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The chief executive officer of Kudumane Manganese Resources, Thembelani Gantsho, is passionate about the opportunities for South African mining. He spoke with Janie Davies about his first-hand experience of funding and operating a new mine, and the outlook for the nation's mining industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's metallurgical chrome market rally in June-July triggered a boost for foundry chromite at the end of July. This could prompt a demand shift from domestic screened material to South African foundry chromite. Sybil Pan and Siyi Liu report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With responsibilities across Tata Steel's diverse international portfolio of steelmaking assets, chief executive officer and managing director TV Narendran has a wide-ranging view of, and experience in, the global steel industry. He told Kunal Bose about the company's strategy to thrive in a changing world for major steel producers [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The steel and metals industries stress that their products are key to enabling solutions to address global environmental priorities. Myra Pinkham gathers international views on progress in 'green' transformation and asks what today's environmental goals imply for industrial production and future demand [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Silicon carbide demand is expected to grow as its value in components increasingly needed for power electronics is recognized, reports Cristina Belda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

GEM chairman Kaihua Xu has worked on building a path for recycling in China since the mid-1990s - he recalls the key steps and discusses the growth and outlook for one of China's leading recycling businesses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the February 2021 issue of Metal Market Magazine, where we feature an in-depth look at the issues surrounding Chinese bauxite supply, the effect of environmental controls on bauxite and fused alumina output, and a gradual improvement in trading conditions for calcined alumina. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As part of a strategy to diversify its activities, the Germany-based international plant builder and engineering business SMS group is applying its technological expertise to processing ores and the means to recycle lithium batteries. Chief technology officer Hans Ferkel and senior vice president for strategic project development Herbert Weissenbaeck discuss the group's plans and progress with Richard Barrett [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali worked long and hard to get the qualifications and experience he needed to lead the major aluminium producer in Bahrain. Andrea Hotter discusses his path to the top with him and the company's strategy now in challenging global markets for primary aluminium producers [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When Fastmarkets held its major digital conference about lithium supply and markets in late October, its reporters captured highlights of the event. The supply chain from mining through to recycling, investments, market fundamentals, prices and price risk management were covered and here we bring together a summary of the key points [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In ever more environmentally conscious times, the recyclability of steel and aluminium packaging has come to the fore around the full circle of the supply chain, reports Gregory DL Morris [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the November-December 2020 issue of Metal Market Magazine, where we feature a focus section on battery raw materials, especially lithium and its latest industry developments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Trafigura's revenue was $171.5 billion in 2019, with group businesses in metals, oil, power & renewables and shipping. Andrea Hotter talks strategy with the chief executive officer, Jeremy Weir [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the October 2020 issue of Metal Market Magazine, where we delve into the markets of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and mineral sands, as well as rare earths and Chinese magnesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the July-August 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, where we look at supply and demand patterns for chromite and its foundry end uses, as well as an outlook for battery raw materials as automotive battles the coronavirus pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Battery raw material prices were on lows for the year in mid-July and spot battery-grade lithium prices were also at multi-year lows, writes William Adams, Fastmarkets head of research for base metals and battery materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, mining executives are being forced to take swift action and make tough decisions as prices fall, economies contract and demand in key consuming industries declines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Steel mills and service centers expect a slow restart to auto making, reports Gregory DL Morris. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the June 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, where we analyze how oilfields minerals supply chains will change following Covid-19, and take a look at the restarting automotive industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Battle tested, hard-nosed, and, at times, known to be very blunt, the top executive of the largest and oldest independent iron ore mining company in the US has been called many things in an almost 40-year career spent from one end of the steel supply chain to the other. Fearful is not one of them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After 12 years at the helm and two global crises, the president and chief executive officer of the American Iron and Steel Institute is setting sail to calmer seas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the May 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, which features an in-depth update and outlook on soda ash, as well as Chinese logistics and faltering oil prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Striking the right balance between supply and demand for lithium has been difficult, given the still relatively nascent demand for electric vehicles and the time needed to ramp up lithium production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the April 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, which features extensive updates on industrial mineral raw materials for the battery supply chain, lithium and graphite. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the March 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, which features extended and analytical content on energy trends and steel tube and pipe products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The cover profile interviews published by Metal Market Magazine provide fascinating accounts of the journeys taken by today's leaders in steel and metal businesses to reach their current roles, throughout the supply chain. In this annual review, we summarize their stories from the past year's issues to highlight some of their key experiences and insights on leadership, management and strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New LME chair Gay Huey Evans has a great depth of experience and wide range of interests. Andrea Hotter asks her what has driven her career and what priorities she has at the exchange. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to the February 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, which features an in-depth focus on metallurgical and non-metallurgical bauxite and alumina markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pressure is continuing to mount on the refractories sector while its main market – the steel industry – suffers from overcapacity, trade tensions and emissions reduction targets, Rose Pengelly finds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alexander Shevelev, CEO of Russian steelmaker Severstal, says that the company has changed its culture quite quickly and substantially to focus on being a solutions provider. Richard Barrett asked him to explain that mission and to recall his path from the shop floor to the top of a company that employs 50,000 people [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Welcome to your January 2020 issue of the Metal Market Magazine, which now incorporates Industrial Mineral Magazine content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

