Rio Tinto to acquire Mitsubishi’s stake in Boyne aluminium smelter
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi Corporation’s 11.65% interest in Boyne Smelters Ltd (BSL), which owns
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Gerdau Ouro Branco digitalizes energy and resources management
The effective management of energy and resources has become a critical source of competitiveness and sustainability for industrial operations, particularly
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Production, exports and imports of Iron ore
million tonnes, actual weight Production – Exports + Imports = = Apparent Consumption Austria 3.3 0.0 1.4
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Robust auction results for higher-quality emeralds
LONDON – Gemfields has announced the results of an auction comprised of higher-quality rough emeralds held during the period 13
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Metso launches intelligent solution for for lithium-ion batteries
Metso is launching the Metso pCAM plant, an intelligent Planet Positive-certified solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material,
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Continuously-cast steel output from 2021 to 2023
Million tonnes % Crude steel output 2021 2022 2023 2021 2022 2023 Austria e 7.6 7.2 6.9 96.4 96.4 96.7
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Endeavour announces wet commissioning at Lafigué Project
Abidjan – Endeavour Mining plc has announced that wet commissioning activities are now underway at the Lafigué project in Côte
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The Minerals Council SA to play its role under a new government
Johannesburg. The consideration of a government that places the Constitution at the forefront of collaborative political and societal efforts to
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Crude steel production by process 2023
Milliontonnes Oxygen% Electric% Other% Total% Austria 7.1 90.7 9.3 – 100.0 Belgium e 5.9 69.3 30.7 – 100.0 Bulgaria 0.5
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Equinox Gold forecasts 780,000 ounces of gold production in 2024
This month Equinox Gold announced first pour at Greenstone Mine, what the company calls its flagship asset. When operating at
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Copper demand is surging, but metal smelting is harmful to environment
Demand for copper is surging. The red metal, considered a barometer for economic health, is a vital component for the
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Major steel-producing countries in 2022 and 2023
million tonnes, crude steel production Country 2023 2022 Rank Tonnage Rank Tonnage China 1 1 019.1 1 1 019.1 India
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RB Minerals signs agreement for additional 140 MW of renewable energy
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed a renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Khangela Emoyeni
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TIN: Indonesian output remains low but is increasing
After reaching an almost two-year high of $34,575 on 20th May, LME 3-month tin price dipped 4% last week, before
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Global pig iron production in 2022 and 2023
million tonnes Production2022 Production2023 – Exports2023 + Imports2023 = Apparent Consumption2023 Austria 5.8 5.5 0.0 0.0
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Hydro invests to upgrade recycling capacity in Italy
Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro will invest EUR 14.8 million to upgrade the recycling facilities at its extrusion plant
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EGA and Chinalco agree on alumina refinery development in Guinea
Emirates Global Aluminium and Aluminium Corporation of China (Chinalco) have signed a framework agreement progressing their cooperation on the development
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Direct reduced iron production 2019 to 2023
million tonnes 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Germany 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 e Sweden
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American aluminium industry produce detailed environmental study
Aluminium and renewable energy company, Hydro, believes customers and partners should know the environmental impact of materials and products they
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Atlantic Tin to acquire third site in Morocco
Atlantic Tin has announced a sale and purchase agreement with African mine operator Managem S.A. to acquire the Moroccan El
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Paving the way for the future of the blast furnace
The ironmaking industry has long been a vital sector in the global economy. Blast furnaces, in particular, have been a
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New Zealand aluminium smelter secured with new power deals
MELBOURNE, Australia – New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) has signed 20-year electricity arrangements that secure the future of the Tiwai
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Hebei chooses bar-in-coil outlet solution to solidify market leadership
Primetals Technologies is supplying a new bar-in-coil (BIC) outlet for the Hebei Xinggang Technology plant, which is being relocated to Xingtai City,
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STEEL ADVANTAGES: Longevity and recyclability
In our efforts to combat climate change, sustainability is another important aspect. Moreover, sustainability is also linked to the subject
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Mpama South enters tin-in-concentrate production
Alphamin Resources Corp has brought its major mine expansion at Bisie, DR Congo, into production. Alphamin’s Mpama South project is
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The effects of temperature cycling on refractory materials
Refractory materials are essential in industries where high temperatures are the norm, such as metals, glass, and ceramics. These materials
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Renewable energy with battery storage at aluminium plants in Sweden
In a step on the path to zero emissions, Hydro Extrusion in Sweden starts onsite production of renewable energy. The
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Baosteel orders Bow-Type Caster to produce the world’s largest slab sections
Chinese steel producer Baosteel Zhanjiang has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for the engineering, supply, and startup of a bow-type
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SOUTH32: Sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal – Update
South32 Limited advises that BlueScope Steel (AIS) Proprietary Limited has waived its pre-emptive right in respect of the sale of
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The integration of science in dense-shaped refractories
The study of dense shaped refractories provides an opportunity to examine the process of creating materials that can withstand extreme
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