Global production of electrolytic aluminum in Nov 2018 2019-01-02

Jan. 2, 2019 - In November, 2018, Global production of electrolytic aluminum was 5312 thousand tons, up 1.18% compared to the previous month and up 7.57% year-on-year.  Production of Global Electrolytic Aluminum in 2018 Month Africa …

Chinese alumina exports dip in November 2019-01-02

Jan. 1, 2019 - Chinese exports of alumina receded significantly in the year’s penultimate month, dropping by 37.9% to 285,696 tonnes in November. According to numbers released by China’s General Administration of Customs, exports of aluminium’s precursor took a nosedive last month, down from record highs in October. The year’s tenth month witnessed 460,072 tonnes depart China’s shores,…

China's steel output crosses 1 billion tonne in Jan. - Nov. 2019-01-01

Jan. 01, 2019 - China's steel production climbed 8.3 percent year on year to 1.01 billion tonnes in the first 11 months of the year. National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said that the pace of growth accelerated from a rise of 7.8 percent registered in the January-October period this year and 1.1 percent registered during the same period of 2017. The pick-up came despite continued sl…

Union Steel Minister: Nearly Rs 5,000 crore saved due to the new steel poli… 2019-01-01

Jan. 01, 2019 - Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh said that nearly Rs 5,000 crore has been saved since the new steel policy with the focus on quality has come into effect. Singh also said that the government plans to impose the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on all steel products. "Currently, the BIS is imposed on 86 per cent of products, and we plan to take it to…

China emission standards summary on refractories and relevant industries 2018-12-28

Dec. 28, 2018 - Refwin summarizes China emission standards on refractories and relevant industries here. No. Industry Standard No. and Name Issuing Institution Remarks 1 …

China's output of magnesia based refractory bricks down 0.79% YoY in Oct. 2018-12-26

Dec. 26, 2018 - According to statistics, the output of magnesia based refractory bricks in October 2018 was 111,000 tons, which was 13.78% lower than that in September and 0.79% lower than that of the same period of last year. The cumulative output from January to October was 1,220,200 tons, an increase of 18.74% YoY.   In terms of product types, the output of magnesia bricks in Oct…

Output of China Key Refractories Enterprises in Jan. – Nov. 2018 2018-12-26

No. Company Nov. Output (Ton) YoY Growth Jan. - Nov. Output (Ton) YoY Growth 2018 2017 Qty Rate (±%) 2018 2…

Global alumina production statistics during Jan.-Oct. 2018 2018-12-24

Dec. 24, 2018 - Global production of industrial alumina was 11,088 thousand tons in October, up 8.82% month on month, up 4.01% year on year. 357.7 thonsand tons was produced for each day in the first 10 months. In the first 10 month of 2018, in Africa and Asia exl China, monthly production was beyound 700 thousand tons in each month except Feb. In South America, 5 months …

Refwin delegation paid a visit to SGS Tianjin 2018-12-24

Dec. 24, 2018 - On Dec. 10, Ms Zhao Donglian, Standing Vice President of the Association of Hebei Refractory Industry and President of Tangshan YinNaiLian E-Business Co., Ltd., Mr Wei Yubao, VP of Tangshan YinNaiLian E-Business Co., Ltd. and Prof. Bu Jinglong of North China University of Science and Technology paid a visit to SGS - CSTC Standards Technical Services (Tianjin) Co…

Global crude steel production achieves 5.8% growth in November 2018-12-21

Dec. 21, 2018 - World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.6 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to November 2017. China’s crude steel production for November 2018 was 77.6 Mt, an increase of 10.8% compared to November 2017. Japan produced 8.7 Mt of crude steel in November 2018, a decr…

Output and export situation of China refractories in Jan.-Sep. 2018 2018-12-20

1. Output of China refractory products From January to September, 2018, the total output of China refractory products amounted to 14,685.9 thousand tons, up by 3.25% YoY, according to the statistics of ACRI (Association of China Refractories Industry). Among the total output, dense shaped refractory products were yielded 9,103.2 thousand tons, nudging up 2.27% YoY;…

Development trend of China refractories industry 2018-12-19

Green sustainable development In recent two years, environmental inspection has already be one of the previous issue of China government, environmental inspectors and backward-looking operations have been launched many times in broad areas. Refractory industry, as a very serious pollution emission industry, is the key governance object. And a series of relevant standards …

Notification on office address change of ACRI 2018-12-18

Dear ACRI members and relevant units: In accordance with "Notice on pushing forward adjustment of offices in relevant districts" issued by the General Office of SASAC, ACRI has completed the office relocation . New Office Address: Room 108, Main building, No.74, Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730 China. Please email documents…

Dalmia Cement CEO, Mahendra Singhi new CMA President 2018-12-18

Dec. 4, 2018 - The Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA), the apex representative body of large cement manufacturers in India, at its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) has elected Mahendra Singhi, Managing Director and CEO, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd as its new President. He takes over from a legacious tenure of the outgoing President Dr. Shailendra Chouksey. Mahendra Singhi s…

Fluospar's three new test standards will be implemented in China from Jun. … 2018-12-17

Dec. 17, 2018 - Three new test standards for fluospar was ratified by China Market Regulatory Administration and Standardization Administration of China and will be carried out from Jun. 2019. Details are as below. No. National Standard No. National Standard Name …