First, you couldn't get a new or refurbished steel mill permitted in this country in less than five years, if at all.
Second, if you're talking about fully integrated mills (meaning they make their own sinter and coke) you're talking about a lot of money to build or refurbish one. A lot of the old integrated plants became what they call "mini mills." or mills that melt down scrap metal to make secondary products.
As for aluminum, there is only one sensible option. Drink a lot more beer and recycle the cans.
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