Tin reaches another record high of $57,725/t in early June
Having gained 10.9% during May, tin reached another record high, with LME three-month price climbing to $57,725/t. Macroeconomic factors, together
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Outlook for the platinum supply in 2026
Global platinum mine supply is expected to remain broadly unchanged at 5,551 koz in 2026, as modest gains in South
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The New Axis: Authoritarian states reject values of free world
The world is changing, and not for the better. The Pax Americana, the idea that the United States could underpin
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Upgrading pickling line and tandem cold mill automation systems
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has received an order from Shougang Cold Rolling Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Shougang
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Process automation in hot strip mill at Steel Dynamics in Butler, USA
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI) has commissioned SMS group to complete a comprehensive upgrade of the process automation system at its
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Outlook for the platinum market in 2026
The outlook for the platinum market in 2026 remains highly uncertain, shaped by elevated geopolitical tensions and volatility in energy
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Cochilco Upgrades Copper Price Outlook for 2026 Amid Constraint
Chile’s copper commission, Cochilco, has revised upward its average copper price projection for 2026, now expecting the metal to trade
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Approval electricity tariff for ferrochrome production in South Africa
Sandton – Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, The Ferrochrome Venture, remains committed to constructive engagement with Eskom and all stakeholders to work
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US Advances Toward Heavy Tariffs on Russian Palladium Imports
The United States has taken another significant step toward imposing steep tariffs on palladium imported from Russia after the Department
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Closed-die forging press at TZCO Chain Manufacturing in China
TZCO Chain Manufacturing in China has issued the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to SMS group following the successful commissioning of
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2026 first quarter platinum market review
The platinum market moved into a surplus of 268 koz in Q1’26, a 926 koz swing year-on-year. This reflected higher
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Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel
CELSA Barcelona replaces roughing stand with the latest design CELSA Barcelona and SMS group have successfully completed the upgrade of
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Advanced lithium carbonate process for battery materials produce
Metso is introducing the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes
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Glencore finalises agreement with Gécamines for land access at KCC
Baar, Switzerland – Glencore has announced that it reached agreement with Gécamines regarding land access for Kamoto Copper Company (KCC).
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Startup of Arvedi ESP Plant at Zhongshou Special Steel
LONDON. On May 13, after just five days from the first cast, the first coil was successfully produced at the
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Platinum supply growth is to be limited to recycling in the near-term
The Iran war has dominated the global landscape since the US and Israel launched their first strikes on 28 February
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Gulf Aluminium Production Drops to Lowest Level in More Than Ten Years Amid Iran Conflict
Primary aluminium production across the Gulf region fell sharply in April, reaching its lowest level in over a decade as
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Platinum market records its first surplus in six quarters
Total platinum supply increased by 18% year-on-year to 1,736 koz during Q1 2026. Mine supply rose by 22% year-on-year as
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Europe Seeks Independent Rare Earth Pricing System to Reduce Dependence on China
BRUSSELS — Europe is looking to establish its own pricing mechanism for rare earths and specialty metals in an effort
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Advanced lithium carbonate process for battery materials production
Metso is introducing the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes
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Building a clean, secure nickel supply chain in the West
Nickel was added to the US critical mineral list in 2022, due to its importance in making stainless steel, superalloys
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PLATINUM: Demand segment round-up
Automotive demand resilient supported by hybridisation and heavy-duty trends:Automotive platinum demand declined by 6% year-on-year (-46 koz) to 720 koz
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Why is tungsten demand rising?
The tightening of supply is happening just as demand is increasing, not just in the rest of the world, but
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Comprehensive upgrade of Concast bloom caster at Mukand’s Kalwa site
Mukand Ltd. had awarded SMS group the contract to upgrade the existing two-strand (ten-meter radius) SMS Concast bloom caster at
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Canada Nickel: where climate policy meets national security
One project increasingly sits at the centre of the nickel environment-geopolitics shift: Canada Nickel. Canada Nickel’s Crawford project in Ontario is among
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Nickel demand to double over the period to 2050
Nickel demand is forecast to double over the period to 2050, driven by the rapid deployment of EV batteries. The
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Total platinum supply to increase by 2% as recycling grows 9%
Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the first quarter of 2026 and provides a revised forecast for full year 2026.
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Anglo American to sell its steelmaking coal business for US$3.875 billion
Anglo American has announced that it agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia (“Steelmaking Coal Portfolio”)
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VinMetal to create large integrated steel complex in Vietnam
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – VinMetal, the steel manufacturing arm of Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest listed companies, has signed a
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Platinum used to produce large, flawless crystals for electronics and optics applications
In materials science, crystal growth is the process of arranging atoms or molecules into highly-ordered solid structures. For example, the
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