SSAB and Heidelberg Materials to develop EAF slag into a more sustainable b… 2026-04-20

Apr. 20, 2026 - SSAB and Heidelberg Materials are entering a collaboration to develop electric arc furnace slag (EAF slag) into an alternative binder in cement. Research project brings together also leading expertise from universities and Swerim. The project aims to develop EAF slag into an efficient and more sustainable alternative binder in cement, known as …

Nilachal Refractories reports standalone net loss in the March 2026 quarter 2026-04-20

Apr. 20, 2026 - Nilachal Refractories reports sales up 36.11% to Rs 0.49 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 0.36 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Net Loss is reported at Rs 0.36 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against net loss of Rs 19.94 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025.  For the full year…

SHINAGAWA REFRA takes JPY 9.7 bln impairment, cuts profit outlook but keeps… 2026-04-17

Apr. 17, 2026 - SHINAGAWA REFRA will book impairment losses totaling around JPY 9.7 billion on its Ako Plant in Japan and its Brazilian units, Shinagawa Refratários do Brasil and Reframax Engenharia, after revising business plans amid a sharp downturn in domestic steel production and weaker Brazilian steel demand.  Management plans to keep the Ako Plant running while pursui…

Imerys signs agreement to acquire Great Lakes Minerals 2026-04-17

Apr. 10, 2026 - Imerys announces today that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the business of Great Lakes Minerals, a leading United States-based processor and distributor of minerals for the refractory and abrasive industry.  This acquisition will strengthen Imerys' Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction portfolio with critical materials,…

Nilachal Refractories faces ₹25.43 cr open offer at ₹12.75 per share 2026-04-15

Apr. 15, 2026 - Nilachal Refractories Ltd. is the subject of an open offer, managed by Narnolia Financial Services on behalf of the bidder, the Narnolia group. The offer seeks to acquire shares from public shareholders at ₹12.75 per equity share, totaling ₹25.43 crore. A Draft Letter of Offer for this transaction was filed on March 27, 2020. An open offer is a regulatory r…

IFGL Refractories Ltd announces resignation of Vice President 2026-04-15

Apr. 15, 2026 - IFGL Refractories has announced the resignation of Mr. Subbaraman Swaminathan, Vice President - Projects, effective from the close of working hours on April 14, 2026. The resignation was submitted via email on April 13, 2026, with the executive citing personal reasons for his departure. The company has made this announcement in compliance with Regulation 30 o…

Raasi Refractories Ltd submits Q4FY26 compliance certificate under SEBI dep… 2026-04-14

Apr. 14, 2026 - Raasi Refractories Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 to BSE Limited. The certificate pertains to the quarter ended 31st March, 2026 and confirms the company's compliance with dematerialization procedures. The certificate was submitted under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depo…

RATH expresses congratulations and gratitude to Astrid Laab for her 25 year… 2026-04-14

Apr. 14, 2026 - Rath AG congratulats and thanks Ms. Astrid Laab for her 25 years of service with the company and conducts an interview with her. In this interview, Astrid shares her experiences and what makes RATH special for her to this day. How would you describe the last 25 years at RATH in one sentence? When I look back on the last 25 years, I am above all grateful to be par…

Trent Refractories brings Velco's gunning machines to the UK 2026-04-13

Apr. 13, 2026 - Trent Refractories is the official UK distributor for Velco GmbH gunning machines, offering world-class German engineering directly to industrial sites across the UK. Velco’s portfolio ranges from fully automatic robotic gunning systems designed for large steel plant operations to compact maintenance gunning machines ideal for routine repairs. All machines a…

Nilachal Refractories Limited files Q4 SEBI compliance certificate 2026-04-13

Apr. 11, 2026 - Nilachal Refractories Limited has submitted its compliance certificate for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, to the BSE. The company confirmed its adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, with its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, S.K. Infosolutions Pvt Ltd, certifying the correct processing of its dematerialized securities. This routine fili…

Italy's Eni invests $70 million in Canada’s Nouveau Monde Graphite 2026-04-11

Apr. 10, 2026 – Italy's Eni has agreed to invest USD 70 million in Canadian graphite mining and processing company Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) as part of a USD 297-million capital increase, the companies announced on Friday. With the investment, Eni will gain an equity stake of around 11.5% in NMG and a seat on the board. Institutional investors Canada Growth Fund and Investissement Québec…

Calderys inaugurates Indian state-of-the-art facility in the presence of Od… 2026-04-09

Apr. 9, 2026 - In a ceremony graced by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Calderys officially inaugurates its state-of-the-art plant in Odisha (also known as CAPES)—the world's largest single-site greenfield facility for refractories and steel casting fluxes.  Calderys officially inaugurated its new facility on April 8, 2026, in a ceremony honor…

Shinagawa Refractories books windfall gain as WA port project forces Kwinan… 2026-04-09

Apr. 8, 2026 - Shinagawa Refractories will relocate its Australian subsidiary’s Kwinana Plant after the Western Australia government compulsorily acquired the site to build road access to a planned new container port. The company has agreed to move the facility to the nearby Orion Industrial Park, with land transfer completed on March 4, 2026, while retaining the ability to lease and opera…

IFGL Refractories says Arasu Shanmugam resigns as director and CEO India du… 2026-04-08

Apr. 7, 2026 - IFGL Refractories has announced the resignation of its Director and Chief Executive Officer India, Arasu Shanmugam, effective from the close of working hours on April 6, 2026. The company disclosed this development through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The resignation was …

Trent Refractories becomes UK distributor for ladle well filler sands 2026-04-08

Apr. 7, 2026 - Trent Refractories is the UK distributor for a South African manufacturer specialising in ladle well filler sands. These materials are designed to ensure the reliable, free opening of hot metal and steel ladles and are recognised globally for consistent performance under demanding metallurgical conditions. Trent Refractories offers three Trentsta…