Brazil’s worsening Covid-19 crisis is making waves in the commodities world with reduced iron ore shipments from the South American country lifting the price of the steel-making material by 30%…
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NLMK improves environmental performance of BF and BOF operations
NLMK Lipetsk, NLMK Group’s flagship production site, has completed performance testing of new air purification systems installed on facilities that underwent capital repairs in late 2019, namely Basic Oxygen Furnace…
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Edgar Basto appointed President Minerals Australia
BHP Chief Executive Officer, Mike Henry, today announced the appointment of Edgar Basto as President Minerals Australia, effective 1 July 2020. Read more at https://www.bhp.com/media-and-insights/news-releases/2020/05/edgar-basto-appointed-president-minerals-australia/.
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The world’s first fossil-free pellet plant
After the maintenance shutdown, hot tests of the soon-to-be completed bio-oil plant will be started at LKAB’s area in Malmberget. “We are now taking a clear and significant step towards…
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Stoilensky begins hot testing at new additional beneficiation section
Stoilensky Mining and Beneficiation Plant, part of NLMK Group, a global steel company, has started hot testing at three new concentrate grinding lines. The commissioning of the new additional beneficiation…
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Steel Dynamics unsure of COVID-19’s impacts, moving forward with Sinton mill project
The company that wants to bring a $1.9 billion steel plant to Sinton said it is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak as China flexes its steel-making muscle. Steel Dynamics said in its Wednesday first…
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Ferrexpo appoints Acting CEO
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of James (Jim) North as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ferrexpo as of the conclusion of the AGM to be held on…
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Capstone commences ramp-up to full production at Cozamin Mine
Capstone Mining Corp. (TSX: CS) announces it has safely started ramping up operational activities at its Cozamin mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, following the Mexican Federal Government announcement on May 12,…
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UAE bans scrap exports on local shortage
United Arab Emirates has banned the export of ferrous scrap for four months effective 15 May. This is to ensure steelmakers have sufficient feedstock supply amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says…
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Metalloinvest modernises Pellet Plant #3 at Mikhailovsky GOK
Mikhailovsky GOK (part of Metalloinvest) received new equipment for the reconstruction of Pellet Plant #3 (PP-3), a roller press for implementing advanced technology in mining – grinding concentrate on high-pressure…
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