Category Archives: Metals and Minerals

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Carmeuse Majan Acquires Al Namariq to Enhance Regional Lime Supply Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse, through its majority-owned entity Carmeuse Majan, has acquired 100% of Al Namariq, a modern lime plant located next to its existing facilities in Salalah, Oman, strengthening its production platform and regional supply capabilities. Active in Oman since … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Schuler Launches Next-Generation HFA plus+ Presses with Enhanced Performance and Industry 4.0 Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Schuler has added the new HFA plus+ series of fineblanking presses to its product range, delivering high-precision, burr-free stamped components with improved energy efficiency and output performance. Building on decades of experience and a long-standing collaboration with … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Lead Production of Next-Generation ECRS Mk2 Radar Under £453.5 Million UK Agreement

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a £453.5 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to move into full production of the ECRS Mk2 advanced radar for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft, following a successful development and testing … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Earns CDP Climate A Rating Again as SALCOS® Drives Low-Carbon Steel Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG has been awarded CDP’s top “A” rating for climate protection for the second year in a row, placing it among the top four percent of more than 23,000 companies assessed worldwide. The recognition reflects the Group’s … Read the full press release

Metso’s Concorde Cell and TankCell Technologies Chosen for Barrick’s Lumwana Expansion to Optimize Copper Processing

(IN BRIEF) Barrick Gold Corporation has chosen Metso’s Concorde Cell™ flotation technology for its Lumwana expansion project in Zambia, integrating it with the TankCell® technology already selected for the operation. The combined flotation solution is designed to enhance copper recovery … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Supports Award-Winning BMW Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon has been recognized as a key contributor to the BMW Group’s BMW M Natural Fiber Composites project, which won the JEC Composites Innovation Award 2026 in the “Automotive & Road Transportation – Parts” category. The collaboration … Read the full press release

Metso Supports Viscaria’s Copper Mine Reopening With Pre-Engineered Mills

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received an approximately €16 million order to supply two horizontal grinding mills for the reopening of Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria’s copper mine in Kiruna, northern Sweden. The equipment will support an annual production target of 26,000 tonnes of … Read the full press release

BIA Group Expands into France with Acquisition of Metso Distributor BPM Construction

  (IN BRIEF) BIA Group has acquired BPM Construction, a long-established Metso distributor in France, reinforcing Metso’s distributor network in the French construction and aggregates markets. The transaction brings together two experienced partners, combining BPM Construction’s strong local presence across … Read the full press release

Thiess Extends Long-Term Partnership with MACH Energy in Australia’s Hunter Valley

(IN BRIEF) Thiess has secured a new six-year contract with MACH Energy to provide expanded full mining services at the Mount Pleasant Operation in New South Wales through to 2031. The agreement strengthens a long-standing partnership and supports the mine’s … Read the full press release

Major Asian Copper Smelter Selects Metso Technologies for Large Scale Production

(IN BRIEF) Metso has won a major EUR 180 million order to supply engineering services and critical process equipment for a new primary copper smelter project in Asia. The facility, designed to produce 300,000 tonnes of copper cathodes and 1.1 … Read the full press release

CDP Awards Outokumpu Top Climate Rating for Low-Carbon Stainless Steel and Emissions Cuts

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been named to CDP’s Climate Change A List, earning the highest possible score for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts. The assessment recognises the company’s strong governance, ambitious science-based targets, and progress in delivering low-carbon … Read the full press release

New Hexagon–Ma’aden Initiatives Link Digital Mining Technology with Education and Workforce Development

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon and Ma’aden are deepening their strategic partnership to strengthen mining education and workforce development across the Middle East, with new initiatives unveiled at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. Through collaborations with leading Saudi universities, the partnership … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Germany Advances Industrial Decarbonisation with 65 MW Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Germany has brought a 65 MWp solar power plant online in Saxony-Anhalt to supply renewable electricity for Salzgitter AG’s green steel production. The facility operates under a 15-year PPA covering 900 GWh of power and will generate … Read the full press release

Mutares Strengthens North American Presence with Acquisition of U.S. Steel Processor Greer Steel

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has finalized the acquisition of Greer Steel Company, a U.S. specialist in cold rolled strip steel, as part of its strategy to expand the Engineering & Technology segment and strengthen its footprint in … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Supports Stronger Carbon Border Measures to Safeguard Europe’s Low Carbon Steel Industry

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release

Power Portfolio 2025 Advances Hexagon’s Geospatial Software Capabilities for Data-Driven Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has released Power Portfolio 2025, the latest version of its geospatial software suite within the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. The update delivers performance gains, improved interoperability, and expanded cloud integration across tools such as GeoMedia, ERDAS … Read the full press release

Hexagon Partners with Montana Tech to Accelerate Underground Safety Technology Development

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Mining division has signed an agreement with Montana Technological University to access the university’s Underground Mine Education Center, providing a real-world environment for testing and validating next-generation underground safety and collision-avoidance technologies. The partnership accelerates development through … Read the full press release

New Pre-Engineered Grinding System from Metso Sets Benchmark for Safety, Cost Savings and Operational Performance

(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched a configurable Grinding classification system featuring modular, pre-engineered components designed to dramatically improve the efficiency, safety, and installation speed of grinding circuits in minerals processing. The new system includes stackable modules for pumps, hydrocyclones, samplers, … Read the full press release

Joop van Zanten B.V. Joins SSAB’s High-Strength Steel Fabricator Network as Initiative Debuts in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has officially launched its Strenx® Certified Fabricator network in the Netherlands, naming Joop van Zanten B.V. as the first Dutch company to join. The programme recognises fabricators with demonstrated excellence in producing high-strength steel components and provides … Read the full press release

New ANDRITZ acid recovery plant to support sustainability and capacity growth at Tata Steel Port Talbot

(IN BRIEF) Tata Steel has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an acid regeneration plant for its Port Talbot Works in Wales, supporting a major capacity increase in the site’s pickling line. The new facility, due for commissioning in late … Read the full press release