Lakshmi Mittal Quotes (11 Quotes)

The danger, though - and there have been signs of this recently - is that Europe begins to demonstrate a return to more nationalist sentiment. To my mind, that would be a great mistake.

I am very confident that we will be able to convince all the stakeholders - the shareholders, the governments and the employees, that this is in their best interests.

If I go to a match it doesn't mean I want to buy the stadium or the club.

We are not in the business of iron ore. Whatever captive iron ore sources we have, we use it to make steel.

This is not about creating a giant. It's about creating the sustainability of the steel industry.

I understand that this has taken a lot of politicians by surprise. But we believe that this is an important and right step for the steel industry.

In our industry today only a strong company with a global reach can ensure long-term employment and provide acceptable returns for shareholders.

We are beginning to see the benefits of global consolidation.

I am confident we will win, I am not even thinking beyond that. I am sure shareholders will make the right decision because they like this (consolidation) in the steel industry.

I have confidence that the government of Luxembourg will not make any decision that frustrates this transaction.

At the end of the day you have to keep emotions away.