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Base Metals

Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee Metals targets 450 tonnes per month of cobalt hydroxide

March 10, 2023March 8, 2023 admin Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals

Jubilee Metals Zambian operations faced severe power and water interruptions over the period, which extended into January 2023, and impacted

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Africa Base Metals South Africa 

HULAMIN: The improved trading results continued into H2

March 10, 2023March 8, 2023 admin Aluminium, Hulamin

Hulamin has announced its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2022. Results Headlines Geoff Watson, Hulamin Interim

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Africa Base Metals 

Debottlenecking of Kamoa-Kakula’s concentrators ahead of schedule

March 9, 2023March 6, 2023 admin Copper, Ivanhoe Mines, Kamoa-Kakula

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA — Ivanhoe Mines has announced at the 32nd BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference that the debottlenecking of

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Base Metals Europe 

Aluminium HalZero technology reaches a new milestone

March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 admin Aluminium, Hydro

Hydro is entering a new development stage for its HalZero production technology. The company will invest in a test facility

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Asia Base Metals 

EGA and Microsoft to collaborate on Industry 4.0 and broader digital transformation

March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 admin Aluminium, EGA

United Arab Emirates – Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas,

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Base Metals South America 

Stellantis invests $155 million in McEwen’s copper project

March 2, 2023March 1, 2023 admin Argentina, Copper

Automotive parts manufacturer Stellantis has announced a $155 million investment in a project located in Argentina, which will make a

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Base Metals 

Anglo American reports copper production down for 2022

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 admin Anglo American, Copper

Anglo American has reported the impact of adverse weather and planned lower grades at many of its operations contributed to

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto and BMW partner on premium aluminium car parts

March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 admin Aluminium, Rio Tinto

LONDON – Gone are the days when premium car buyers simply looked for speed, style, and luxury. Today, there’s increasing

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee implements its copper and cobalt expansion strategy

February 28, 2023February 26, 2023 admin Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals

Jubilee has updated the implementation of its copper and cobalt expansion strategy to better align the targeted increased operational footprint

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Base Metals North America 

First Quantum suspends ore processing operations at Cobre Panamá

February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 admin Copper, First Quantum Minerals

TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals has announced that its subsidiary, Minera Panamá S.A. (“MPSA”), has suspended ore processing operations at

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee successfully completes first cobalt production runs from waste

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 admin Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals

Jubilee Metals Group PLC, a leader in diversified metals processing, with operations in Africa announces its six-month operations update for

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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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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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