JSW Steel Dolvi has commissioned SMS to supply a 350-ton BOF converter, including a twin ladle furnace, gas cleaning plant, and corresponding level 1 and level 2 automation. The project is part of JSW Steel’s strategic expansion plans, which will increase the capacity of the existing steel mill by an
The commissioning of the new annealing and isolating line in Bochum is an important milestone for thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (tkSE). The electrical steel strip processing line, supplied by SMS group, enables tkSE to produce high-grade NGO steel (non-grain-oriented electrical steel strip). This product is characterized by its special magnetic properties
Metso introduces the 5th Generation MP Hydraulic power unit for Nordberg® MP cone crushers, designed for easy maintenance, enhanced safety and standardization to meet the rigorous demands of modern mining operations. This new unit marks a significant advancement in standardization with a modular base design, allowing for easy customization to
On January 16, a delegation from SMS group, led by CEO Jochen Burg, visited Tan Chengxu, Chairman and Party Secretary of Ansteel group. Together, they witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations. Both companies affirmed their commitment to collaborate on “dual-carbon” initiatives, focusing on
Greek aluminum producer Elval, which forms the aluminum rolling division of ElvalHalcor SA, has placed an order with Primetals Technologies to upgrade its drive system at a 6-high cold rolling mill in Oinofyta, some 60 kilometers north of Athens. The modernization will increase reliability and resolve availability issues primarily caused
Chinese steel producer HBIS XuanHua Iron and Steel Group and Primetals Technologies have recently started up a slab caster with an annual capacity of 1.5 million tons at a low-carbon-emission production facility in the Xuanhua district of Zhangjiakou city, Hebei province. Primetals Technologies is responsible for the full mechanical scope
Thunder Bay, Ontario - Benton has announced that it has completed a drill hole at the Great Burnt Main Deposit to test a parallel conductor interpreted to be a footwall zone located approximately 150 m to the east of the main deposit. All samples have been submitted to the lab,
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Endeavour Silver has announced the successful fabrication and installation of its primary ball mill trunnion at the Guanaceví mine. Guanaceví processing resumed to full capacity this week after the trunnion failure in August. After a 15-week period of operating at a reduced capacity averaging 620 tonnes
The metallurgical industry faces robust environmental targets, significant investment challenges to implement transformational technologies, and global competition that drives tight margins. To thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape, industry leaders must understand and align themselves with market transitions and leverage the best technologies to stay ahead. With mounting pressure to
Nucor Tubular Products Marseilles awarded Danieli Centro Tube a contract for a new orbital cut-off saw for the existing 5K-ERW mill in Marseilles, Illinois, USA. The new orbital cut-off saw will cut to length welded tubes up to OD 6 5/8 inch (168 mm) and equivalent square and rectangular sections,
Metso is introducing the integrated Copper Electrowinning (CuEW) Plant to ensure safety and operational sustainability for high-purity copper cathode production. The pre-engineered layout accommodates a range of capacities, ensuring flexibility and scalability. “The integrated Copper Electrowinning Plant produces high-purity cathodes and offers proven reliability and availability by leveraging modern, proven
Metso is launching a next-generation Anode Furnace for reducing CO2 emissions, improving impurity removal capabilities and bringing flexibility in treating secondary materials. The upgraded Anode Furnace is part of the Metso Plus offering. “Raw materials pose both great challenges and opportunities for copper smelters today. Whether it is bringing in new primary concentrates,
Shougang is the first BF-BOF steel enterprise in China that has achieved ultra-low emissions. Pursuing this vision Shougang selected Danieli Zero Bucket electric furnace technology to be first in producing automotive-exposed grades by EAF. Featuring horizontal preheating and continuous charging technology, the new Danieli Zero Bucket will have a capacity
Metso is launching the Next generation Fluid Bed Roaster, encompassing all the features developed and implemented in recent roaster projects executed globally. The Next generation Fluid Bed Roaster is a reactor with improved individual components and digital tools to enable more efficient and stable roasting plant performance.“We are excited to
SSAB, one of the world’s most carbon-efficient steel companies, has chosen SMS group for the construction of a new 190-ton EAF, which is set to be one of the largest installations in the world with an upper shell diameter of 9.3 meters. The new EAF, located in Oxelösund, has its
Metso is extending its hydrometallurgy offering with the launch of OKTOP® BIOX® Reactor. The reactor is ideal for the pre-treatment of refractory gold concentrate and base metal leaching. It is part of the Metso Plus offering and enables enhancing oxygen mass transfer to improve energy efficiency and process performance during the leaching process. “The OKTOP® BIOX® Reactor
Italian steel producer Feralpi Siderurgica (part of Feralpi Group) has granted the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies for a revamp of its 6-strand billet caster at the steel plant in Lonato del Garda, Italy. The revamped caster was implemented within just six weeks during the planned summer shutdown
Primetals Technologies has upgraded the automation systems at the finishing mill of SAIL Bokaro's hot-strip mill in Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India. This project was completed within 26 months, one month ahead of schedule. The upgrade, featuring advanced Level 1 and Level 2 automation solutions, ensures improved quality, reliability, and
A steel producer based in the U.S.A. has recently awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for the engineering, supply, and startup of a 68-ton EAF Ultimate electric arc furnace integrated with Active Power Feeder power supply technology. The order also includes a primary dedusting system, a material handling system, auxiliary equipment,
Recently, Primetals Technologies signed the final acceptance certificate (FAC) with aluminum producer Hulamin following the successful installation and commissioning of new hot edge inductors for its cold mill rolling line (S5) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. This upgrade effectively addressed the tight edge issues in aluminum strip that occurred during high-speed