STEEL & FERROUS METALS

June 2025 global crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt)
PRECIOUS METALS

AngloGold Ashanti to acquire Augusta Gold to consolidate
Nevada District AngloGold Ashanti and certain of its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement with Augusta Gold to acquire
OTHER METALS

Canada’s small modular reactors bet moves from paper to concrete
In May 2025, Ontario Power Generation received the final approval to begin construction on the first of North America’s first grid-scale SMR:
BASE METALS
Aden unveils bauxite refining project with 40% less in carbon emissions
Aden expects a decrease of up to 40% in carbon emissions, equivalent to 210,000 tons of CO₂ saved per 1
NON-METAL INDUSTRY

Gemfields Group Market Update
LONDON – Gemfields has provided a market update regarding its three principal subsidiaries. Montepuez Ruby Mine (“MRM”) Construction of MRM’s
NEW TECHNOLOGY
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BHP invests in pulse-powered processing technology
I-Pulse and I-ROX SAS announced on Monday a comprehensive collaboration arrangement with BHP Billiton. I-Pulse uses high-intensity bursts of energy