# Lion group in exploratory talks for steel partnership

The Lion group confirmed it is in exploratory talks with various parties, including China's Baosteel Group, to form a strategic partnership for its steel manufacturing operations. No definitive agreement has been reached.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-09
- Where: Malaysia
- Status: rumored
- Products: steel products
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Lion Group](https://endata.com/companies/24070.md)
- [Baosteel](https://endata.com/companies/45744.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/lion-confirms-talks-steel-collaboration), 2026-11-09: "The Lion group confirmed it is in talks with various parties to form a strategic partnership aimed at growing the conglomerate’s steel manufacturing operations."

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