Lucara recovers epic 2,492 carat diamond from the Karowe mine
VANCOUVER, BC – Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the recovery of an exceptional 2,492 carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine
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LME tin prices have stabilised around $30 000 per tonne
Following the sharp drop in July, LME tin prices have stabilised around $30 000 per tonne, despite this week’s global
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Glencore provides background information on coal demerger
It has always been our view that the question of whether to demerge our coal business is one for our
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Tharisa accelerates its decarbonisation strategy via signed Wind and Solar Agreement
Tharisa, the mining, metals, and innovation company, has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (‘PPA’) for the procurement of
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Design of new smelting technology completed, readying pilot reduction cells
Emirates Global Aluminium have announced the completion of the design phase of the company’s next generation smelting technology, EX. EX
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North America support growing platinum demand from PEM electrolysis
Hydrogen serves as a versatile energy carrier, capable of being produced from renewable energy sources and applied across various mobility
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Anglo American delivers strong Q2 performance overall
Anglo American, reports it has delivered a strong second quarter performance overall as it continues to embed operational excellence across
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Metal, cement, glass combustion processes using green hydrogen
Lhyfe and Fives have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to provide a complete decarbonised offer for industry,
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EGA designs new smelting technology, readies pilot reduction cells
United Arab Emirates: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today
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Stats SA: Mining output on track to decline in Q2 2024
Stats SA reported that seasonally adjusted total mining production declined by 0.6% month-on-month (m-o-m) in real terms during May. This
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Aluminium recycling: Further transforming to circular economy
Speira is investing 40 million euros for additional recycling capacity to drive the transformation of Rheinwerk and achieve a total
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Electra Mining ‘5-in-1 Trade Show’ brings industries together
This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date with over 850
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2023-2024: Global economy and commodity prices
Exxaro says global inflation rates continued to trend down, enabling central banks to consider cutting interest rates. The expectation is
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Miracle possible!? – ESKOM: 100 days without load-shedding on 4 July
The improvement in the Energy Availability Factor is reflected in the country reaching the milestone of 100 days without load-shedding
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RIO TINTO: Two new solar farms for mining and beyond
NHULUNBUY, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two new 5.25MW solar farms will be built on Gumatj and Rirratjingu country on the Gove Peninsula
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Carbon free aluminium smelting cells using ELYSIS technology licence
MONTRÉAL – Rio Tinto will install carbon free aluminium smelting cells at its Arvida smelter in Québec, Canada, using the
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Exxaro: Economic outlook for 2H24
Various headwinds to the anticipated global growth rates include financial conditions that will be less accommodative than expected and geopolitical
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Tin anodes for sodium-ion batteries may be a game changer
In a groundbreaking development, the latest research on tin anodes for sodium-ion batteries presented at the recent International Tin Conference
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ALUMINIUM: Hydro tests green hydrogen technology with global potential
Green hydrogen can replace fossil energy in the recycling of aluminium, enabling zero-carbon aluminium products. In a three year industrial
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Anglo American launches H2 Moves Europe
Anglo American announces the launch of H2 Moves Europe, designed to accelerate awareness and encourage adoption of hydrogen fuel cell
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worldsteel short range outlook for steel in 2024 and 2025
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) steel demand forecast for 2024 and 2025. worldsteel
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STEELMAKING: 20th century global expansion, 1900-1970s
By the dawn of the 20th century, steelmaking was a major industry and science was increasingly unlocking the mysteries of
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BHP and Anglo American have finally ended weeks of tense negotiation talks
BHP’s bids have been called “unattractive” by Anglo American, who has said that they expose its shareholders to undue risk
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Steelmaking -Improving operational efficiency
In today’s world, the steel industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining efficiency and profitability. To
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Decarb projects at H2 Green Steel and thyssenkrupp enter crucial phase
SMS group made significant progress in the 2023 fiscal year. Order intake was again increased to more than five billion
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New platinum alloy developed for the jewellery market
A new platinum alloy has recently been launched with the potential to transform platinum jewellery design and manufacturing. Established by
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TIN: May’s exports 3,300 tonnes were down 54% year-on-year
With LME 3-month price closing at $33,365 yesterday, tin price is holding strong despite the major correction seen across the
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GOLD: One of the largest discoveries in three decades
British Columbia’s northwest is seeing heightened interest from resource companies, said Ken Konkin, CEO and president of Tudor Gold. Tudor
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How to deal with digital revolution at steelmaking plants
In the steelmaking industry, a significant portion of operating costs is related to the use of electricity, natural gas, cryogenics
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Why metals have to turn green
Metals are indispensable for humankind. Yet metal production accounts for around ten percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes
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