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Rio Tinto releases second quarter 2026 production results

July 16, 2026July 15, 2026 admin

MELBOURNE, Australiap – Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “We are delivering growth as we drive performance across the

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Resisting the New Axis: Frontlines for freedom

July 16, 2026July 15, 2026 admin

the New Axis that has emerged to seize power in the wake of the United States’ fall from grace as

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Mining cost pressures accelerate as energy shock takes hold

July 14, 2026July 10, 2026 admin

Mining input cost pressures accelerated sharply in May, reflecting the transmission of higher global energy prices into the South African

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China claims it isn’t Europe’s real problem

July 13, 2026July 8, 2026 admin

Europe’s future depends less on finding new ways to constrain China than on fixing the limitations Chinese competition has exposed.

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Empire State Mines’ historic milestone for U.S. critical mineral security

July 10, 2026July 6, 2026 admin

Graphite is among the most strategically exposed critical minerals facing the United States today. The country is 100% reliant on

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U.S. Army contracts for critical minerals processing at military bases

July 6, 2026July 3, 2026 admin

The Red River Army Depot, which is on the border of Texas and Arkansas, is one of several U.S. Army

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SpaceX brings space mining closer to our world

June 30, 2026June 29, 2026 admin

Within days of its IPO, SpaceX’s market value was pushing toward US$3 trillion, putting a public-market valuation on reusable rocket

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Copper trades at its record levels

June 29, 2026June 26, 2026 admin

HSBC warns of a commodity super-squeeze as copper traded near US$13,832 per tonne in early June 2026, close to its

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The expansion of AI infrastructure is driving demand for platinum

June 15, 2026June 11, 2026 admin

A unique feature of platinum is that it is exceptionally resistant to heat and wear. In fibreglass production, platinum-rhodium bushings are

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The New Axis: Authoritarian states reject values of free world

June 8, 2026June 7, 2026 admin

The world is changing, and not for the better. The Pax Americana, the idea that the United States could underpin

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Outlook for the platinum market in 2026

June 5, 2026June 3, 2026 admin

The outlook for the platinum market in 2026 remains highly uncertain, shaped by elevated geopolitical tensions and volatility in energy

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Platinum supply growth is to be limited to recycling in the near-term

June 1, 2026May 28, 2026 admin PGM metals

The Iran war has dominated the global landscape since the US and Israel launched their first strikes on 28 February

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Europe Seeks Independent Rare Earth Pricing System to Reduce Dependence on China

May 29, 2026May 28, 2026 admin

BRUSSELS — Europe is looking to establish its own pricing mechanism for rare earths and specialty metals in an effort

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Platinum used to produce large, flawless crystals for electronics and optics applications

May 22, 2026May 21, 2026 admin

In materials science, crystal growth is the process of arranging atoms or molecules into highly-ordered solid structures. For example, the

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The Iran War and its impact on the mining disinformation ecosystem

May 5, 2026April 30, 2026 admin

The Middle East conflict will only sharpen the problem of disinformation across the mining sector. As resources like diesel and

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Why is the mining industry a target for disinformation?

April 28, 2026April 27, 2026 admin

The International Energy Agency projects that mineral demand for clean technologies could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040. However,

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Disinformation war: 40% of monitored mines faced disruptive attacks

April 23, 2026April 21, 2026 admin

The mining industry is under siege: coordinated disinformation campaigns now target mines worldwide; nearly 40% of monitored mines faced disruptive attacks,

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Rio Tinto generates 9% YoY CuEq growth from its three businesses

April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 admin

MELBOURNE, Australia-Rio Tinto reported its operating excellence drove 9% YoY copper equivalent production growth across Rio Tinto portfolio as the Oyu

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Transporting Mining Commodities in an Era of Market Volatility

April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 admin

As global uncertainty and local challenges reshape commodity markets, maintaining consistent and reliable logistics has become a defining factor for

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Platinum-enabled fuel cell technology supports humanity’s biggest leaps

April 21, 2026April 19, 2026 admin

The Artemis II astronauts have successfully made their way back to Earth following an historic lunar fly‑by. Although the four‑person

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Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor declined in March 2026 to 66.8%

April 14, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor (EAF) declined in March 2026, averaging 66.8%, down from 68.3% in February 2026. While this remains

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Macro uncertainty and inflationary pressures likely to weigh on tin

April 14, 2026April 12, 2026 admin

With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weighing on market sentiment and proving broadly bearish for base metals and

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Frontlines for freedom: Resisting the New Axis

April 7, 2026April 2, 2026 admin

the New Axis that has emerged to seize power in the wake of the United States’ fall from grace as

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Impala: platinum, palladium and rhodium markets in supply deficits in 2026

March 23, 2026March 22, 2026 admin palladium, Platinum, Rhodium

Trade, policy and geopolitical uncertainty intensified through the first half of the financial year, amplifying broader macroeconomic volatility. Despite these

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Endeavour reports strong operational performance and record financial performance

March 18, 2026March 13, 2026 admin

London – Endeavour Mining has announced its operating and financial results for Q4-2025 and FY-2025. OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Ian

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Glencore reports strong operational performance in 2025

February 25, 2026February 23, 2026 admin Glencore

According to Glencore 2025 was a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and

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Alcoa seeks new mining areas in Australia

February 25, 2026February 23, 2026 admin Alcoa

Alcoa is beginning to research into potential future mining areas in Australia. The company has agreed with the Australian Federal

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South Africa’s 2025 mining production grew by 0.1%, minerals sales up by 7.3%

February 23, 2026February 20, 2026 admin Mining, South Africa

Overall mining output in South Africa registered a marginal increase of 0.1%, masking divergent trends across commodities. Declines were concentrated

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Anglo American Q4 2025 overview of its operations

February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 admin

Anglo American reports that its copper production was 169,500 tonnes, with higher production at Los Bronces as a result of

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Endeavour Mining achieves full production guidance in 2025

February 18, 2026February 17, 2026 admin Endeavour Mining

London – During 2025 Endeavour Mining safely achieved its guidance for the twelfth time in thirteen years, generated record free

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Refractories: Imerys acquires US’s Great Lakes Minerals
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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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Latest from refractories materials industry

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

August 14, 2025August 11, 2025 admin
Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
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Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary

June 16, 2025June 12, 2025 admin

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Baosteel successfully start up caster in Shanghai
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Baosteel successfully start up caster in Shanghai

July 14, 2026July 10, 2026 admin

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. On May 12, 2026, Baosteel’s 2-strand slab caster No.6 from Primetals Technologies was successfully started up at

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

July 13, 2026July 8, 2026 admin
New Benchmark in Zero-Defect Rail Steel Casting
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New Benchmark in Zero-Defect Rail Steel Casting

July 2, 2026June 29, 2026 admin
ELL Series screens to boost quarry throughput by up to 20%
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ELL Series screens to boost quarry throughput by up to 20%

July 2, 2026June 29, 2026 admin
Hoa Phat to enter high-quality market for steel products in Vietnam
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Hoa Phat to enter high-quality market for steel products in Vietnam

June 26, 2026June 24, 2026 admin
Transforming cold rolling mill into a sustainable copper strip solution
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Transforming cold rolling mill into a sustainable copper strip solution

June 19, 2026June 18, 2026 admin
Upgrading pickling line and tandem cold mill automation systems
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Upgrading pickling line and tandem cold mill automation systems

June 8, 2026June 7, 2026 admin

SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
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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
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Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 admin
HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals
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HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 admin
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