The Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium-Magnesium Combine is poised for significant expansion with 25 investment projects worth 207 billion tenge (approximately $455.4 million USD) in the pipeline. Announced during President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit, this move solidifies Kazakhstan’s strong foothold in the global titanium market, boasting an 11% worldwide share and over 20% in the aerospace sector. Certified by...
READ MOREAluminium Sector’s Strategic Expansion Emirates Global Aluminium’s Egyptian Project In a significant move to expand its global footprint, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is in advanced negotiations with the Egyptian Ministry of Public Enterprises to establish a state-of-the-art aluminium smelter in Northern Egypt. This ambitious project, with an estimated investment of $3 billion, aims to produce...
READ MOREThe Sverdlovsk Region of Russia marked the commencement of a significant new development within the Titanium Valley Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on 22 February. Dmitry Ionin, Deputy Governor of the region, led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant dedicated to producing titanium bars, rings, and ingots. This venture, spearheaded by the Isetsky Forging and...
READ MOREKazakhstan, a significant player in the non-ferrous metals market, has experienced a downturn in its export volumes across various metals, including copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, and titanium, over the first 11 months of 2023. The decline reflects shifts in international demand and market dynamics, impacting the country’s trade relationships and revenue from these crucial resources....
READ MOREUkraine’s Role and Global Impact The aerospace and aviation industries are currently facing a critical shortage of titanium, significantly impacting Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Toma Matutyte, CEO of Locatory.com, emphasizes the role of Ukraine as a major titanium resource provider, especially from the Zaporizhia region. The ongoing conflict in the region and the...
READ MOREIncreased Sanctions Under EAR The U.S. Department of Commerce amplifies its sanctions list under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), marking Russian titanium behemoth VSMPO-Avisma and other global entities. This expansion features ten firms from China, four from Pakistan, three from Finland, and one each from Germany, Oman, and UAE. Security Concerns Trigger Action VSMPO-Avisma, known...
READ MOREResearchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), in collaboration with RMIT University and the University of Sydney, have harnessed the power of 3D printing to overcome long-standing quality and waste management challenges in the industrial production of titanium alloys. Their groundbreaking study, titled “Strong and ductile titanium-oxygen-iron alloys by additive manufacturing,” has recently been published...
READ MOREEmpire Metals Ltd has reported promising results from an airborne gravity survey conducted at the Pitfield project in Western Australia, suggesting the presence of higher-grade titanium mineralization. The London-based minerals explorer and developer noted the identification of a “very dense” core within a 40-kilometer-long magnetic anomaly. This core indicates the possible presence of thick high-grade...
READ MOREScientists of the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics SB RAS (ITPM) have mastered the technology of welding titanium alloy and aluminium, ITPM research head Academician Vasily Fomin said at a general meeting of the department on Friday. “Titanium alloy and aluminium – do not weld with each other. So it was suggested to put...
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