STEEL & FERROUS METALS

Merafe’s ferrochrome production decreased by approximately 95%
Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture (“Venture”) for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026 (the
PRECIOUS METALS

Endeavour reports strong Q1-2026 results, guidance on track
Endeavour delivered a strong start to 2026, building on last year’s momentum with another solid quarter of operational performance and
OTHER METALS

Sharp rise of tungsten as China controls roughly 80% of global supply
The price rally in tungsten is being driven by a vicious cycle of US tariffs, Chinese export controls, strategic defense
BASE METALS

Egyptalum strategizes $900 million aluminium smelter expansion
Egyptalum plans a $900 million aluminium smelter expansion at its Nag Hammadi, Egypt smelter. It has signed an agreement for
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
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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









































