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Clean Steel Comes of Age in Spain
Clean Steel Comes of Age in Spain Spain rarely makes global headlines for heavy industry, yet a recent grid decision could quietly reshape Europe’s materials supply chain. Hydnum Steel has secured 500...
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AI Powered Geoscience Accelerates Development at Konkola Copper Mines
AI Powered Geoscience Accelerates Development at Konkola Copper Mines The global race for copper has intensified. From electrified transport and grid expansion to data centres and renewable power, cop...
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Aluminum at the Centre of Global Industrial Transformation AICE 2026
Aluminum at the Centre of Global Industrial Transformation AICE 2026 As governments, manufacturers and investors accelerate the shift towards lighter, cleaner and more circular materials, aluminium ha...
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Atomic-Level Control for Metal 3D Printing for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure
Atomic-Level Control for Metal 3D Printing for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Additive manufacturing has spent the last decade edging from novelty to necessity. In aerospace engineering and advanced...
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Electrifying Steel Heat Treatment for Industrial Decarbonisation
Electrifying Steel Heat Treatment for Industrial Decarbonisation Industrial decarbonisation has shifted from policy ambition to operational necessity. Across energy intensive sectors, steel in particu...
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Fluor Advances Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension in British Columbia
Fluor Advances Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension in British Columbia Teck Resources Limited has appointed Fluor Corporation to deliver a major life extension project at the Highland Valley Copper...
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Advancing Metal 3D Printing Through Real-Time Microstructural Insight
Advancing Metal 3D Printing Through Real-Time Microstructural Insight Additive manufacturing has steadily shifted from a niche capability to a core technology driving modern production. Its ability to...
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Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future
Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future Steel is the backbone of modern infrastructure, from soaring skyscrapers and bridges to the cars and trains that connect our cities. For over...
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The Future of Steelmaking
The Future of Steelmaking How Novel Iron making Processes Can Reduce Carbon Footprint Steel is the backbone of modern civilization, forming the structural core of cities, mobility, infrastructure, and...
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Plasma Breakthrough Promises Cleaner, Cheaper Iron Production
Plasma Breakthrough Promises Cleaner, Cheaper Iron Production A research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has opened a potential new chapter in the history of iron and steelmaking. By o...
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Morocco Infrastructure gets $2.6 Billion Investment from China
Morocco Infrastructure gets $2.6 Billion Investment from China China Construction Steel Structure Co., Ltd (CCSS) has landed a landmark deal in Morocco valued at US$2.6 billion, signifying a decisive...
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Advanced Metal Fabrication and the Future of Highway Infrastructure
Advanced Metal Fabrication and the Future of Highway Infrastructure Highway networks stand on steel and precision. Behind every bridge beam, guardrail, or tunnel frame lies the unseen work of metal fa...
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ETH Zurich Students Create Groundbreaking Multi-Metal 3D Printing Technology
ETH Zurich Students Create Groundbreaking Multi-Metal 3D Printing Technology In a leap that could transform aerospace manufacturing and beyond, students at ETH Zurich have developed a novel laser powd...
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BeamChamp and SkyBrace to Steal the Spotlight at FABTECH
BeamChamp and SkyBrace to Steal the Spotlight at FABTECH With FABTECH just around the corner, BZI® and its R&D arm InnovaTech® are preparing to grab the spotlight at Chicago’s McCormick Place, boo...
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A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing
A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) recent approval of a $410 million financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine has b...
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How Modern Metal Designs Are Shaping Everyday Spaces
How Modern Metal Designs Are Shaping Everyday Spaces Have you ever considered how the materials in your home or workspace influence the way you feel and interact with your surroundings? Metals, partic...
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Advanced Cutting Systems Are Transforming Civil Engineering
Advanced Cutting Systems Are Transforming Civil Engineering Roadbuilding in 2025 is no longer just about pouring concrete and rolling asphalt. Civil engineers face growing pressure to deliver infrastr...
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Hydrogen Breakthrough Could Revolutionise Green Metal Production
Hydrogen Breakthrough Could Revolutionise Green Metal Production A pioneering study from Binghamton University and Brookhaven National Laboratory is challenging decades-old assumptions in the world of...
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Avoiding Common Mistakes When Ordering Metal Garage Kits in Canada
Avoiding Common Mistakes When Ordering Metal Garage Kits in Canada Ordering a garage kit may seem easy, but small mistakes can cost you time and money. Whether you’re building extra storage or a...
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Single-step Steelmaking Technology for Cheaper and Sustainable Steel
Single-step Steelmaking Technology for Cheaper and Sustainable Steel Steel has shaped civilisation for over three centuries, yet the process of making it has barely budged. Despite its critical role i...
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What Material Gives the Best Head Protection on the Job?
What Material Gives the Best Head Protection on the Job? In the construction industry, there are no second chances when it comes to brain injuries. Whether you’re standing on scaffolding, operat...
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Acrow Bridge Installs Steel Lifeline for Arizona Mine Site
Acrow Bridge Installs Steel Lifeline for Arizona Mine Site Tucked into the rugged folds of the Patagonia Mountains in southern Arizona, a pivotal infrastructure link has just been laid down to support...
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Supercharging Aluminium with Next-Gen Alloys
Supercharging Aluminium with Next-Gen Alloys In the global race to decarbonise, the spotlight has firmly landed on hydrogen. As a clean, high-energy fuel with the potential to revolutionise transport,...
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UC San Diego puts 10-Story Building to the Earthquake Challenge
UC San Diego puts 10-Story Building to the Earthquake Challenge In a bold leap for structural engineering, the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is set to challenge the limits of cold-...
