Stainless steel melt shop production increases by 25%
The International Stainless Steel Forum has released figures for the first three months of 2021 showing that stainless steel melt
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Top 10 steelmaking companies 2020
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2021 edition of World Steel in Figures. The ranking list of the
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World Steel in Figures 2021 by worldsteel
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2021 edition of World Steel in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive
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Vanadium shows disconnect between steelmakers in China and the rest of the world
For steel-driven commodities such as vanadium, 2020 was marked by an economic disconnect between China and the rest of the world,
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April 2021 crude steel production
BRUSSELS, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 169.5
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Is commodity market overheated?
Despite seeing the Blomberg Commodity Spot index rally to a fresh ten-year high with +4% gains recorded in 9 out
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The outlook for commodities is compelling, says BHP
Recent times have seen greater uncertainty and volatility in markets and geopolitics, and growing expectations on the part of shareholders,
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SOUTH32: Climate commitment and capital management program increase
South32 has hosted a call with equity analysts and investors to discuss its operational performance and strategy, including an increase
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Platinum shows small deficit amid strong demand
For the fourth consecutive quarter, platinum posted a small deficit in Q1 2021 (-19 koz), as strong industrial, automotive and
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Mining and metals: risk from carbon policy
The contest towards net zero is well and truly underway, and miners and metallurgists are under pressure to pick up
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AngloGold Ashanti adds new gold reserves across its portfolio
AngloGold Ashanti reported first quarter headline earnings of $203m, driven by the higher gold price, as the Company continued its
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COPPER: are copper miners ready for growth?
Wood Mackenzie says demand for copper – already on a rising trend – is arguably set to explode as the
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Gold Fields moves away from labour-intensive mining to mechanised operations
JOHANNESBURG – Gold Fields, in an operational update for the quarter ended 31 March 2021, says notwithstanding the impact of
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South32 produces development and exploration update
South32 in its quarterly report March 2021 reports strong operating performance across the portfolio during the quarter combined with improving
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Anglo American pays $25 billion in 2020 taxes
Anglo American has published its seventh annual Tax and Economic Contribution Report, with a detailed breakdown of the company’s contributions
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BHP Iron ore production guidance for 2021 remains unchanged
Total iron ore production increased by four per cent to 188 Mt. Guidance for the 2021 financial year remains unchanged
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BHP Produces six per cent less copper in 9 months
Total copper production decreased by six percent to 1,233 kt. Guidance for the 2021 financial year increased to between 1,535
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BHP brings on new supply in copper, petroleum and iron ore
BHP’s strong safety and operational performance continued during the quarter, with record year-to-date production at Western Australia Iron Ore, the
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World steel production shoots up by 15.2% in March 2021
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 169.2 million tonnes in March
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Anglo American gears for the future
Anglo American’s portfolio is increasingly tilted towards future-enabling metals and minerals, with its recently proposed demerger of thermal coal operations
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Fitch revises forecast in metals and ore prices
London – Fitch Ratings has revised some of its metals and mining price assumptions as prices for many commodities will
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FEATURED: Short range outlook for steel
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2021 and 2022. worldsteel forecasts that steel
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4IR offers significant opportunities to manufacturing sector
There is an argument to be made that Africa has to an extent missed out on the opportunity for large
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Glencore Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report
Baar, Switzerland – Glencore has published its 2020 Sustainability Report. The Report aligns with the Global Reporting Index’s reporting requirements,
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Billionaires in metals and mining are micro-minority
The year 2020 has been like no other. In pandemic year, there were rapid-fire public offerings, surging crypto currencies and
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Tin perovskite solar cell performance now close to silicon
Perfecting the tin chemistry of a conductive layer within tin perovskite solar cells (PSC) is the latest improvement to boost
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AngloGold Ashanti’s financials highlight disciplined growth
The Company reported solid operational and financial performances for 2020, with progress made in delivering on strategic commitments, despite the
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Steel prices at record high due to strong demand
Steel prices in the world are at an all-time unprecedented high due to strong growth in steel demand from China,
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COMPOSITE LINERS FOR LARGE SAG MILLS
As the mining industry moves to larger semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mills for higher productivity, Multotec is developing and applying innovative
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Barrick heads to become the world’s most valued gold company
Toronto – Despite the challenges posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic, Barrick Gold Corporation has emerged even stronger and made
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