German steelmaker HKM selects Primetals for new casting technology
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), a leading German steel producer, has chosen Primetals Technologies to supply new Mold Expert
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Anglo American delivered strong production in copper and iron ore
Anglo American delivered another strong production quarter in its copper and premium iron ore businesses to end 2025, in line
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Endeavour Mining achieves full production guidance in 2025
London – During 2025 Endeavour Mining safely achieved its guidance for the twelfth time in thirteen years, generated record free
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South32 delivers consistent operating results with strong financial position
South32 continued to deliver consistent operating results, with FY26 production guidance maintained across its operated assets and first half operating
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Glencore to export cobalt according to its allocations in 2026-2027
The DRC lifted its cobalt export ban in Q4 2025, and introduced export quotas. The DRC is ramping up its
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JISCO successfully commissions first integrated CSP HSM line in Jiayuguan
On February 2, an official ceremony held at JISCO Carbon Steel in Jiayuguan, China marked the commencement of production on
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First Quantum in 2025 produces 152koz gold, 13koz higher than 2024
Annual gold production for 2025 of 152koz was 13koz higher than 2024 and above the top end of the revised
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Indonesia forced companies to process nickel ore — it worked
Nickel prices jumped over $18,000/t in January 2026: Indonesia’s new nickel supply strategy Indonesia, the world’s dominant producer with two-thirds of
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Glencore: H2 2025 copper production of over 500kt was 50% above H1
Glencore, for the second consecutive year, achieved full year production volumes for its key commodities within guidance ranges, reflecting the
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Tosyalı Algérie MIDREX plant sets new world DRI production record
Tosyalı Algérie A.Ş. has established a new world record for direct reduced iron (DRI) produced in one year using a
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Lifecycles of gold mines are being challenged
It is important to note that existing mines age and will be phase out gradually. And absent margin motivations, it
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Electric battery metals demand is steady, but slowing
Nickel is a critical component in electric batteries, enhancing energy density and overall performance. EV sales may still rising globally,
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First Quantum produces 396kt of copper in 2025, within guidance
First Quantum achieved annual copper production of 396kt for 2025, 35kt lower than 2024, but within the revised copper guidance
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Tin’s remarkable rise continues in 2026, up 29% in January
Tin’s remarkable rise continues, leading the base metal rally into the new year. Already up 29% in January, LME prices
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Lifecycles of gold mines are being challenged
It is important to note that existing mines age and will be phase out gradually. And absent margin motivations, it
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First Quantum Minerals provides Cobre Panamá and Taca Taca Update
The President of Panama has indicated that the GOP will authorize the removal and processing of low-grade ore stockpiles at
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Xiangtan Iron & Steel to Upgrade MULPIC Cooling Line
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Xiangtan Iron and Steel, China’s leading producer of heavy plates for challenging, intensive applications, has once again contracted
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Europe’s first gallium production facility
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has backed Europe’s first gallium production with an investment of $90 million. The financing will go to METLEN
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Dillinger improves blast furnace cooling with cast iron staves
Dillinger has placed an order with SMS group for new Paul Wurth cast iron staves and a number of copper
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Chinese companies open electrolytic aluminium plant in Angola
A new electrolytic aluminium plant has opened in Angola. The project is a collaboration between Chinese companies Hebei Huatong Wire and Cables Group to
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Breakthrough technologies for low-carbon steelmaking
There is no single solution to low-carbon steelmaking. Expanding production with already available technologies such as natural gas-based DRI and
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Nanshan Aluminium’s $436 million Indonesia project
Nanshan Aluminium has begun plans to develop an electrolytic aluminium project. The project will have an annual output of 250,000
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December 2025 global crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139.6 million tonnes (Mt)
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Partial hearth repair in record time at Třinecké Železárny BF4
SMS group has successfully executed a partial hearth repair of blast furnace BF4 at Třinecké Železárny a.s. in the Czech
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The west needs to head towards more multipolar titanium world
From a strategic standpoint, the goal for the West is not necessarily to surpass China in titanium production, but to ensure
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World Gold Council: Gold mining output to peak in 2027
Global gold output is likely nearing its peak, with gold mining production gradually plateauing over the next two years, according
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First Quantum: Zambian operations deliver strong performance in 2025
Toronto, Ontario – First Quantum Minerals has announced preliminary production for the three months (“Q4”) and year ended December 31,
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Tata Steel produces first coil after extensive CSP plant upgrade
Following an extensive upgrade project completed by SMS group, Tata Steel Ltd. has successfully rolled the first coils at its
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Rio Tinto and BHP to mine 200 million tonnes of Pilbara iron ore
PERTH, Australia – Rio Tinto and BHP have agreed to work together to extract up to 200 million tonnes of
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Investors to develop downstream Saudi aluminium complex
PIF and Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) have agreed terms to develop a downstream aluminium complex in Yanbu, western Saudi
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