CIMME 2025 scheduled to be held in China in Sep. 9-11, 2025 2024-11-01
Nov. 1, 2024 - The 6th China International Metallurgical Materials Exposition (CIMME 2025) is scheduled to be held in Tangshan Nanhu International Convention and Exhibition Center, Hebei Province, China during 9-11th of September, 2025. CIMME 2025, led by The Association of Hebei Refractories Industry (AHRI), Tangshan Yinailian E-Business Co., Ltd. (Refractories Window, Refwin),…
China Imports of Refractory Materials and Products in Aug. 2024 2024-10-31
No. Commodity Import Qty (T) Import Qty (T) YoY Growth Rate (%) Aug-24 Aug-23 1 Natural flake graphite 39…
China Exports of Refractory Materials and Products in Aug. 2024 2024-10-31
No. Commodity Export Qty (T) Export Qty (T) YoY Growth Rate (%) Aug-24 Aug-23 1 Natural flake graphite 6,…
Outputs of China’s alumina and electrolytic aluminum increase in Sep. 2024-10-30
Oct. 30, 2024 - Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows in September 2024, China's alumina output was 7.31 million tons, an increase of 3.3% YoY; The cumulative output from January to September was 63.12 million tons, up 2.4% YoY. Electrolytic aluminum output in September was 3.64 million tons, up 1.2% YoY; The cumulative output from January to September was 32.55 millio…
Industrial scale survey of kyanite in China 2024-10-30
Oct. 30, 2024 - China’s kyanite mines are majorly located in Nanyang, Henan province. Additionally, imported kyanite sources from Australia and US are fulfilling China’s refractory market demand as China’s indigenous ore degree shrinks. Refwin makes a comprehensive survey about kyanite’s Chinese producers, agents and traders and investigates out its entire market volume. Production …
China's output of refractories' downstream industries in Jan-Sep 2024 2024-10-28
Oct. 28, 2024 - In September, China's economy showed positive changes, with a trend of stabilization and recovery. The value-added industrial output of middle- and large-scaled enterprises increased by 5.4% year-on-year in real terms, 0.9 percentage points faster than the previous month. However, the output of pig iron, steel and cement, as the major consuming indus…
Global crude steel production down 4.7% YoY in September 2024 2024-10-23
Oct. 23, 2024 - World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.6 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2024, a 4.7% decrease compared to September 2023. Crude steel production by region Africa produced 1.9 Mt in September 2024, up 2.6% on September 2023. Asia and Oceania produced 105.3 Mt, down 5.0%. The EU (27) pr…
Refractories plays a vital role in enabling green cement production 2024-10-10
Oct. 9, 2024 - As the global cement industry intensifies its focus on sustainability and decarbonisation, the role of refractories in supporting these efforts has become increasingly vital. With stricter environmental regulations and growing demand for green cement, refractory manufacturers are developing innovative solutions to address the unique challenges posed by alternative fuels (AFs)…
More small scale mining licences were issued in Ghana 2024-10-09
Oct. 8, 2024-The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has revealed that during the era of former President John Dramani Mahama, more small-scale mining licenses were issued compared to the regime of President Akufo-Addo. This revelation has reignited discussions surrounding the management and regulation of the mining sector in Ghana, particularly regarding s…
India’s steel industry to add 23 mt of capacity in the coming years 2024-10-07
Oct. 7, 2024 - India’s steel industry will add about 23 million tons of steel production capacity during the fiscal years 2023/2024 – 2026/2027, according to an industry report. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be 4.8%, which corresponds to the long-term average growth for the 2014/2015 – 2023/2024 financial years. According to analysts, Indian steel compa…
US tariffs target Chinese graphite supply – but is it working? 2024-10-04
Oct. 3, 2024 - Graphite, a crystalline form of carbon, is a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries. It is the sole material, besides a small amount of silicon, in the anode, the battery’s negative terminal that makes up 50% of the cell. Graphite is therefore imperative for the energy transition. Yet, unlike other similarly critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt, it has hit the headli…
India’s ferro alloys sector embraces transformation 2024-09-30
Sep. 27, 2024 - The Indian Ferro Alloys and Producers' Association (IFAPA) proudly hosted the 4th International Ferro Alloys Conference, a landmark event that brought together over 550 delegates and featured insights from more than 30 leading industry experts across 10 dynamic sessions. Inaugurated by HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, the conference spotlighted the piv…
Iran’s steel production drops sharply amid power shortages 2024-09-28
Sep. 27, 2024 - Iran's crude steel production fell to 1.4 million tons last month, less than half of the country's monthly nominal steel production capacity. he decline is attributed to a 25% power deficit this summer, which severely restricted electricity supply to energy-dependent industries, including steel mills, News.Az reports, citing Iranian media . The sharp decline in steel produ…
Turkish company invests $67M in Romania for green steel transition 2024-09-28
Sep. 27, 2024 - Turkish investment company Ussuri Capital has announced that it is in the process of securing 60 million euros ($67.09 million) in equity investment for financing a flat steel production complex in Romania. The company estimates that the total capital investment for the first phase of the project will be 160 million euros. The secured funds will play a strategic role in the proj…
Kazakhstan graphite grabs global attention for Sarytogan 2024-09-26
Sep. 25, 2024 - Sarytogan Graphite’s new partnership with a major European project financing bank for its operation in Kazakhstan has been highlighted as an investment case study of note on the margins of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. After the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was given a special mention during the establishing of the UN’s Minerals Se…
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