South32 investments in copper and low-C aluminium delivered strong growth
South32 has reported in its quarterly report, ending December 2022, that group copper equivalent production increased by 12% in H1
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No more cheap magnesia from China
There is considerable focus on the ramifications of the pandemic and ongoing issues surrounding Chinese magnesia supply. Since 2019, while
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Eskom needs to be further from government, not closer
On the 9th of January, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Department of Energy will be taking over Eskom, and
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Anglo American loads first LNG dual-fuelled vessel
Anglo American announces that its newly launched LNG dual-fuelled Capesize+ vessel, the Ubuntu Harmony, has loaded its first cargo of
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Barrick’s Tanzania gold mines boost their combined output to 547koz
Barrick’s two gold mines in Tanzania, North Mara and Bulyanhulu, boosted their combined output to 547,000 ounces in 2022, achieving
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Vedanta reports its highest ever mined zinc metal production
Indian mining giant Vedanta has reported its highest ever 9M22 (nine months ended 31 December 2022) mined zinc metal production
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Fuel cell electric vehicle market buoying prospects for platinum
The fuel cell electric vehicle market is developing as manufacturers eye growth, buoying the prospects for related platinum demand Next
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ArcelorMittal South Africa announces decarbonisation roadmap
VANDERBIJLPARK – In its 2021 (inaugural) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, ArcelorMittal South Africa communicated that it was planning
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Sasol publishes update on renewable power integration
JOHANNESBURG – Sasol has committed to reduce its absolute Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from South African operations by at least
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Tisco expands its stainless steel product range with 4.3m heavy plate mill
Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd. (Tisco), located in Taiyuan, China, has successfully produced the first plate on its new
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Automatic fly ash purge system for power stations
Inspecta Automatic Purge System is a cost-effective, ambient-air purge system that requires neither compressed air nor an additional power source
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Endeavour produces 1.4Moz of gold in 2022
Endeavour Mining has reported that its FY-2022 production from continuing operations amounted to 1,400koz of gold (2021: 1,436koz), achieving the
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THARISA: Operations impacted by adverse weather conditions
Tharisa, the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer announces that total reef mined of 1 081.5 kt (Q4 FY2022:
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First Quantum increases guidance on capital expenditure
First Quantum reports that its capital expenditures have been experiencing inflationary cost increases, including higher shipping rates, steel prices, fuel
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First plate rolled by Nucor Steel Brandenburg on Danieli plate mill
The project of the new 1.2-Mshtpy complex at Brandenburg, Kentucky, along the Ohio River, is in progress, and according to
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AMSA blames high prices of raw materials on its weaker performance
VANDERBIJLPARK – Based on information currently available, ArcelorMittal South Africa has advised that the Company expects the earnings per share
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Red metal’s critical role in achieving net zero
The road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build-out of low-carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power-generating capacity. And
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Third MEROS off-gas cleaning plant started up at Acciaierie d’Italia’s steel plant in Italy
Recently, the third MEROS plant implemented at Acciaierie d’Italia’s sinter plants in Taranto, Italy was started up by Primetals Technologies.
Read moreCrowdsourcing initiative to support Eskom’s turnaround
In recent months, Eskom has received an overwhelming response to its call for skilled personnel to come forward to assist
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First Quantum 2022 achieves annual copper production of 776kt
First Quantum achieved annual copper production of 776kt that was within the 2022 revised guidance range of 755kt to 785kt.
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Danieli Q-One Technology to Optimize EAF Process at Shinkansai
The Japanese flat-steel producer will adopt the digital power feeding technology for energy savings and OpEx reduction Antonello Mordeglia, Chairman
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Soaring fossil fuel prices are a threat to energy transition
The crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most significant shock to world energy markets since the 1970s.
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THARISA: PGM prices remain elevated, Chrome remains strong
Tharisa, the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer announces that chrome prices remain strong, with spot at around US$260/t
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Taseko Copper gets money for solvent extraction and electrowinning plant
Taseko Mines Limited has stated it has obtained an underwritten commitment for US$25 million from Banc of America Leasing &
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Primetals to upgrade wire rod mill for recycled-steel producer
Metals producer AFV Beltrame Stahl Gerlafingen has recently contracted Primetals Technologies to upgrade its wire rod mill in Gerlafingen, a
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StatsSA: Mining sector contracts 9% in November as PGM and iron ore production down
Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has said the domestic mining production decreased by 9.0% year-on-year in November 2022. StatsSA said that
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Rio Tinto increases iron ore and copper production in 2022
MELBOURNE, Australia – Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported that its Pilbara operations produced 324.1 million tonnes of iron
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New Danieli Breda forging press for Lucchini RS Group
Lucchini RS Group awarded Danieli with the order for a new open-die forging press for its site in Lovere, Bergamo,
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Minerals Council SA is dismayed at price increases for ESKOM
JOHANNESBURG – The Minerals Council South Africa notes with dismay the above- inflation electricity tariff increases granted to Eskom, which
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Energy trilemma – affordability, security and sustainability
The Year of the Tiger was marked by three major paradigm shifts; the commencement of war in mainland Europe, the
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