STEEL & FERROUS METALS
May 2026 global crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 157.9 million tonnes (Mt)
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
Aluminium on the forefront of America’s energy war
The aluminium energy war is already visible in prices: the LME aluminium benchmark hit US$3707.5 per tonne on June 1,
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
