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IRON and STEEL

Iran ranks 19th among world's biggest steel ingot exporters

6 December 2020 Time: 14:45

Iran was ranked 19th among the world’s top steel ingot exporters while taking 53rd place for the exports of steel products in 2019, data provided by Trade Map website showed.

Iranian steel industry outshining the world against the odds

26 August 2020 Time: 20:58

Iranian Steel industry has been constantly developing over the past years against all the pressures and obstacles created by the outside forces like the U.S. sanctions and the coronavirus outbreak that has severely affected the performance of the world’s top producers.

Iran Produces over 2.3mln Tons of Steel Ingot in One Month

19 May 2020 Time: 23:31

Steel section statistical figures show 2.321,000 tons of production during the first month of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), a 2% growth compared with last year’s same period.

Iron and Steel news archive

NON-FERROUS

Iran's monthly aluminum ingot output rises 47%

17 May 2020 Time: 19:40

Production of aluminum ingot in Iran was increased 47 percent during the first Iranian calendar month of Farvardin (March 20-April 19), IRNA reported, citing the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Scottish Parliament passed Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme regulations

15 May 2020 Time: 19:49

The Scottish Parliament voted to approve Regulations for the establishment of Scotland’s Deposit Scheme. This would increase the recycling of single-use drinks containers in Scotland. The scheme will come into effect from 1 July 2022.

Tankoa Yachts unveils new 50-metre all-aluminium superyacht S501 feauturing light aluminium alloy

15 May 2020 Time: 19:22

Tankoa Yachts S.p.A has reportedly introduced a new 50-metre all-aluminium superyacht S501. The yacht is nearing completing in Italy now after the relaxation of lockdown restrictions caused by the COVID-19.

Aluminium news archive

Copper anode output rises 10% in H1

19 October 2020 Time: 16:22

Production of the copper anode in Iran has risen ten percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), from the same period of time in the previous year.

New copper composite material to support wider EV adoption

28 September 2020 Time: 23:16

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a composite that increases the electrical current capacity of copper wires and can be deployed in any component that uses copper, including more efficient bus bars and smaller connectors for electric vehicle traction inverters, as well as for applications such as wireless and wired charging systems.

Ferts: East/south Africa supply maintained — IFDC

15 May 2020 Time: 19:22

The International Fertilizer Development Centre's (IFDC) latest Covid-19 Fertilizer Watch says the overall impact on supply and distribution of restrictions in east and southern Africa is not significant.

Copper news archive

Zinc exports rise 34% in 7 months year on year

6 December 2020 Time: 14:20

The volume of zinc exports from Iran reached 110,932 tons in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), registering a 34-percent rise compared to the figure for the last year’s same period.

CHART: China’s grip on battery metals supply chain

9 May 2020 Time: 22:31

The back story on how China came to dominate the lithium-ion battery to electric vehicle (EV) supply chain by building capacity in metal refining, battery-grade chemicals production and cathode and anode making is being told via new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia

5 May 2020 Time: 13:10

Through supreme decree N° 080-2020-PCM, the Peruvian government authorized mining operators to resume activities as of May 2, 2020.

Lead and Zinc news archive

Iran's Major Gold Mine Reports 16 Percent Surge in Output of 6 Months

7 October 2020 Time: 21:35

Gold production in a key Iranian mine has increased by 16 percent in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2020-September 21, 2020), a report by the Iranian government’s metals and mining company (IMIDRO) said.

World’s fourth biggest diamond mine cuts output, processing

21 May 2020 Time: 21:49

Angola’s Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, which operate the namesake diamond mine in the sub-Saharan Africa’s country, has reduced mining and processing operations as demand remains weak due to the global covid-19 pandemic.

Altamira Gold receives new environmental permit to advance Cajueiro project in Brazil

21 May 2020 Time: 21:42

Altamira Gold (TSXV: ALTA) received a second environmental permit required for the trial mining licenses with respect to claim 866.070/2004 for its advanced Cajueiro gold project in Brazil.

Precious Metals news archive

Turkey's Etimet reduces ferro-chrome output by 50pc

6 May 2020 Time: 11:36

Turkish low-carbon ferro-chrome producer Eti Elektrometalurji has reduced its output in response to low demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Port Hedland resumes lithium exports in March

8 April 2020 Time: 19:35

Lithium concentrate exports from Port Hedland in West Australia have resumed in March after a hiatus in February.

Lithium projects in Argentina suspended

23 March 2020 Time: 19:36

Australian companies involved in Argentina's lithium brine industry have suspended on-site work at projects until the end of March to comply with government's coronavirus containment measures.

Non-Ferrous news archive

MINERALS

Scientists give new clues to find iron ore deposits

28 September 2020 Time: 23:19

Researchers at the University of Alberta have uncovered the formation mechanism behind iron oxide-apatite deposits, a revelation that gives geologists new clues as to where to hunt for ore.

Rio Tinto ready for talks over Bougainville mine

28 September 2020 Time: 23:17

Rio Tinto said on Tuesday that it was ready to talk to stakeholders over allegations of human rights breaches at a giant copper mine in Bougainville that it formerly owned, after community members filed a complaint with the Australian government.

Sierra Leone detains five expatriate managers at iron ore mine

21 May 2020 Time: 21:57

Five expatriate employees of SL Mining, a subsidiary of London-based Gerald International Ltd., were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of instigating unrest, the mining company said in a statement Saturday.

Iron Ore news archive

Australia trims resources revenue outlook on weaker coal, LNG exports

28 September 2020 Time: 23:14

Australia has pared its forecasts for mining and energy export revenue this year, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and metallurgical coal earnings are forecast to be slightly weaker than earlier expected.

China coal mine accident kills 16, Xinhua says

28 September 2020 Time: 23:13

Sixteen people were killed in a southwest China coal mine accident on Sunday, the official Xinhua news agency said, the latest accident in a country with a poor history of industrial safety.

Viewpoint: US coking coal mines make cautious return

15 May 2020 Time: 18:19

The resumption of halted operations at coking coal mines in the US comes amid signs of potential improvements in demand. But buyers and producers are still uniformly cautious about recovery for the rest of 2020.

