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Springs zinc smelter
The Springs smelter was commissioned in 1969 to supply South Africa's zinc requirements, which were largely for galvanising. The initial capacity w...
Steel: 5 things to look for in 2020
Chinese steel demand will finally peak in 2020. But with China responsible for half of the worlds steel demand, any divergence from this view will ...
Steel’s decarbonisation journey: What, When and How?
Steel emits 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon each year, comprising 7% of global emissions. Decarbonisation will happen sooner than anticipated. However...
Streaming in iron ore: a sign of the future?
During 2016, there has been on-going media speculation that Vale, the world's biggest iron ore miner, was considering a US$10 billion iron ore stre...
Supply side challenges for an electrified world
The buzz around the electrification of transport is intensifying. This transformation– together with the rising use of batteries in energy storage ...
Sustainable smelting status report: How is the industry progressing in 2022?
At the start of the year, the Sustainable Smelting team at Wood Mackenzie identified 5 initiatives in the metals and mining sector expected to see ...
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