World Metrology Day 2022 – Metrology in the digital era
World Metrology Day, May 20th 2022, commemorates when in 1875 the Treaty of the Meter was signed by representatives of
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REPowerEU: Joint European action for rapid clean-energy transition
Global energy prices, which were already rising due to strong demand caused by the post-pandemic economic recovery, have surged to
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Q & A: Can Eskom be saved?
For nearly 15 years, the electricity supply has been unstable. As load shedding gets worse, the public has questioned whether
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Prosperous companies bend “red tape” away from themselves
It might be hard to imagine that “red tape” could be your friend. Although we never actually see the red
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Platinum use in battery electric vehicles is on the horizon
Automotive use of platinum is well established; platinum-based autocatalysts have been the single largest segment of platinum demand for decades.
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Steel micro-alloying by rare earth metals
In micro-alloying, the microstructure and texture are influenced by solid dissolution and the reaction of the solid phase, and hence
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Recession would enable miners to catch up on projects
Recessions are a double-edged sword for miners and metallurgists seeking to invest in additional production capacity. On the one hand,
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South Africa needs a peaceful but far-reaching industrial revolution
South Africans should heed that early history. It was the relative freedom of the individuals who became the industrialists, with
Read moreHydrogen: investment of at least US$600 billion is required
With the cost of green hydrogen set to plummet, demand will soar – but policy support and investment of at
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Decarbonising steel making with new technologies
Making steel – the process of converting iron ore into iron and iron into steel – uses a lot of
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Rio Tinto and BlueScope to explore low carbon-steelmaking pathways
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto and BlueScope will work together to explore low-carbon steelmaking pathways using Pilbara iron ores, including
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EU backs plan for world-first carbon border tariff
The European Union wants to introduce CO2 emissions costs on imports of steel, cement, fertilisers, aluminium and electricity, a move
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Geminex: efficient management of variability in metallurgy
Metso Outotec is launching a science-based digital twin, Metso Outotec Geminex, for managing variability and optimizing resources. The unique solution
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MiNMET: ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE
MiNMET (Mineral Processing and Metallurgy) is a digital publication for mining, processing, and metallurgical industries. We are looking for a
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Nickel and aluminium demand upped by growth in electric vehicles
The electric vehicle market is one of the fastest-growing global industries as more consumers look to play their part in
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How Africa is remaking the grid
The future of energy is electric. As the world lurches towards net zero amid unrelenting climate change, electricity networks will
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PGMs and gold beat fast reverse, but all-time highs still possible
“Things can’t just keep going up. At some point, equilibrium level has to be reached,” said Edward Meir, analyst with
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The Swedish ecosystem for green steel
The global steel industry is responsible for between 7% and 9% of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That alone is
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Platinum: hydrogen fuel cell buses are developing rapidly
According to the International Energy Agency Advanced Fuel Cells Technology Collaboration Programme, 5,648 hydrogen fuel cell buses were in deployment
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Does steel have a bright green future?
The nature and expanse of technological innovation required for green steel ventures to succeed is not unique. The decarbonisation of
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2022: Unique challenge to metals and mining companies
2021 presented a unique challenge to metals and mining players; how to make sense of the disorientating price volatility, and
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2021 quashed any hopes of continuous decline in renewable costs
The energy crisis shows little sign of loosening its grip and the world feels a long way from the low-carbon,
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STEEL: Digital disruption and application of emerging technologies
When we consider the impact of digital disruption on organisations, steel companies tend to be overlooked. However, the fact is
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Robots and drones in the steelmaking industry
Use of robots in the steel industry is not a new trend. Today, robots come with artificial intelligence embedded with
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Copper is ideal non-precious metal for the clean energy transition
The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require commodities like copper. Copper has the highest electrical conductivity rating of
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STEELMAKING: Internet of things and artificial intelligence
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), a total of USD 6 trillion has been spent on Internet of things (IoT)
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How metallurgical coal is still vital for steelmaking
Global population growth, increased urbanization, and a growing middle class will continue to drive long-term demand for steel and the
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Aluminium life cycle makes it excellent building material
From mining bauxite to tailor-made products and recycling – aluminium has a life cycle that few other metals can match.
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Aluminium production is particularly energy-intensive
Prices of aluminium have soared since hitting pandemic-era lows of around $1,440 in April 2020 as economic activity recovered and
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