Coal news archive

Exports of cement chain products reach $163.4m in 7 months

1 December 2020 Time: 15:53

The value of Iran’s cement products exports in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21) reached more than $163.4 million, which is an 11 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.

FCB Horomill®: 25-year history told by Buzzi Unicem

15 February 2019 Time: 19:48

In the February issue of International Cement Review, Buzzi Unicem reviews its cooperation with Fives in the development of the FCB Horomill® technology.

RMA cementing alliances in northwestern BC

31 January 2019 Time: 17:28

A partnership of First Nations, exploration companies and provincial government representatives is working well, as the three groups collaborate to progress mineral exploration and mining in northwest British Columbia.

Cement & Concrete news archive

The Chairman of IMIDRO announced:

Large mining companies and HEPCO to sign 5 Memorandum of Cooperation under the leadership of IMIDRO

26 July 2020 Time: 21:49

Deputy Minister of SMT and Chairman of IMIDRO said, “After acquisition of HEPCO by the Social Security Organization, IMIDRO’s supportive approach toward the company has not changed and regarding to the development missions of this organization and the national view, in the year of “Production Jump”, Mining sector and Mining Industries will certainly continue to support this long-serving manufacturer and develop the cooperation.”

Hydro North America chooses Danieli Breda extrusion technology

5 February 2020 Time: 15:52

Hydro Extrusion North America awarded Danieli Breda the contract for a new, 60-MN front-loading direct extrusion press for the Phoenix, AZ facility.

SMS group to replace the largest converter in North America at ArcelorMittal Dofasco, employing latest technological features

31 January 2020 Time: 16:07

ArcelorMittal Dofasco (AMD), Canada, has awarded SMS group Inc. the contract to supply a replacement 320-ton KOBM converter and gear drive for its steel making plant in Hamilton, ON, Canada. The converter at ArcelorMittal Dofasco is the largest basic oxygen converter in North America.

Mach. & Equ. news archive

20 idle mines revived in Fars Province since late March

1 December 2020 Time: 15:28

Davoud Hosseini, the head of Fars Province’s Industry, Mining, and Trade Department, announced that 20 idle mines have been revived in the province since the start of current Iranian calendar year (March 20).

Isfahan Province issues 70 mining licenses since late March

28 October 2020 Time: 17:42

The head of Isfahan Province’s Industry, Mining, and Trade Department said that 70 mining licenses have been issued in the province for exploration and mining operation since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20).

10 investment holdings to be established in industry, mining sectors

19 October 2020 Time: 16:21

Iran's Deputy Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Saeed Zarandi announced the establishment of 10 investment holding companies in the industry and mining sectors in near future, IRIB reported on Monday.

Minerals news archive

Auto

New copper composite material to support wider EV adoption

28 September 2020 Time: 23:16

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a composite that increases the electrical current capacity of copper wires and can be deployed in any component that uses copper, including more efficient bus bars and smaller connectors for electric vehicle traction inverters, as well as for applications such as wireless and wired charging systems.

California is banning gasoline cars. Now the EV race begins

28 September 2020 Time: 23:10

California just started the clock on a future that a few years ago would’ve been unthinkable: dealerships full of nothing but zero-emissions cars.

European Commission working on sustainable battery rules

21 May 2020 Time: 21:45

A report by S&P Global Platts states that the European Commission plans to propose EU sustainable battery rules by October.

Auto news archive

Cable & Wire

Xinjiang Amer Qian Golding Cable has ordered a CONTIROD®*copper wire rod plant from SMS group

17 February 2020 Time: 17:23

Xinjiang Amer Qian Golding Cable Co., Ltd. from China, a subsidiary of Amer Group, has placed an order with SMS group for a CONTIROD®* casting and rolling plant to produce copper wire.

TPO hosts specialized desk on promoting cable, wire industry

9 February 2020 Time: 15:28

Director General of Industrial and Mining Products Office at Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran said the organization hosted a specialized desk for promotion of cable and wire industry, TPO portal reported.

SMS group presents innovations, technology and services for the tube and wire industry

29 January 2020 Time: 16:03

At the international trade fairs "Tube" and “wire”, taking place in Düsseldorf from 30 March to 3 April 2020, SMS group is going to present new plant concepts and innovations that meet the future demands of the tube and wire industry.

Cable & Wire news archive

ECONOMY

Commodities worth over $242m traded at IME in a week

6 December 2020 Time: 14:27

Over 508,000 tons of commodities valued at more than $242 million were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) during the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday, December 4).

IME’s weekly worth of trades up 90%

19 October 2020 Time: 16:12

Value of trades at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) rose 90 percent during the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday), IME International Affairs and Public Relations Department reported.

Commodities worth over $4.6b traded at IME in July

3 August 2020 Time: 23:32

More than 2.608 million tons of commodities valued at over $4.669 billion were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) in July.

Mercantile Exchange news archive

Plan for offering oil via salaf bonds temporarily stopped

30 August 2020 Time: 18:04

Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Farhad Dejpasand said that the plan for offering oil via salaf bonds in Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) is temporarily stopped, Tasnim news agency reported.

GOOs trading platform to offer tailored auctions

20 March 2020 Time: 20:27

Malta-based renewable energy trading platform Commerg will allow individual counterparties to host auctions from the beginning of next week.

China transport activity picks up as coronavirus slows

24 February 2020 Time: 17:14

China's transport sector is continuing to resume operations amid signs the country's coronavirus outbreak is slowing. But activity remains significantly below normal levels.

Energy Exchange news archive

Secondary trades of 2nd ETF units begin

2 December 2020 Time: 23:17

The secondary trades of the units of the second exchange-traded fund (ETF) finally began in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), on Tuesday, IRIB reported.

TEDPIX gains 38,000 points on Monday

1 December 2020 Time: 15:14

TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 38,656 points to 1.465 million on Monday.

TEDPIX rises 17,000 points on Saturday

31 October 2020 Time: 15:59

TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), gained 17,456 points to 1.305 million on Saturday, which is the first day of the Iranian calendar week.

