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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New test work sees improved recoveries at Taronga
First Tin has reported improved recoveries during mineral processing test work at their Australian Taronga tin project aimed at optimizing
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Jubilee Updates on its Projects in Zambia and South Africa
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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Cornish Metals constrains Wide Formation mineralisation
South Crofty developer Cornish Metals has announced final drilling results from its exploration of the Wide Formation adjacent to the
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Jubilee meets revised copper production targets
Jubilee Metals Group, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has publishes its unaudited operational and
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Alba and Daiki to establish sustainable aluminium dross processing plant
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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Alphamin Resources Updates on its TIN exploration activities
Following completion of the Bisie mine expansion, the Company intends to commence with ongoing exploration drilling from Q4 2024. The
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Jubilee Updates on its Roan Concentrator and Sable Refinery Projects
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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Jubilee acquires two medium open-pit mining operations in Zambia
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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Hulamin improves in 2024, after a period of abnormally weak demand
Pietermaritzburg – Hulamin in its interim results for the period ended 30 June 2024 says that demand for Hulamin products
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Alunorte 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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Roan front-end module’s first copper concentrate produced
Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced first production of copper concentrate from
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Commencement of underground production at Rietberg copper mine
Copper 360 Limited has announced the commencement of underground mining operations at its Rietberg Mine, in the Northern Cape Province
Read moreHistoric Renison mine sees record quarterly output
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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TIN: The critical role of e-waste recycling
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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Drilling commences at Kalayi following Rome Resources takeover
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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BHP – Acquisition of Filo Corp and joint venture with Lundin Mining
BHP and Lundin Mining Corporation (Lundin Mining) have agreed to jointly acquire 100% of Filo Corp., a Toronto Stock Exchange
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Rio Tinto copper production is on track to grow by around 2%
SYDNEY – Rio Tinto in its results on six months ended 30 June, reports consistent, stable financial performance as it
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First Quantum Minerals reports on its operations
Total copper production for the second quarter was 102,709 tonnes, a 2% increase from Q1 2024. Copper sales volumes totaled
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