January 2025 world crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4
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Canada pushes US critical mineral alliance to counter Trump’s threat
Canada wants to accelerate the critical mineral strategic alliance with the US, according to key officials, as the country works
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Tungsten market valued at more than US$5billion US dollars
The world market for tungsten was valued at more than US$5billion US dollars in 2022 – but, with each of
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GLENCORE: 2024 production volumes delivered within guidance
Glencore Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle in his production report says that 2024 was an important year for Glencore, with
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Anglo American delivers full year production guidance
All of Anglo American businesses delivered their full year production guidance following another solid operational performance in the fourth quarter.
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China’s tungsten supply tariffs bad for defense and tech industries
China announces new export controls on 25 rare metals, including tungsten, which are critical to modern technology. China said new
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Trump supports domestic mining and processing in executive orders
A series of executive orders, signed by President Donald Trump, prioritise domestic energy and critical mineral mining development with a
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Nuclear Renaissance: 60 reactors are under construction across the world
We are experiencing an historic moment in nuclear energy. The West — and much of the rest of the world
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Factors influencing the process of metal melting
Factors that affect the melting process of a metal include temperature, pressure, the presence of various impurities, slags and oxidants.
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Global crude steel production for the year 2024
Total world crude steel production was 1,882.6 Mt in 2024. Please see the Steel Data Viewer for the complete listing
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Anglo American to commercialise technology for lower emission steelmaking
Anglo American is partnering with the University of Birmingham and venture-builder Cambridge Future Tech to launch PeroCycle, a new venture
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First Quantum Minerals announces 2025 – 2027 production guidance
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals announces guidance for production, capital expenditure and costs for the years 2025 to 2027. Guidance
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BHP: Strong operational performance, with copper production up 10%
“BHP delivered safe and reliable performance in the first half year ended 31 December 2024. Its flagship copper, iron ore
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Rio Tinto delivered 1% production growth and 3% increase in sales volumes
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: “Our operating performance in 2024 was good, consistent with our
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Rio Tinto and Glencore in preliminary merger deal talks
According to Bloomberg a massive shakeup looms above the mining sector this year as Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc
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Electrical, currently a small segment of platinum use, is growing in importance
In 2024, electrical demand for platinum reached an estimated 90 koz and accounted for around 1% of total platinum demand.
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Will gold hit $3,000 in 2025? or unlikely?
Historic rally of gold seems far from over; however, many analysts are warning investors to temper their bullish enthusiasm, at
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The principle of operation of electric arc furnaces
Electric arc furnaces operate on three-phase electric current. Metal smelting in an arc furnace occurs by forming an electric arc
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New technologies and innovations in steelmaking
Innovations motivate us to extend our views and investigate new manufacturing and technical possibilities. By combining advanced technology with experience,
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Saving energy in electric resistance furnaces
Electric resistance furnaces (ERF), based on the release of heat in the conductors during the passage of electric current through
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2024 second quarter platinum market fell into a significant deficit
The platinum market fell into a significant deficit in Q2’24. Investors increased their ETF holdings as soaring gold prices made
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How much green steel costs?
In short, clean hydrogen production at scale will require billions of dollars of investment in renewable power generation. But it
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Sanctions will double cost of Siberian gold deposit
Russia’s largest gold producer Polyus said on Tuesday that the cost of developing the giant Sukhoi Log gold deposit in
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Fossil-free steel is the real “green” solution
As an official definition of green steel doesn’t exist, it’s only the technology and process development that are able to
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China stops export of critical minerals to US
Last week, China banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals antimony, germanium and gallium that have extensive
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Rising energy demand, declining costs of renewables, marked as key trends driving energy sector
South Africa finds itself at the cusp of its economic rebound, and as it stages its shift towards greener and
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Automotive platinum demand to reach eight-year high in 2025
Amid economic challenges and high interest rates, vehicle production forecasts for this year have been revised downward, particularly in Europe.
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Platinum activity in Q3 2024 and outlook for full-year 2024
Platinum activity in Q3 2024 and outlook for full-year 2024This report provides an overview of supply and demand developments in
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South Africa has the potential to become a leader in green steel production
Green steel is steel that’s produced using environmentally friendly and sustainable methods. This includes: Using renewable energy sources, Reducing carbon
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Does the world need more of green steel?
Steel manufacturing produces more CO2 than any other heavy industry, comprising around 8% of total global emissions. Efforts are under
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