Exchange & Stocks news archive

Singapore delivered bunker premiums hit record high

28 August 2019 Time: 19:46

A shortage of bunker fuel and barges in Singapore has sent delivered premiums for 380cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) to record highs.

Startups Enter Insurance Industry

28 July 2019 Time: 21:23

Insurance industry plans to allow startups to handle 10% of Iran’s insurance market in the current fiscal year that started on March 21, said the head of Central Insurance company of Iran.

Official: Iran’s Insurance Industry Unaffected by Sanctions

5 December 2018 Time: 20:14

Director of the Central Insurance of Iran said the country’s insurance industry has successfully avoided being affected by the anti-Iran sanctions.

Insurance news archive

991 idle industrial units revived in Iran since late March

6 December 2020 Time: 14:25

The acting head of Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) announced that 991 idle industrial units have been revived in the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20).

Negotiations in Industrial Marketing

1 December 2020 Time: 15:16

Mehrzad Ferdows attending a Conference held in Dubai told our reporter on the importance of negotiations in industrial marketing that human beings are social beings and that negotiation is the most common way of establishing communication between human beings. Organizations are also social systems made up of humans.

Industry Ministry to localize $8b of import items to realize “surge in production”

31 October 2020 Time: 15:46

Strengthening domestic production has become a major focus of the Iranian government in the past few years, as the country is determined to nullify the U.S. sanction on its economy through boosting production to reach more and more self-reliance.

Industry news archive

1400 budget bill: how realistic the draft is?

6 December 2020 Time: 14:29

Like the previous years, this year too, the government submitted the administration’s draft of the national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year to Majlis earlier this month.

Over $7.3b saved in 8 months from current year’s budget expenditures

6 December 2020 Time: 14:22

Head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) said the government has managed to save 310 trillion rials (about $7.38 billion) during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20) by reducing the expenditures set in this year’s national budget law.

Over $5b supplied for import of basic goods in 6 months

6 October 2020 Time: 17:46

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has managed to supply $5.267 billion for importing basic commodities in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 20), IRIB reported.

Banks news archive

Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth

1 December 2020 Time: 14:41

Mehrzad Ferdows said Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth that having acceptable economic growth and its increase has been one of the most important concerns of economic policy makers in different countries.

Rouhani inaugurates energy projects worth over $795m in 2 provinces

31 October 2020 Time: 16:04

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated five water and electricity projects worth over 33.4 trillion rials (about $795.2 million) in two provinces during the 30th week of the Energy Ministry’s A-B-Iran program, IRNA reported.

Nearly $770m of loans paid to industrial units in 6 months

28 October 2020 Time: 17:40

Some 32.312 trillion rials (about $769.3 million) of loans has been paid to industrial units throughout the country during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), IRNA reported.

Investment news archive

VP Urges Development of Digital Economy in Iran

19 May 2020 Time: 23:38

Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri called for plans to develop the infrastructures for digital economy in the country, highlighting the role that the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology plays in working towards that goal.

Railway projects worth $142m inaugurated across Iran

9 February 2020 Time: 15:54

Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) said 56 railway infrastructure and service projects were inaugurated across the country on Sunday, on the occasion of the “Ten-Day Dawn” which marks the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Envoy: Iran Progressing in Developing Smart Cities

7 December 2019 Time: 17:51

Iran is taking long strides in developing smart cities with strengthening infrastructures, the country’s Ambassador to Romania Morteza Abutalebi said.

Infrastructure news archive

Markazi Province exports commodities worth $517m in 8 months

6 December 2020 Time: 14:34

About one million tons of commodities valued at $517 million have been exported from Markazi Province, central Iran, during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), according to a provincial official.

Zinc exports rise 34% in 7 months year on year

6 December 2020 Time: 14:20

The volume of zinc exports from Iran reached 110,932 tons in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), registering a 34-percent rise compared to the figure for the last year’s same period.

Iran’s 7-month export to Syria stands at $73m

1 December 2020 Time: 15:10

Iran exported commodities worth $73 million to Syria during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), according to an official with Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).

Customs news archive

Nearly 200,000 houses to be taxed under vacancy tax law

31 October 2020 Time: 15:54

Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said that the ministry has referred a list of 194,000 vacant housing units to Iran National Tax Administration (INTA) to be taxed under the new vacancy tax law.

Tax exemption expands trade in FTZs

25 July 2020 Time: 23:21

Tax exemption in the country’s free trade zones (FTZs) will increase the volume of trade in these zones, an official with Iran’s Free Zones High Council stated.

Companies newly accepted to stock market to get special tax incentives

26 June 2020 Time: 23:31

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyed Ali Khamenei has agreed with a plan for offering special tax exemptions and incentives to the companies that are accepted to the stock market in the current Iranian calendar year, IRNA reported.

Tax news archive

Foreign investment in Iran up 97% in 5 months yr/yr

6 December 2020 Time: 14:40

Iran attracted $2.351 billion of foreign investment during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), up 97 percent compared to the same period last year, Finance and Economic Affairs Ministry data showed.

Markazi Province exports commodities worth $517m in 8 months

6 December 2020 Time: 14:34

About one million tons of commodities valued at $517 million have been exported from Markazi Province, central Iran, during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), according to a provincial official.

1400 budget bill: how realistic the draft is?

6 December 2020 Time: 14:29

Like the previous years, this year too, the government submitted the administration’s draft of the national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year to Majlis earlier this month.

Economy news archive

GEOLOGY

Iran’s 1st geothermal power plant to come on stream by Mar. 2021

19 October 2020 Time: 16:24

Iran’s first geothermal power plant, with the primary electricity generation capacity of five megawatts (MW), is going to go operational in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021), Deputy Energy Minister Homayoun Haeri announced.

Scientists give new clues to find iron ore deposits

28 September 2020 Time: 23:19

Researchers at the University of Alberta have uncovered the formation mechanism behind iron oxide-apatite deposits, a revelation that gives geologists new clues as to where to hunt for ore.

