Press Releases
21 October 2024
On September 28, 2024, wire & Tube China 2024 successfully concluded at SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Centre). This year, wire & Tube China celebrated a significant milestone - its 20th anniversary. Over two decades, it not only witnessed rapid progress within the industry, but also established itself as a pioneering platform for global enterprises to engage and collaborate. wire & Tube China 2024 occupied 109,250 square meters of exhibition space and featured n
Read more...The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), the world's leading gathering on mineral production, convened by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, will participate in the China Mining Conference and Exhibition from October 15-18, 2024, at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center. FMF will be part of Saudi Arabia's pavilion, a reflection of the Kingdom's commitment to fostering international partnerships in the mining and mineral sector. With it
Read more...18 October 2024
Aquatech has announced a groundbreaking project to deliver an end-to-end solution for all water management needs at Stegra's (formerly H2 Green Steel) flagship green steel plant in Boden, Sweden. The corporate Private to Private Partnership (PtPP) with Stegra and John Laing to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the critical infrastructure required to run what will be the world's first large-scale green steel plant. The plant, supplied and operated by Aquatech and
Read more...United States Steel Corporation is featured in “Inside the Blueprint,” an award-winning B2B TV series airing nationally on Bloomberg TV as independently-produced branded content. The series highlights groundbreaking innovations in commercial construction, design and engineering, showcasing products and technologies that transform the way people live, work and play. The 30-minute episode highlights U. S. Steel’s pivotal role in American infrastructure, offering view
Read more...17 October 2024
Today, Alcoa Corporation and IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, the majority shareholder in the IGNIS Group of Companies, a vertically integrated energy company based in Spain, announced that they are progressing toward entering into a strategic cooperation agreement (the “partnership”) to support the continued operation of Alcoa’s San Ciprián operations. Under the proposed agreement, Alcoa would contribute €75 million, and IGNIS EQT would make an initial inves
Read more...17 October 2024
Hydro Energi AS has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skellefteå Kraft AB for the accumulated delivery of 2 TWh to Hydro’s Norwegian aluminium plants in the period from 2025-2032. The PPA secures a total of 2 TWh from Skellefteå Kraft’s SE2 portfolio over an 8 year period to Hydro’s aluminium smelters in Norway. Long-term PPAs are crucial for Hydro to continue to lead the way in low-carbon aluminium globally. Renewable pow
Read more...ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, today announced that Agmatix, the company’s ag tech digital start-up, has been named to Fortune’s 10th Annual Change the World list. The list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Among other factors, nominees are assessed on their measurable impact on people and the planet, profitability related to their impactful work, and the degree of innova
Read more...Alcoa Corporation today announced an agreement to supply up to 16.5 million tonnes of smelter grade alumina to Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) over 10 years. Over the life of the agreement, which commences in 2026 and will run through 2035, volume options will allow Alba to procure as much as 16.5 million metric tons of alumina, primarily from Western Australia. This contract extension recognizes the long-term relationship between Alcoa and Alba and will make Alcoa Alba’s larg
Read more...15 October 2024
The 2024 BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN is now open to projects harnessing BlueScope steel in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Entrants are accepted in Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional building sectors, while there’s an additional category of ‘Long Lasting Beauty of COLORBOND®’ - this celebrates projects that have weathered all conditions to maintain their beauty and strength thanks to the use of BlueScope’s COLORBOND®
Read more...15 October 2024
The American Welding Program (AWP) is thrilled to announce the launch of its comprehensive welding education platform. Whether you're an aspiring welder, a seasoned professional, or a business leader seeking to upskill your workforce, the AWP offers unparalleled training, and resources designed to meet the highest standards of the American welding industry. The AWP is more than just a training program—it's your gateway to career advancement and industry leadership. Wit
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