Metso and Kosaka host International Ausmelt Congress
Metso and Dowa Group’s Kosaka Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd. are hosting the 2nd International Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress. The congress
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Base Metals
Century zinc retreatment operation produces 27kt of payable zinc
Sibanye Stillwater reports that the Century operation delivered a solid operational performance for Q3 2024, producing 27kt of payable zinc,
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Metals X makes offer to acquire JV partner alongside record Renison production
In a flurry of announcements on the 23 and 24 October, Renison co-owner Metals X has provided three major updates
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Rio Tinto acquires Sumitomo’s stake in New Zealand’s aluminium smelter
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto’s previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company’s (SCC’s) 20.64% interest in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) was
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Hydro’s Q3 2024: Strong upstream results, building downstream robustness
Hydro’s adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 was NOK 7,367 million, up from NOK 3,899 million in the
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Anglo American highlights sustainability and innovation for copper growth
Anglo American is presenting its regular sustainability performance update, including a particular focus on how it is working to unlock
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Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott Copper
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining
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First Quantum copper production up to 116kt, a 13% increase in Q3 2024
Total copper production for the third quarter was 116,088 tonnes, a 13% increase from Q2 2024 due to higher production
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International Tin Association explores new strategic tin technologies
It’s an exciting time for innovation in tin technologies, and ITA has been reaching out to some of the leading
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Alphamin nears completion of production ramp up
Alphamin Resources has reported tin production of 4,917 tonnes in Q3 2024, up 22% from the previous quarter, in line
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Alunorte refinery starts alumina production using natural gas
Hydro Alunorte alumina refinery has started using natural gas in alumina production, replacing fuel oil. When fully completed, six steam
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Cornish Metals secures $9.1 million from Vision Blue
South Crofty developer Cornish Metals has announced that it has secured a further US$9.145 million from major shareholder Vision Blue
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LHPC builds solar plant to meet Jubilee Zambia’s power requirements
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) is building a 20MW solar plant and plans to use its portfolio of renewable power
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Alba renews alumina supply contract with Alcoa
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has renewed its long-term agreement with Alcoa Corporation to secure a stable supply of alumina. Under
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Jubilee begins to process previously mined waste rock
Roan has begun processing low grade stockpiled material from historical mining operations through its newly commissioned front-end module. The module
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Jubilee develops open pit mining operation to access copper reefs
Jubilee acquired a 95% interest in the Munkoyo mine, which is located within 55 kilometres of the Sable Refinery, in
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US tin producer to receive $19m from Department of Defence
Secondary refined tin and solder producer, Nathan Trotter & Co., has been selected by the US Department of Defense to
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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Mitsubishi’s stake in aluminium smelter
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto’s previously announced acquisition of Mitsubishi Corporation’s (Mitsubishi) 11.65% interest in Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) was completed on
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Perfect Metals makes tin powder from cassiterite
Australian company Perfect Metals has developed a new low-temperature electrolytic process to convert cassiterite directly to high purity tin powder.
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Transforming Lumwana mine into a long-life, high yield, top copper producer
Toronto – The feasibility study for the expansion of Barrick’s Lumwana mine in Zambia is expected to be completed by
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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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UK aluminium packaging recycling continues to grow in Q2
According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes reported
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Europa Metals to dispose of Toral Project to Denarius Metals
Europa Metals, the European focused lead, zinc and silver developer, has announced the proposed sale of its 100% interest in
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Hydro opens new aluminium recycling plant in Hungary
Hydro has indicated that the new aluminium recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, will have an annual capacity of 90,000 tonnes,
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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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TIN: Stellar announces fresh project economics for Heemskirk
Heemskirk developer Stellar Resources has published a new scoping study for the Tasmanian tin project, incorporating the September 2023 MRE
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India removes tin import duty
India, a major importer and consumer of refined tin, has removed the import duty on tin. ITA estimates India to
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Jubilee secures power purchase agreement for its copper operations
Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in Zambia and South Africa, has announced the signing of a three-year renewable
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Malaysia launches tinplate anti-dumping probe
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will start an investigation into alleged dumping of tinplate from China, India,
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