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Understanding Galvanic Metal Corrosion
Understanding Galvanic Metal Corrosion Ever encountered unexpected rust or corrosion despite meticulous planning and careful choice of materials? You’re not alone. The galvanic series, an often...
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PERI VCT Track Wins bauma Innovation Award for Steel Composite Bridge
PERI VCT Track Wins bauma Innovation Award for Steel Composite Bridge On 6 April 2025, Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (AHA) proudly took home the prestigious bauma Innovation Award in th...
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Electrifying the Future of Ironmaking for Greener Steel
Electrifying the Future of Ironmaking for Greener Steel Iron, the backbone of civilisation, underpins virtually every aspect of modern life. From skyscrapers and bridges to cars and smartphones, iron...
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Hyundai Supercharges US Expansion with $21 Billion Investment Blitz
Hyundai Supercharges US Expansion with $21 Billion Investment Blitz Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its American ambitions, unveiling a colossal investment plan worth $21 billion USD to be rol...
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Great Quest Unveils High-Grade Copper and Gold Discoveries in Namibia
Great Quest Unveils High-Grade Copper and Gold Discoveries in Namibia Namibia, a nation renowned for its vast desert landscapes and untapped mineral resources, continues to attract the interest of glo...
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BHP Expands Copper Mining Operations in South Australia
BHP Expands Copper Mining Operations in South Australia BHP’s ambitious plan to expand its copper smelter and refinery facilities in South Australia is taking a significant step forward. The mining gi...
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Acrow 700XS Towers Holding Up the Future of Interstate 471
Acrow 700XS Towers Holding Up the Future of Interstate 471 When disaster strikes a critical piece of infrastructure, a rapid and reliable response is paramount. That was precisely the case when a deva...
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Rio Tinto and Hydro Forge Path for Net-Zero Aluminium
Rio Tinto and Hydro Forge Path for Net-Zero Aluminium In a significant move towards sustainable aluminium production, industry giants Rio Tinto and Hydro have announced a partnership to explore and ev...
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The Role of Custom Metal Solutions in Modern Transportation Projects
The Role of Custom Metal Solutions in Modern Transportation Projects The world of transportation is changing at an astonishing rate. New demands for efficiency, sustainability and longevity are reshap...
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Rio Tinto Empowering a Low-Carbon Aluminium Revolution in Finland
Rio Tinto Empowering a Low-Carbon Aluminium Revolution in Finland In a ground-breaking collaboration, Rio Tinto has joined forces with Swedish investment firm Vargas, Mitsubishi Corporation, and a hos...
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Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations
Driving Efficiency Underground with Automation and AI in Mining Operations As the global demand for minerals and resources surges, the mining industry faces immense pressure to operate more efficientl...
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Unlocking Iron’s Potential in Superconductivity Research
Unlocking Iron’s Potential in Superconductivity Research In a ground-breaking discovery, scientists at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) have unveiled the intricate atomic mechani...
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Why Quality Control is Critical in Steel Fabrication
Why Quality Control is Critical in Steel Fabrication Steel fabrication plays a very important role in many industries, from construction to automotive manufacturing. Every process involved here must a...
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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture The global mining industry is abuzz as Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) solidify their partnership on the Winu...
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Revolutionising the Steel Industry with Virtual Reality
Revolutionising the Steel Industry with Virtual Reality In a remarkable stride towards innovation, BZI® is transforming how the steel industry operates. As a trailblazer in integrating cutting-edge te...
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Electrifying Steel to revolutionise Manufacturing and Beyond
Electrifying Steel to revolutionise Manufacturing and Beyond Electrolytes—the unsung heroes of many electrochemical processes—are not just the key to powering electric vehicles but may soon be a cruci...
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PPG PRIMERON with optimized zinc boosting Corrosion Protection
PPG PRIMERON with optimized zinc boosting Corrosion Protection PPG today announced the introduction of PPG PRIMERONTM Optimal zinc epoxy powder primer. The patent-pending product is formulated with an...
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First Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from Lifezone Metal’s Kabanga Project
First Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from Lifezone Metal’s Kabanga Project Lifezone Metals Limited has announced the production of nickel, copper, and cobalt cathode samples from the Kabanga Nickel P...
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Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels
Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have designed and 3D-printed a singl...
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Tube Notchers essential for Fabrication and Metalworking
Tube Notchers essential for Fabrication and Metalworking Tube notchers are essential tools in metalworking and manufacturing, designed specifically for creating precise cuts or “notches” i...
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Armour Steel
Armouring Steel to make even Tougher Materials Researchers demonstrated that stainless steel and other metal alloys coated with hexagonal boron nitride, or hBN, exhibit non-stick or low-friction quali...
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Heavy Traffic rerouted using Acrow Steel Bridge during New Jersey Project
Heavy Traffic rerouted using Acrow Steel Bridge during New Jersey Project Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced it has designed and supplied a modular steel b...
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Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion to Revolutionize Metalworking
Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion to Revolutionize Metalworking Researchers are using new, experimental techniques like Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™) and friction stir...
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Metal Recovery from Copper Slag turns Waste into Wealth
Metal Recovery from Copper Slag turns Waste into Wealth Copper smelting is a major source of copper production, generating significant amounts of slag. In 2022, China produced over 11,000 kilotons of...
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Metal 3D Printing unlocked with Velo3D Flow Developer
Metal 3D Printing unlocked with Velo3D Flow Developer Velo3D, Inc., a leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, today announced the release of Developer, a ne...
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Cornerstone Building Brands set new Metal Building Standards
Cornerstone Building Brands set new Metal Building Standards Cornerstone Building Brands’ latest metal building innovations continue to make waves in the industry, providing fast, affordable, durable...
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