Komatsu and Nevada Gold Mines launch first u.s. autonomous haulage
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) and Komatsu have officially launched a pioneering partnership to elevate workplace safety and enhance operational efficiency
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thyssenkrupp Steel start up slab caster and hot-strip mill in Duisburg
On July 4, 2025, thyssenkrupp Steel and Primetals Technologies have celebrated the successful startup of slab caster No. 4 and
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Anglo American: Copper and iron ore lead strong operational performance
In its Interim Results 2025, Anglo American pointed out its portfolio simplification as the successful demerger of Valterra Platinum that
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Orion Minerals: developing project execution strategy, sourcing funding
With the completion of Definitive Feasibility Studies for both Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) and Okiep Copper Project (OCP) in
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Uitkomst Colliery: The turnaround plan aims to introduce operational changes
At the Utrecht Coalfields, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa, the Uitkomst steelmaking coal colliery completed intensive re-engineering and operational reviews,
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Rio Tinto: good results due growing and diversifying portfolio
LONDON – Rio Tinto is delivering very resilient financial results with an improving operational performance helped by its increasingly diversified
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GEMFIELDS – ruby mine’s second processing plant is nearing completion
LONDON – In its operational results and financial position for the six months to 30 June 2025, Gemfields (incorporating 75%-owned
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SA’s largest coking coal producer is designed to produce 800,000 tpy
In the Soutpansberg Coalfield, Limpopo Province of South Africa, construction of the Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal Project progressed as
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Glencore reports 5% copper production uplift for H1 2025 over H1 2024
Over the first half of 2025, Glencore has continued to make significant progress in optimising the business and positioning for
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Orion to ramp up copper production to 30ktpa and zinc to 65ktpa
Following the release of the definitive feasibility studies (DFS) for both the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM) and the Okiep
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MC Mining: Makhado hard coking coal Project continues on schedule
In its Activities Report for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 (FY2025 Q4), MC Mining reports that health and safety
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Kumba: Higher sales volumes from high-quality iron ore
In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, Kumba is positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value. Mpumi
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Rio Tinto and ENAMI sign agreement for lithium project in Chile
LONDON – Rio Tinto and Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI), a state-owned Chilean mining company, signed a binding agreement to
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Freeport reports stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings
Freeport, one of the world’s largest copper producers and a major gold miner, reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by higher
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Newmont reports record cash flow despite lower production in Q2
Even with a year-over-year decline in gold output, Newmont Corporation—the world’s largest gold producer—reported record quarterly free cash flow in
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Bisie tin mine output steady following operational restart
Mauritius-based tin miner Alphamin Resources saw production from its Bisie mine in eastern DR Congo fall marginally to 4,106 tonnes
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First Quantum Minerals produces 91k tonnes of copper in 2Q 2025
Total copper production for the second quarter was 91,069 tonnes, a 9% decrease from Q1 2025 mainly as a result
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Hydro’s 2Q 2025: Results and market development per business area
Adjusted EBITDA for Bauxite & Alumina decreased compared to the second quarter last year, to NOK 1,521 million from NOK
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Tin-based interlayer boosts solid-state sodium battery performance
Researchers in China have developed a promising new design for solid-state sodium batteries using a tin-based interlayer to solve long-standing
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Hydro’s 2Q 2025: Performance and capital discipline, supporting strong results
Hydro’s adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was NOK 7,790 million, up from NOK 5,839 million in the
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Wa edges towards restart as Myanmar tin miners pay for licences
The much-anticipated restart to mining operations in the autonomous region in northern Myanmar had been delayed after the authorities increased
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First Quantum Minerals: 2Q 2025 marked several important milestones
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals reports results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (“Q2 2025” or
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Developments in the tin industry
Tin prices have remained strong, averaging above $35,500 t in July. Dwindling LME stocks, bullish investor positioning, and a tight
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Mozal smelter faces unclear future due to electricity costs
The future of the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique is unclear as the facility struggles to obtain an electricity supply.
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Anglo American reports on solid quarter in copper and iron ore
In its Q2 2025 Production Report Anglo American, reported on “another solid quarter in Copper and Iron Ore, with both
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Brazilian aluminium smelter struggles to produce at its capacity
The Alumar smelter in Sao Luis, Brazil is still not at full capacity despite commencing restart efforts in September 2021.
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Automation system in the cold rolling mill for grain-oriented silicon steel
Automation system in the cold rolling mill for grain-oriented silicon steel thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel (tkES) has awarded SMS group the
Read moreAden unveils bauxite refining project with 40% less in carbon emissions
Aden expects a decrease of up to 40% in carbon emissions, equivalent to 210,000 tons of CO₂ saved per 1
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June 2025 global crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt)
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Green Metals: Viridis Carbon revolutionizes CO₂ management
SMS is setting new standards in sustainability and CO₂ management with its innovative digital platform “Viridis Carbon.” As a central
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