Overview of the green metals sector in South Africa
South Africa is strategically positioned as one of the few countries endowed with a diverse range of mineral commodities, including
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Metallurgy
Trump supports domestic mining and processing in executive orders
A series of executive orders, signed by President Donald Trump, prioritise domestic energy and critical mineral mining development with a
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Factors influencing the process of metal melting
Factors that affect the melting process of a metal include temperature, pressure, the presence of various impurities, slags and oxidants.
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Waste recycling methods and innovations
As our contemporary lifestyles continue to flourish, so does the concerning issue of waste generation. The burden on our planet
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Industrial Metallurgy focuses on extraction, processing, and use of metals
Industrial metallurgy studies metals and their properties, behavior, and applications in various industries and is a crucial driver of material
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Metal, cement, glass combustion processes using green hydrogen
Lhyfe and Fives have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to provide a complete decarbonised offer for industry,
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Glencore sells its controlling stake in Volcan Compañia Minera
Glencore has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its stake in Volcan Compañia Minera S.A.A. to Transition Metals AG,
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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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Metals sector is geared to real economic activity and fundamentals
The year 2022, was characterised by intense global headwinds in the form of stubbornly high inflation, rising interest rates, disruption
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Top 5 Trends for the metal working industry in 2023
As metalworking industries develop, so do associated industries and products. One such industry is abrasive manufacturers, and it is expected
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Mistop reduces acid mist in 19 metallurgical plants around the world.
The product developed by Desert King from the Quillay tree is a natural and effective alternative for the protection of
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Global commodities in a post-Ukraine-war world
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a geopolitical quake that will reverberate for decades. Europe is at the centre, its relationship
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Abrasives solutions for the metalworking industry
The trusted name for quality, high-performance abrasives, offers the metalworking industry integrated solutions for surface preparation, material cutting as well
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SA manufacturing grew by 6.62% in 2021 against 12.3% contraction in 2020
JOHANNESBURG – Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics South Africa last week, show that the South African economy
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Metal manufacturing grows by 6.62% on 12.3% contraction in 2020
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by Statistics South Africa today, show that the South African economy grew by 1.2%
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2022: Unique challenge to metals and mining companies
2021 presented a unique challenge to metals and mining players; how to make sense of the disorientating price volatility, and
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Ten key developments in the metal and oil industries in 2022
Wood Mackenzie says its 2021 predictions stood the test of time pretty well. Crude prices rose, more oil and gas companies
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Metals and engineering sector welcomes increase in PPI
JOHANNESBURG – The increase in producer price inflation (PPI) bodes well for producers in the Metals and Engineering (M&E) Sector
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Mining and metals: an industry at a junction
Assuming a smooth economic recovery in 2021, supply has not yet fully adjusted to a lower demand trajectory and unless
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Four factors behind the metals price rally
As economies reopen in various parts of the world, the price of some commodities has soared, including the prices of
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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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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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SEIFSA worries over slow metals and engineering industry recovery
SEIFSA, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa has expressed a concern about the slow pace of recovery
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Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021
Metal producers and miners should see a more favourable pricing environment in 2021 as almost all mineral and metal prices
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Metals and mining industries to show moderate-to-strong recovery
Fitch Solutions expect miners and metal producers to see a more favourable pricing environment in 2021 as it forecasts almost
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Season’s Greetings from Mineral Processing and Metallurgy
After a trying year, MiNMET would like to extend its warm wishes to you, your company employees and stakeholders and
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