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Namibia: The discovery of 20 billion barrels of oil

April 10, 2025April 9, 2025 admin

Namibia is one of the world’s most significant oil frontiers, with estimated offshore reserves of 20 billion barrels and a

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FEATURED 

Future-Focused Barrick sets sights on 30% production growth by 2030

April 8, 2025April 7, 2025 admin Barrick Gold

Toronto – Having laid the foundation to build the world’s most valued gold and copper company, Barrick Gold Corporation is

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South Africa’s imports over 60% of its required petroleum products

April 1, 2025March 31, 2025 admin Oil refinery

South Africa’s fuel industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with the country currently importing over 60% of

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2025 Began with Mining Production Shrinking by 1.2% in January

March 19, 2025March 17, 2025 admin Mining

The publication of the January mining production data comes a day after the presentation of the Budget Speech by the

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The U.S. is Canada’s biggest consumer of mineral resources

March 19, 2025March 17, 2025 admin Canada

Ontario’s resource sector, now on the front lines of a trade war with America, is a significant engine of growth

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South African platinum mine supply to decline by 6% to 3,899 koz in 2025

March 14, 2025March 12, 2025 admin Platinum

Global platinum mine supply is expected to resume its multi-year structural decline in 2025, falling by 260 koz to 5,506

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World Platinum: Total supply up 3% in 2024 and is forecast to reduce 4% in 2025

March 7, 2025March 5, 2025 admin Platinum

World Platinum Investment Council publishes its Platinum Quarterly data set, which examines activity in the fourth quarter and full year 2024. It also

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Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025 admin Tin production

Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries A breakthrough in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology has emerged as

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Platinum applications have an important role in the hydrogen value chain

March 3, 2025February 28, 2025 admin Platinum

Due to its versatility as a fuel, chemical feedstock and energy carrier, hydrogen is essential for the energy transition, especially

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January 2025 world crude steel production

February 28, 2025February 26, 2025 admin steelmaking

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

February 25, 2025February 24, 2025 admin Mining

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

February 20, 2025February 19, 2025 admin Tungsten

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

February 14, 2025February 10, 2025 admin Glencore

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

February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 admin Anglo American Group

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

February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 admin Tungsten

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

February 6, 2025February 3, 2025 admin Metallurgy, Mining

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

February 4, 2025January 31, 2025 admin Uranium

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

February 4, 2025February 3, 2025 admin Metallurgy

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

January 29, 2025January 24, 2025 admin steelmaking

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

January 29, 2025January 27, 2025 admin carbon-neutral 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

January 24, 2025January 22, 2025 admin First Quantum Minerals

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%

January 23, 2025January 22, 2025 admin Copper

“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

January 23, 2025January 22, 2025 admin Rio Tinto

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

January 21, 2025January 20, 2025 admin Glencore, Rio Tinto

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

January 20, 2025January 17, 2025 admin Platinum

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?

January 20, 2025January 17, 2025 admin Gold

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

January 16, 2025January 15, 2025 admin Furnace

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

January 10, 2025January 8, 2025 admin carbon-neutral 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

January 9, 2025January 8, 2025 admin Furnace

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

January 6, 2025January 3, 2025 admin Platinum

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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Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
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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
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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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Enhanced copper electrorefining technology for high-purity copper cathodes
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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
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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
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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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