Nickel demand expected to recover in 2021
In 2020, the nickel market was strongly impacted by the global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown measures implemented
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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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Demand for platinum outstrips constrained supply
Platinum posted a deficit in Q4 2020 of -170 koz, as strong demand in automotive, industrial and jewellery sectors and
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Iron ore prices in 10% downfall
In a harsh warning to iron ore bulls, the most-active May iron ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange fell
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Alumina and bauxite for non-metallurgical applications
The marketplaces for both alumina and bauxite have experienced disruption of supply chains in recent years. Calcined bauxite was primarily
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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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Upside potential exists for crude oil
Brent crude oil prices have surged sharply by about 19% over February-2021 moving above the USD 65 per barrel mark
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Shutdown services tailored to suit customers
Metso Outotec is launching three Shutdown Services programs centered around planning and execution activities for improved shutdown performance. Each of
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Platinum swells to six-year high amid diminished supply
Platinum has been trading above $1,250 per troy ounce, and even touched the 6-year high of $1,302/oz in mid-February, as
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January 2021 crude steel production
BRUSSELS, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 162.9
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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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Tin on the rise as it moves to hydrogen economy
Tin doesn’t usually get the same attention as other metals, but the soft metal has muscled its way into the
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Glencore to meet energy needs as it progresses through transition
The world currently depends on fossil fuels (coal, natural gas and oil) for around 80% of its primary energy demand.
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HYDROGEN: Growing market for platinum
It is now estimated that green hydrogen could supply up to 25 per cent of the world’s energy needs and
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AngloGold Ashanti boosts reserves, charts growth path
JOHANNESBURG – AngloGold Ashanti has added 6 million ounces of new Ore Reserve, on a gross basis, as it chartered
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Glencore on the pathway to net zero
Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Glasenberg, in its Glencore Preliminary Results 2020 says a clear emerging force, particularly over the last
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Sasol delivers good set of results, decreases debt
Sasol in its half year interim results says it delivered a good set of results for the six months ended
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AngloGold Ashanti reports 7% reduction in gold production
AngloGold Ashanti, in its preliminary results announcement for the six months ended 31 December 2020, reports that its production was
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Demand for aluminium continues increasing at high rates
It’s difficult to believe but only 150 years ago aluminium was considered to be silver from clay and an extremely
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Green hydrogen production accelerates with platinum electrolyser capacity
The World Platinum Investment Council says that green hydrogen has the potential to play a significant role in decarbonising the
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Rising demand for ferrochrome as it reaches record levels
High-carbon ferrochrome prices in Europe have reached their highest level since November 2018 after steadily rising since the start of
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Mick Davis establishes Vision Blue and buys graphite company
LONDON – Vision Blue Resources (VBR) announces that it has raised an initial US$60m and made its first investment of
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Barrick Digital Moves Forward With Key Initiatives
With the implementation of SAP S4 HANA at Nevada Gold Mines in 2020, Barrick laid one of the key foundations
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Platinum price outpaces palladium and gold as it reaches 6 years high
This week has seen platinum prices trading at their utmost level in more than six years amid improved industrial demand
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Barrick Gold meets targets, advances growth projects
TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corporation has reported that it met its production targets for 2020, thanks to a consistent operating
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Gold Fields improves its profit by 2.5 times
Gold Fields, in its unaudited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2020, has announced normalised profit of US$878m
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BHP has delivered strong operational performance
BHP reports strong underlying operational performance for the half-year ended 31 December 2020, with record production achieved at Western Australia
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Glencore reports flat performance for 2020
Navigating from recessionary conditions in the first half to a strong price recovery for most commodities in the second, Chief
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Gold’s role in a portfolio differs from cryptos
NEW YORK – The rapid ascent of cryptocurrencies over the past year has drawn the attention of investors. Often, investments
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Changing face of nickel consuming industry
Whilst the stainless steel industry today still accounts for around 70% of total nickel consumed, growth has been driven by
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