SMS: The steel-making minimill story
The introduction of the minimill concept in the late 1960s marked a revolutionary shift in the steel industry, offering a
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Recycled tin from end-of-life solar tech
Researchers in Kunming, China have developed an environmentally friendly method to recover valuable metals, including tin, from photovoltaic (PV) ribbon
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Glencore submits RIGI applications in respect of its Argentine copper projects
Glencore has announced that it submitted applications for the inclusion of its 100% owned El Pachón and Agua Rica Projects
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Kaiser Aluminum’s invests in aerospace industry
Kaiser Aluminum expects to open a new industrial site for aerospace parts by the end of the year. Work on
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Plasma torch technology to be used in aluminium remelting furnace
Constellium has purchased plasma torch technology from PyroGenesis to be used in an aluminium remelting furnace. The technology will be
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Can the West compete with Chinese to supply rare earths
Europe has launched the Critical Raw Materials Act to mine 10%, process 40%, and recycle 25% of its critical mineral needs by
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Malaysia Smelting Corp. revenue resilient despite disruptions
Refined tin producer Malaysia Smelting Corp (MSC) has reported second quarter revenue of RM 379 million (approximately US$87 million), up
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Jubilee Metals – Zambia projects update
Sable Refinery is undergoing an expansion to offer an annual processing capacity of approximately 14 000 tonnes of copper units
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Trump’s tariffs behind Century Aluminum smelter restart
Century Aluminum has stated that the planned restart at their Mt. Holly smelter is due to President Trump’s tariffs. Currently
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Myanmar tin mining operations resume after two years of suspension
Tin has held its recent price strength, with LME 3-month price averaging $33,168/t since early June. Strengthening LME net fund
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Jubilee Metals: upgraded Roan concentrator is fully operational
Jubilee Metals reports significant progress across its Zambia portfolio which has in place all the assets it needs to maintain
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Barrick accelerates production, cash flows and key growth projects
London – Barrick Mining Corporation delivered a strong performance in the second quarter, increasing gold and copper production, growing free
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Impala Platinum – various projects completed and commissioned in 2025
Implats says it delivered a commendable performance across its mining and processing assets in FY2025. Unit costs benefitted from easing
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Gold Fields expects H1 2025 headline earnings 203% to 236% higher
Gold Fields advises that headline earnings for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (H1 2025) are expected to be
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Rare earth no longer commodities; they’re national security assets
Despite being geologically widespread, rare earths are difficult and expensive (both financially and environmentally) to mine and process — allowing
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Hulamin invests R500 million to enhance its aluminium can capacity
Pietermaritzburg – In 2022, Hulamin initiated a strategic reset, committing approximately R500 million in capital investment to enhance its canbody
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First carbon capture plant in the refractory industry
VIENNA – RHI Magnesita and MCi Carbon, supported by €3.8m in funding under the Australia-Austria Industrial Decarbonisation Demonstration Partnership Program,
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RARE EARTHS: America’s critical minerals strategy spells disaster
In May 2025, US rare earth magnet imports from China collapsed 93.3% after Beijing tightened export controls, escalating its use
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Latest from refractories materials industry
The refractory materials industry is experiencing a mix of challenges and innovations, particularly with a focus on sustainability and the
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Rio Tinto to invest US$180 million in Norman Creek bauxite project
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto has approved investment of US$180 million and commenced work on the Norman Creek access project
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Glencore introduces 2025 half-year financial scorecard
BALANCE SHEET To view the full report click https://www.glencore.com/.rest/api/v1/documents/static/07647168-ed29-49b5-a379-9a
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RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model
Austria: RHI Magnesita has launched 4PRO, a new refractory solutions contract model. It says that the new business model is
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Jubilee Metals establishes itself as a comprehensive copper producer
Zambia – Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has provided an update on its
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First Quantum Announces $1.0 Billion Gold Stream
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals announces that, through a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in Canada, it has entered into a
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EGA makes low-carbon aluminium breakthrough
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has made a breakthrough in the production of low-carbon aluminium. The production used clean electricity generated
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AngloGold Ashanti: Momentum continued at managed operations
Gold production for the AngloGold Ashanti Group increased by 21% year-on-year to 804,000oz in Q2 2025, up from 663,000oz in
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Largest gold producer in Canada provides strong Q2 results
Canada’s largest gold producer continues to fire on all cylinders, as solid production and higher gold prices pushed the company
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GLENCORE: expects meeting full year production guidance 2025
Glencore in its 2025 Half-Year Report states that over the first half, it has continued to make significant progress in
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AngloGold Ashanti: strong Q2 2025 gold production +21%, AISC remains flat
London, Denver, Johannesburg – AngloGold Ashanti said earnings and free cash flow more than doubled year on year in Q2
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Argenta Silver to aggressively grow its El Quevar project in Salta
Argentina silver explorer Argenta Silver aims to aggressively grow the resource base at its El Quevar project in Salta, buoyed
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