Industry ministry inks trilateral mining MOU with GSI, IMIDRO

29 May 2020 Time: 23:45

Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran (GSI) and Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) for expansion of the country’s mining sector, IRNA reported.

Geology news archive

ENVIRONMENT

Govt. announces new regulations to support pandemic-affected businesses

6 December 2020 Time: 14:23

The National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control has announced the details of its new regulations approved to support people and businesses negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

15% increase in non-oil exports on agenda for H2

31 October 2020 Time: 15:52

Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said the government is planning to boost the country’s non-oil exports by 15 percent in the second half of the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021).

Pandemic negatively affects Sweden-Iran trade: envoy

31 October 2020 Time: 15:43

Swedish Ambassador to Tehran Mattias Lentz has blamed the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason for the decline in the trade between Iran and Sweden expressing hope that with the outbreak easing the two countries would resume trade at normal levels.

Environment news archive

ENERGY

NIORDC ready for sustained supply of fuel in winter

2 December 2020 Time: 23:20

Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said his company is fully prepared for a sustained supply of oil products to households, industries, and power plants during the cold season.

Iran’s Zamaninia elected as chairman of OPEC executive board in 2021

1 December 2020 Time: 15:44

Iranian Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Trading Amir-Hossein Zamaninia who is the country’s governor at the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has been elected as the new chairman of the OPEC executive board for 2021.

Iran on verge of regaining its oil market share: Bloomberg

31 October 2020 Time: 16:01

As one of the world’s major oil producers Iran is expected to regain its market share, lost to rivals due to the U.S. sanctions, in case Joe Biden, who is leading in most polls, replaces Trump as the U.S.’s next president, Bloomberg reported.

Oil news archive

NIORDC ready for sustained supply of fuel in winter

2 December 2020 Time: 23:20

Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said his company is fully prepared for a sustained supply of oil products to households, industries, and power plants during the cold season.

Fruitful co-op between NIDC, contractors expedites digging operation

28 October 2020 Time: 17:50

National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) dug and completed the digging operation of 72 oil and gas wells during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21).

Kish Island connected to national gas network

28 October 2020 Time: 17:31

Iran’s southern Kish Island has been connected to the seventh trans-Iranian gas pipeline, according to the Operator of Kish Gas Field's Development Project Abdollah Mehrabi.

Gas news archive

Secondary trades of 2nd ETF units begin

2 December 2020 Time: 23:17

The secondary trades of the units of the second exchange-traded fund (ETF) finally began in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), on Tuesday, IRIB reported.

No trading account needed for 2nd ETF underwriting

30 August 2020 Time: 18:07

No trading account is required for underwriting to buy the shares of four major refineries that are going to be offered through Iran’s second exchange-traded fund (ETF), ISNA reported on Sunday.

Offering of Iranian refineries’ shares through 2nd ETF begins

26 August 2020 Time: 20:56

The underwriting process for the shares of four major refineries that are going to be offered through Iran’s second exchange-traded fund (ETF) started on Wednesday and will continue until September 9, IRNA reported.

Refining news archive

Secondary trades of 2nd ETF units begin

2 December 2020 Time: 23:17

The secondary trades of the units of the second exchange-traded fund (ETF) finally began in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), on Tuesday, IRIB reported.

Petchem production up 8% in 7 months yr/yr

28 October 2020 Time: 17:48

Iranian petrochemical complexes produced 35 million tons of products in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21) to register an eight percent rise from the figure for the same period last year, an official with the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced.

Iranian Scientists Find Low-Cost Method to Produce Gasoline, Petrochemical Products

7 October 2020 Time: 21:30

Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology produced gasoline and petrochemical products with natural gas through a clever and low-cost method.

Petrochemical news archive

Next year’s budget bill allocates €200m to pressurized irrigation, watershed management

6 December 2020 Time: 14:36

The national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year 1400, which starts on March 21, 2021, has allocated €200 million to the implementation of pressurized irrigation and watershed management projects.

Rouhani inaugurates energy projects worth over $795m in 2 provinces

31 October 2020 Time: 16:04

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated five water and electricity projects worth over 33.4 trillion rials (about $795.2 million) in two provinces during the 30th week of the Energy Ministry’s A-B-Iran program, IRNA reported.

Kabul hosting Iran’s 1st water, electricity specialized exhibition

22 September 2020 Time: 22:10

Iran’s first specialized exhibition of water and electricity industry was opened in Kabul on Tuesday, the Energy Ministry portal (Paven) reported.

Water news archive

Work Begins on Constructing 2nd Unit of Nuclear Power Plant in Bushehr

10 November 2019 Time: 17:13

Work for pouring concrete at the site of the second unit of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in south Iran started on Sunday.

Offshore news archive

Rouhani inaugurates energy projects worth over $795m in 2 provinces

31 October 2020 Time: 16:04

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated five water and electricity projects worth over 33.4 trillion rials (about $795.2 million) in two provinces during the 30th week of the Energy Ministry’s A-B-Iran program, IRNA reported.

Russia to begin working on Iranian power plant soon

31 October 2020 Time: 15:49

The Russian contractor approved for the implementation of Iran's Sirik Power Plant project in southern Hormozgan Province is going to begin working on the project in near future, an official with the Thermal Power Plant Holding (TPPH) said.

Iran’s 1st geothermal power plant to come on stream by Mar. 2021

19 October 2020 Time: 16:24

Iran’s first geothermal power plant, with the primary electricity generation capacity of five megawatts (MW), is going to go operational in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021), Deputy Energy Minister Homayoun Haeri announced.

Electricity news archive

Minister: Iran to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity

7 October 2020 Time: 21:27

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Sunday that the country plans to increase its nuclear power capacity from its current 1,000 megawatts to 3,000 MW in future.

US uranium output shrinks 89% in 2019

21 May 2020 Time: 21:25

US domestic production of uranium concentrate plunged 89% to 174,000 pounds of U3O8 (triuranium octoxide) last year, according to the latest annual report published by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

INSTEX Transactions Unsatisfactory: Iranian Deputy FM

19 May 2020 Time: 23:40

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy expressed dissatisfaction with the volume of transactions that Tehran has been able to carry via a financial mechanism the EU has devised for trade with the Islamic Republic, known as INSTEX.

