(IN BRIEF) Hydro has initiated construction on its new recycling plant in Torija, Spain, with an investment of EUR 180 million. The facility, part of Hydro’s expansive European recycling portfolio, is designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of aluminium … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Spain
Tagged aluminium recycling, Azuqueca, CBAM, circular economy strategy, CO₂ footprint, DNV, energy efficiency, European circular economy, extrusion ingots, Hanne Simensen, Hydro, Hydro CIRCAL, industrial competitiveness, low-carbon, post-consumer scrap, recycling plant, sustainable production, Torija
(IN BRIEF) Boliden has inaugurated its new zinc smelter, which is acclaimed as the world’s most climate-efficient facility in its sector. This innovative plant employs advanced technologies and novel process improvements that markedly lower both greenhouse gas emissions and energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Boliden, climate efficiency, energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, green industrial practices, greenhouse gas reduction, innovative technology, investor confidence, metal production, resource recovery, sustainability, sustainable growth, sustainable production, waste management, zinc smelter
(IN BRIEF) For the third consecutive year, METLEN Group has once again been recognized for its excellence in sustainability, being named in both the Dow Jones Best in Class Emerging Markets Sustainability Index and the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals
Tagged corporate governance, dow jones best in class, emerging markets sustainability index, environmental stewardship, ESG, metlen group, s&p global sustainability yearbook, social responsibility, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Orano and Navoiyuran have formalized an agreement to advance the South Djengeldi uranium mining project within their joint venture, Nurlikum Mining, by integrating it into Navoiyuran’s existing industrial base. The deal also brings Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation on board … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged diversification, exploration program, industrial development, ITOCHU Corporation, Japan, joint venture, mineral resources, mining activities, minority partner, Navoiyuran, Nurlikum Mining, Orano, partnership, production, South Djengeldi, strategic framework agreement, uranium, uranium mining project, Uzbekistan, Xavier Saint Martin Tillet
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with NTE to secure 660 GWh of renewable energy for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. This contract is a key component of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Norway, Technology
Tagged aluminium production, captive power production, carbon footprint, Hydro Energi AS, long-term contracts, net-zero emissions, NO3, Nordic power market, NTE, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, technology roadmap
(IN BRIEF) At the one-year anniversary of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 industry leaders gathered in Antwerp to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other key Commissioners. Tim Van den Bossche, CEO of … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Politics, Technology
Tagged Carmeuse Europe, CCUS technologies, Clean Industrial Deal, décarbonation, EU Commission, EU Regulations, EuLA, European Industry, industrial policy, lime sector, low-carbon energy, partnership, recarbonation, Regulatory framework, sustainability, Tim Van den Bossche, Ursula von der Leyen
(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter has officially broken ground on a 100 MW electrolysis plant designed to produce green hydrogen for low-carbon steel production as part of its SALCOS® program. The project, set to deliver hydrogen starting in 2026, will play a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, carbon-free steel, decarbonization, electrolysis plant, energy transition, Gerd Baresch, GREEN HYDROGEN, hydrogen economy, HydrogenPro, low-carbon steel production, partnership, SALCOS, Salzgitter, Sami Pelkonen, steelmaking, sustainability, sustainable steel
(IN BRIEF) Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, in partnership with Siemens Gamesa, is supplying sustainable, low-emission steel plates for the Thor offshore wind farm. The GreenerTowers, with their reduced carbon footprint, represent a significant step in achieving sustainable wind energy solutions. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged CO2 emissions, Green Energy, GreenerTowers, Ilsenburger Grobblech, Offshore wind, partnership, renewable energy, Siemens Gamesa, steel production, sustainability, Thor wind farm, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has made considerable progress in its demerger of Anglo American Platinum, with a significant dividend payout announced for Anglo American Platinum shareholders ahead of the separation. The company continues to advance towards the planned demerger in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged bio-chemicals, bio-fuels, biogenic waste, carbon capture and utilization, carbon-neutrality, CCUS, clean energy, CO2, decarbonization, electricity, ENERGY, energy development, feasibility study, Finland, Finland nuclear legislation, heavy industries, industrial electrification, low-carbon energy, nuclear power, nuclear technology, Offtake agreement, Outokumpu, partnership, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Steel Industry, Stefan Erdmann, sustainability, Tornio
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has announced its decision to delay expanding its cold rolling capacity in the U.S., focusing instead on achieving an 80-kiloton increase in the Americas business area by 2025 through efficiency improvements. This decision follows a feasibility study … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged 25% import tariffs, Americas, ASIA, bottlenecks, cold rolling capacity, cold rolling expansion, feasibility study, free trade, global operations, hot rolling operations, import penetration, integrated operations, Kati ter Horst, melt shop, Mexico, North American market, Outokumpu, partnership, President and CEO, productivity improvements, San Luis Potosí, Stainless Steel, steel tariffs, strategic plan, U.S., U.S. market
