6-K
Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OFFOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TORULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2023
Commission File Number 001-40924
ALGOMA STEEL GROUP INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
N/A
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
105 West Street
SaultSte. Marie, Ontario
P6A 7B4, Canada
(705) 945-2351
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Commission File No. 333-264063) of the Registrant, Algoma Steel Group Inc.
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 16, 2023 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Algoma Steel Group Inc. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: June 16, 2023 | By: | /s/ John Naccarato |
| Name: John Naccarato | ||
| Title: Vice President Strategy and General Counsel |
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
MEDIA RELEASE
June 16, 2023
Algoma Steel Reports Fatal Incident
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, June 16, 2023 — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or the “Company”), regrets to report a fatal incident involving an employee of a contractor who was retained to perform specialized maintenance work.
On the afternoon of June 15th, the worker lost consciousness while cleaning an out-of-service gas line. Algoma Steel Emergency Services personnel responded immediately with assistance from Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Paramedic Services. The worker was transported to Sault Area Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. The Ministry of Labour has been notified and an investigation is underway.
Algoma Steel Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Garcia commented, “We extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this devastating loss. The safety and well-being of everyone in our workplace is a top priority and core value at Algoma Steel. We wish to express our gratitude for the prompt response and assistance provided by the emergency services personnel and the dedicated team members who were on-site during this challenging incident. They demonstrated the utmost professionalism and commitment in dealing with the situation and providing urgent medical assistance.”
Counselling services have been made available to Algoma employees and those of the contractor who may have been impacted by the event.
For more information, please contact:
Brenda Stenta
Manager Communications and Branding
Algoma Steel Inc.
Phone: 705.206.1022
Email: brenda.stenta@algoma.com
Algoma Steel Inc. | 105 West Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada P6A 7B4 | T: 705-945-2351 F: 705-945-2203 | algoma.com
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