RHI Magnesita opens a new chapter with the appointment of Gustavo Franco as… 2026-08-18

Aug. 18, 2026 - RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, today announces the appointment of Gustavo Franco as the Chief Executive Officer effective 1 November 2026, succeeding Stefan Borgas, who will step down after ten years as CEO. The appointment marks an important new chapter for RHI Magnesita and follows a…

IFGL Refractories appoints Mukesh Rawal as CEO of India operations 2026-08-17

Aug. 17, 2026 - IFGL Refractories has appointed Mukesh Harshadrai Rawal as Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer of its India operations for a three-year term, effective August 16, 2026. Rawal has been associated with the IFGL Group since 1983 and brings more than four decades of experience in the refractories, iron and steel industries. Prior to the new appointment, he…

MMK restarts blast furnace No. 7 following RUB 4.8 billion overhaul 2026-08-14

Aug. 14, 2026 - Russian steelmaker Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has announced that it has recommissioned blast furnace No.7 following a year-long first-class overhaul valued at RUB 4.8 bllion. The furnace has reached its operating parameters, supporting the company's pig iron production program. The modernization increased the furnace's annual production capacity from 1 mil…

RHI Magnesita considers new refractory production plant in Egypt 2026-08-13

Aug. 13, 2026 - Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, has held talks with representatives of Austria-based RHI Magnesita to discuss the company’s plan to establish an integrated refractory manufacturing plant in Egypt, as part of the ministry’s strategy to deepen heavy industries and localize complementary industrial sectors. The meeting was attended by Hakimuddin Ali, Region…

Hydro’s Alunorte cuts alumina output to 50% amid gas supply disruption 2026-08-12

Aug. 12, 2026 - Norsk Hydro has reduced production at its Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil to around 50% of capacity following disruptions to its natural gas supply, adding a new supply-side constraint to the global alumina market. Alunorte, located in Pará state, has a nominal annual alumina production capacity of approximately 6.3 million tonnes, making it the largest alumi…

Guinea’s Nimba Mining to sell bauxite through monthly international tenders 2026-08-11

Aug. 11, 2026 - Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining Company plans to sell bauxite through monthly international tenders, as the government seeks to strengthen its control over the country’s mineral resources and build Nimba into a major national mining company. According to Guinea’s Mines Minister Bouna Sylla, Nimba will invite international traders and mining companies to bid f…

IFGL Refractories reports strong profit growth in Q1 FY27 2026-08-08

Aug. 8, 2026 - IFGL Refractories reported a strong improvement in profitability in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, supported by higher sales and stronger contributions from its international operations. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, consolidated sales rose 12.9% year on year to ₹5.12 billion, compared with ₹4.54 billion a year earlier. Consolidated net profit increa…

RHI Magnesita and Khemka Refractories launch MINPRO following completion of… 2026-08-04

Aug. 4, 2026 - RHI Magnesita, the global leading supplier of refractory products, systems, and solutions, today announces the successful completion of its previously announced joint venture with Khemka Refractories Pvt. Ltd. The new company will operate under the brand MINPRO, marking the official launch of a dedicated refractory recycling business focused on advancing circular mineral soluti…

Dalmia Bharat Refractories reports standalone net loss of Rs 63.85 crore in… 2026-08-03

Aug,. 1, 2026 - Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited reports its standalone sales and net profit in the June 2026 quarter. Sales rose 254.00% to Rs 167.55 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against Rs 47.33 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025. Net Loss is reported to Rs 63.85 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against net loss of Rs 38…

Vesuvius reports mixed first-half performance as refractory operations face… 2026-08-01

Aug. 1, 2026 - Vesuvius reported mixed results for the first half of 2026, with improving steel market conditions supporting demand while operational challenges in its Steel division weighed on profitability. For the six months ended June 30, Vesuvius' adjusted revenue increased 0.7% year on year to £913.7 million, while adjusted trading profit declined 3.9% to £74.0 million. R…

Vedanta seeks refractory and furnace-lining partners for major industrial e… 2026-08-01

Aug. 1, 2026 - Vedanta is seeking qualified refractory and furnace-lining partners as the Indian diversified metals and resources group prepares for a major expansion across its industrial operations. In a public call for expressions of interest, Vedanta said it is looking for partners with proven capabilities in refractory and furnace-lining work, with a focus on meeting specifi…

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…