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Sumitomo Metal aims to boost battery materials output
17th November 2022 By: Reuters

 Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining  aims to increase its capacity to produce cathode battery materials and to broaden its range of products to meet rising demand from the electric vehicle (EV) sector,... 


Why are you still with Eskom?
15th November 2022

Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is a viable alternative with a strong history in power generation - just ask 42 countries!  There is no reason to persevere with load shedding while the industry “waits”... 


No surge of Russian metal into LME warehouses-exchange
15th November 2022 By: Reuters

 London Metal Exchange approved warehouses have not seen a surge of Russian metal after unfounded worries that the bulk of consumers would shun the metal, the LME said. The exchange released new... 


China demand optimism propels copper to five-month high
14th November 2022 By: Reuters

Copper prices hit near five-month highs on Monday on optimism about demand in top consumer China after officials moved to shore up the country's property sector and ease its strict Covid... 


Alpha HPA and Orica join forces on North America
14th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Alpha HPA and fellow-listed Orica have expanded their strategic partnership, with Orica to take a 5% stake in Alpha HPA. Under the subscription agreement, Orica will subscribe for more... 


ICMM welcomes two new association members
11th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Aluminum Association and the Society of Mining Professors (SOMP) have joined the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) as new association members. The Aluminum Association... 


Copper near 5-month high on hopes Fed could slow rate-hike pace
11th November 2022 By: Reuters

Copper prices climbed on Friday to their highest in nearly five months, as US inflation data bolstered hopes for a slower pace of interest rate hikes in the world's largest economy that would... 


Indian mining body seeks higher import tax on aluminium, zinc, copper products
11th November 2022 By: Reuters

India's top mining industry body has sought higher import taxes on a slew of metals such as zinc, copper and aluminium to help halt the tide of cheaper imports, especially from China, according to... 


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BEKA Schréder’s Omnistar Midi, Vapourline, LEDBAY and LEDNOVA range (All pictured) are all suitable for zoned environments
Lighting vital in unsafe areas
11th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also... 


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Energy Valves sets new benchmark in pneumatic actuators with introduction of new brand
11th November 2022

EMVAfrica, a trusted and renowned B-BBEE level 4 single-source supplier of world-class industrial stainless steels and valves to Southern Africa’s mining and manufacturing industry, proudly... 


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Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub project, Australia – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Climate Change, Energy and the Environment and Water has approved Queensland Pacific Metals’ plans to develop the project. 


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High-purity alumina pilot plant, Australia
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

A prefeasibility study has confirmed the project’s flowsheet design, with no fatal flaws identified. 


Arena backs Calix's green steel play
8th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) has announced A$947 035 in funding to ASX-listed Calix to evaluate the feasibility of a low emissions method for reducing iron. A A$1.96-million... 


The Mozal smelter
Two dead, another injured at Mozal – South32
8th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 has reported two fatalities at its Mozal aluminium smelter, in Mozambique, following an incident. A contractor was also seriously injured in the same incident, and is... 


Chinese demand fears haunt copper market
7th November 2022 By: Reuters

Copper prices fell on Monday after top consumer China reaffirmed its stringent Covid-19 restrictions and data from the top consumer reinforced demand worries, but sliding inventories and a lower... 


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Inflation denies AngloGold spectacular showing that higher grade normally assures
4th November 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Higher grade ore mined by AngloGold Ashanti in the third quarter should have meant more gold at unchanged cost – more bang for the same buck, as it were. But the current abnormally high level of... 


Saudi Arabia considers new mining index in diversification push
4th November 2022 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia is considering setting up a new metals and mining stock exchange index as it looks to expand its resources sector to diversify away from hydrocarbons, a senior government official said... 


Alcoa sent three letters to the LME requesting action on Russian metal
3rd November 2022 By: Reuters

United States-based aluminium producer Alcoa wrote to the London Metal Exchange (LME) three times in September and October, asking for a boycott of Russian metal and greater disclosure on how much... 


Vedanta expects revenue to jump to $50bn in two years' time - chairman
1st November 2022 By: Reuters

Metals to oil conglomerate Vedanta expects annual revenue of $50-billion in the next two to three years, roughly double projected revenues for fiscal year 2023, as it looks to ramp up production,... 


Saudi Arabia to auction five new mining exploration licences in 2023
31st October 2022 By: Reuters

Saudi Arabia is planning to auction five new mining exploration licences with copper, zinc, lead and iron deposits for local and international investors in 2023, the mining minister said on Sunday,... 


Mozal Aluminium in Mozambique.
IDC increases stake in green aluminum producer
31st October 2022 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has increased its shareholding in Mozambique’s Mozal Aluminium to 32.45%. Prior to this transaction, State-owned IDC held 24% equity in the... 


The ECOBAY family is growing
28th October 2022

BEKA Schréder is excited to announce the expansion of their ECOBAY lowbay and highbay lighting range! The ECOBAY is the ideal luminaire for lighting industrial facilities to optimize light levels... 


