New Walvis Bay port expansion anchored in steel
A new, high-volume modern cargo handling facility has been built on reclaimed land in Namibia, doubling capacity and transforming international
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World crude steel production increases 4.1% in February 2021
Global crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 150.2 million tonnes in February
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Steel raw materials: volatility continues to prevail
After sliding by USD 10 per tonne since last Thursday, iron ore prices reversed course on 23 March with benchmark
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Hot rolled coil at record high amid tight supply
Amid tight supply conditions, prices of benchmark HRC are continuing to surge in many parts of the world. Reports suggest
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Economic outlook for crude oil and LNG gas
The outlook for the short term remains uncertain, but with vaccine deployment underway, albeit with some uncertainty as to timing
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ArcelorMittal launches its first XCarb green initiatives
ArcelorMittal has announced the launch of its first three XCarb initiatives, as part of the company’s journey to deliver on
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BHP economic outlook for steel and associated commodities
As in the macroeconomic sphere, the deployment of vaccines in key economies, albeit with some uncertainty as to timing and
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2021 outlook for platinum recycling remains buoyant
This year, the recovery of platinum from spent autocatalysts is forecast to recover most of the losses sustained in 2020,
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Minerals Council on state of the mining in SA
According to Minerals Council’s initial estimates, mining GDP will have declined in nominal terms by nearly 4% in 2020, to
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Chinese coal consumption to go up in 2021
China National Coal Association has reported that China’s coal consumption is expected to continue rising in 2021 despite Beijing’s pledges
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Alboran Hydrogen and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint development and the construction of five plants
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Iron Ore & Coking Coal: Correction or collapse
Pressured by the increased crackdown on polluting steel mills in Tangshan City in Hebei Province, benchmark physical 62% Australian iron
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Exxaro shows increase in profit between 13% and 27%
Exxaro and its directors report that headline earnings for the year ended 31 December 2020 are expected to decrease between
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Platinum demand in Q4-2020, was 18% higher than in Q4-2019
The precious metal deemand in Q4-20, was 18% (+299 koz) higher than in Q4-19. Automotive and jewellery demand reflected the
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Deteriorating Eskom extends load shedding
Eskom informs the public that the implementation of Stage 2 loadshedding will continue until 05:00 on Wednesday as the generation
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Ferrochrome production decreased 11.2% year-on-year
According to Merafe Resources, South African ferrochrome production decreased by 25% year-on-year in 2020. Production was most heavily impacted in
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Eskom irritates the SA economy again!
JOHANNESBURG – poorly run and debt stricken Eskom says Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from today until 23:00 Friday
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Kumba iron ore chairman to retire
Dr Mandla Gantsho intends to retire as Chairman of the board to devote more time to his personal business interests.
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BEE and affirmative action drive corruption in SA
Political economist Moeletsi Mbeki, deputy chair of the South African Institute of International Affairs, believes BEE and affirmative action are
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Korean giants to invest $38 bn in hydrogen industry
Local media reported that Hyundai Motor, SK Group, POSCO, Hanwha and Hyosung will invest a total of around 43.4 trillion
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New applications for platinum as a catalyst
In the early decades of the nineteenth century scientist Sir Humphry Davy stumbled upon the phenomenon of heterogeneous catalytic oxidation
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McKinsey, Trillian were to grab R10bn from Eskom
The commission of inquiry into state capture has heard that Global consulting company McKinsey & Company, alongside Trillian Capital, wanted
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NewHydrogen expands green technology research program
SANTA CLARITA, California – Expanded research will include a complete electrolyzer device and a replacement for platinum to lower the
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Titanium industry shows signs of recovery since the pandemic
Following the difficult period experienced in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the titanium industry is beginning to
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Copper record prices fuelled by EV market and renewable energy
JOHANNESBURG – Interactive chart of historical daily COMEX copper prices over the past 5 years shows the current price of
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ARM reports record headline earnings of R5bn for 1H F2021
Despite Covid-19-related global economic challenges and uncertainty, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) report records headline earnings of R5 039 million for
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Glencore Alloys explores cogeneration and clean energy projects
Glencore’s ferrochrome business confirmed that it is exploring cogeneration projects at its South African sites, while also giving an indication
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SA economy: Light at the end of tunnel?
The Budget, was it good or bad? Will it give us more economic freedom and prosperity? The good news is
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Minerals Council: Govt sends positive signal for growth and competitiveness
JOHANNESBURG – In presenting a plan for stabilising government debt at 88.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in four years’
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Resilient Anglo American and robust demand deliver profit of $9.8 billion
LONDON – The resilience of Anglo American diversified business, following the operational disruptions of the first half and benefiting from
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