India, infrastructure renewal, and energy transition. Mittal emphasized the importance of a competitive steel industry amid global shifts and industrial policies.