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Brasil - The five largest iron ore mines in operation in Brazil
There are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 42 are in Brazil, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Brazil in 2023, according to... Read more
Foundry › New Molding Equipment Investment Brings Significant Benefits to Manufacturer’s Brass and Aluminum Foundry
Manufacturer´s Brass and Aluminum Foundry´s (MBAF) investment in the new Sinto FBO-III 20×24 flaskless molding machine with mold handling line and Sinto Smart Foundry integration has brought about significant improvements in their operations. The integration of Industry 4.0 technologies like... Read more
Aluminum › Record Recycling Jobs and Economic Output for U.S. Aluminum as Investment Continues
New Economic Impact Report Shows Decade Highs in Some Sectors, Declines in OthersA new study by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates found that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in... Read more
Steel › USA - Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China’s Unfair Practices
Call to triple the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from ChinaUnited States Trade Representative to investigate China’s unfair shipbuilding practicesPresident Biden knows that steel is the backbone of the American economy, and a bedrock of our national security.... Read more
Steel › Steel industry emissions are a big contributor to climate change. Can it go green?
Steelmaking, the fiery process that undergirds modern life, comes with a huge cost to the climate. Greenhouse gases gush from the burning fossil fuels that drive 1600°C blast furnaces and melt raw iron ore. Purifying the molten ore by mixing... Read more
Pig Iron › Global pig iron production fell by 5% y/y in March
In January-March, the indicator decreased by 0.8% y/yGlobal pig iron production in March 2024 fell by 5% compared to the same month in 2023 – to 118.27 million tons. The figure increased by 2.5% compared to February. This is reported... Read more
Foundry › Denmark - Iron foundry reduces natural gas consumption by 25pc using heat recovery
The Danish iron foundry, BIRN, aims to reduce its natural gas consumption by around 25 per cent by this year.The reason is the recirculation from two new heat recovery plants that utilize the excess heat from parts of BIRN’s production... Read more
Foundry › Renaissance Group Combines with Lawton
The latest expansion for Lawton Standard brings a ductile iron foundry and machining operation to the organization, which has assembled eight metalcasting plants and other capabilities since 2019.The Lawton Standard Co. has expanded its metalcasting businesses once again by incorporating... Read more
Foundry › Poland - The new Metal Expo format attracts more companies from the foundry industry!
The strength of the Targi Kielce "Industrial Autumn" lies in the direct meetings of foundry companies' representatives. 24 and 25 September at Targi Kielce will abound with opportunities to meet. Dozens of companies have confirmed their presence; the number offirms regitering to join... Read more
Iron Ore › China’s big move to cut off Australian iron ore
Beijing is spending big in order to “de-risk” itself from Australia in a move that could cripple Aussies.It’s remote. It’s inaccessible. It’s poor quality. But Beijing is determined to spend big on a Sahara Desert mine to “de-risk” itself from... Read more
