Report from McKinsey says electrification of mining could mean doubling demand for electricity. Can operators meet the challenges, and reap the rewards?
Electrifying mining may be an ambition for many companies looking to reduce their carbon footprints and energy costs, but reaching that goal will also mean significant investment.
New McKinsey research identifies how deployment of new technologies can increase throughput, raise safety and reduce costs
Miners should think holistically – keeping in mind all use cases and as long-term benefits and capabilities – and accelerate the deployment of technology to increase throughput and reduce cost to expand the reserve base, according to recent McKinsey research.
Economist Intelligence Unit lists top 10 mineral producing countries in Africa as part of report assessing risks and inflationary pressures
South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola and Libya produce more than two-thirds of Africa’s mineral wealth, according to a new Economist Intelligence Unit report.
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2022 edition of World Steel in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of steel industry activities, stretching from crude steel production to apparent steel use, from indications of global steel trade flows to iron ore production and trade.
Spain’s steel production, scrap consumption rise in April
The Spanish steel sector saw steel production and scrap melting increase on-month in April, Kallanish notes. Both activities, however, remained weak compared to the same month a year ago.
Steel prices will move off peaks: Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service says steel prices globally likely peaked in 2021 but will remain high in 2022 relative to historical averages.