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Base Metals

Base Metals 

Alphamin Resources reports another record year for tin production

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 admin Alphamin Resources, DRC

The mine – located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – saw tin metal production reach 3,113 tonnes in

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto and Marubeni to create responsible Aluminium supply chains

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 admin Aluminium, Rio Tinto

MELBOURNE, Australia – Global miner Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale

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Base Metals 

Alphamin pens in another record year of production

February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 admin Alphamin Resources, Tin

The mine – located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – saw tin metal production reach 3,113 tonnes in

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Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

Kwinana Alumina Refinery cuts production due to gas shortage

February 17, 2023February 15, 2023 admin Alcoa, Alumina

Following increased gas supply into the Western Australian domestic gas market, Alcoa has reverted to using gas to fuel 100

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Base Metals 

Alcoa Bécancour Smelter to diversify its product portfolio

February 16, 2023February 15, 2023 admin Alcoa, Aluminium

To meet the needs of customers, Alcoa will make a US$10 million (C$13 million) investment in the Bécancour smelter to

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Base Metals 

Alphamin’s Mpama South increases resource confidence and mineral resources

February 16, 2023February 15, 2023 admin Alphamin Resources, Tin

Alphamin Resources Corp., a producer of 4% of the world’s mined tin from its high-grade operation in the Democratic Republic

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Base Metals Europe 

Hydro invests in green transition and Norwegian aluminium plants

February 16, 2023February 15, 2023 admin Aluminium, Hydro

There is an increased demand for aluminium products with a low-climate footprint and Hydro is investing in new technology to

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Base Metals Europe 

Alcoa’s San Ciprián facility improved restart plan for aluminum smelter

February 15, 2023February 14, 2023 admin Alcoa, Aluminium

PITTSBURGH – Alcoa Corporation has announced that a majority of the workers at its San Ciprián complex in Spain agreed

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Base Metals 

Andrada expands tin horizons at Uis

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 admin Tin, Uis processing plant

Andrada Mining has increased the total resource at its Uis mine by 77%, after completing an additional mineral resource estimate (MRE). With a

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Base Metals 

South32 investments in copper delivered strong growth

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 admin Copper, South32

South32 has reported in its quarterly report, ending December 2022, that group copper equivalent production increased by 12% in H1

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Base Metals 

Positive outlook for Renisin Tin despite a challenging year

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 admin Tin

Metals X have released their latest report from the final quarter of 2022, highlighting some continued processing issues in the

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Base Metals 

South 32 increases aluminium production by 15% in last quarter

February 9, 2023February 8, 2023 admin Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, South32

Worsley Alumina and Brazil Alumina operated above nameplate capacity in the December 2022 quarter, delivering an 8% increase in quarterly

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Base Metals 

BHP copper production increased by 12 per cent to 834 kt

February 8, 2023February 7, 2023 admin BHP, Copper

BHP has reported that total copper production increased by 12 per cent to 834 kt. Guidance for the 2023 financial

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Base Metals 

Vedanta reports its highest ever mined zinc metal production

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 admin Vedanta, Zinc

Indian mining giant Vedanta has reported its highest ever 9M22 (nine months ended 31 December 2022) mined zinc metal production

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Base Metals FEATURED 

Red metal’s critical role in achieving net zero

January 26, 2023January 22, 2023 admin Copper

The road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build-out of low-carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power-generating capacity. And

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Base Metals 

First Quantum 2022 achieves annual copper production of 776kt

January 25, 2023January 22, 2023 admin Copper, First Quantum Minerals

First Quantum achieved annual copper production of 776kt that was within the 2022 revised guidance range of 755kt to 785kt.

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Base Metals 

Taseko Copper gets money for solvent extraction and electrowinning plant

January 24, 2023January 22, 2023 admin Copper concentrator

Taseko Mines Limited has stated it has obtained an underwritten commitment for US$25 million from Banc of America Leasing &

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Base Metals 

Taseko Mines obtains financing for Florence Copper operation

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 admin Copper

Taseko Mines has said it has obtained an underwritten commitment for US$25 million from Banc of America Leasing & Capital,

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Asia Base Metals 

Barrick targets 2028 for start up of Reko Diq copper-gold mine

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 admin Barrick Gold, Copper, Gold

ISLAMABAD – Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow has advised the Pakistan federal and Balochistan provincial government that, following

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Base Metals 

Constellium signs a multi-year aluminium agreement to supply Daher

January 17, 2023January 15, 2023 admin Aluminium

Constellium SE has announced that it has entered into a multi-year contract with Daher to supply a wide range of

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Asia Base Metals 

Alba to start installing Solar PV Panels over 37,000 m2

January 17, 2023January 15, 2023 admin Solar photovoltaic project

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has announced that it has awarded its Solar Farm Project towards Advanced United Systems (AUS) to

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Base Metals 

Dundee achieved 2022 gold production guidance, copper slightly below

January 16, 2023January 13, 2023 admin Copper, Gold

Dundee Precious Metals has reported that in 2022, the company produced 273.1 koz of gold, achieving annual production guidance of

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Asia Base Metals 

Barrick Broadens Copper Base in Saudi Arabia

January 16, 2023January 13, 2023 admin Barrick Gold

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Barrick Gold Corporation has signed new joint venture agreements with Ma’aden for two prospective exploration projects

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Base Metals 

10 reasons why aluminium is metal of choice

January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 admin Aluminium

Material manufacturers should continuously strive for transparency regarding the carbon footprint of their products and how it is measured. This

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Africa Base Metals 

AfriTin reports record concentrate production at its Uis tin mine

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 admin AfriTin, Tin

AfriTin Mining reported record levels of concentrate production at its Uis tin mine in November, according to its latest quarterly

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Base Metals Europe 

Hydro aluminium invests in green transission

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 admin Aluminium, Hydro

There is an increased demand for aluminium products with a low-climate footprint and Hydro is investing in new technology to

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Base Metals Europe 

Tin-tungsten upgrade in Hemerdon processing plant

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 admin Tin, Tungsten

Tungsten West has announced an update to ore reserve and resource estimates for its Hemerdon tungsten-tin project, Devon, UK. Most

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Base Metals Europe 

Hydro projects launched in 2021-2022 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

January 10, 2023January 9, 2023 admin Aluminium, Hydro

In 2021, Hydro launched new climate ambitions to become carbon neutral by 2050, with a partial goal of having several

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Asia Base Metals 

Alba locks in a record-breaking production of 1,600,111 MT

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 admin Aluminium

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has recorded a new historic production record of 1,600,111 metric tonnes (MT) in 2022 — an increase

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Base Metals 

El Domo: one of highest grade and lowest capital intensity copper-gold projects

January 5, 2023January 4, 2023 admin Copper, Gold

Adventus Mining and Salazar Resources have announced that the Government of Ecuador has signed the investment contract in support of

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

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Refractories/Insulation 

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
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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Refractories/Insulation 

Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

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PRODUCT NEWS

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

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
Product News 

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
Product News 

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
Product News 

FC Mold X provides CSP® Nexus with adaptive mold flow control

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

Complete converter revamp in Eisenhüttenstadt

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

Upgrade stretch‑reducing mill with next‑generation automation system

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 admin
Hyundai Steel modernise continuous galvanizing plant in Dangjin
Product News 

Hyundai Steel modernise continuous galvanizing plant in Dangjin

April 17, 2026April 16, 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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