Arcelor Mittel no longer welcome in France Arcelor Mittel is no longer welcome in France according to the minister for industrial recovery who accused the multinational of "lying" and "disrespect." The steel giant upset workers and government in October by announcing it was to close two furnaces at its plant in Florange. The company gave the government 60 days to find a buyer. Arnaud Montebourg claimed Arcelor Mittel were guilty of "overwhelming lies." The Mittel family say they are shocked by the outburst. More about: France, India, Steel industry