(IN BRIEF) Imerys has been recognized with an A rating on the CDP Corporate Climate A List for 2024, an improvement from its B score in 2023, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Science-Based Targets … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Biomass, CDP Corporate Climate A List, CDP Water score, Chief Sustainability Officer, corporate sustainability, decarbonization, EcoVadis, energy efficiency, ESG ratings, greenhouse gas emissions, Imerys, ISS ESG, leadership, Leah Wilson, low-carbon energy, MSCI ESG, renewable energy, responsible water management, S&P Global ESG Score, SBTi, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, specialty minerals, sustainability, transparency, water management
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a contract to supply Olympic Steel with a new cut-to-length line at their Minneapolis facility. This state-of-the-art equipment, scheduled for commissioning in late 2025, will enhance Olympic Steel’s production efficiency. The line can process a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged air float stacker, Andritz, coated materials, coil capacity, cold-rolled, cut-to-length line, industrial equipment, line safety fencing, metals processing, metals service center, Minneapolis, Olympic Steel, partnership, pickled and oiled, Precision Leveler®, production capabilities, production shear, reject stacking, roll feed system, stainless, UL-certified, weigh scale, yield strengths
(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp has achieved the highest rating in the prestigious CDP Climate Rating for the ninth year in a row, recognizing the company’s commitment to decarbonization and transparent emissions reporting. The company’s Decarbon Technologies segment, alongside efforts such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged ammonia cracking, Awards, biomass gasification, carbon capture, CDP Climate Rating, clean ammonia, climate-friendly economy, climate-neutral cement industry, CO2 emissions, Decarbon Technologies segment, decarbonization, direct reduction plant, Duisburg site, electrolysis plants, energy efficiency, GREEN HYDROGEN, green methanol, green transformation, hydrogen technology, Ilse Henne, Industrial Decarbonization, leadership, Miguel López, Polysius, Rothe Erde, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, ThyssenKrupp, Uhde, “pure oxyfuel” technology
(IN BRIEF) Metso has announced its acquisition of Selm (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer specializing in screening solutions for the mining and aggregates industries. The acquisition will enhance Metso’s ability to offer comprehensive screening services to customers in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aggregates, banana screens, capital screen parts, CHINA, Greater China, horizontal screens, Huifeng Tang, inclined screens, Jouni Mähönen, Ltd, market strategy, Media, Metso, micro-sizing screening solutions, mining, mobile screens, Northeast China, partnership, portable screens, repairs, screening equipment, screening media, Screening Solutions, Selm, Selm (Beijing) Technology Co., services, Shenyang, sustainability, ultrafine screens, Xiaofeng Liang
(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its PhotonAssay technology to its laboratory in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in December 2024. PhotonAssay provides a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly method of analyzing gold, silver, and copper using high-energy X-rays. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Australia, bulk reading, contaminated waste, copper, data analytics, environmental benefits, fire assay, geological modeling, gold, grade control, high-energy X-rays, Mining Industry, New South Wales, non-destructive analysis, Orange laboratory, partnership, PhotonAssay technology, plant performance, Rapid Results, reserves, resources, sample preparation, sample size, SGS, silver, sustainability, sustainability reporting
(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon reassures customers that its supply chain for natural graphite flakes remains robust despite new export restrictions imposed by China. With a diversified network of global suppliers and more than 50 years of experience in producing flexible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged China export regulations, dual-use goods, flexible graphite, global suppliers, graphite foil, graphite products, Manufacturing, natural graphite flakes, procurement, raw material supply, SGL Carbon, Sigraflex, supply chain, Supply Security, sustainable sourcing
(IN BRIEF) Lindner’s LMD-St 320 expanded metal canopy ceiling offers a flexible and elegant solution for architecturally demanding projects. With customizable colours and meshes, the system meets aesthetic and functional needs, while also delivering superior acoustic performance. Designed for easy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged acoustic performance, ceiling system, COLOURline, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold, design flexibility, Emissions Class A+, environmental impact, expanded metal canopy ceiling, Lindner, Lindner Green Level Outstanding, LMD-St 320, maintenance, MESHdesign, MOODline, spatial design, sustainability, sustainable construction, tool-free access
(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Steel has completed a key investment in its Bochum facility with the opening of a new annealing and isolating line, marking a major step in its strategy to produce high-tech electrical steel for electric vehicles and energy-efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged annealing and isolating line, Bochum, competitive edge., Dennis Grimm, electric generators, electric mobility, electric motors, electric vehicles, electrical steel, energy efficiency, high-strength multiphase steels, high-tech steel, investment, Manufacturing, modernization, SMS group, steel grades, Strategy 20-30, sustainable production, thyssenkrupp Steel
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, in partnership with the University of Birmingham and Cambridge Future Tech, has launched PeroCycle, a venture aimed at advancing carbon recycling technology in steelmaking. The project builds on the pioneering work of Professor Yulong Ding and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anglo American, Cambridge Future Tech, carbon dioxide, carbon emissions, Carbon monoxide, carbon recycling, closed loop, coal, Coke, decarbonization, double perovskite material, Dr Harriet Kildahl, INNOVATION, LNG dual-fuelled bulk ore carriers, partnership, PeroCycle, Professor Yulong Ding, Scope 3 emissions, steelmaking, sustainability, Ubuntu fleet, University of Birmingham
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