Supporting beneficiation but opposing policies that harm mining sector
Johannesburg-The Minerals Council South Africa is fully supportive of adding value to the country’s minerals, however, the process to create
Read more
Author: admin
PLATINUM: Deficit of 816 koz in Q1 2025 on lower supply and higher demand
During Q1 2025, platinum supply and demand trends diverged. Total platinum supply declined by 10% year-on-year due to a 13%
Read more
Mining and overall real GDP growth start 2025 on the back foot
As expected, real GDP growth momentum weakened in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 as the economy expanded by only
Read more
Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells are providing power solutions for AI growth
According to the International Energy Agency, worldwide electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030
Read more
CELSA medium section mill upgraded with new process automation
For CELSA Barcelona’s medium section mill, located in Castellbisbal, Spain, SMS group has successfully upgraded the process automation system, executing
Read more
Vedanta Aluminium progresses with green anode plant
Vedanta Aluminium says it anticipates to unveil a green anode plant later this month. The Indian aluminium producer said work
Read more
South Africa transport minerals by rail is expensive and inefficient
South Africa was a key mining jurisdiction on the continent for many years. However, mounting institutional weaknesses have created several
Read more
PLATINUM RECYCLING: 2025 first quarter market review
Global recycling supply increased by 2% year-on-year to 372 koz, as improvement in autocatalyst recycling offset the 11% contraction in
Read more
Molten metals analysis solution for aluminium customers
Dynamic Concept and DTE have partnered to offer a molten metals analysis solution for aluminium customers. The agreement will see
Read more
China halts rare earth exports, Australia may fill the gap
Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, has pledged to invest A$1.2bn in a strategic reserve for critical minerals if he wins
Read more
2025 first quarter platinum market review
The platinum market deficit deepened markedly in Q1’25, driven by ongoing uncertainty related to US tariffs and production constraints in
Read more
Cost-effective solutions for reliable flame-hardening process control
Detecting infrared radiation within this specific wavelength typically requires the use of cooled detectors. While these cameras offer high-precision thermal
Read more
Green Aluminium: Increased recycling, pushing CO2 reduction to limit
Hydro and Nemak have collaborated for more than two decades to deliver high-quality foundry alloy products to car manufacturers. Now,
Read more
Clean energy technologies drive demand for green metals in Africa
The transition to clean energy technologies continues to drive demand for green metals. Despite prevailing challenges, Africa stands to play
Read more
Exxaro to acquire manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Holdings
In Overview of EXXARO expected business performance for 1H25, the company says that the average benchmark API4 Richards Bay Coal
Read more
TIN: Major supply uncertainties in DR Congo and Myanmar
The LME 3-month tin contract closed at just over $31,300/t on Wednesday, with prices broadly stable over the past two
Read more
South Africa’s role in processing green metals
In tandem with South Africa’s exploration strategy, which identifies a list of critical minerals, a R400 million fund aimed at
Read more
Copper 360 Loss for the year increased by 244% to R223.1 million
Copper 360 produced overview of the financial year ended 28 February 2025: CATHODE BUSINESS The SX-EW plant received the first
Read more
Speira upgrades aluminium recycling furnaces
Speira has upgraded the first of four aluminium recycling furnaces in an €11 million investment. It held an inauguration ceremony
Read more
Overview of the green metals sector in South Africa
South Africa is strategically positioned as one of the few countries endowed with a diverse range of mineral commodities, including
Read more
Infrared temperature control – key factor in flame hardening success
Flame hardening is a heat treatment process widely used on parts made from mild steels, alloy steels, medium carbon steels,
Read more
worldsteel announces the 2025 Steel Sustainability Champions
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recognised 14 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2024. Now in
Read more
Enhanced copper electrorefining technology for high-purity copper cathodes
Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes.
Read more
Scientists capture carbon in seawater with tin-zinc electrodes
Researchers from Tongji University have developed a modified tin-zinc electrode that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) into formate, a valuable liquid
Read more
EGA produces aluminium with lower emission technology
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has started hot metal production at pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s latest aluminium smelting
Read more
Acciaierie successfully bolster production reliability of tandem cold mill
In a remarkable on-site operation, SMS group has successfully modernized the rotary mandrel in the tandem cold rolling mill at
Read more
Tin diselenide (SnSe₂) – a new battery energy super material
Scientists from Tiangong University and collaborating institutions have highlighted tin diselenide (SnSe₂) as a promising electrode material for next-generation energy
Read more
May 2025 world crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.8 million tonnes (Mt)
Read more
Why the platinum market is in deficit
In commodities markets, a market in deficit is one where there is insufficient supply of a commodity to satisfy demand.
Read more
Gemfields Group Market Update
LONDON – Gemfields has provided a market update regarding its three principal subsidiaries. Montepuez Ruby Mine (“MRM”) Construction of MRM’s
Read more