Nuclear news archive

Renewables may see a boost under a Biden presidency – report

28 September 2020 Time: 23:21

A report published by Fitch Solutions Country Risk states that under a Joe Biden presidency, the United States is expected to see an acceleration in renewables development and an effort to reverse the loosening of emission restrictions made by the Donald Trump administration.

European Commission working on sustainable battery rules

21 May 2020 Time: 21:45

A report by S&P Global Platts states that the European Commission plans to propose EU sustainable battery rules by October.

Li, Co output may rise 500pc by 2050: World Bank

15 May 2020 Time: 18:10

Production of graphite, lithium and cobalt may need to rise by nearly 500pc by 2050 from 2018 levels to meet demand from energy storage technologies in the clean energy transition, the World Bank said.

Renewable Energy news archive

Danish Firm Will Join Japan Offshore Wind Projects

21 January 2019 Time: 15:31

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding with Danish energy business Orsted to work together on offshore wind projects.

Sportswear Giant Signs Second Wind Power Deal

21 January 2018 Time: 23:24

Sportswear giant Nike has signed its second major wind power agreement with Avangrid Renewables. The deal is for 86 megawatts of wind power from the Karankawa Wind Farm in Bee and San Patricio counties in Texas.

Google to Meet All Energy Needs From Clean Power

2 December 2017 Time: 12:55

Google, the biggest corporate buyer of renewable energy, is buying even more—536 megawatts of wind power from four power plants.

Wind Energy news archive

Iran’s 1st geothermal power plant to come on stream by Mar. 2021

19 October 2020 Time: 16:24

Iran’s first geothermal power plant, with the primary electricity generation capacity of five megawatts (MW), is going to go operational in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021), Deputy Energy Minister Homayoun Haeri announced.

Iran’s strategic oil pipeline project nearing completion

19 October 2020 Time: 16:14

Iran’s new 1000-kilometer-long Goreh-Jask oil pipeline in the southern Hormozgan province, which will provide the country with an alternative route for crude oil exports that are currently transferred through the Strait of Hormuz, has registered over 60 percent of physical progress and is underway with full force.

SPGF Phase 12 Produces 14bcm of Gas in 6 Months

7 October 2020 Time: 21:24

The 9th refinery of the South Pars Oil and Gas Field has produced nearly 14 billion cubic meters of gas during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), Director of the refinery Mohammad Mehdi Hashemi said.

Mach. & Equ. news archive

Tehran hosting bitumen, asphalt conference, exhibition

23 October 2019 Time: 20:21

Iran’s 11th National Bitumen, Asphalt and Machinery Conference and Exhibition kicked off in Tehran on Tuesday at the presence of the country’s Transport Minister Mohammad Eslami, the event’s portal reported.

Bitumen & Lubricants news archive

Minister: Iran to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity

7 October 2020 Time: 21:27

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Sunday that the country plans to increase its nuclear power capacity from its current 1,000 megawatts to 3,000 MW in future.

Rouhani inaugurates projects worth over $3b in rural, nomadic areas

6 October 2020 Time: 17:42

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurates 33,262 development and employment projects worth 131.22 trillion rials (about $3.124 billion) in some rural areas and nomadic regions via video conference on Monday, IRNA reported.

California is banning gasoline cars. Now the EV race begins

28 September 2020 Time: 23:10

California just started the clock on a future that a few years ago would’ve been unthinkable: dealerships full of nothing but zero-emissions cars.

Energy news archive

Transportation

Iran’s Int’l Flights Grow 64%

7 October 2020 Time: 21:33

The number of international flights of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s airlines in the Iranian month of Mordad (July 22 to August 21) has increased 64% compared to the previous month.

New heads of CAO, Iran Air appointed

9 August 2020 Time: 23:56

In a ceremony on Sunday attended by Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami, the new heads of the country’s national airline (Iran Air) and also Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) were appointed.

Korean Air to resume 11pc of flights idled by Covid-19

8 May 2020 Time: 20:25

Korean Air Lines, South Korea's flagship air carrier, plans to resume operating about 11pc of overseas flights in June after suspending them because of Covid-19. South Korea's flagship carrier is taking its first step towards recovery from an industry collapse that has crippled jet fuel demand.

Aviation & Airports news archive

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss situation of borders, transportation

30 August 2020 Time: 18:29

Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami held talks with Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rasit Meredow via video conference to discuss the situation of road and rail transportation on the common borders between Iran and Turkmenistan.

More Iran-Pakistan border points reopened

6 July 2020 Time: 22:09

The spokesman of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced on Monday that Iran’s three more border points with Pakistan were reopened today, IRNA reported.

Kermanshah Border Crossings Increase Working Hours

19 May 2020 Time: 23:59

Kermanshah Province’s border crossings have increased working hours to 20 hours per day amid rising exports.

Roads & Terminals news archive

Foreign investment in Aras Free Zone rises 78% in H1

1 December 2020 Time: 15:18

Foreign investment attracted in Aras Free Trade-Industrial Zone (AFZ) in Iran’s northwestern province of East Azarbaijan has risen 78 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), compared to the first half of the past year, according to a provincial official.

Ports operating non-stop despite sanctions, pandemic

19 October 2020 Time: 16:11

While the coronavirus pandemic has created many limitations for the economic activities all around the world, operations at Iranian ports are underway continuously, and even the U.S. sanctions could not halt activities at the ports.

Iran’s Trade Heart Beating in Southeastern Province

28 September 2020 Time: 18:37

Sistan and Balouchestan province enjoys unique potentials for trade and goods transit due to its geographical situation, a provincial official said on Monday.

Sailing Ports & Shipping news archive

Expansion of co-op between RAI, ports atop agenda

6 October 2020 Time: 17:48

In a meeting with the members of the Iranian Private Ports Association, Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) Saeed Rasouli has stressed the expansion of cooperation between his organization and the country’s ports, IRIB reported on Monday.

