STEEL & FERROUS METALS

worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2026
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2026 and 2027. worldsteel
PRECIOUS METALS

Pan African Operational update ahead of year ending 30 June 2026
Pan African Resources has declared record group gold production ahead of the financial year ending 30 June 2026 (FY26). PRODUCTION
OTHER METALS

Advanced lithium carbonate process for battery materials produce
Metso is introducing the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes
BASE METALS

Alba signs agreement with Bpifrance in Aluminium Dunkerque
Bpifrance will have a 6% shareholding in the proposed acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque after it signed an agreement with Aluminium
NON-METAL INDUSTRY

Illegal mining and grade volatility, restricted premium ruby production
LONDON – Sean Gilbertson, CEO of Gemfields, says that it has been a difficult year for Gemfields. The well documented
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










































