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Arconic orders electromagnetic stirrer aluminium stirrer

April 21, 2026April 19, 2026 admin

ABB has received an order from aluminium producer Arconic for a fifth electromagnetic stirrer (AL‑EMS) for its rolling mill and

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$2 billion aluminium production complex in the Suez Zone, Egypt

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 admin

China’s Henan Zhongfu Industrial plans to establish a $2 billion aluminium production complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egypt.

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Panama Government approves processing of stockpiled ore at Cobre Panamá

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 admin

Toronto, Ontario  – First Quantum Minerals announces that the Government of Panama (“GOP”) has formally approved the removal, processing and export

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Copper smelters in Japan see production rise 3.3% year on year

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 admin

Based on Reuters calculations on smelters production, Japan’s refined copper production in the first half of the 2026-27 financial year

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Hammerer Aluminium Industries invests in Aluminij Industries

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 admin

This investment strengthens HAI’s industrial footprint in Europe and secures additional long-term access to both primary and recycled aluminium within

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MSC begins construction of smelter at RHT mine

April 15, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

Malaysian tin producer Malaysia Smelting Corporation (MSC) has begun construction of a rotary furnace at its Rahman Hydraulic Tin (RHT)

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TIN: Alphamin announces record earnings in Q1

April 14, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

Bisie mine operator Alphamin Resources (TSXV: AFM; JSE AltX: APH) has announced Q1 production of 5,016 tonnes tin-in-concentrate and record

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Alba aluminium smelter damaged after missile strike

April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) smelter was damaged in an Iranian missile attack. The smelter said two of its employees were injured

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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) site damaged by Iranian missile strike

April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

a number of workers at EGA’s Al Taweelah aluminium site in Abu Dhabi were injured during the Iranian missile strike

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San Ciprián aluminium smelter ramp up reaches 90% of its capacity

April 8, 2026April 7, 2026 admin

The ramp up of  Alcoa’s San Ciprián aluminium smelter has reached 90% of capacity, investors were told recently. The smelter

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Alba uses Jeddah port to export aluminium

April 7, 2026April 2, 2026 admin

Aluminium Bahrain is sending its metal to markets via the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah, its CEO said. Alba CEO

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Alcoa draws more orders after Middle East supply disruption

April 1, 2026March 30, 2026 admin

Alcoa has seen an increase in customer inquiries after Middle East supply disruption due to the ongoing conflict. Molly Beerman,

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Alvance increases aluminium production by 10%

April 1, 2026March 30, 2026 admin

Alvance Aluminium said it had increased production by about 10% after US tariff changes. The smelter based in Lochaber, Fort

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Jubilee Metals: Molefe Mine Phase 1 Drilling Results delayed

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026 admin

Jubilee, the Zambia focused copper producer, announces that the Phase 1 drilling results at the Molefe copper mine, scheduled for

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Mozal Aluminium smelter placed into hibernation

March 26, 2026March 23, 2026 admin Aluminium

The Mozal Aluminium was placed into hibernation yesterday after The company said it had failed to secure sufficient and affordable

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RUSAL reports a 455% net loss

March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 admin Aluminium

Despite RUSAL seeing a 22.6% ($14,812M) increase in revenue compared to 2024, the net loss is a significant contrast to

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Hindalco maintains extrusion operations

March 25, 2026March 23, 2026 admin Aluminium

Hindalco has issued a statement that it has not halted its aluminium extrusion operations. The statement comes after news reports

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Arconic invests $175 million in casthouse expansion

March 25, 2026March 23, 2026 admin Aluminium

Arconic, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a provider of aluminium sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural

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Constellium set for aluminium furnace upgrade

March 24, 2026March 22, 2026 admin

PyroGenesis has completed the manufacturing of a plasma torch system for its client Constellium. PyroGenesis is a company specialising in ultra-high temperature

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Novelis delivers aluminium ingots, coils and scrap

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 admin Aluminium

Rail is the most important means of transport for material deliveries between Novelis’ European production sites, accounting for 95% of

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Alba shuts 19% of aluminium smelting capacity

