Worldsteel short-range outlook for developed economies in 2021-2022
More targeted and localised lockdowns helped to minimise the impact of the latest infection waves on economic activities in developed
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World’s trade and demand for dead burned and fused magnesia
World nameplate capacity for magnesia is estimated at 26.1m tpa in 2020. China, with an estimated capacity of 18.6m tpa,
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Philippines is fourth largest cobalt producer with 4.7kt of cobalt output
Apart from Australia, the Philippines is the next major source of mined cobalt in Asia, although mining policy uncertainty is
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Impala Platinum reports on its mining operations
Milled production at Impala Rustenburg decreased by 12% to 2.59 million tonnes. This was partially offset by higher milled grade,
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China steel industry short range outlook – NEGATIVE
The Chinese economy sustained its strong recovery momentum from 2020 into the early part of 2021. However, it has slowed
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AngloGold Ashanti produces 348 000 oz in its African operations
The AngloGold Ashanti’s Africa region produced 348,000oz at a total cash cost of $858/oz for the quarter ended 30 September
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Royal Bafokeng discards Implats takeover, goes for Northam deal
In a rebuff to Impala Platinum (Implats), which announced last month that it wanted to buy Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat),
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BHP announces divestment of BHP Mitsui Coal interest
BHP has announced it has signed a sale agreement to divest its 80 per cent interest in BHP Mitsui Coal
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Alphamin Resources drills for more tin in the DRC
Alphamin Resources, a producer of 4% of the world’s mined tin from its high-grade operation in the Democratic Republic of
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AngloGold Ashanti: Developments at Obuasi gold mine in Ghana
On 30 September 2021, the Company announced that underground ore mining at the Obuasi gold mine in Ghana was expected
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Anglo American metallurgical coal production down by 11% in Q3 2021
Export metallurgical coal production decreased by 11% to 4.3 million tonnes due to operations at Moranbah being impacted by challenging
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AfriTin begins Namibian resource expansion
AfriTin Mining has begun the first of multiple exploration programmes at and around its Uis mine in Namibia. AfriTin has
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Sibanye-Stillwater acquires Sandouville nickel hydrometallurgical plant
JOHANNESBURG – Sibanye-Stillwater has announced that following the signing of the exclusive Put Option Agreement, which was announced on 30
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AFRIMAT: Commodities benefited from favourable iron ore pricing
Afrimat’s all three segments, namely Construction Materials, Industrial Minerals and Bulk Commodities experienced strong growth compared to the previous corresponding
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Manufacturing sector shows gains in capacity utilization
Despite the country’s continued lockdown, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) welcomes gains in capacity utilization
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Partnering with Bahrain Steel for sustainable steel
Steelmaking is considered one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world, with long-term, mutually beneficial relationships key to tackling
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Barrick gold set up for strong 2021 finish
London – Strong third-quarter production from Barrick Gold’s Africa and Middle East and Latin America regions has positioned them to
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Europe’s cobalt industry dominated by Russia and Finland
Europe’s cobalt industry is limited to Russia and Finland in terms of mined cobalt, and Fitch expects this dynamic to
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Refractories industry: significant recovery in first half of 2021
Global markets for refractories were already relatively low before the pandemic hit the planet and a poor performance in some
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MSC to lift force majeure, smelter switch imminent
Malaysia Smelting Corporation (MSC) will end the year on a positive note, following the commissioning of its new smelter and
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Anglo American Platinum PGMs production in line with prior year
In its PGMs Production Report for the third quarter ending 30 September 2021, Anglo American Platinum says the total PGM
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BHP – total copper production decreased by nine percent
BHP, in its Group Operational Review for the Quarter Ended 30 September 2021, stated that total copper production decreased by
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MC Mining updates on Makhado Hard Coking Coal Project
MC Mining’s flagship Makhado Project has favourable economics and its phased development is expected to deliver positive returns for shareholders.
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Impala Canada suffers from skills shortage and logistical constraints
Impala Canada continues to face a critical skills shortage and logistical constraints. These challenges are regional in nature, impacting the
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COP26: The economics of the energy transition
The world is warming because of emissions from fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas, caused by humans. The
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Sibanye Stillwater gold production increased by 2% for Q3 2021
Production from the SA gold operations for Q3 2021 increased by 2% to 9,137kg (293,761oz) compared with Q3 2020). Gold
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Anglo American copper production decreased by 6% in Q3 2021
Anglo American’s overall copper production decreased by 6% to 156,500 tonnes due to planned plant maintenance at Collahuasi. Production from
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Rio Tinto and Carbfix partner for carbon capture and storage
REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Rio Tinto and Carbfix are partnering to implement a technology for capturing carbon and permanently storing it
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BHP: Total iron ore production decreased by four percent
BHP, in its Operational Review for the quarter says total iron ore production decreased by four percent to 63 Mt.
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MC Mining: As global economy improves so increases demand for coal
MC Mining, in its Activities report for the quarter ended 30 September 2021 says, the Uitkomst Colliery generated 120,260t of
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