To meet the need to increase the driving mileage of Electrical Vehicles (EVs), Aluminium China and its sister show Lightweight Asia in July, held in Shanghai by Reed Exhibitions, will showcase leading auto-aluminum brands committed to reducing the weight of next-generation EVs. While it is predicted that by 2020, the annual outputof EVs in China alone will reach 2.42 millionwith 244 different models, representing an annual growth rate of 41%,‘mileage concern’still puts o

Further to the announcement made on 6 May, ArcelorMittal today announces its decision to take additional steps to adjust its European production levels to further align its production to the current market demand. The company continues to be impacted by weak market demand and high import levels in Europe. As a result, ArcelorMittal will: Reduce primary steelmaking production at its facilities in Dunkirk, France and Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany; Reduce

Aluminum is one of the most promising materials for aeronautics and automobile industry. Scientists from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" found a simple and efficient way of strengthening aluminum-based composite materials. Doping aluminum melt with nickel and lanthanum, scientists managed to create a material combining benefits of both composite materials and standard alloys: flexibility, strength, lightness. The article on the research is published in Mate

Leading international Trade Fairs wire and Tube sponsor the first CRU Conference in Johannesburg in November 2019 The African continent is full of economic challenges. Especially Africa's enormous oil and gas reserves, its numerous copper mines, large aluminium deposits and expanding regional steel industry have moved the continent into the focus of international investors more than ever before. Ambitious infrastructure projects fuel the local economy which, in turn, s

Ivaco Rolling Mills applauds the Government of Canada for concluding successful negotiations for the full removal of US Section 232 tariffs on Canadian steel products. We would like to thank Minister Chrystia Freeland and the Canadian negotiating team for their tireless efforts in resolving this challenging issue.  The removal of these tariffs is great news to our workers and community.  “The Steelworkers are proud to have played an important role alongside the Canadian steel

Key drivers for the steel-strengthening metal vanadium continue to point towards increased demand for the foreseeable future. A new research report evaluating recent trends and growth opportunities projects the global vanadium market size to exceed 100kilotons by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5%. In anticipation of the metal's continued rising demand, several projects are underway from vanadium companies including Delrey Metals Corp (OTC:DLRYF) (CSE:DLRY), Largo Resources (OTC:LGO

Nucor Corporation  announced a capital investment that will add vacuum degassing to its engineered bar capabilities at its bar mill in Darlington, South Carolina. Adding this capability will enable the mill to produce engineered bar products meeting some of the most stringent quality specifications in the industry. The vacuum degassing system is expected to begin operations in late 2020. "This strategic investment complements our existing bar mills that primarily produce e

New Millennium Iron Corp today announced the appointment of Mr. Prasanto Kumar (“PK”) Ghose to the Corporation’s Board of Directors. Mr. Ghose succeeds Mr. Chanakya Chaudhary, who was a director since February 2015. Mario Caron, Chairman and Acting CEO of NML, commented, “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Ghose as a member of our Board and we thank Mr. Chaudhary for his contributions over the past several years and wish him the best with his ongoing responsibilit

Harsco Corporation announced today that Company management will present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Industrials & Basic Materials Conference in Boston on Thursday, May 30. The Company will be represented by Chairman and CEO Nick Grasberger and Investor Relations Vice President Dave Martin. Updated presentation materials will be available on the Company’s website at http://investors.harsco.com prior to the Conference. About Harsco Corporation

Metallic wire, cable, tube and pipe products are crucial to industries that are key pillars of economic development across Africa; such as mining, power supply and construction. For the first time, a conference is being held to bring together local stakeholders and international experts to discuss how to boost production and trade in these products throughout the continent. The inaugural Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference, co-organised by CRU and The Southern African-German Ch