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Metals and Minerals Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EIB and NIB Commit €371 Million for H2 Green Steel’s Revolutionary Low-Carbon Plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have joined forces to provide €371 million in financing for H2 Green Steel’s groundbreaking steel plant project in Boden, Sweden. Backed by the European Union’s InvestEU program, … Read the full press release

Pioneering Green Steel Project in Sweden Attracts Significant Investment from European Banks

(IN BRIEF) H2 Green Steel, a Swedish company, has secured significant financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) for its pioneering green steel project in Northern Sweden. This project aims to revolutionize the … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s Share Repurchase Program Nets Over 244,000 Acquired Shares

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 244,303 of its own shares across various trading venues at a weighted average price of EUR 3.99 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board Proposes Board Composition and Remuneration Changes for AGM 2024

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board has put forth several proposals for the Annual General Meeting in 2024. The board suggests re-electing the current eight members of the Board of Directors, with Kari Jordan as Chairman and Kati ter … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Acquires 184,718 Shares in Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) On January 18, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 184,718 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.03 per share. This initiative was part of … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Concludes Change Negotiations, Temporarily Restricts Ferrochrome Production

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its change negotiations, which involved the temporary restriction of ferrochrome production at its facilities in Tornio, Finland. This decision entails the closure of one ferrochrome furnace and one sintering plant until autumn 2024. Initially … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program, Acquiring 281,802 Treasury Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 17, 2024, Outokumpu, a Finnish stainless steel manufacturer, successfully concluded its share buyback program, repurchasing a total of 281,802 of its own shares across various trading venues. The company had initiated the program on November 29, … Read the full press release

Copper Giant Outokumpu Completes Repurchase of 254,118 Shares Worth EUR 1 Million

(IN BRIEF) On January 16, 2024, Outokumpu announced the completion of its share repurchase program, which included the acquisition of 254,118 of its own shares across various trading venues. The weighted average price per share was approximately 4.09 EUR, resulting … Read the full press release

Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm to Pioneeringly Use Low-Emission Steel for Turbines, Reducing Carbon Footprint by 10%

(IN BRIEF) The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a collaboration between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, is set to become the world’s first to construct wind turbines using low-emission steel produced predominantly from recycled materials in an electric arc furnace … Read the full press release

Hydro Expands Commitment to Green Transition with First Suppliers Hub Membership

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a leader in low-carbon aluminum production, has joined the First Suppliers Hub, a tool launched at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. The hub streamlines the transition from climate commitments to action for companies dedicated … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases, Holding Over 28 Million Treasury Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 15, 2024, Outokumpu announced the completion of its share repurchase program, where it repurchased its own shares across different trading venues. The total cost of these repurchases amounted to EUR 453,926.84. This program was initiated in … Read the full press release

Saudi Arabia’s Lithium Chemicals Plant Gains Technical Expertise Through EVM-Metso Partnership

(IN BRIEF) EV Metals Group (EVM), a global battery chemicals and technology company, has entered a technical partnership agreement with Metso to develop a Lithium Chemicals Plant (LCP) in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to utilize Metso’s technical expertise and … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring Over 144,000 Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 12, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 144,091 of its own shares from various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.09 per share, totaling EUR 588,853.23. This buyback … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases, Totaling 223,307 Shares and Nearing Program Limit

(IN BRIEF) On January 11, 2024, Outokumpu announced the successful completion of its share repurchase program, buying back a total of 223,307 of its own shares across various trading venues at a weighted average price of EUR 4.04 per share, … Read the full press release

Hydro Tests Emission-Free Plasma Technology to Revolutionize Aluminium Production

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a leading aluminium producer, is making significant strides in its quest to achieve zero CO2 emissions in aluminium production. The company is testing emission-free plasma technology in its Sunndal casthouse, aiming to electrify the energy-intensive aluminium remelting … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and Metalshub Join Forces to Revolutionize Raw Material Procurement

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, is expanding its partnership with Metalshub, a leading raw material procurement solution provider, to digitize its raw material sourcing operations. The collaboration aims to enhance supply chain traceability and … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program with 189,732 Shares Bought Back

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share buyback program, which began on November 29, 2023, by repurchasing a total of 189,732 of its own shares across various trading venues. The buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors, had … Read the full press release

Hydro Reduces Carbon Footprint of Hydro CIRCAL Recycled Aluminum to 1.9 kg CO2e/kg

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has achieved a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminum, lowering it to 1.9 kg of CO2e/kg aluminum from the previous 2.3 kg of CO2e/kg. This achievement is the result of advancements … Read the full press release

EcoDataCenter Adopts Recycled Steel Heat Exchangers to Slash Data Center Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) EcoDataCenter, a leading sustainable data center provider, is set to make an industry-first move by deploying Alfa Laval heat exchangers made from recycled steel produced without new CO2 emissions from SSAB. This collaboration marks a significant step towards … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program with Over 268,000 Shares Repurchased

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully completed its share buyback program, acquiring a total of 268,245 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.11 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR 1,102,228.22. … Read the full press release