China announces export restrictions on tungsten
China, in particular, has seen increased volatility in supply, new export controls on tungsten (and 24 other rare metals) were
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Asia
Indonesia forecast to represent more than 60% of global supply by 2028
By 2030, demand for battery-grade nickel is projected to triple, driven largely by production of electric vehicles (EVs) in the West.
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JSW Dolvi Works selects major expansion of its steelmaking facility
JSW Steel Dolvi has commissioned SMS to supply a 350-ton BOF converter, including a twin ladle furnace, gas cleaning plant,
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Sodion partners with UNIGRID to supply advanced sodium-ion batteries
Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sustainable energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a 10 MWh supply of
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Kazakhstan is the world’s largest uranium producer
The world’s largest uranium supplier is Kazakhstan, with 41% of supply and 12% of global reserves, but there are significant concerns
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EGA implements emissions tracking system to accelerate decarbonisation
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have announced the implementation of a digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system to enhance transparency and
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Yunnan Tin announces annual maintenance at Gejiu smelter
The world’s largest producer of refined tin, Yunnan Tin Company (YTC), has announced maintenance at its Gejiu smelter commenced on
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Yunnan Tin and PT Timah establish strategic partnership
Yunnan Tin Company (YTC) and PT Timah, traditionally the two largest producers of refined tin globally, have established a strategic
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EGA implements digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the implementation of a digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system to enhance transparency and
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Alba and Daiki to establish sustainable aluminium dross processing plant
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) and Japan’s aluminium product manufacturer, Daiki Aluminium Industry Company Ltd, have announced a strategic partnership to
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Siam Yamato Steel uses AI model-based energy management solution
Siam Yamato Steel Company Limited (SYS), specializing in hot-rolled structural steel production, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, has announced partnership with
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Platinum and palladium futures contracts during Shanghai Platinum
Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX), a Chinese national futures exchange dedicated to green commodities essential for the energy transition, revealed the
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Chinese trader Hongtou acquires high stake in smelter Kaimeng
Chinese state-owned concentrate trader Honghe Hongtou Industrial Company has acquired an 80% equity stake in Gejiu Kaimeng Industry and Trade
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RecycLiCo battery recycling JV commences production of Black Powder
RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc., a pioneer in the field of sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling technology, has announced that RecycLiCo Zenith
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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
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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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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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RATH: Strategic growth in future refractories market in Asia
RATH Group announces it acquires 33% stake in Avanee Refsol India as part of its Evolution 2030+ strategic growth plan.
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BHP and China’s HBIS to reduce carbon emissions in steelmaking
In a landmark agreement, BHP and China’s HBIS Group Co., Ltd (HBIS) forge a partnership to pioneer reduced carbon emissions
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Epiroc secures substantial order from new Turkey copper mine.
Epiroc, known for its prowess in mining equipment and sustainability, has clinched a significant deal with Eti Bakir, Türkiye’s largest
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JFE Steel integrate waste plastic into steel production
JFE Steel Corporation sets forth on a groundbreaking venture, finalizing a partnership with J Circular System Co. Ltd. The focus?
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Baowu develops 1M ton hydrogen-ready Direct Reduced Iron facility
Baowu Group, a prominent steel entity, proudly announces a monumental achievement at Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. in
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Partial resumption of mining in Wa State, excluding tin
Leaders of Wa State have authorised a partial resumption of mining in the area from 3rd January 2024, although most
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JFE Steel pioneer JGreeX green steel
JFE Steel Corporation’s groundbreaking initiative, JGreeX™ green steel, secures a significant milestone in the maritime sector. Shipping giants Kawasaki Kisen
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Aluminium Bahrain breaks annual aluminium production record in 2023
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) have announced it has set a new record-breaking production of 1,620,665 metric tonnes (MT) in 2023,
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NMDC Nagarnar blast furnace #1 commissioned
Hot-metal production starts at the greenfield 3-Mtpa integrated plant supplied by Danieli Corus. Last month, the greenfield, 4506 m³ working
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ESP line at Chinese steel producer has exceptionally fast startup
Primetals Technologies has recently started up Endless Strip Production (ESP) line No. 2 at a Chinese steel producer in Hebei
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EGA and INALUM start-up pilot pots at aluminium smelter
Emirates Global Aluminium and PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) have announced the completion of the start-up of five pilot reduction
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Wa State takes decisive action on tin mining suspension
In a resolute move, the Wa State Government has firmly enforced the suspension of all mining activities, according to the
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More Nickel HPAL processing plants being built in Indonesia
In July 2022 the Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) outlined that in addition to the three operating high-pressure acid leach
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