Rio Tinto provides iron ore update following tropical cyclone Sean
PERTH, Australia – Tropical Cyclone Sean delivered record rain along parts of the Pilbara coastline of Western Australia, impacting Rio
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Australia has a difficult relationship with uranium mining
Despite having the largest known uranium reserves in the world (almost one-third of the world’s total reserves), and the fourth
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Jubilee Metals secures additional power supply for Roan Concentrator
Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced that regulatory approval was granted for
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First Quantum Minerals announces 2025 – 2027 production guidance
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals announces guidance for production, capital expenditure and costs for the years 2025 to 2027. Guidance
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Golden Aluminum obtains $22 million funding for Nexcast project
Golden Aluminum has secured $22.3 million US government funding for its next generation mini mill project. The aluminium sheet coil
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BHP: Strong operational performance, with copper production up 10%
“BHP delivered safe and reliable performance in the first half year ended 31 December 2024. Its flagship copper, iron ore
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Merafe ferrochrome production increased marginally by 0.3%
SANDTON – Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2024
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Rio Tinto delivered 1% production growth and 3% increase in sales volumes
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: “Our operating performance in 2024 was good, consistent with our
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First Quantum Minerals announces 2024 preliminary production
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals announces preliminary production for the three months (“Q4”) and year ended December 31, 2024. “It
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Novelis and thyssenkrupp sign agreement for aerospace-grade aluminium
thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Novelis renew strategic partnership through a multi-year agreement. Novelis will supply aerospace-grade aluminium from its facilities in
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Kazakhstan is the world’s largest uranium producer
The world’s largest uranium supplier is Kazakhstan, with 41% of supply and 12% of global reserves, but there are significant concerns
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Rio Tinto and Glencore in preliminary merger deal talks
According to Bloomberg a massive shakeup looms above the mining sector this year as Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc
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Design features of modern induction furnaces
The design of the electric induction furnace provides for the presence of a melting and so-called induction furnace units. The
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China burns record coal despite pledge to reduce emissions
1 October 2024, was the first day in nearly 150 years that power plants in the UK did not burn
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€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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