Press Releases
31 May 2024
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters has signed 20-year electricity arrangements that secure the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter to continue competitively producing high-purity, low-carbon metal, backed by a diversified mix of renewable electricity from New Zealand’s South Island. NZAS, which owns and operates Tiwai Point, has signed contracts with electricity generators Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and Mercury NZ to set pricing for an aggregate of 572 megawatts (MW)
Read more...Atkore Inc. today announced it has published Environmental Product Declarations for its Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, and PVC Conduit & Fittings portfolios. Verified by an independent third party, each EPD contains a product’s life cycle assessment that measures its environmental impact, such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and other factors. “Atkore has a long-standing commitment to sustainability in our own busines
Read more...Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, today announced the release of its ninth-annual State of Manufacturing Report an industry leading survey of manufacturing leaders that tracks perspectives on the economy, supply chain, AI, sustainability, and more. Following years of supply chain disruptions, global tensions, and a recent drive to adopt AI, the survey indicates that the manufacturing industry is at an inflection point—poised between innovation, growth, and the drive to r
Read more...The Board received an update from Tata Steel UK on their decarbonisation project, including how the company intends to support those affected. The Board also discussed the existing support available allowing any gaps to be filled with bespoke services. An action plan detailing the work of the Transition Board and an update on the work of the sub-groups and working groups was presented. This is a hub for information and support services available to those affected by Tata S
Read more...29 May 2024
Metals Acquisition Limited ARBN 671 963 198 is pleased to announce that it has signed a subscription agreement representing a strategic investment with Polymetals Resources Limited Highlights of the investment include: MAC to invest an initial A$2.5 million in total at a price of A$0.35/share for an initial 4.31% interest in POL. MAC to invest an additional A$2.5 million in total at a price of A$0.35/share subject to satisfaction of cert
Read more...27 May 2024
Pan Global Resources Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a second drill rig at the Escacena Project to augment the planned 2024 drilling program at the Company's 100%-owned Escacena Project in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, southern Spain. "Building on the base of positive drill results to date and an exceptionally strong copper market we are adding a second drill rig to accelerate the planned drilling at the Escacena Project while remaining on-budget for the current full
Read more...MagIron LLC is pleased to announce that it has produced, in laboratory testing, Direct Reduction grade iron ore pellets made from Minnesota hematite and goethite mineral resources. The pellets were produced in a mini-pot tester at the Natural Resources Research Institute ("NRRI") of the University of Minnesota from iron ore concentrate made using legacy iron-bearing materials representative of stockpiles and tailings basins controlled by MagIron in the Canisteo minin
Read more...24 May 2024
U. S. Steel today celebrated the launch and operational readiness of its direct reduced grade pellet production facility at its Minnesota Ore Operations-Keetac Plant. Having already confirmed the first shipment of DR-grade pellets, the Keetac facility is on track to deliver approximately four million tons of pellets annually. The $150 million investment marks a step forward in U. S. Steel’s metallics strategy by supplying the increasingly tight DR-grade pellet market with low-cost iron
Read more...AIRMATIC, a North American leader in industrial distribution, proudly marks its 80th anniversary, symbolizing eight decades of excellence in providing top-tier bulk materials handling products and services to customers worldwide. As a testament to its enduring legacy and commitment to sustainable excellence, the company is now proudly under fourth-generation management. Established in 1944, AIRMATIC began as a Philadelphia-area air tool distributor and has since evolved into an acco
Read more...Lindab committed very early to purchasing near-zero emissions steel from H2 Green Steel. The two companies have since converted the early term sheet agreement into a 7-year supply contract with deliveries planned to start in 2026. The total volume covered by the contract is 159.000 tons of near-zero emissions steel. Lindab delivers solutions for energy-efficient ventilation and a healthy indoor climate to the construction industry. Buildings account for 40% of global energy consumpt
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