Northam concludes a ten-year offtake agreement with Ivanplats
Northam has announced that it has concluded a ten-year purchase of platinum group metal (PGM) concentrate agreement with Ivanplats, a
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Afrimat Limited acquires Glenover Phosphate
Afrimat has advised that on 8 December 2021 entered into an agreement with Glenover Phosphate in terms of which Afrimat
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EAF furnace designed to handle scrap of varied composition and quality
Chinese steel producer Wuzhou Yongda Iron and Steel Co., has issued the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for an EAF Quantum
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ACTOM – offering a greener future for Africa
The recently concluded COP 26 has brought the stark reality of the world’s energy needs to the forefront of all
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Implats acquires further shares in Royal Bafokeng Platinum
Implats refers to the announcement of 29 November 2021 of Implats’ firm intention to make a general offer (Offer) to
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Sibanye-Stillwater increases its exposure to the circular economy
Johannesburg – Sibanye-Stillwater has announced that it now holds a 19.99% equity interest in New Century Resources acquired at A$61million.
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Zimplats invests R28 billion capital for new mine and solar plant
Impala Platinum’s Zimplats in Zimbabwe, has announced a new R28 billion capital shore-up to develop a new mine, expand existing
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Boilers with state-of-the-art flue gas treatment systems
A consortium consisting of Primetals and YARA Environmental Technologies has been awarded by Acciaierie d’Italia a contract for a new
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RBP: Royals are being sliced between two platinum majors
Northam Platinum has just announced that following unsolicited offers unilaterally extended by shareholders in RBPlat of all or some of
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Vale produces sustainable sand to reduce the generation of tailings
Combining innovation, sustainability and benefits for society, Vale invested around 50 million Brazilian Reais in the development of sand produced from adaptation
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Building the continuous supply chains with network approach
Competitive supply chains must enable a new level of coordinated performance that creates a high-fidelity picture of in-process flows across
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Marthinusen & Coutts refurbishes winder motor for Northam Platinum
The South African market is steadily recognising Marthinusen & Coutts’ capabilities in the area of restoration and modernisation of old
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Barrick acquires highly prospective gold licences in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Twiga Minerals Corporation, a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation and the Government of Tanzania,
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Platinum: Strong Q3 2021 refined production
Total mining supply in Q3 was significantly above typical levels and historic averages due mainly to limited mining operational disruptions
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Giant 7,525 carat ‘rhino emerald’ sells at Gemfields auction
LONDON – Gemfields has announced the results of an emerald auction comprising a series of five sequential mini-auctions held during
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STEELMAKING: Hydrogen-based process for fine iron ore reduction
Finding new solutions to decarbonize the steelmaking value chain is a must for the industry to become fossil-free and to
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Thungela expected to return to profitability in 2021, following loss in 2020
Looking back on the first months since the demerger and Thungela’s listing on 7 June, the company says it is
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Vale’s Sudbury nickel smelting operations restart in Canada
Global nickel production moved up due to the resumption of Vale’s Sudbury smelter in Canada, Earth-i said in a statement. Earth-i
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Global demand for hydrogen to increase two- to sixfold
Hydrogen is not traded internationally at the moment. Despite the hype, it remains a niche market. The 100 million tonnes
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Alba Line 6 to be a catalyst in Bahrain’s aluminium downstream park
Adding more than half million (mtpa) to Alba’s 1 million mtpa production, the company takes its nameplate capacity to more than
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New KOBM converter shortens blowing process and improves steel purity
A KOBM converter, upgraded from a former BOF converter by Primetals Technologies, has started up in the steel plant of
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TIN: Myanmar outlook falls despite strong October
Much of the news in the last week has been surrounding the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and how this will
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Barrick and NOVAGOLD agree on next steps to advance Donlin Gold
Anchorage, Alaska – Donlin Gold, owned 50/50 by Barrick Gold Corporation and NOVAGOLD, is reporting progress made during the executive
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Reactorwell feed system for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance
Metso Outotec is launching Reactorwell – a new generation feedwell – for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance while minimizing flocculant
Read moreLow-carbon hydrogen to account for a third of energy trade in 2050
The global energy trade is a colossus, on a par with China’s entire energy market in terms of size and
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The differential transmitter performs under pressure
INSTROTECH offers Kobold differential pressure transmitter models PAD & PAS. These microprocessor-based, high-performance transmitters have flexible pressure calibration and output,
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Addition of steam cracking increases refinery’s yield of petrochemicals
Refiners are increasingly taking on petrochemicals production to remain competitive as the energy transition takes hold and demand for transport fuels
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TIN: Jadar-Thaisarco deal could fast-track Khartoum development
Jadar Resources could fast-track development of its Khartoum mine following the signing of a non-binding MoU with Thaisarco. The two
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Q3 platinum 2021 surplus of 592koz reflects significant ETF disinvestment
Before reviewing the third quarter supply and demand it is important to note that investment demand in Q3’20 was extraordinary.
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Nornickel to supply EU nickel battery market from its Finland’s refinery
Key nickel, copper and platinum group metals producer Norilsk Nickel is targeting itself to become a larger player in the
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