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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Mineral Processing & Metallurgy (Min-MET.com ) is South Africa’s primary source of daily news on mining and metallurgical developments. Mineral
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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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More state intervention will result in a stagnant economy
Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali highlights the desire for reindustrialisation and job creation as goals of localisation. But while localisation
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Innovative hybrid concept: Reducing step by step by step
voestalpine plans to gradually shift from the coal-based blast furnace route to steel production using green electricity. Here liquid pig
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Meeting electricity requirements for melting steel scrap in EAF
Smelting scrap and HBI in the electric arc furnace is an energy intensive process. Consequently, if the EAF is to
Read moreGreen metals are the journey to decarbonisation
The metals industry faces a dilemma: producers are under pressure to decarbonise. But at the same time, demand for commodities
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Recycling and innovation are crucial to reducing emissions
Increasing the use of scrap is the simplest way to decarbonise. Electric arc furnace (EAF) production using scrap produces 30%
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Will green steel compete with conventional steel on cost?
Proactive initiatives and abundant renewables could see Sweden take the lead in the race to decarbonise steel. The global steel
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