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Alcoa will invest $65 million at its Mosjøen smelter, Norway.

May 20, 2026May 19, 2026 admin

It plans to expand foundry production capabilities to include recycled content in the casting process at the facility. The company

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Base Metals 

Egyptalum strategizes $900 million aluminium smelter expansion

May 18, 2026May 14, 2026 admin

Egyptalum plans a $900 million aluminium smelter expansion at its Nag Hammadi, Egypt smelter. It has signed an agreement for

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EGA signs Guinea bauxite supply agreement

May 13, 2026May 12, 2026 admin

Emirates Global Aluminium has reached an agreement with the Republic of Guinea over bauxite supplies. The terms of the agreement

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First Quantum Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for La Granja

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 admin

Toronto, Ontario – First Quantum Minerals announces the filing of a Technical Report (the “Report”) with an updated Mineral Resource estimate

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Base Metals North America 

Rio Tinto alumina conveyor for its BC Works smelter

May 11, 2026May 8, 2026 admin

Rio Tinto has commissioned an alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, Canada. The 1.1-kilometre system will transport

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Oman considers three aluminium projects

May 11, 2026May 8, 2026 admin

Oman’s Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) is weighing up options of three proposed aluminium projects in its site. The

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Tin steadied around $50,000/t amid conflict in the Middle East

May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 admin

Tin prices have steadied around $50,000/t amid shifting risk sentiment in response to the latest developments surrounding the conflict in

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Base Metals 

Aluminium Dunkerque opens a new chapter in high-purity aluminium

May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 admin

With CrystAl, Aluminium Dunkerque is taking a new step up the value chain and strengthening its position in the high-purity

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Base Metals 

Fives forges robotics solutions partnership

May 4, 2026April 30, 2026 admin Aluminium

Fives has partnered with Canada’s Norda Stelo company to deliver robotics solutions to the aluminium industry. Through this partnership, Fives

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Yunnan Tin net profits surge 36% in 2025

May 4, 2026April 30, 2026 admin

The world’s largest producer of refined tin, Yunnan Tin Co, has announced net profits surged 36.1% in 2025 to RMB

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Base Metals 

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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Base Metals 

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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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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Louisiana Steel chooses rolling mill technology for its new steel plant
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Louisiana Steel chooses rolling mill technology for its new steel plant

May 18, 2026May 14, 2026 admin

HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel LLC (HPLS), a joint venture comprising Hyundai Steel, POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company, and Kia, has commissioned SMS

Upgrade automation at Xiangtan Iron and Steel’s heavy plate mill
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Upgrade automation at Xiangtan Iron and Steel’s heavy plate mill

May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 admin
Electric Arc Furnace for High Performance and Reduced CAPEX
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Electric Arc Furnace for High Performance and Reduced CAPEX

May 13, 2026May 12, 2026 admin
FC Mold X provides CSP® Nexus with adaptive mold flow control
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FC Mold X provides CSP® Nexus with adaptive mold flow control

May 11, 2026May 8, 2026 admin
Complete converter revamp in Eisenhüttenstadt
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Complete converter revamp in Eisenhüttenstadt

May 5, 2026April 30, 2026 admin
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Upgrade stretch‑reducing mill with next‑generation automation system

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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

SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
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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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