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Base Metals

Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Mitsubishi’s stake in aluminium smelter

October 11, 2024October 9, 2024 admin Smelters

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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Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

Perfect Metals makes tin powder from cassiterite

October 10, 2024October 7, 2024 admin Tin producer

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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Africa Base Metals 

Transforming Lumwana mine into a long-life, high yield, top copper producer

October 7, 2024October 2, 2024 admin Zambia

Toronto – The feasibility study for the expansion of Barrick’s Lumwana mine in Zambia is expected to be completed by

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Asia Base Metals 

EGA implements emissions tracking system to accelerate decarbonisation

October 7, 2024October 2, 2024 admin Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have announced the implementation of a digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system to enhance transparency and

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Base Metals 

UK aluminium packaging recycling continues to grow in Q2

September 25, 2024September 19, 2024 admin Aluminium

According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes reported

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Base Metals Europe 

Europa Metals to dispose of Toral Project to Denarius Metals

September 24, 2024September 19, 2024 admin Lead, Silver, Zinc

Europa Metals, the European focused lead, zinc and silver developer, has announced the proposed sale of its 100% interest in

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Base Metals Recycling &Environment 

Hydro opens new aluminium recycling plant in Hungary

September 23, 2024September 19, 2024 admin Aluminium

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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Asia Base Metals 

Yunnan Tin announces annual maintenance at Gejiu smelter

September 20, 2024September 16, 2024 admin Tin producer

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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Asia Base Metals 

Yunnan Tin and PT Timah establish strategic partnership

September 18, 2024September 16, 2024 admin Tin production

Yunnan Tin Company (YTC) and PT Timah, traditionally the two largest producers of refined tin globally, have established a strategic

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Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

TIN: Stellar announces fresh project economics for Heemskirk

September 17, 2024September 16, 2024 admin Tin producer

Heemskirk developer Stellar Resources has published a new scoping study for the Tasmanian tin project, incorporating the September 2023 MRE

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Base Metals 

India removes tin import duty

September 13, 2024September 10, 2024 admin Tin production

India, a major importer and consumer of refined tin, has removed the import duty on tin. ITA estimates India to

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee secures power purchase agreement for its copper operations

September 10, 2024September 4, 2024 admin Copper concentrator, Copper refinery

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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Base Metals 

Malaysia launches tinplate anti-dumping probe

September 6, 2024September 3, 2024 admin Tin production

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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Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

New test work sees improved recoveries at Taronga

September 6, 2024September 3, 2024 admin Tin producer

First Tin has reported improved recoveries during mineral processing test work at their Australian Taronga tin project aimed at optimizing

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Africa Base Metals Ferrous Metals 

Jubilee Updates on its Projects in Zambia and South Africa

September 5, 2024September 3, 2024 admin chrome concentrate, Copper refinery

Jubilee’s Integrated Copper Strategy is enabled by its proven ability to extract value from materials often regarded by the industry

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Base Metals Europe 

Cornish Metals constrains Wide Formation mineralisation

September 2, 2024September 1, 2024 admin Tin producer

South Crofty developer Cornish Metals has announced final drilling results from its exploration of the Wide Formation adjacent to the

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee meets revised copper production targets

August 30, 2024August 28, 2024 admin Copper

Jubilee Metals Group, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has publishes its unaudited operational and

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Asia Base Metals 

Alba and Daiki to establish sustainable aluminium dross processing plant

August 30, 2024August 28, 2024 admin Aluminium

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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Africa Base Metals 

Alphamin Resources Updates on its TIN exploration activities

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024 admin Tin producer

Following completion of the Bisie mine expansion, the Company intends to commence with ongoing exploration drilling from Q4 2024. The

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee Updates on its Roan Concentrator and Sable Refinery Projects

August 28, 2024August 26, 2024 admin Copper refinery

The Roan Concentrator completed construction and commissioning of its new Front-End Module in July 2024. Operations commenced on 8 August

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee  acquires two medium open-pit mining operations in Zambia

August 27, 2024August 26, 2024 admin Copper

Jubilee Metals secured a 95% interest in Project Munkoyo for US$1.75 million while continuing negotiations for the acquisition of further

