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Iron Ore

The largest mining company in the world: We will not be able to achieve zero emissions by 2050

BHP Group, which is the largest mining company in the world, revealed that it may not be able to achieve zero emissions by 2050 amid its production of huge quantities of iron ore, which is an emissions-intensive material. However, the group confirmed that it is still working hard to achieve this, pointing to its efforts

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India will stimulate iron ore enrichment for the needs of steelmakers

India will stimulate iron ore enrichment for the needs of the steel industry and its transition to environmentally friendly steel production. This is reported by BigMint. It is expected that steel production in the country will reach 200-210 million tons by 2029/2030 fiscal year, which is 40-47% more than in 2023/2024 fiscal year. This rapid

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Iron ore prices fell to their lowest level in 6 weeks due to fears of weak Chinese demand

Iron ore prices fell to their lowest level in 6 weeks, in light of investors’ concerns about the prospects for Chinese demand as the extended crisis in the real estate sector enters its third year. Iron ore futures prices in Singapore fell by 3.3% to $111.70 per ton during today’s trading, recording the lowest level

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Algeria: Launching works to complete the first mixed unit for the production of iron ore concentrates

The signal to start the construction work of the first mixed unit for the production of iron ore concentrates in the Tomiyat region (north of Bashar) was officially given by the local authorities of Bashar State and officials of the “Tosyali Company.” The project aims to value the iron ore mine in Gara Djebilet (Tindouf).

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Fitch expects China’s steel, cement and aluminum production to recover in Q2

Fitch Ratings Agency expected steel, cement and aluminum production in China to recover, with an increase in construction activity from the second quarter of 2024, but indicated that the rise in steel and aluminum production would be greater, supported by better profit margins. The agency said that China’s crude steel production fell by 2% year-on-year

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Egypt: Iron and steel mine profits rise to more than EGP 113 million within 9 months

The financial indicators of the Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries showed the first 9 months of the current fiscal year. The company’s profits increased by 16%, on an annual basis. The company explained in a statement to the Egyptian Stock Exchange. It recorded profits after taxes amounting to EGP 113.255 million in

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Algeria: Signing three agreements and contracts for mining and mining projects with Chinese and Turkish companies

In Algiers, three agreements and contracts were signed relating to mining and mining projects in Gara Jbeilat (Tindouf), Thala Hamza Oued Amizour (Bejaia) and Bechar, between national companies and international partners. The signing took place on the sidelines of a ceremony commemorating the 58th anniversary of the nationalization of mines and the 57th anniversary of

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ArcelorMittal’s production increased to 14.4 million tons of steel in Q1 of 2024.

ArcelorMittal increased its steel production by 5.1% quarter-on-quarter – to 14.4 million tons in the first quarter of 2024. The figure decreased by 0.7% compared to the same period in 2023. This is stated in the quarterly report published on the company’s website. Iron ore production for the last quarter amounted to 10.2 million tons,

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Ukraine’s iron ore exports increased 2.3 times in January-April 2024

In April 2024, Ukraine’s iron ore exports increased by 2% compared to the previous month, reaching 3.41 million tons. Compared to April 2023, exports increased twice. This is according to data from the government customs department. Ukraine’s revenues from iron ore exports last April amounted to $265.23 million, a decrease of 14.6% on a monthly

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Egypt: Iron and Steel for Mines and Quarries sells worth 34.24 million pounds in March

The Iron and Steel for Mines and Quarries announced that it achieved total sales in the month of last March amounting to 34.242 million pounds. The company explained, in a statement to the Egyptian Stock Exchange today, that sales of Bahariya Oasis mines during the month of March amounted to 34.232 million pounds. The company

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Arcelormittal Nippon Steel India Selects Danieli For A New Pelletizing Plant

Indian steel producer ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel has awarded Danieli Corus an order for a new greenfield pellet plant project, to be implemented at the Visakhapatnam site, in India. This new travelling-grate pellet plant will increase ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel pellet production capacity in Visakhapatnam from 8 to 12 Mtpy. Pelletizing plant #3 is part of the

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Egypt: 19.1 million pounds in iron and steel sales to mines during February 2024

The Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries announced that it achieved total sales during the month of February of 19.086 million pounds. The company explained, in a statement to the Egyptian Stock Exchange today, that sales of Bahariya Oasis mines during December amounted to 19.08 million pounds. She added that the sales value

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