Stephen Rowland has been appointed as the new President of the International Copper Association (ICA), succeeding Shehzad Bharmal, Executive Vice President and COO of Teck Resources, who led the ICA for the past two years. Glencore, a prominent member of the ICA since 2013, remains actively involved in the organization, which serves as a global...
READ MORENorwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro announced on September 25 that it has begun operations at an advanced aluminum scrap sorting facility in Michigan, USA, through its joint venture, Alsort. The facility, which uses proprietary sorting technology, is expected to provide Hydro with a stable supply of raw materials for the production of low-carbon aluminum products....
READ MOREThe National Commission for Public Debate (CNDP) published its findings on Monday, September 30, regarding the proposed lithium mining project in Échassières, France, following five months of public debate. The project, known as EMILI, was announced in October 2022 by French mining company Imerys. It aims to develop France’s largest lithium deposit, with a planned...
READ MOREBHP, a leading global resources company, and Liebherr, a pioneer in mining equipment, have signed a new Global Framework Agreement (GFA) at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. The agreement builds on over two decades of partnership, focusing on advancing mining technology and sustainability. The GFA seeks to enhance BHP’s mining operations by incorporating Liebherr’s innovations...
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BHP sets a new environmental benchmark by initiating the transportation of copper using wind-propelled ships, emphasizing its commitment to decarbonization. Pioneering Green Transportation In a revolutionary environmental move, BHP is launching a program to ship copper from Chile to Japan using vessels powered by wind. This initiative is the result of a collaboration with Pan...
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In a significant move toward sustainable energy within the transport sector, Sasol, BMW, and Anglo American are set to formalize their collaboration. This alliance will focus on green hydrogen applications, marking a progressive step in reducing carbon emissions. Collaboration for a Cleaner Future Green hydrogen, an environmentally friendly energy derivative from water, utilizing renewable sources...
READ MORERenewable Partnerships Bolster Clean Energy Initiatives Alabama Solar Expansion: U.S. aluminium company Novelis will endorse the development of two 80-MW solar power facilities in Alabama. This move stems from an alliance with a regional branch of energy provider Southern Company. Novelis committed to Alabama Power’s Renewable Subscription Programme. This commitment aims to procure adequate renewable...
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During the “Future Energy Conference” at the China Petrochemicals and Petrochemicals International Conference (CPCIC2023), Ms. Yu Wang, Deputy General Manager of Precious Metals Market Development at Anglo American Trading (China) Co., Ltd., discussed the use of platinum group metals in the green hydrogen industry. She highlighted the company’s efforts and contributions but also noted the...
READ MORE“Potential to Go Backwards” BHP’s chief development officer, Johan van Jaarsveld, voiced concerns over Australia’s current investment environment, cautioning that without policy improvements, the nation might regress. BHP, despite its commitment to continuing its investments in Australia, is now reevaluating the associated risks and rewards, especially in light of recent government actions. The mining titan...
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Atlanta-based Novelis, prominent in the aluminum rolling and recycling industry, has disclosed its environmental milestones in the sustainability report for the fiscal year 2023, which covers April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Novelis, highlighted the company’s steps in emission reduction and the inclusion of recycled content in their...
READ MOREStarting soon, Europe will roll out a first-of-its-kind carbon-based tariff on imports, determined by the carbon emissions incurred during their production. This move, though targeting multiple industries, has significant implications for the metals sector, particularly steel. How It Works The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is designed with a dual purpose: to motivate nations to enact...
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that electrolyser production capacity hit nearly 11 gigawatts in the past year. Projections indicate global electrolysis capacity could hit nearly 3 GW by end-2023, a four-fold increase from 2022. Platinum-based PEM electrolysis constitutes around a third of this growth. Looking ahead, if all current projects materialize, global electrolysis capacity...
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Russian diversified metals producer Nornickel announced on Tuesday it had successfully tested gypsum — a byproduct of its flagship environmental project, the Sulfur Programme — for its use in making construction materials. To conduct lab tests, the miner joined forces with Russian producer of mortars and drywall materials Volma. Now, only formal environmental impact assessment...
READ MOREAnglo-Australian diversified miner Rio Tinto announced on Tuesday it would supply carmaker BMW with responsibly sourced aluminum to help the latter lower its carbon footprint. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), agreeing that the aluminum produced by Rio in Canada will be delivered to BMW’s production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, starting in...
READ MOREWho The Russian diversified mining company Norilsk Nickel has outlined three scenarios for economic growth, energy transition and climate change for the next three decades. The three scenarios, presented in November during the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt, are based on the global temperature...
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Glencore is to sign a long-term agreement with recycling technology firm ACE Green Recycling, whereby the latter will supply recycled lead and key metal-based battery end products from recycled lithium-ion batteries. Under the 15-year agreement, Glencore will receive up to 100% of ACE’s products from four of its proposed lead-acid and lithium-ion battery recycling parks...
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Achieving current climate targets to potentially save the world from catastrophe will require hundreds of billions in copper investments. Who Analysts from Wood Mackenzie claim that 9.7 million tonnes of copper are needed over the next 10 years to cover the projects necessary to hit goals outlined in the Paris Agreement targets, an increase of...
READ MOREA green and efficient new rare earth mining technology that uses electricity instead of chemicals has been proposed. Who Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry proposed a new approach in the Nature Sustainability journal earlier this month, showing that employing electrokinetic mining techniques to extract rare earth elements from weathering...
READ MOREThe German government has appealed to the International Seabed Authority to put deep-sea mining activities on hold while an assessment of regulations and potential environmental damage is conducted. The announcement comes after the climate activist group Ocean Rebellion staged a protest against the Hidden Gem drill ship in Rotterdam in February 2022. Spain and New...
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A new recycling facility is set to turn the Finnish town of Heinola into an aluminium and copper processing hub. The plant, whose construction costs are estimated at 7 million euros, will begin operating next year. The facility consists of a pre-crushing line and a separation line. The operations will have a production capacity of...
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Impression Technologies Ltd (ITL) and fischer group have presented novel forming solutions for ultra-high-strength aluminum structures. The developments have the potential for widespread application in automotive production, especially in electric vehicles. Who Since becoming ITL’s first globally accredited HFQ (Hot Form Quench) partner in December 2020, fischer has invested in a dedicated state-of-the-art high volume...
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