Merafe reports 75% decrease in production due smelter shutdowns
Sandton – Merafe Resources’ attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture (“Venture”) for the six months ended 30
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Aluminium Industry: The Cost of Blindness
For decades, the aluminium industry has accepted an operational reality: critical decisions are still being made without real-time visibility into
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South Africa’s dirtiest fuel is building its most resilient boilers
Johannesburg – Specialist high-pressure equipment engineering firm Steinmüller Africa says the fuel South Africa has spent decades trying to get
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June 2026 world crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.7
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Freeport’s gold wing sparkles in spite of bullion’s decline
The mining sector continues to set a brisk pace as earnings season kicks off with the world’s largest copper producer,
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China’s Lidao orders technology control systems for aluminium foil mill
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has been awarded an order from Lidao New Energy (Anhui) to supply seven Technology Control
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Copper 360: Rietberg mine development passes halfway mark
Copper 360 Ltd has achieved a significant development milestone at its flagship Rietberg Mine, with underground development now advancing beyond
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Newmont records Q2 free cash flow, tops earnings estimates
Newmont has reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings. The company said its earnings highlighted the resilience of its global portfolio despite lower
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Kumba production decreased by 3%, sales volumes down by 1%
Kumba Iron Ore Limited has reported in its production and sales report for the six months ended 30 June 2026
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Alcoa increases its aluminium production by 5% in Q2 2026
Alcoa, the US based aluminium producer, reported a record quarterly revenue of $4 billion for Q2 2026, representing a 24%
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Hydro: Operational strength delivers solid results in 2nd quarter 2026
Hydro’s adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 was NOK 8,923 million, up from NOK 7,790 million in the
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TIN: global manufacturing activity has remained resilient
After a volatile June, tin prices have remained elevated but range-bound in July, with the LME three-month contract averaging just
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Alphamin reports record Q2 earnings on elevated tin prices
Tin miner Alphamin Resources has reported record Q2 2026 earnings from its Bisie mine in eastern DRC, driven by elevated
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Innovative precious metals savings plan in Australia now includes platinum
Platinum investment options in Australia have recently expanded, with ABC Bullion, Australasia’s largest independent bullion dealer, adding platinum to its
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Rio Tinto hands over its aluminium composites business to Cymat
Rio Tinto has agreed to transfer customers from its aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC) business to Canada’s Cymat Technologies. Cymat
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Barrick Announces Investment in Kingfisher Metals
Toronto – Barrick Mining Corporation has announced that it agreed to subscribe for 15,470,934 units of Kingfisher Metals Corp. in a
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Primetals Technologies to Revamp CSP Mill at WISCO in China
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (WISCO), one of the major steel producers in China and part
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Quebec aluminium plant transitions to AP60 technology
Rio Tinto’s aluminium production increased in Q2, as its Kitimat, NZAS and Arvida smelters continued their ramp-ups. In its latest
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What are Rare Earth Elementsand why they matter?
Rare earth elements comprise a group of 17 metallic elements that possess unique magnetic, optical, catalytic, and electrical properties. These
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Processing recycled aluminium into high-grade materials
Coventry University has helped UK-based aluminium foundry Alucast explore how recycled aluminium can be processed into high-grade materials. In the UK
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Rare Earth Minerals: Strategic Resources in Ukraine
Ukraine is widely recognized for its fertile agricultural land, extensive iron ore reserves, and industrial heritage. Less well known is
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First Robotic Coil Trimming and Sampling System at Hyundai Steel
LONDON, UK. Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the installation and commissioning of TrimRob, the first
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Development of gallium production plant in Western Australia
Alcoa and the governments of Australia, Japan, and the United States will develop a gallium production plant at the company’s
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Greenland: Unlocking Frontiers of Rare Earth Minerals
Greenland contains some of the oldest exposed rocks on Earth, dating back more than 3.8 billion years. Over millions of
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Metso highlights its latest minerals processing innovations
Metso will introduce its latest technologies and innovations for the mining industry at Metso Summit, the company’s first-ever global virtual
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China’s imports from Africa surge after zero-tariff policy
Africa’s exports to China have surged since Beijing expanded its zero-tariff policy across the continent in May, as customs data
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Scientists warn China’s rare earth industry has critical weakness,
China’s dominance in rare earth mining, refining and exports has long been viewed as a strategic advantage. But a new
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Eural to produce high-performance alloys from various sources of scrap
Italy’s Eural Gnutti outlines how aluminium scrap can help alleviate supply chain shortages while driving energy savings and CO2 reduction. The
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Ladle Furnace Upgrade Order for Outokumpu Stainless USA
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has secured a contract to supply a 180-ton twin ladle furnace to Outokumpu Stainless USA.
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The future of aluminium lies in scrap
International geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on primary aluminium supply chains. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting
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