Iranian major railway companies to be listed on stock exchange

22 September 2020 Time: 22:05

Two of Iran’s biggest railway companies namely Raja Rail Transportation Company and Novin Sanat Raja Company are going through the final stages to be listed on Iran’s over-the-counter (OTC) market, known as Iran Fara Bourse (IFB), an official with RAJA announced.

Zahedan-Chabahar railway to be operational next year

30 August 2020 Time: 18:27

Head of the parliament’s Construction Committee said that Zahedan-Chabahar railway, in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, is going to go operational in the next Iranian calendar year (begins in March 2021), IRIB reported on Saturday.

Rail & Railways news archive

Subway news archive

California is banning gasoline cars. Now the EV race begins

28 September 2020 Time: 23:10

California just started the clock on a future that a few years ago would’ve been unthinkable: dealerships full of nothing but zero-emissions cars.

Electric vehicles sales in India jump 20% in FY20, driven by electric two-wheelers

20 April 2020 Time: 18:57

Electric vehicle sales in India have reportedly recorded a growth of 20 per cent to 156,000 units in the financial year 2019-20, largely driven by the sales of electric two-wheelers that form bulk of the nascent industry.

Pakistan Extends Iran Border Closure for Two Weeks

14 April 2020 Time: 21:08

Pakistan extended the closure of its border with Iran and Afghanistan for another two weeks due to the spread of coronavirus, according to a notification issued by the country’s Interior Ministry on Monday.

Public Transportation news archive

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss situation of borders, transportation

30 August 2020 Time: 18:29

Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami held talks with Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rasit Meredow via video conference to discuss the situation of road and rail transportation on the common borders between Iran and Turkmenistan.

India to save 20% logistic cost in supplies to CIS countries via Chabahar

6 July 2020 Time: 22:29

By developing strategic Chabahar Port in Iran, Indian will reduce logistics cost by 20 percent in container transport to CIS countries, bypassing China or Europe, Indian Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Lal Mandaviya stated.

Ferts: East/south Africa supply maintained — IFDC

15 May 2020 Time: 19:22

The International Fertilizer Development Centre's (IFDC) latest Covid-19 Fertilizer Watch says the overall impact on supply and distribution of restrictions in east and southern Africa is not significant.

Transportation news archive

Housing & Building

Iran’s int’l stone expo to host 6,000 businesspeople

5 August 2019 Time: 22:06

More than 6,000 businesspeople active in the field of decorative stones from around the world will take part at the 12th edition of Iran Stone Expo 2019 in early October, an official said.

Over 6,500 stone processing units operating across Iran

22 July 2019 Time: 21:04

Director General of Mineral Industries Office of the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade Seifollah Amiri said over 6500 stone processing units are currently active across the country, 500 of which are exporting to global markets.

The Essentiality of the Development of the Industry of Paper Production from Stones

10 June 2019 Time: 23:30

Me-Metals: The executor of the sodium carbonate paper production plan of Aligoodarz emphasized the need in the development of paper production industry from stones in the country.

Stones news archive

Azerbaijan Extends Ban on Entry of Iranian Cargo Trucks

20 April 2020 Time: 19:03

Azerbaijan has extended the ban on the entry of Iranian cargo trucks until May 4. Nonetheless, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, truckers are still able to park at the border crossings of Astara and Bileh Savar, and transship their goods to Azerbaijan as well as to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and Eurasia.

Tile Production Exceeds 150m m2 in 5 Months

10 November 2019 Time: 17:16

Atotal of 158.45 million square meters of tiles were produced in Iran during the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21- Aug. 22) to register an increase of 4.4% compared with last year’s corresponding period.

Iran's Trade With Turkmenistan Tops $300m

29 January 2019 Time: 15:55

Iran traded $312 million worth of commodities with Turkmenistan during the 10 months to Jan. 20, according to Iran's commercial attaché to Turkmenistan.

Tiles & Ceramics news archive

Doors & Windows news archive

Plan for supplying nomadic households with mobile PV systems underway

14 October 2019 Time: 16:15

Iran’s Energy Ministry has started a plan for providing 25,000 nomadic households across the country with portable photovoltaic systems so that they could use electricity during migration.

HVAC news archive

Tehran Hosting 445 Int’l Companies of Printing, Packaging Industries

30 November 2019 Time: 18:49

Some 445 companies from 13 countries are showcasing their products and capabilities in the 26th International Exhibition of Printing, Packaging and Related Machinery in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Plan for supplying nomadic households with mobile PV systems underway

14 October 2019 Time: 16:15

Iran’s Energy Ministry has started a plan for providing 25,000 nomadic households across the country with portable photovoltaic systems so that they could use electricity during migration.

Concrete, Mortar Mixers Imported

10 October 2017 Time: 16:16

Concrete and mortar mixers weighing more than 711 tons and worth 51.55 billion rials ($1.6 million) were imported into Iran during the five months to Aug.

Mach. & Equ. news archive

Urban Development news archive

Civil & Architecture news archive

Intelligent Building news archive

Iran planning to boost construction materials export to Africa

31 October 2020 Time: 16:06

Africa with over 50 countries has been experiencing some partial stability over the past years, which has led to elevating the infrastructures and increasing economic activities in this large continent.

Iran Build and Property Show 2020 to kick off on Sunday

2 February 2020 Time: 13:03

Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds will host Iran Build and Property Show 2020 from Sunday until Wednesday.

Kish Island hosting intl. building industry exhibition

1 November 2019 Time: 22:42

The 15th International Civil and Building Industry Exhibition (Kish Buidex 2019) kicked off on Wednesday in Kish Island in southern Iran, IRNA reported.

Building Materials news archive

Iran planning to boost construction materials export to Africa

31 October 2020 Time: 16:06

Africa with over 50 countries has been experiencing some partial stability over the past years, which has led to elevating the infrastructures and increasing economic activities in this large continent.

Nearly 200,000 houses to be taxed under vacancy tax law

31 October 2020 Time: 15:54

Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said that the ministry has referred a list of 194,000 vacant housing units to Iran National Tax Administration (INTA) to be taxed under the new vacancy tax law.

