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UK government urged to Back British Metals
A powerful new campaign, Back British Metals, has launched with a direct call to the UK government: ensure metals are recognised as strategically essential in the forthcoming UK Industrial Strategy and Critical Minerals Strategy. Building on the recent government intervention to safeguard... Read more
Foundry,Summit › World Foundry Summit 2025
The next World Foundry Summit will take place on 2nd and 3rd October 2025. The venue will be the Palace Hotel and the neighbouring Chantilly Castle, in France.Organised by the World Foundry Organization (WFO), the event was previously held in Rome (2018)... Read more
Alumina,China › Overview of China's alumina production in May 2025 and forecast for June
According to SMM data, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production in May 2025 (31 days) increased by 2.66 per cent M-o-M and 4.06 per cent Y-o-Y. As of the end of May, China's existing capacity for metallurgical-grade alumina was approximately 110.82 million tonnes, while... Read more
Metal China › METAL CHINA/DIECASTING/NONFERROUS CHINA 2025 Concluded with a Big Success
China Foundry
Connecting the World
With the theme of "building a new
pattern for the high-quality development chain", from May 20th-23rd,
METAL CHINA 2025/DIECASTING/NIONFERROUS 2025 was successfully held at the
National Convention and Exhibition Center, Tianjin. The 80,000sqm exhibition... Read more
Iron Ore,Australia › Geologists Reveal World’s Biggest Iron Deposit Worth $6 Trillion Set to Impact Global Economy
A massive iron ore deposit has been uncovered deep in Western Australia, with unexpected implications for global markets and geology. This find challenges long-held scientific beliefs and could shift the balance of the mining industry.Aerial Drone Photo From The Construction... Read more
on-demand,supply chain › Integrating On-Demand Manufacturing into Modern Supply Chain Strategies
Picture a world where products don’t sit on shelves,
waiting for buyers. Instead, they’re built the moment someone clicks “order.”
That’s the essence of on-demand manufacturing, and it’s transforming how we
think about supply chains. ... Read more
Pattern,Foundry › From Art to Automation: The Evolution of Pattern-Making in Foundries
For centuries, pattern-making was considered an artisan’s craft, requiring unmatched precision, extensive knowledge of materials, and a deep understanding of casting principles. Skilled laborers dedicated their lives to mastering the nuances of this trade, ensuring that every pattern met the exacting... Read more
Steel,Germany › Germany reduced steel production by 10.1% y/y in April
Since the beginning of the year, the indicator has decreased by 11.9% y/yIn April 2025, German steelmakers reduced steel production by 10.1% compared to the same month in 2024, to 2.95 million tons. Compared to the previous month, the figure... Read more
Russia,Steel › How Russian steel exports have changed in the face of sanctions
Russia was able to partially reorient steel supplies to Asia and MENA countries, but this reduced export marginsWestern sanctions have failed to fully affect Russia’s resource exports. Russia has organized, with the help of other countries, large-scale schemes to circumvent... Read more
Foundry,Italy › Italian Foundries: No Signs of Recovery Yet in Early 2025
As the Italian foundry association Assofond reports in its latest press release, the sector continues to face significant challenges. Despite a slight economic uptick in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter, there are still no concrete signs of a true recovery.According... Read more
