Category Archives: Metals and Minerals

Metals and Minerals Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

ROSATOM and MMC Norilsk Nickel sign cooperation agreement on social and economic development of Zabaikalskiy region

MOSCOW, 18-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ROSATOM and MMC Norilsk Nickel have signed a cooperation agreement on social and economic development of Zabaikalskiy region. The top-priority items of the agreement refer to the growth of the mining sector of the region. The … Read the full press release

Glencore Xstrata plc sells Las Bambas copper mine project to MMG Limited, GUOXIN International Investment Corporation Limited and CITIC Metal Co., Limited consortium for US$5.85 billion

Baar, Switzerland, 14-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore Xstrata plc (“Glencore”) has signed an agreement for the sale of its entire interest in the Las Bambas copper mine project (“Las Bambas”) to a consortium owned 62.5% by MMG Limited, 22.5% by GUOXIN International Investment … Read the full press release

World’s largest silver and eighth biggest copper producer KGHM completes pre-stripping of Sierra Gorda mine in Chile

Lubin, Poland, 9-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KGHM – world’s largest silver and eighth biggest copper producer – has announced the completion of pre-stripping of the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile. This prepares the copper and molybdenum resource for commissioning, expected to begin in … Read the full press release

Thuringia’s Minister President Christine Lieberknecht visited K+S’s Werra potash plant

Thuringia, Germany, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Thuringia’s Minister President Christine Lieberknecht today paid a visit to the Werra potash plant in the Hesse-Thuringia potash district at the invitation of Norbert Steiner, the Chairman of the K+S Board of Executive Directors. During an underground … Read the full press release

Sapa introduces new MPE aluminium alloys for HVAC&R micro-channel heat exchanger systems

Oslo, Norway, 20-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sapa is introducing the new 9153 and 9170 aluminium alloys for HVAC&R micro-channel heat exchanger systems. The alloys offer features and benefits that are unmatched in the field. Most of all, the alloys provide high inherent corrosion … Read the full press release

Henkel’s TCS Engineering department developed modular metering and control system under the brand name Lineguard

Lineguard ProcessControl 200 from Henkel for reliable regulation of pretreatment processes in the metals industry Düsseldorf / Germany, 17-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the manufacture of metal components, the ability to continuously monitor surface pretreatment processes and to ensure the optimum infeed … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation close the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA

Luxembourg, 8-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal, together with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (“NSSMC”), today announces that it has completed the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA (“TK Steel USA”), a steel processing plant in Calvert, Alabama, having received all necessary regulatory … Read the full press release

Europe’s largest copper producer Aurubis reported on past fiscal year results to 1,500 shareholders and guests in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, 28-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “Operating earnings before taxes in fiscal year 2012/13 amounted to € 114 million. Earnings in accordance with IFRS were minus € 230 million. The Group’s key figures reflect a split situation: return on capital employed … Read the full press release

voestalpine AG reports solid result for the first nine months of the business year 2013/14, despite economic challenges

Revenue declines slightly by 3.1% from EUR 8.7 to EUR 8.4 billion At EUR 1.01 billion, operating result (EBITDA) just slightly below last year’s figure (EUR 1.04 billion) At EUR 573 million, profit from operations (EBIT) is 5.6% or EUR … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal received US antitrust clearance for ThyssenKrupp Steel USA acquisition

Luxembourg, 5-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal today announces that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR) terminated on January 29, 2014 with respect to its acquisition, through a 50/50 joint venture with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto completed $3.5 billion of non-core asset sales and sets new production records in 2013

London, UK, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “These are excellent fourth quarter operational results, demonstrating continued delivery on our commitments. We have set new records for iron ore production and shipments as we ramp up … Read the full press release

SGL Group’s HITCO Carbon Composites received Supplier Award from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Arkadelphia, AR, US, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HITCO Carbon Composites – a subsidiary of SGL Group – The Carbon Company announced today that it received the 2012 Supplier Award for Outstanding Quality and Delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals

ThyssenKrupp initiates project to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals Essen, Germany, 14-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In collaboration with partners from research and industry, ThyssenKrupp AG is initiating a cross-sector technology transfer project focusing on converting process gases from … Read the full press release

Outotec’s Americas Executive VP and President Jari Rosendal to leave the company

Espoo, Finland, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mr Jari Rosendal, Executive Vice President and President of Outotec’s Americas region has announced he will leave Outotec to become the President and CEO of Kemira Oyj. He will continue in his current position and as … Read the full press release

Dmitry Osipov appointed new CEO of Uralkali

Berezniki, Russia, 27-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — At the meeting held on 23 December 2013, the Board of Directors of Uralkali (LSE: URKA; the Company) took the decision to appoint Dmitry Osipov as the new General Director (CEO) of the Company, effective … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal announced its financial calendar for 2014

Luxembourg, 20-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal today announces its financial calendar for 2014. Earnings results announcements: 7 February 2014 Earnings Release Q4 2013 + FY 2013 9 May 2014 Earnings Release Q1 2014 1 August 2014 Earnings Release Q2 2014 7 November … Read the full press release

FLSmidth Roymec confirms media reports about delivery of coal material handling system and coal preparation plant to Ledjadja Coal

Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 32-2013, 13 November 2013 It has been reported in the South African and Australian media that FLSmidth Roymec has signed a term sheet with Ledjadja Coal for the supply … Read the full press release

FLSmidth to supply conveying and stacking systems for Gabbro terminal expansion in Mesaieed Industrial City near Doha, Qatar

Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 31-2013, 13 November 2013 FLSmidth, in a consortium with Six Construct, has received an order from Qatar Primary Materials Co. (QPMC). The order value for FLSmidth is approximately EUR … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto sold its 50.1% interest in the Clermont Joint Venture to Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo owned GS Coal Pty Ltd for US$1.015 billion

London, United Kingdom, 30-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has reached a binding agreement for the sale of its 50.1 per cent interest in the Clermont Joint Venture to GS Coal Pty Ltd, a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo … Read the full press release

Europa Nostra concerned about what can be Europe’s biggest open-cast gold mine in Roşia Montană, Romania

The Hague, the Netherlands, 28-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The leading European heritage organisation, Europa Nostra, has expressed its serious concern about the draft law which would allow a Canadian-based company to set up Europe’s biggest open-cast gold mine in Roşia Montană. In a letter … Read the full press release