March 23, 2026March 22, 2026 admin Smelters

Alba said it would shutter reduction lines 1, 2 and 3 at its aluminium smelter in Bahrain due to the

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Trimet Essen achieves ten millionth ton of aluminium milestone

March 20, 2026March 14, 2026 admin

Trimet’s Essen, Germany foundry achieved an aluminium milestone earlier today. At casting table 216, the ten millionth ton of aluminium

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Qatalum maintaining scaled down aluminium production

March 19, 2026March 14, 2026 admin

On March 3, 2026, Hydro announced a controlled shutdown of aluminium production at its joint venture Qatalum in Qatar. Following

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US to re-smelt its tin strategic stockpile

March 18, 2026March 14, 2026 admin

The US Department of Defense is seeking information on potential stockpiling of critical minerals, while also indicating interest in re-smelting

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Xingye Silver & Tin issues $200 million bond to finance copper-tin-lead-zinc operation

March 17, 2026March 14, 2026 admin

Chinese tin miner Xingye Silver & Tin has issued a US$200 million three-year bond through its Hong Kong subsidiary, becoming

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Wa formalises dewatering cost-sharing as mine restart progresses

March 16, 2026March 14, 2026 admin

Authorities in Myanmar’s autonomous Wa region have issued a new notice outlining a cost-sharing mechanism for dewatering deep mine shafts

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Hydro to close aluminium extrusion plant in Lucé, France

March 16, 2026March 13, 2026 admin

Hydro has decided to further consolidate the Extrusions operations in Europe with a proposal to close the Lucé plant in

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LNG stop: Potential impact on Qatalum aluminium production

March 12, 2026March 9, 2026 admin

On March 2, at around 1430 CET, QatarEnergy stopped production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products. On March

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South32 reports on quarterly copper, zinc and nickel production

March 11, 2026March 9, 2026 admin Copper, nickel, Zinc

Sierra Gorda payable copper equivalent production was largely unchanged at 47.0kt in the December 2025 half year, as the operation

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Elementos secures $29.5 million investment

March 11, 2026March 9, 2026 admin Tin producer

Australian tin developer Elementos (ASX: ELT) has raised A$29.5 (approximately US$21 million) from Australian investor L1 Capital. This investment will

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

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Latest from refractories materials industry

August 15, 2025August 11, 2025 admin

The refractory materials industry is experiencing a mix of challenges and innovations, particularly with a focus on sustainability and the

RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model
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RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model

August 14, 2025August 11, 2025 admin
Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
Refractories/Insulation 

Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary

June 16, 2025June 12, 2025 admin
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Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

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Upgrade stretch‑reducing mill with next‑generation automation system
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Upgrade stretch‑reducing mill with next‑generation automation system

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 admin

BENTELER Steel/Tube GmbH & Co. KG and SMS group have successfully completed the modernization of the stretch-reducing mill (SRM) in

Hyundai Steel modernise continuous galvanizing plant in Dangjin
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Hyundai Steel modernise continuous galvanizing plant in Dangjin

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026 admin
Metso launches new flip-flow screens for fine dry screening
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Metso launches new flip-flow screens for fine dry screening

April 15, 2026April 12, 2026 admin
SAIL Durgapur to modernize the SMS Concast casting machines
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SAIL Durgapur to modernize the SMS Concast casting machines

April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 admin
Modernization of automation systems boosts reliability at hot-strip mill
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Modernization of automation systems boosts reliability at hot-strip mill

April 1, 2026March 30, 2026 admin
SMS Concast four-strand bloom caster to Xiangtan Iron & Steel
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SMS Concast four-strand bloom caster to Xiangtan Iron & Steel

March 25, 2026March 23, 2026 admin
HBIS Tangsteel Starts up Fourth Continuous Caster from Primetals
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HBIS Tangsteel Starts up Fourth Continuous Caster from Primetals

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 admin

SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
Services 

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 admin

Paul Wurth, part of SMS group, has completed its work relining the blast furnaces of ArcelorMittal’s Juiz de Fora steel

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa
Services 

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 admin
HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals
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HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 admin
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