TA’ZIZ and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced a strategic agreement for the long-term supply of about 200,000 dry metric tons per year of caustic soda, a critical raw material used in alumina refining. Signed during the Make it in the Emirates Forum, the agreement positions TA’ZIZ as the first major supplier of domestically produced caustic soda to EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). The deal will come int

Visitor pre-registration is now officially open for wire & Tube China 2026, the highly anticipated flagship shows for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries. wire and Tube China will be held from September 21 to 24, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).  With over two decades of proven success, wire & Tube China has established itself as a globally recognized industry barometer. The 2026 edition will be held on a larger scale with an even stron

thyssenkrupp AG and Jindal Steel International have mutually decided to pause discussions about the company acquiring a stake in thyssenkrupp Steel Europe. The original assumptions and prerequisites for a potential sale of thyssenkrupp Steel have significantly changed in recent months. thyssenkrupp has made significant progress in realigning its steel segment. This is particularly evident in the recently concluded collective restructuring agreement on restructuring with IG Metall and the shar

ABB will demonstrate over 100 years of experience in metals as well as highlight its commitment to future proofing metals operations at AISTech 2026, the leading event for the steel industry held in Pittsburgh, 4-6 May. Leveraging an integrated approach, ABB will show how it helps steelmakers to deliver measurable gains in efficiency, product quality, and yield, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. ABB’s range includes motors and drives designed for demanding

Alcoa Corporation (“Alcoa”) will participate in a live webcast session at the Bank of America Global Metals, Mining and Steel Conference 2026 in Miami on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. At 10:00 a.m. EDT, an Alcoa executive will participate in a question-and-answer session regarding Alcoa’s business and outlook in the current market, including factors that could affect the present quarter’s financial results. A slide presentation, to be used in connection

Hydro is supplying low-carbon, recycled aluminium made from Hydro CIRCAL to the reECONIC Mercedes-Benz Trucks project, demonstrating how circular aluminium solutions can reduce emissions while keeping critical materials in continuous use in commercial vehicle manufacturing. The vehicle, based on the eEconic battery electric waste collection truck from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, developed in collaboration with more than 30 partners, showcases how materials can be kept in closed loops whil

JFE Steel announced today that it has been named a 2026 Steel Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) in recognition of the company’s leadership in helping to create greater sustainability in the steel industry and society. JFE Steel has been developing innovative technologies to mitigate environmental impact and published the JFE Group Environmental Vision for 2050. The company informs stakeholders about its sustainability policies and achievements

Syntax, a leading global technology solutions provider driving enterprise transformation in the cloud, today announced the successful completion of an SAP transformation for Rio2 Limited ("Rio2"), delivering a future-ready digital core that has enabled the junior mining company to transition efficiently from construction to full operations at its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile within a year. Guided by Syntax, Rio2—a precious metals and copper producer headquartered in Cana

Solidion Technology Inc, an advanced battery technology solutions provider, announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with the IP Services Practice of Hilco Global (a subsidiary of Orix Company) to monetize its foundational energy portfolio and enforce its patent rights. Hilco has analyzed the Solidion patent portfolio to identify high value assets and the patent data suggest that a significant number of global companies will likely require a license to the Solidion portfolio. &n

ABB has been awarded a contract to deliver gearless mill drive (GMD) and ring-geared mill drive (RMD) technology for Harmony’s Eva Copper Mine Project, a major new open-pit copper mine in Queensland, Australia. With global copper demand estimated to surge 24 percent by 20351 Eva Copper is set to become a major new copper mine in the region, producing approximately 60,000 tons of copper annually over a minimum 15-year mine life. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025. Financi