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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100% renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen in Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette – Luxembourg has launched Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal), a project that targets the potential production of green hydrogen in
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October 2023 world crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.2 million tonnes (Mt)
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Rio Tinto and GravitHy to decarbonise steelmaking in Europe
LONDON – Rio Tinto has entered into definitive agreements with GravitHy, an early-stage industrial company, to help accelerate GravitHy’s steel
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Strong tailwinds will push gold producer margins to over 50%
Strong tailwinds behind the gold price will push gold producer margins to over 50%, Junior Miner Junky newsletter editor David
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HYDRO: Market developments for bauxite, alumina and aluminium metal
Adjusted EBITDA for Bauxite & Alumina increased compared to the third quarter of last year, from NOK 93 million to
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Refined tin use in 2023 down and tin use in recovery cycle
The International Tin Association (ITA) has completed its twentieth annual survey of tin users, gathering data from tin consuming companies worldwide between
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Investment demand for platinum in China goes from strength-to-strength
China Gold Coin Group (CGCG) has made history by debuting its first-ever large-size platinum investment bar during a ceremony at
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Newmont receives first battery-electric large mining truck
DENVER – Newmont announces the commissioning of its first battery-electric large mining truck at the Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V)
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Online condition monitoring of cement rotary kiln
When we look at the future of cement manufacturing, we see huge potential to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact
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September 2024 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.6 million tonnes (Mt)
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Platinum unlocks the hydrogen economy
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology uses platinum catalysts in two key applications – electrolysers and hydrogen (H2) fuel cells to
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NexGold Mining and Signal Gold to merge
TORONTO – NexGold Mining and Signal Gold have announced the two were merging. NexGold will acquire all the issued and outstanding
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Miners versus government on beneficiation of South Africa’s minerals
Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, said that the government should intervene through a range of measures to
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Steel using sector trends in 2024
Persistent weakness in global manufacturing activity. World Steel Association earlier projection of a continued recovery in global manufacturing activity in 2024
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Eskom updates on electricity availability: August to September 2024
For more than six months, South Africa has not experienced loadshedding. However, there was a decline in Eskom’s September Energy
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Pan African: The last decade and the world in which it now operates
Economically and politically, the world has been tumultuous and volatile during this time. Economically, it had to deal with challenging
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2024 outlook for mined platinum supply and recycling
The persistence of higher-for-longer interest rates, ongoing political uncertainty and ambiguity in regulation aimed at finding the most sustainable and
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