Glencore to stick with Rusal's aluminium in 2023 -sources
27th October 2022 By: Reuters

Commodity trader Glencore will buy aluminium from Rusal next year according to its contract with the Russian producer, and so far only about 10% of its current customer base is looking elsewhere,... 


South32 remains committed to base metals
27th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Despite the softening in base metal prices, diversified miner South32 has maintained its outlook for these commodities over the longer term. Speaking on a call following the company’s annual... 


Copper retreats on projected demand slowdown
25th October 2022 By: Reuters

Copper prices slipped on Tuesday as the market focused on slowing growth and demand around the world, though some price support was provided by low stock levels in warehouses registered with the... 


Norsk Hydro calls for EU, US sanctions on Russian aluminium
25th October 2022 By: Reuters

Norwegian aluminium-maker Norsk Hydro called on Tuesday on the United States and the European Union to stop importing Russian aluminium onto their territories, its chief executive told Reuters.... 


Codelco expects China's copper demand to be resilient
25th October 2022 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco, the world's largest copper miner expects copper demand in China, its main consumer, to be resilient, despite slower economic growth there, its chairman Maximo Pacheco told... 


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Rusal accuses Potanin of breaching Nornickel shareholder pact
24th October 2022 By: Reuters

Russian aluminium producer Rusal said on Monday it has filed a lawsuit in London alleging Vladimir Potanin, CEO of metals giant Norilsk Nickel, is in breach of a decade-old deal, renewing a row... 


South32 posts a mixed quarter
24th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner South32 has reported a mixed quarter for the three months to September, with aluminium and copper output rising, while all others fell. The miner on Monday reported that... 


Report highlights commitment to increasing sustainability
21st October 2022

Packaging and processing company Tetra Pak published its annual Sustainability Report in August this year, which highlights the company’s achievements and ongoing initiatives to protect food,... 


China may buy more Russian copper to blunt expected premium hike
China may buy more Russian copper to blunt expected premium hike
19th October 2022 By: Reuters

Buyers of refined copper in China, the world's biggest consumer of the red metal, may raise their purchases of Russian supply next year to reduce the impact of an expected increase in premiums from... 


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Rio warns of softer iron-ore output
18th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Major Rio Tinto has warned that iron-ore production for the full year would be at the lower-end of the original guidance of between 320-million and 335-million tonnes, despite the production in the... 


Aluminium price drops on jump in LME stocks and Russian metal
17th October 2022 By: Reuters

Aluminium prices dropped on Monday as inventories in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses jumped, fuelling fears of unwanted Russian-origin metal in the LME system, traders said. Benchmark... 


Alcoa asks White House to block US imports of Russian aluminium
14th October 2022 By: Reuters

US-based aluminum producer Alcoa on Thursday said it is lobbying the White House to block American imports of the metal from Russia following Moscow's latest military escalation in Ukraine.... 


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Supplier diversifies product offerings to grow in Africa
14th October 2022 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and power transmission distributor Bearings International (BI) South Africa, a member of the Hudaco group, has expanded its offerings to include low voltage motors of electric motor... 


Minister officially launched Transport month campaign
14th October 2022

The National Department of Transport put rail at the centre stage during this year’s October Transport Month campaign launch. During the official launch of the 2022 October Transport Month... 


Energy transition boosts global long-term demand for metals, says Fitch Ratings
Energy transition boosts global long-term demand for metals, says Fitch Ratings
6th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The energy transition will significantly increase demand for metals used in the manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power generation facilities, such as copper, nickel, cobalt and... 


LED Lighting Solution for Metical Square
6th October 2022

The Bank of Mozambique, in partnership with the Municipality of Pemba, has built the Metical Square on Wimbi beach in Pemba, Mozambique. This forms part of a countrywide rollout of monuments... 


Banning Russian aluminium would create uncertainty about LME's role - Rusal
6th October 2022 By: Reuters

Banning Rusal's metal will fuel volatility in the London Metal Exchange's aluminium contracts and create uncertainty about the exchange's role in the metals industry, the Russian aluminium giant... 


Arena awards funding for wind power study for Portland smelter
6th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) has awarded A$1.5-million in funding to Alinta Energy subsidiary Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm to conduct a wind resource assessment and accelerate... 


Glencore to place Nordenham zinc smelter on care and maintenance from Nov 1
5th October 2022 By: Reuters

Miner and trader Glencore will place its Nordenham zinc smelter in Germany on care-and-maintenance from November 1, it said in a memo. "The cessation of production is a reaction to various... 


Alpha starts commissioning at HPA First
4th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Alpha HPA has started commissioning of Stage 1 of its HPA First project, in Queensland. The Stage 1 precursor production facility (PPF) has now started commissioning ahead of production of... 


Zinc gains on potential for further smelter shutdowns
30th September 2022 By: Reuters

Zinc prices climbed on Friday, lifted by fears of further smelter closures owing to high power prices, while other metals gained after better than expected Chinese factory data. Three-month zinc... 


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