B San Diego, California, USA b B April 2020 b B 1-2: Mines and Money Asia b B Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center b B Hong Kong b +44 207 216 6056asia@minesandmoney.comhttps://asia.minesandmoney.com/ B 2-3: Aachen International Mining Symposia b B 1st International Conference Mineral Resources for Future Generations b B Aachen, Germany b +49 241 8097976aims@mre.rwth-aachen.dewww.aims.rwth-aachen.de B 27-30: Comminution '20 b B Vineyard Hotel b B Cape Town, South Africa b +44 (0)7900 676 701jon@min-eng.comwww.min-eng.com/comminution20/index.html B May 2020 b B 1-2: Mines and Money New York b B The Rockefeller Plaza b B New York, USA b +44(0) 203 865 6899cs@minesandmoney.comhttps://newyork.minesandmoney.com/ B 5-6: Ceramics Expo 2020 b B I-X Center b B Cleveland, Ohio, USA b +44 1273 916 325nicci.contento@smartershows.comwww.ceramicsexpousa.com B 23-30: ALTA 2020 b B Pan Pacific Perth b B Perth, Australia b +61 411 692 442allisontaylor@altamet.com.auwww.altamet.com.au B June 2020 b B 2-5: Graphene 2020 b B Congress Centre WTC Grenoble and MINATEC b B Grenoble, France b info@phantomsnet.netwww.grapheneconf.com B 8-9: Biomining '20 b B National Maritime Museum, b B Falmouth, Cornwall, UK b +44 (0)7900 676 701jon@min-eng.comwww.min-eng.com/biomining20/index.html B 10-11: Sustainable Minerals '20 b B National Maritime Museum, b B Falmouth, Cornwall, UK b +44 (0)7900 676 701jon@min-eng.comwww.min-eng.com/sustainableminerals20/index.html B September 2020 b B 14-16: World Fertilizer Conference b B Marriott Marquis b B Washington, DC, USA b +1 202 962 0490mgallo@tfi.orgwww.tfi.org/conferences B 28-2: Tecnargilla 2020 b B Rimini Expo Centre b B Rimini. [Extracted from the article]

As the reach of international trade sanctions increases, Rose Pengelly considers how whole supply chains are coming under scrutiny. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the competition to produce new, better-performing battery materials heating up, Rose Pengelly examines how an unassuming post-transition metal is showing graphite that there is room for improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From the withdrawal of one of its core members to the implementation of a new fuel surcharge on exports, the last year has been an eventful one for Ansac - the world's largest exporter of natural soda ash. But as president Chris Douville tells Ross Davies, the challenge of running the corporation continues to be a rewarding experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

I Fastmarkets' full price listing is only published online. Fastmarkets' price assessment for iodine, 99.5% min, spot, delivered US/Europe, cif Asia, was $29-35 per kg on Thursday September 12.It was May 2015 when the price was last at $35 per kg at the top end of the range. This week, lawyers acting for South African ferro-chrome producer Hernic Ferro-chrome said how low Chinese tender prices in recent months and the drop in the European ferro-chrome benchmark for the fourth quarter reflected a price environment in which most producer margins are challenged. "Although some lower prices have been heard, mainstream prices are unchanged at 56,000-58,000 yuan per tonne."Technical and industrial-grade lithium carbonate mostly stayed at the low end of 47,000-48.000 yuan per tonne, although lower prices of around 45,000 yuan per tonne or lower were also heard. [Extracted from the article]

The winter of 2019-20 will be the third consecutive year for production restrictions in China based on environmental inspections, with outputs to be curtailed for six months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Frustration at the lack of progress in India's mining sector was simmering at the annual FIMI meeting in Delhi in September. Sunder Singh discovers how many in the industry believe that, far from advancing, mineral production in India is going backwards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Drone strikes on two Saudi oil facilities led marine fuel prices to spike in September, temporarily raising freight and some mineral costs, while the market remains nervous about instability in the Middle East. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New rules limiting the sulfur content of marine fuels are due to come into force next year and are likely to have a significant effect on shipping costs for industrial minerals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Australian exploration company Infinity Lithium explains why the rewards of developing lithium projects in the EU could be immeasurable, if the bloc acts on pledges to support the development of local battery supply chains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

US-based Bricking Solutions has been in the refractories kiln maintenance business for more than 50 years and has been led by managing director Heather Harding since January 2019. She shares her views on the business she runs and the wider refractories industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Data shows a continued slide in worldwide factory output, with raw materials traders reporting weaker orders from buyers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The UK's mineral import activity has been subdued ahead of the October Brexit deadline, but analysts say that a last-minute buying surge is likely, although traders are better prepared to meet demand this time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's rare-earths industry association has come out in favor of retaliatory action against the latest threatened tariff to be imposed by the United States, describing the US tactic as "hegemony" and "bullying." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Domestic R&D in Turkey will be a priority in the country's latest economic plan for the years to 2023, with emphasis on refractories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Iran has opened a unit with capacity for 30,000 tonnes per year of alpha-alumina, to supply the country's refractories, ceramics and chemicals industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mineral rich lakes on Qinghai's mountain plateaus earmarked for resource extraction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Work was due to start on the Tugan mineral sands project in Siberia in the second half of this year, but construction is now unlikely to begin before 2020 after doubts were raised about the mine's backers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Production from new lithium projects is expected to fall short of forecast consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]