€1.8 million grant for hydrogen project to decarbonize blast furnaces
A research project to establish decarbonization technologies for the steelmaking industry, in which Primetals Technologies is an associated partner, has
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Electrical, currently a small segment of platinum use, is growing in importance
In 2024, electrical demand for platinum reached an estimated 90 koz and accounted for around 1% of total platinum demand.
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Will gold hit $3,000 in 2025? or unlikely?
Historic rally of gold seems far from over; however, many analysts are warning investors to temper their bullish enthusiasm, at
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Barrick Provides still restricted from shipping gold from Mali
Toronto – Barrick Gold Corporation has confirmed that the company remains restricted from shipping gold from the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex
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Modernization Order for Elval’s Aluminium Cold Rolling Mill in Greece
Greek aluminum producer Elval, which forms the aluminum rolling division of ElvalHalcor SA, has placed an order with Primetals Technologies
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High energy costs in Europe a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the subsequent restrictions on natural gas exports from Russia, Western Europe has been significantly
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The principle of operation of electric arc furnaces
Electric arc furnaces operate on three-phase electric current. Metal smelting in an arc furnace occurs by forming an electric arc
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HBIS Starts up Slab Caster for Green Automotive-Exposed Steel
Chinese steel producer HBIS XuanHua Iron and Steel Group and Primetals Technologies have recently started up a slab caster with
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Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA
Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA ROGESA Roheisengesellschaft Saar GmbH in Dillingen, Germany has commissioned SMS
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First Majestic increase fourth-quarter production by 4% in
One of the world’s top silver producers ended the year on a high note, with First Majestic Silver Corp reporting
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Athabasca Basin – home to the world’s largest, hi-grade uranium mine
Canada’s Athabasca basin has the highest grade uranium deposits in the world, with grades up to 100x higher than averages mined elsewhere
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Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces
In today’s world, a large proportion of metal smelted from ore or secondary waste is made using melting furnaces that
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SEIFSA criticises AMSA for mothballing its long-steel operations
Johannesburg – ArcelorMittal (SA) has made a final decision on mothballing its long-steel operations at its Newcastle Works, Vereeniging Works,
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Alunorte refinery starts new electric boilers, reducing carbon emissions
Alunorte has invested NOK 580 million in implementing electric boilers for steam production at the alumina refinery. This will reduce
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Waste recycling methods and innovations
As our contemporary lifestyles continue to flourish, so does the concerning issue of waste generation. The burden on our planet
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Barrick’s inability to ship gold affects operations and the local economy
Toronto – Barrick Gold Corporation remains restricted from shipping gold from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali. In addition, an
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Gemfields Group updates on Mozambique unrest
LONDON – On 24 December 2024, Gemfields made an announcement regarding incidents occurring on 23 December 2024 and involving groups
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New technologies and innovations in steelmaking
Innovations motivate us to extend our views and investigate new manufacturing and technical possibilities. By combining advanced technology with experience,
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ArcelorMittal South Africa winds down Longs Steel business
ArcelorMittal South Africa informed investors of the anticipated Q3 losses, driven by weak financial performance in the Longs Business. Key
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Primary gold mines emissions decline
Based on the newly launched gold emissions curve, S&P Global Commodity Insights found that 329 primary gold mines emitted greenhouse
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Saving energy in electric resistance furnaces
Electric resistance furnaces (ERF), based on the release of heat in the conductors during the passage of electric current through
Read moreHanson to build UK’s first net-zero cement plant
Hanson UK plans to build the UK’s first net-zero cement factory at a facility in north Wales. Hanson is aiming
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Achmmach tin resource grows by a third
Atlantic Tin has substantially expanded the Achmmach mineral resource, now the sixth largest undeveloped tin resource globally, and fourth largest
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E-waste recycling technology remains complex metallurgical challenge
When properly collected, the recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment, or WEEE for short, remains a complex metallurgical challenge.
Read moreNewmont to divest Ghana’s Akyem mine for up to $1 Billion
DENVER – Newmont has announced it will sell its Akyem operation in the Republic of Ghana to Zijin Mining Group
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Jubilee projects: Implementation of copper processing capacity
Jubilee reports that the increased processing capacity of 25 000 tonnes of copper per annum will be achieved through upgrades
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Acquisition of Alucan by Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation has acquired Alucan to meet the demand for sustainable packaging across Europe. The acquisition of Alucan will add
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2024 second quarter platinum market fell into a significant deficit
The platinum market fell into a significant deficit in Q2’24. Investors increased their ETF holdings as soaring gold prices made
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Metallurgical processes must process diverse input feeds cost-effectively
SMS in its article on recycling says that it is not only the metallurgical challenges that limit recycling rates. To
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Gemfields enacts actions to cut costs and streamline the business
As a result of the challenges in the emerald market, each of which management view as being transient, Gemfields is
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