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Base Metals 

Hulamin improves in 2024, after a period of abnormally weak demand

August 26, 2024August 22, 2024 admin Aluminium

Pietermaritzburg – Hulamin in its interim results for the period ended 30 June 2024 says that demand for Hulamin products

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Base Metals 

Alunorte starts alumina production using natural gas

August 23, 2024August 22, 2024 admin Alumina

Hydro Alunorte alumina refinery has started using natural gas in alumina production, replacing fuel oil. When fully completed, six steam

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Africa Base Metals 

Roan front-end module’s first copper concentrate produced

August 21, 2024August 19, 2024 admin Copper

Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced first production of copper concentrate from

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Base Metals 

Commencement of underground production at Rietberg copper mine

August 20, 2024August 16, 2024 admin Copper

Copper 360 Limited has announced the commencement of underground mining operations at its Rietberg Mine, in the Northern Cape Province

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Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

Historic Renison mine sees record quarterly output

August 16, 2024August 12, 2024 admin Tin producer

The historic Renison tin mine in Tasmania has seen its most productive quarter on record, with 2,506 t tin produced,

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Base Metals 

TIN: The critical role of e-waste recycling

August 14, 2024August 12, 2024 admin Tin production

E-waste is an escalating global issue, driven by rapid technological advancements and high turnover of electronic devices. Due to tin’s

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Africa Base Metals 

Drilling commences at Kalayi following Rome Resources takeover

August 13, 2024August 12, 2024 admin Tin producer

Tin explorer Rome Resources, which was recently acquired by UK-based Pathfinder Minerals, has announced it has commenced diamond drilling at

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Base Metals 

BHP – Acquisition of Filo Corp and joint venture with Lundin Mining

August 7, 2024August 5, 2024 admin Copper

BHP and Lundin Mining Corporation (Lundin Mining) have agreed to jointly acquire 100% of Filo Corp., a Toronto Stock Exchange

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto copper production is on track to grow by around 2%

August 6, 2024August 5, 2024 admin Copper

SYDNEY – Rio Tinto in its results on six months ended 30 June, reports consistent, stable financial performance as it

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Refractories: Imerys acquires US’s Great Lakes Minerals
Refractories/Insulation 

Refractories: Imerys acquires US’s Great Lakes Minerals

July 7, 2026July 3, 2026 admin

Imerys has concluded the acquisition of Great Lakes Minerals, a U.S.-based processor of specialty minerals serving the refractory and abrasives

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Refractories/Insulation 

Latest from refractories materials industry

August 15, 2025August 11, 2025 admin
RHI Magnesita introduces new refractory solutions contract model
Refractories/Insulation 

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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PRODUCT NEWS

China’s Lidao orders technology control systems for aluminium foil mill
Base Metals Product News 

China’s Lidao orders technology control systems for aluminium foil mill

July 30, 2026July 28, 2026 admin

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Primetals Technologies has been awarded an order from Lidao New Energy (Anhui) to supply seven Technology Control

Primetals Technologies to Revamp CSP Mill at WISCO in China
Product News 

Primetals Technologies to Revamp CSP Mill at WISCO in China

July 24, 2026July 22, 2026 admin
First Robotic Coil Trimming and Sampling System at Hyundai Steel
Product News 

First Robotic Coil Trimming and Sampling System at Hyundai Steel

July 22, 2026July 20, 2026 admin
Metso highlights its latest minerals processing innovations
Product News 

Metso highlights its latest minerals processing innovations

July 21, 2026July 20, 2026 admin
Ladle Furnace Upgrade Order for Outokumpu Stainless USA
Product News 

Ladle Furnace Upgrade Order for Outokumpu Stainless USA

July 17, 2026July 15, 2026 admin
Baosteel successfully start up caster in Shanghai
Product News 

Baosteel successfully start up caster in Shanghai

July 14, 2026July 10, 2026 admin
Two PQF® seamless tube plants from Baosteel Steel Pipe in China
Product News 

Two PQF® seamless tube plants from Baosteel Steel Pipe in China

July 13, 2026July 8, 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
Services 

HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 admin
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