Smelting one’s own iron from raw ore and alloying it into steel is generally not a backyard project thanks to the high temperatures needed, a problem [Thoisoi] solved with the magic of thermite.
State-owned NMDC has announced an 18% increase in iron ore production in November, producing 4.51 million tonnes. The company's sales also rose by 5.5%, reaching 4 million tonnes. NMDC attributes ...
According to an SMM survey, the capacity utilisation rate of domestic iron ore mines was 59% last week, down 0.7% WoW; iron ore concentrates production was 787,000 mt, down 10,000 mt WoW; sales were ...
In February, the lack of consumption due to CNY holidays drove accumulation of stocks. Lead prices thus fell back from high levels. LME lead prices dropped below the $2,000/mt mark, reaching a low of ...