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MMG Increases Zinc Production, But Lead Concentrates Remain Decline
Chinese-Australian mining company MMG reported a significant increase in zinc concentrate production in the second quarter of 2025, up 12% year-over-year. This result was supported by higher ore quality and consistent recovery rates at the Dugald River mine in...
European HRC Market in Summer Hiatus, But Signs of Recovery on the Horizon
In a typically slowed-down environment during the summer season, the European HRC (hot-rolled coil) market continues to show signs of stagnation. However, behind the apparent inertia, tentative signs of a possible turnaround are emerging in the coming months....
South Crofty: Cornwall’s Historic Tin Mine to Reopen by 2028
The South Crofty mine, located in Cornwall, southwest England, will reopen by the first half of 2028. This announcement was made by the Canadian company Cornish Metals, owner of the site, after securing a £28.6 million (approximately €33 million) government grant. The...
ArcelorMittal Shuts Down Blast Furnace No. 3 in Dąbrowa Górnicza: Market in Crisis and Skyrocketing Costs
Steel giant ArcelorMittal has begun shutting down blast furnace No. 3 at its Dąbrowa Górnicza plant, in the Silesia region of southern Poland. The initial announcement dates back to September 2024, but the company officially confirmed the shutdown on July 24, 2025,...