RHI Magnesita releases 2026 half year results 2026-07-31

Jul. 31, 2026 - RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of refractory products, systems, and solutions, today announces its results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Strong earnings improvement despite continued market weakness RHI Magnesita delivered a solid earnings improvement in the first half of 2026, supported by the continued implementation of management-led s…

Shiva Cement gets nod to operate limestone, dolomite mines in Odisha 2026-07-28

Jul. 27, 2026 - Shiva Cement, a subsidiary of JSW Cement, has received a modified environmental clearance and consent to operate Khatkurbahal (North) Block limestone and dolomite mines at Sundargarh in Odisha. This development expands the scope of the mine to include the mining of dolomite capacity of 2.4 million tonnes per annum. The block holds a total dolomite resource of 89.09 mt, of…

Cera Thermal authorized cooperation partner of RHI Magnesita China 2026-07-28

Jul. 27, 2026 - Recently, Cera Thermal entered into a strategic partnership with RHI Magnesita China, a global leading supplier of refractory materials and solutions, becoming its authorized cooperation partner. This partnership will further integrate the complementary strengths and resources of both companies in products, technology, market development, and customer service, continuousl…

TRL Krosaki receives National Award for Manufacturing Competitiveness (2025… 2026-07-24

Jul. 23, 2026 - TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited has been awarded the National Award for Manufacturing Competitiveness (2025–26) in GOLD category by International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM). The company won this coveted award in its first attempt. The award has been received by Mr. Vishal Sahu, Vice President (Operations) and Mr. Ambarish Ghosh, Sr. General Manager…

thyssenkrupp Materials Services is now called tk accelis 2026-07-23

Jul. 1, 2026 - thyssenkrupp Materials Services, a leading global materials distributor and supply chain service provider, today unveiled its new brand name. Effective immediately, the company will operate under the name tk accelis. The new brand highlights the company’s transformation from a pure materials distributor to a supply chain service provider. Furthermore, the new brand supports th…

Nilachal Refractories board to weigh asset sale in 2026 2026-07-23

Jul. 22, 2026 - Nilachal Refractories Ltd has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for July 22, 2026 to consider the monetisation, transfer, disposal, or divestment of company assets. The meeting is slated for 11:30 A.M. in Kolkata. The proposal covers assets such as plant and machinery, equipment, inventories, work-in-progress, and scrap. The company has indicated that multiple transa…

Rio Tinto signs five-year bio pellet deal with SuperChar to cut alumina ref… 2026-07-23

Jul. 22, 2026 - Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it had signed a five-year deal with Australian bioenergy firm SuperChar to supply bio pellets to the miner's alumina refineries in Gladstone, supporting its shift toward cleaner energy sources. Rio Tinto's 2025 gross Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions were 31.5-million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent according to the annual report. …

Plibrico acquires F.S. Sperry Company, strengthening support across the m… 2026-07-22

Jul. 21, 2026 - Plibrico Company, a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories, precast shapes, and engineered refractory solutions, has acquired F.S. Sperry Company, a well-respected refractory service and materials supplier that has served industrial customers throughout the Mid-Southern United States for more than 80 years. Built on a long-standing partnership and shared value…

Trent Refractories is the official UK distributor for Cofermin Chemicals 2026-07-21

Jul. 20, 2026 - Trent Refractories is the official UK distributor for Cofermin Chemicals, a global supplier of high-quality raw materials and chemical products for the refractories, ceramics, and glass industries. This represents a very strong partnership for both companies and the refractories supply chain for the UK. Cofermin’s extensive portfolio includes p…

First Canadian Graphite expands Québec graphite project 2026-07-20

Jul. 18, 2026 - First Canadian Graphite has completed initial exploration at its Zone 13 graphite discovery and entered an option to acquire additional claims at the Lac Guéret South Project in Québec, Canada. Field crews mapped graphite occurrences across 3.3km of a previously untested electromagnetic conductor, collecting 46 grab samples for laboratory analysis. The work included …

First Bauxite acquired by Strategic Bauxite in milestone ownership change 2026-07-18

Jul. 18, 2026 - First Bauxite announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Strategic Bauxite has acquired the Company. The transaction marks a pivotal moment for First Bauxite, positioning it for sustained growth, increased investment, and long-term success. Ralf Schoenfelder, Chief Executive Officer of First Bauxite, highlighted the significance of the deal: "This t…

Gouda Refractories Group acquires Revestimientos Refractarios 2026-07-18

Jul. 18, 2026 - Gouda Refractories Group B.V,/NL, has acquired Revestimientos Refractarios (RR)/ES. In recent years both companies have intensified their cooperation which, due to a natural moment of succession, has led to this acquisition. Founded in 1979, RR has been known for 47 years as a high-end, committed and motivated partner for the installation of refractory materials, serving custo…

RHI Magnesita India incorporates new JV for refractory recycling 2026-07-17

Jul. 16, 2026 - RHI Magnesita India has incorporated RHIM KHEMKA MINPRO PRIVATE LIMITED, a joint venture focused on industrial minerals and refractory recycling.  RHI Magnesita India initially holds 100% of the venture, with a partner, Khemka, set to subscribe to a 49% stake subsequently. The company has subscribed to 10,000 equity shares of Re 1 each in the new entity,…

Government brings British Steel into public ownership to protect UK steelma… 2026-07-16

Jul. 16, 2026 - The Government has today (16 July) taken British Steel into public ownership to protect the future of steel production in the UK.  The move follows the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act receiving Royal Assent and comes after Ministers concluded that bringing the company into public ownership was necessary to protect the UK’s …

Posco honors Lee Sang-hwi as first refractory master after 38 years 2026-07-16

Jul. 15, 2026 - POSCO said on the 15th that it selected section head Lee Sang-hwi of the refractory materials group at the Gwangyang Steelworks as a POSCO master craftsperson, the highest honor for frontline technicians. This is the first time a POSCO master craftsperson has been chosen in the refractory field. POSCO held an appointment ceremony at the company operations meeting that day…