Copper now classified as US critical mineral, and rightly so
The global copper market is approaching an inflection point. On one hand, as one of the most widely used metals
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Cutting gas leakage becomes a policy priority
Projections that the global consumption of natural gas will continue to grow underline the urgency of reducing its associated greenhouse
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Mining industry risks another lost decade
Now faced with the formidable challenge of supplying enough minerals for the global energy transition, the industry has to dig
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Strong gas demand raises questions over emissions
“Eighty per cent of success is just showing up,” the saying goes, and it is often true when it comes
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Platinum Market to reach record 1-million ounce deficit in 2023
The platinum market has been fairly dull through most of 2023 as prices trade in a broad $100 range between
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Powering down: lithium battery supply exceeds demand
Demand is growing for lithium-ion batteries to serve electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems. However, thanks to aggressive manufacturing
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Barrick’s growth projects to drive value with 30% rise in production
TORONTO – With the potential embedded in its growth project portfolio, Barrick plans to double its copper production by the
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Hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas in copper and zinc processes
In copper mining operations, 22% of emissions come from consumption in loading and hauling activities, and 10% is attributed to
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Refractory failure: Understanding common causes and preventive measures
Refractories are the backbone of high temperature industries, necessary to ensure equipment efficiency and safe operation. They are responsible for
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BRICS: South Africa should think big and establish a gold-backed currency
South Africa joined Brazil, Russia, India, and China in the “BRICS” co-operative alliance, with more members potentially to be added
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Impala Platinum publishes consolidated annual results for the FY 2023
Enhanced operational flexibility, resilience and disciplined execution enabled Implats to successfully navigate a series of domestic and regional challenges, which
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Hydrogen as a replacement fuel in steelmaking and alumina refining
In iron and steel production, 93% of emissions originate from the smelting process, which includes the use of blast furnaces,
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Hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining
In the metals and mining industry, the top contributors to CO2 emissions are smelting and refining processes. To date, much
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ARM decline in earnings due to low commodity prices, lower production and sales
African Rainbow Minerals expects headline earnings for F2023 to decrease by between 18% and 27% compared to the corresponding financial
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Sibanye-Stillwater highlights “grey elephants” in its H1 2023 results
The Group financial and operating results for the six-months ended 30 June 2023 (H1 2023) reflect the challenging global macro-economic
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Merafe reports on FeCr markets, achieved profit of R1 049 million
Global stainless steel production decreased by 2%1 year-on-year during H1 2023 as growth in China and India was more than
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Aluminium production in the Amazon
The Amazon region in South America extends over nine different countries. It contains vast bauxite deposits, which have been exploited
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Exxaro: Half-year earnings to drop on lower coal and iron ore prices
Exxaro, one of the largest South African based diversified resources companies, announced Monday that its headline earnings per share (HEPS)
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Harmony Gold commissions solar photovoltaic plants for its mines
Harmony Gold Mining, a senior global gold producer, announced today that the 30 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plants in the
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Carbon regimes add uncertainty to lithium future costs
The advent of carbon pricing has the potential to accelerate cost increases for Lithium producers. Lithium mining, concentrating and conversion
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China’s 23 t of gold in July purchase, it’s just getting started
China continues to put the world on notice that it intends to challenge the U.S. dollar’s role as a reserve
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Rio Tinto to build the largest solar power plant in Canada’s North
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine will build the largest solar power plant across Canada’s territories, featuring over
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Russia restarts gold and currency purchases at $19 million per day
Russia’s finance ministry announced late last week that it would start buying currencies and gold again in August after 18
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Glencore highlights its results in 2023 Half-Year Report
Baar, Switzerland: Glencore in its 2023 Half Year Report says the strength of our diversified business model across industrial and
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The energy transition will transform the metallurgical industry
By 2050 the energy transition could see nickel (Ni) demand triple, copper (Cu) demand more than double, and demand for
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Rio Tinto and H2 Green Steel to accelerate the green steel transition
LONDON – Rio Tinto and H2 Green Steel, an industrial startup establishing large scale production of green steel, have signed
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Rio Tinto to build the largest solar power plant in Canada’s North
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine will build the largest solar power plant across Canada’s territories, featuring over
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Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials led by Imperial College
Rio Tinto has announced that they have committed $150 million to create a Centre for Future Materials led by Imperial
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Tin a target for Audi in new recycling research
The Audi Environmental Foundation (AEF), collaborating with the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Germany, is funding a research project
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Russian aluminium floods Europe due to lack of sanctions from the EU
European smelters see declining margins due to low LME, premiums, and high energy prices, with more curtailments announced in the
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