CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will expand its battery metals suite and launch a Spodumene CIF China (Fastmarkets) Futures contract on October 28, 2024, pending regulatory review. "Our suite of cobalt and lithium products serve an important role in the rapidly evolving battery metals space, with industry adoption accelerating," said Jin Hennig, Global Head of Metals at CME Group. "With this launch of Spodumene futur

United States Steel Corporation announced it is the first steel company in the world to qualify to sell its products as ResponsibleSteel Certified Steel at its Big River facility in Osceola, Arkansas. Big River received the first ResponsibleSteel Site Certification in North America in 2022 and is once again at the forefront of innovation by achieving certification for sustainably sourced and manufactured steel. ResponsibleSteel is one of the industry’s leading global multi-sta

Defense Metals Corp. is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with The Saskatchewan Research Council ("SRC") that will benefit both parties by promoting a collaborative and strategic approach to help strengthen the rare earth element ("REE") supply chain within Canada. Facilitating negotiations of a long-term agreement with SRC for the sale and purchase of Defense Metal's mixed rare earth carbonate. This col

Allonnia, the bio-ingenuity company dedicated to extracting value where others see waste, today announced their partnership with Mining3, a world-leading research organization. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development and scaling of Allonnia's sustainable mining innovations by working closely with Mining3’s global network of mining companies and researchers. Allonnia offers a new and different approach for the mining industry, harnessing the power of nature to

InnoTrans, which takes place in the German capital every 2 years, is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and runs until Friday. We’re located at Hall 21, Stand 240, at Messe Berlin where we’re showcasing our premium range of smart rail products, designed to help the industry achieve sustainable track systems with longer infrastructure life and fewer maintenance requirements. Craig Harvey, British Steel’s Commercial Director, Rail

In a significant development for the building design industry, Copperweld® Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) building wire has been officially accepted by MasterSpec®, the leading specification guidance software used by architects and engineers. This milestone marks a notable advancement in the materials available for electrical installations and offers benefits for both residential and commercial projects. MasterSpec sets the standard for materials and products in the construction

Kennametal Inc. announced today the expansion of its comprehensive product line of tooling and wear protection solutions for mining applications. The new additions include picks to meet diverse customer demands as well as an innovative round drill steel system designed to improve efficiency and safety. PrimePoint™ features a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip, enabling longwall operators to mine longer. With increased hardness over traditional tungsten carbide, abrasive wear to

Lifezone Metals Limited Chief Executive Officer Chris Showalter is pleased to announce that Lifezone, in partnership with BHP, has formally commenced the financing process for the Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania. In conjunction, Lifezone has received a Letter of Interest from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) expressing DFC’s interest in considering the Project for loans as part of the Project financing package. Kabanga is one of the largest and h

Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro and automotive company Mercedes-Benz extend their established, strategic partnership. Now they join forces to collaborate on a long-term program to promote positive impacts for people and nature in the Brazilian Amazon. At Climate Week 2024 in New York, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz are launching the long-term “Corridor” program for sustainable development in the Amazon. The Corridor program is committed to promote positiv

alwaysAI, a trailblazer in Vision AI technology and Becker Mining Systems, a renowned leader in mining solutions and technologies are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to transform the mining industry's value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. Together they will develop advanced computer vision (CV) applications that will address challenges such as restricted area monitoring, per