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Base Metals

Base Metals 

Metso and Kosaka host International Ausmelt Congress

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 admin Ausmelt furnace

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

November 18, 2024November 14, 2024 admin 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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Base Metals 

Metals X makes offer to acquire JV partner alongside record Renison production

November 14, 2024November 11, 2024 admin Tin producer

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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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto acquires Sumitomo’s stake in New Zealand’s aluminium smelter

November 12, 2024November 7, 2024 admin Rio Tinto, Smelters

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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Base Metals 

Hydro’s Q3 2024: Strong upstream results, building downstream robustness

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 admin Aluminium

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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Base Metals 

Anglo American highlights sustainability and innovation for copper growth

November 6, 2024November 4, 2024 admin Copper

Anglo American is presenting its regular sustainability performance update, including a particular focus on how it is working to unlock

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Base Metals 

Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott Copper

November 4, 2024October 30, 2024 admin 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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Base Metals 

First Quantum copper production up to 116kt, a 13% increase in Q3 2024

October 31, 2024October 29, 2024 admin Copper

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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Base Metals 

International Tin Association explores new strategic tin technologies

October 28, 2024October 25, 2024 admin Tin production

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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Base Metals 

Alphamin nears completion of production ramp up

October 25, 2024October 23, 2024 admin Tin producer

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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Base Metals 

Alunorte refinery starts alumina production using natural gas

October 25, 2024October 23, 2024 admin smelter-grade 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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Base Metals 

Cornish Metals secures $9.1 million from Vision Blue

October 24, 2024October 23, 2024 admin Tin producer

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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Base Metals 

LHPC builds solar plant to meet Jubilee Zambia’s power requirements

October 23, 2024October 21, 2024 admin Copper

Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) is building a 20MW solar plant and plans to use its portfolio of renewable power

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Base Metals 

Alba renews alumina supply contract with Alcoa

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024 admin Aluminium

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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Base Metals 

Jubilee begins to process previously mined waste rock

October 21, 2024October 16, 2024 admin Copper

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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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee develops open pit mining operation to access copper reefs

October 18, 2024October 16, 2024 admin Copper

Jubilee acquired a 95% interest in the Munkoyo mine, which is located within 55 kilometres of the Sable Refinery, in

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Base Metals 

US tin producer to receive $19m from Department of Defence

October 15, 2024October 14, 2024 admin Tin production, USA

Secondary refined tin and solder producer, Nathan Trotter & Co., has been selected by the US Department of Defense to

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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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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
Refractories/Insulation 

Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary

June 16, 2025June 12, 2025 admin

Proudly, Refratechnik celebrates its 75th anniversary with sincere thanks to all business partners and employees. What began in 1950 with

Design features of modern induction furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin
Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA
Refractories/Insulation 

Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA

January 15, 2025January 13, 2025 admin
Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces

January 14, 2025January 10, 2025 admin

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PRODUCT NEWS

Enhanced copper electrorefining technology for high-purity copper cathodes
Product News 

Enhanced copper electrorefining technology for high-purity copper cathodes

July 3, 2025July 1, 2025 admin

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes.

Acciaierie successfully bolster production reliability of tandem cold mill
Product News 

Acciaierie successfully bolster production reliability of tandem cold mill

July 2, 2025July 1, 2025 admin
Jiuli expands capacity with three cold pilger mills for seamless stainless steel tubes
Product News 

Jiuli expands capacity with three cold pilger mills for seamless stainless steel tubes

June 26, 2025June 23, 2025 admin
Modernization of Jingye Steel’s heavy plate mill with new automation
Product News 

Modernization of Jingye Steel’s heavy plate mill with new automation

June 25, 2025June 23, 2025 admin
State-of-the-art rail and section mill facility for Vietnam
Product News 

State-of-the-art rail and section mill facility for Vietnam

June 24, 2025June 20, 2025 admin
Rio Tinto launches ore sorting demonstration project at its mine
Product News 

Rio Tinto launches ore sorting demonstration project at its mine

June 23, 2025June 20, 2025 admin
Pilot and demo plants for pCAM to support process development
Product News 

Pilot and demo plants for pCAM to support process development

June 20, 2025June 17, 2025 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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