May 2024 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 165.1 million tonnes (Mt)
Read more
Author: admin
Insimbi in a bid to be more significant player in the recycling sector
Insimbi and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Amalgamated Metals Recycling (Pty) Ltd (“AMR”), Amalgamated Metals Recycling SA (Pty) Ltd (“AMR SA”), Amalgamated
Read more
STEELMAKING DEVELOPMENTS: From flame to electricity
In the mid-20th century, steelmaking advanced on many fronts. Basic oxygen steelmaking and electric arc furnaces transformed the main production
Read more
Significant savings in flocculant consumption could be made
When an Australian copper-gold mine needed to replace a worn feedwell in one of its tailings thickeners, it initially requested
Read more
Rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ fifth sales cycle of 2024
26 June, 2024 Anglo American plc announces the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for De
Read more
STEELMAKING: 20th century global expansion, 1900-1970s
By the dawn of the 20th century, steelmaking was a major industry and science was increasingly unlocking the mysteries of
Read more
BHP and Anglo American have finally ended weeks of tense negotiation talks
BHP’s bids have been called “unattractive” by Anglo American, who has said that they expose its shareholders to undue risk
Read more
Lithium mining: local communities suffer
Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and
Read more
Steelmaking: Into mass production
For centuries, steel had remained a ‘niche’ metal, prized for its toughness and for creating sharp edges, but it was
Read more
Electric cars drives Indonesia’s nickel transition boom
Indonesia has become the world’s leading supplier of nickel but comes with huge environmental costs, critics say. In just four
Read more
China to eliminate old, idled, and uncompetitive aluminium smelters
The current annual world production of aluminium is slightly in excess of 63 Mt, and has been growing relatively steadily
Read more
Steelmaking -Improving operational efficiency
In today’s world, the steel industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and profitability. To
Read more
Positive scoping study results for Atlantic Tin, capex at US$54 million
Atlantic Tin has announced the results of a scoping study incorporating the company’s newly-acquired SAMINE processing facility near their Achmmach
Read more
Decarb projects at H2 Green Steel and thyssenkrupp enter crucial phase
SMS group made significant progress in the 2023 fiscal year. Order intake was again increased to more than five billion
Read more
New platinum alloy developed for the jewellery market
A new platinum alloy has recently been launched with the potential to transform platinum jewellery design and manufacturing. Established by
Read more
Speira builds aluminium recycling furnace at Rheinwerk
The direction has been set for a long time: ‘We want to become the number 1 in aluminium recycling in
Read more
Rio Tinto to develop R&D facility to test low-carbon steelmaking
PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto will invest US$143 million (A$215 million) to develop a research and development facility in Western
Read more
Gemfields announces auction results for mixed-quality rubies
LONDON: Gemfields has announced the results of a ruby auction comprised of mixed-quality rough rubies held during the period 3
Read more
TIN: May’s exports 3,300 tonnes were down 54% year-on-year
With LME 3-month price closing at $33,365 yesterday, tin price is holding strong despite the major correction seen across the
Read more
GOLD: One of the largest discoveries in three decades
British Columbia’s northwest is seeing heightened interest from resource companies, said Ken Konkin, CEO and president of Tudor Gold. Tudor
Read more
Technology for recycled aluminium products for U.S. automotive industry
Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro has decided to invest USD 85 million in a new casting line to strengthen
Read more
Modernization of blast furnace A at Salzgitter completed
The new bell less top (BLT) installed in blast furnace A offers enhanced efficiency with less maintenance. With improved access
Read more
$10 million investment at Heemskirk tin mine in Australia
Stellar Resources has announced it has received firm commitments to raise $10 million via a placement to accelerate drilling and
Read more
GOLD FIELDS – Update on Salares Norte Project
As reported in the Company’s Q1 2024 operational update, ramp-up at the Salares Norte Project (“Salares Norte” or “the Project”)
Read more
Elementos to acquire interest in Spanish tin smelter
Tin explorer Elementos has agreed to acquire up to 50% of Iberian Smelting, which owns and operates the Robledallano smelter
Read more
PPC: Strong performance by PPC Zimbabwe, the year ended 31 March 2024
PPC is currently finalising its results for the year ended 31 March 2024 (“the current period”). PPC expects earnings for
Read more
How to deal with digital revolution at steelmaking plants
In the steelmaking industry, a significant portion of operating costs is related to the use of electricity, natural gas, cryogenics
Read more
Why metals have to turn green
Metals are indispensable for humankind. Yet metal production accounts for around ten percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes
Read more
Metso reintroduces technology for efficient quenching of off-gas
Metso is reintroducing the OtoVent off-gas treatment technology for the quenching of various types of off-gases in non-ferrous and ferrous
Read more
Trade in ferrous scrap in 2022 and 2023
million tonnes Exports Imports 2022 2023 2022 2023 Austria 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 Belgium 3.9
Read more