Housing price in Tehran rises 10% in a month

28 October 2020 Time: 17:36

Housing price in Tehran city has risen 10 percent in the seventh Iranian calendar month (September 22-October 21), from its previous month, according to the latest report released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Economy & Housing news archive

Nearly 200,000 houses to be taxed under vacancy tax law

31 October 2020 Time: 15:54

Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said that the ministry has referred a list of 194,000 vacant housing units to Iran National Tax Administration (INTA) to be taxed under the new vacancy tax law.

Housing price in Tehran rises 10% in a month

28 October 2020 Time: 17:36

Housing price in Tehran city has risen 10 percent in the seventh Iranian calendar month (September 22-October 21), from its previous month, according to the latest report released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Unbridled rise in housing prices to lead market into recession: MP

22 September 2020 Time: 22:00

The drastic and unprecedented rise in housing prices in recent months is going to lead the housing market to a recession in the coming months, a member of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Civil Committee said.

Housing Market news archive

Making Shahr-e-Aftab an FTZ on agenda

13 June 2020 Time: 23:42

Making Iran’s Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Center a free trade zone (FTZ) is on the agenda, the center’s managing director announced.

Azerbaijan Extends Ban on Entry of Iranian Cargo Trucks

20 April 2020 Time: 19:03

Azerbaijan has extended the ban on the entry of Iranian cargo trucks until May 4. Nonetheless, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, truckers are still able to park at the border crossings of Astara and Bileh Savar, and transship their goods to Azerbaijan as well as to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and Eurasia.

Indian cement makers may delay restart of plants

8 April 2020 Time: 18:45

Cement companies in India, the world second biggest market, are wary about short-term prospects for demand and may not rush to restart plants if the federal government begins lifting its lockdown from 15 April.

Housing & Building news archive

Sciences

SMS group and Semiotic Labs sign collaborate agreement

20 March 2020 Time: 18:38

Semiotic Labs, a scale-up company based in Leiden, Netherlands, and SMS group have signed an agreement under which the two companies will cooperate in the field of predictive maintenance.

Knowledge-based firms indigenize 50 strategic products in water, electricity sector

16 March 2020 Time: 16:03

Iranian knowledge-based companies have indigenized the technology for manufacturing 50 strategic products applied in the water and electricity sector of the country in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 19), the managing director of Iranian Electrical Power Equipment Manufacturing and Provision Company (known by its Persian acronym SATKAB) told IRIB on Tuesday.

MSC wins award for management of innovation and technology

17 April 2019 Time: 11:08

A 6th edition of Iran National Award for Management of Innovation and Technology (IRAMIT) has handed its award for management of innovation and technology to Mobarakeh Steel Company (MSC).

R&D news archive

Iranian Scientists Find Low-Cost Method to Produce Gasoline, Petrochemical Products

7 October 2020 Time: 21:30

Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology produced gasoline and petrochemical products with natural gas through a clever and low-cost method.

Lesser durability of COVID19 virus on aluminium surface makes it a more preferred metal than others

28 April 2020 Time: 15:28

There is no end to research, inspection, and introspection around the currently much talked about virus SARS-CoV-2, or popularly known as COVID19.

New sales and cooperation partnership between MAC GmbH | Consulting and Engineering and Zorc Technology GmbH

20 April 2020 Time: 18:49

MAC GmbH and Zorc Technology GmbH have entered into a sales and cooperation partnership for Switzerland and Italy, as well as in special projects worldwide.

New Technologies news archive

Projects Worth $720m in Industrial Hubs Last Year

14 April 2020 Time: 21:14

Atotal of 2,547 projects worth 116.17 trillion rials ($720 million) were implemented in Iran’s industrial parks and estates in the last fiscal year that ended on March 19, 2020, according to Deputy Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade Mohsen Salehinia.

Loans for Startups, Tech Firms

12 April 2020 Time: 18:48

State-backed Iran National Innovation Fund is planning to loan 45 trillion rials ($277.7 million) to knowledge-based companies and tech firms in the current fiscal year (ending March 2021).

Tiny electronics can still rely on gold

30 March 2020 Time: 14:08

A research paper published in Physical Review Letters reveals that gold can stand up to the strain of the next-generation data processing in electronic devices.

Software & IT news archive

Automation news archive

Students from University of Duisburg-Essen win third Data Challenge of SMS digital

17 January 2020 Time: 17:02

How can machine-learning algorithms help to make steel production more efficient?

MSC Selected Asia’s 11th Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise

11 December 2017 Time: 21:34

Iran’s largest steelmaker, Mobarakeh Steel Company, has been selected as Asia’s 11th Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise in 2017.

Know-how news archive

Iranian Scientists Find Low-Cost Method to Produce Gasoline, Petrochemical Products

7 October 2020 Time: 21:30

Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology produced gasoline and petrochemical products with natural gas through a clever and low-cost method.

New heads of CAO, Iran Air appointed

9 August 2020 Time: 23:56

In a ceremony on Sunday attended by Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami, the new heads of the country’s national airline (Iran Air) and also Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) were appointed.

Students from University of Duisburg-Essen win third Data Challenge of SMS digital

17 January 2020 Time: 17:02

How can machine-learning algorithms help to make steel production more efficient?

Universites news archive

Iranian Scientists Find Low-Cost Method to Produce Gasoline, Petrochemical Products

7 October 2020 Time: 21:30

Iranian researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology produced gasoline and petrochemical products with natural gas through a clever and low-cost method.

ESA, Hypervine bring blockchain and satellite data together for mining teams

18 February 2020 Time: 15:46

Glasgow-based start-up Hypervine announced Monday the start of a project co-funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop services using space-based data to improve efficiencies for extractive industries.

Research Centres news archive

Iran capable of exporting $40b of technical, engineering services

31 October 2020 Time: 15:56

Iran has the potential and capability to export technical and engineering services worth $40 billion in a year, representatives of the country’s private sector active in this field say, the portal of Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) reported.

