STEEL & FERROUS METALS

Iron ore losses from 4 cyclones estimated to be 13 million tonnes
Rio Tinto reports production and shipping of Iron Ore in Q1 were affected by significant weather events, with the total
PRECIOUS METALS

Impala PGM production down by 5% due to smelters maintenance
For the quarter period ended 31 March 2025, Impala Platinum reported that 6E Group production volumes decreased by 5% to
OTHER METALS

Tin helps sodium-ion batteries compete with lithium-ion
Tin is emerging as a unique anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), offering a promising alternative to lithium (LIBs). The
BASE METALS

Hydro to shut down French and UK extrusion plants
Hydro, Norwegian aluminium manufacturer, has confirmed the closure of two of its manufacturing sites. It said the decision was made
NON-METAL INDUSTRY
GEMFIELDS’ Kagem to recommence emerald mining
LONDON – Gemfields is pleased to announce that Kagem Mining Limited (“Kagem”), the emerald mine in Zambia which is 75%
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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