Quiet efficiency in steelmaking, Vesuvius’ Smart Slide plate system gains t… 2026-06-16

Jun. 16, 2026 - Vesuvius’ Smart Slide plate system targets steelmakers that want more precise tundish flow control with less unplanned downtime. The modular refractory design, actuation options and condition monitoring are meant to stretch plate life and stabilize casting quality in high-volume continuous casting lines. Steel producers rarely advertise it, but a lot of cast…

Sinosteel Luonai National Enterprise Technology Center passes annual evalua… 2026-06-16

Jun. 16, 2026 - Recently, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the annual evaluation results of national enterprise technology centers. The National Enterprise Technology Center supported by Sinosteel Luonai Institute has successfully passed the evaluation. The result reflects full recognition from national authorities of the company’s innovation p…

Yixing Ruitai breaks foreign technology monopoly in high-end refractories, … 2026-06-16

Jun. 16, 2026 - Yixing Ruitai Refractory Materials Co., Ltd. has successfully broken foreign technological monopolies through independent R&D, achieving self-sufficiency in key refractories and providing solid support for major national projects and the security of the industrial chain. The company has successfully developed and applied high-purity corundum bricks for nucl…

SILICON introduces SpeedHex® 6 as the next evolution in refractory anchorin… 2026-06-16

Jun. 15, 2026 - SILICON, a global leader in engineered solutions for heat-resistant anchors, studs, fasteners, and welding systems, officially introduces SpeedHex® 6, the latest evolution in refractory anchoring for petrochemical turnaround applications. Developed in response to increasing execution pressure during refinery turnarounds, SpeedHex® 6 is …

Why domestic basic monolithic refractories matter for India’s steel industr… 2026-06-15

Jun. 13, 2026 - Ish Mohan Garg, Senior VP at Calderys APAC Region, argues that locally manufacturing steel refractories will reduce import risks and strengthen India's steelmaking supply chains. His statements are detailed below: Steelmaking today is happening at an extraordinary scale. Global crude steel production reached about 1,849 million tonnes in 2025, and while …

Ashapura Minechem reports strong FY2026 results driven by Guinea bauxite ex… 2026-06-12

Jun. 12, 2026 - Ashapura Minechem Limited reports a strong performance in FY2026, supported by rapid growth in its Guinea bauxite operations and a sharp increase in export volumes. The company continues to benefit from expanding mining capacity and improving logistics efficiency in West Africa. For FY2026, the company records a 44% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit…

SP Refractories CFO resigns, continues as Managing Director 2026-06-12

Jun. 10, 2026 - SP Refractories Limited announced the resignation of Ms. Shweta Prabodh Kale from the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective the close of business hours on June 9, 2026. Ms. Kale will continue to serve as the Managing Director of the company. The transition was communicated to NSE Limited by Nikita Suresh Jadwani, Company Secretary …

PRCO Group plans to acquire the minority shareholders' equity in Xinjiang Q… 2026-06-11

Jun. 10, 2026 - Puyang Refractories Co., Ltd. (PRCO Group) announced that it has recently entered into equity transfer agreements with Jing Bo and Liang Jian, minority shareholders of its majority-owned subsidiary Xinjiang Qinxiang Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xinjiang Qinxiang").  The company intends to acquire 5.32% of Xinjiang Qinxiang's equity h…

Metro Mining sees 45% increase in bauxite shipments in May 2026-06-10

Jun. 9, 2026 - Metro Mining shipped 604,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite from the Bauxite Hills Mine in Cape York, North Queensland, during May 2026, representing a 45% increase on the previous month. The company says the return of the Offshore Floating Terminal Ikamba from statutory dry dock ‘significantly’ impacted shipping throughput. Ikamba continued operating on a single crane,…

Calderys at PRE Congress 2026: shaping the future of refractory innovation 2026-06-05

Jun. 3, 2026 - As steelmakers accelerate decarbonization pathways and heavy industries adapt to stricter regulatory frameworks, the role of advanced refractory solutions has never been more critical. Against this backdrop, the PRE Congress 2026, taking place June 10–12 in Helsinki, Finland, will bring together key stakeholders to address the challenges reshaping the sector.…

Fire breaks out at Tata Steel UK’s Port Talbot plant 2026-06-04

Jun. 4, 2026 - A major fire broke out at the Port Talbot steelworks operated by Tata Steel UK in South Wales on the evening of June 3, prompting a large-scale emergency response and raising concerns over the impact on site operations. Fortunately, all personnel were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported. According to Tata Steel UK, the fire occurred at one of the si…

Bahrain's Alba Acquires Aluminium Dunkerque, the EU's Largest Aluminium Sme… 2026-06-03

Jun. 2, 2026 - Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter, has agreed to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque – the largest aluminium smelter in the European Union – in a transaction valued at approximately USD 2.2 billion, marking a pivotal step in Alba's strategy to build a global low-carbon aluminium platform. The deal was announced jointly with American In…

Imerys strengthens its North American footprint across refractory, abrasive… 2026-06-03

Jun. 1, 2026 - Imerys has completed the acquisition of Great Lakes Minerals (GLM), a U.S.-based processor of specialty minerals serving the refractory and abrasives industry, strengthening its presence and mineral solutions offering in North America. Located on the Ohio River, the plant benefits from advanced barge-to-plant feedstock handling capabilities, supporting efficie…

IFGL Refractories director resigns from Monocon International 2026-06-02

Jun. 2, 2026 - Mr Wayne Vardy has resigned as Director of Monocon International Refractories Limited, a material subsidiary of ifgl refractories , effective 31 May 2026 due to personal reasons. The resignation was tendered via a letter dated 27 April 2026 and has been accepted by the Board. Consequently, Mr Vardy ceased to be Director of Monocon International Refractories Limited with effec…

Henan Jiyuan awards contract to Danieli for new EAF 2026-06-02

Jun. 2, 2026 - Danieli has signed a contract with Henan Jiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. to supply a new, 55-t ECS Zerobucket™ electric arc furnace. The project represents the first EAF for Jiyuan Iron & Steel and marks a significant step in the company’s transition from traditional BF/BOF steelmaking toward low-carbon and green steel production. A lon…