Rouhani Calls for Muslim States' Joint AI Project

18 December 2019 Time: 21:00

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the importance of digital economy in future world, and declared his nation's preparedness to kick off cooperation with the Islamic states in developing artificial intelligence technology.

Iran, China Firm to Expand Cooperation on Knowledge-Based Economy

12 November 2019 Time: 17:11

Tehran and Beijing are resolute to broaden mutual cooperation in areas of knowledge-based economy as an Iranian delegation of knowledge-based companies is on a tour of China.

Sciences news archive

Scrap & Recycling

Pakistan: Imported Scrap Trades Improve Ahead Eid Holidays

19 May 2020 Time: 22:38

Imported scrap offers to Pakistan stood range bound this week, with a further slight improvement in trades being witnessed. Before Eid holidays from later this week and market closes, buyers look to make some bookings for late June shipments.

Scottish Parliament passed Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme regulations

15 May 2020 Time: 19:49

The Scottish Parliament voted to approve Regulations for the establishment of Scotland’s Deposit Scheme. This would increase the recycling of single-use drinks containers in Scotland. The scheme will come into effect from 1 July 2022.

Vietnamese mills import less ferrous scrap in April

15 May 2020 Time: 19:28

Vietnam's April ferrous scrap imports fell by 38.2pc to 401,055t from a year earlier, slowed by Covid-19-related restrictions.

Scrap & Recycling news archive

METALLURGY

Virtual Classroom Session by ABP Induction with presentations from Lungmuß and Saveway

15 May 2020 Time: 19:14

savethedate on May 28th, 2020: Best practices and technical background knowledge on digitalization, refractories and measurement technology in the foundry environment

How to start up equipment after longer pauses in production. What to do and what to look out for.

6 May 2020 Time: 12:32

Why to take extra care when restarting equipment after prolonged periods of downtime

METAL Expo: where the West meets the East

29 April 2020 Time: 16:35

METAL Expo has been an excellent knowledge acquisition and exchange platform, the best place to find out about the latest foundry technologies. Within the years METAL Expo became one of the two most important industry events in Europe.

Foundry news archive

Moulding news archive

CELSA Barcelona places order with SMS group for modernization of medium-section mill

6 February 2020 Time: 16:11

CELSA Barcelona has contracted SMS group to revamp the section mill at its Castellbisbal location in Spain.

Primetals Technologies receives FAC for modernized DC twin electric arc furnace at Baosteel in Shanghai, China

6 October 2019 Time: 23:50

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from China's Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (Baosteel) for the modernization of a more than 20 year old DC twin electric arc furnace at its Shanghai plant.

Diecast news archive

REFRAJET® Addmix: An innovative injection system

27 November 2017 Time: 14:29

The REFRAJET® Addmix technology is an innovative injection system that was developed specifically for the installation of cement-free sol-gel bonded refractory concretes of the REFRAJET® Nanobond type.

Seven Expands Activities for the Aluminium Industry

30 March 2017 Time: 22:13

Less than a year after the publication of Seven’s first brochure for the aluminium industry, satisfied customers in several countries have been won. Deliveries have gone to Germany, Italy, the Slovak Republic, Russia, and Taiwan.

Seven Kazakhstan Factory Opened in February 2017

30 March 2017 Time: 21:16

Seven’s growth over the last years has triggered substantial expansions: In 2016, the main plant in Divača/Slovenia was expanded with fully integrated production, shipping, and storage systems. New and improved lines for dry-mixing and taphole clays are complemented by a brand new 300m2 laboratory.

Refractories news archive

India extends Covid-19 lockdowns until early May

14 April 2020 Time: 18:00

India has extended a nationwide lockdown until 3 May in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19, but is making some exceptions to minimise economic damage.

Commerzbank: ETF holdings of gold rise but fall for platinum

31 March 2020 Time: 20:24

Exchange-traded-fund holdings of platinum have fallen sharply this month, while holdings of gold keep rising, Commerzbank said. After big inflows last week, holdings in gold ETFs tracked by Bloomberg increased by another 16 metric tons Monday, putting them above 90 million ounces or over 2,800 tons for the first time, the bank pointed out.

Italy’s Raffmetal shuts for two-week quarantine

19 March 2020 Time: 19:11

Italy-based aluminium alloy producer Raffmetal will extend this week's shutdown through next week to allow employees a full two-week quarantine period amid the coronavirus pandemic, president Orlando Niboli said today.

Materials news archive

Metso-Outotec merger cleared by European Commission

14 May 2020 Time: 19:58

Metso and Outotec Oyj received on Wednesday an unconditional merger control clearance from the European Commission for the combination of Metso’s Minerals business with Outotec.

Quick start-up of q-reg® via remote commissioning at gerdau, divinopolis

30 April 2020 Time: 15:40

Covid-19 did not slow down the start-up of new the Q-REG® (Electrodes Regulation System) for the ladle furnace at Gerdau, in Divinopolis plant – MG – Brazil.

Dan'roll technologies for steel and Aluminium strip processing

30 April 2020 Time: 14:35

The Danieli Dan’Roll team develops customized roll products for flat steel and nonferrous metal producers, worldwide.

Mach. & Equ. news archive

F+M Engineering partners with Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering SA

11 March 2020 Time: 20:50

F+M Engineering is pleased to inform you that an important foreign investor has gathered a group of experienced people in the field of foundry and metallurgy to be part of a new company, named Foundry and Metallurgy Engineering SA, in Switzerland.

Danieli bloom caster at BaoWu Baoshan to be upgraded with new, hard reduction modules

4 March 2020 Time: 19:22

The 14-m CCM with 4 strands was supplied in 2008 to produce 320x425-mm sections and later revamped by Danieli in 2014 to add round sections up to 380 mm. The caster originally included 9 soft-reduction modules per strand.

Become part of the German Pavilion!

28 February 2020 Time: 18:12

The Metallurgy-Litmash is one of the most important trade and contact platforms in Russia. Every year it underlines its relevance on the Russian market and is already firmly established there. Do not miss this important industry event and take advantage of the increasing demand for metallurgy, foundry technology and castings in Russia.

Metallurgy news archive