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Molybdenum in Constructional Engineering Steels and Stainless Steels

Posted in The World Of Metal on 31st August 2011

In 2009 approximately 21,200 tonnes of molybdenum were used across the globe. Constructional engineering and stainless steel sectors dominate with 60% of total usage. Although engineering steels typically use less the 1% Mo, more often 0.1 to 0.2% Mo, where the tonnages produced are enormous.

New Titanium Alloy – ATI 425

Posted in Industry News on 19th August 2011

Allegheny Technologies (ATI) has developed a new titanium alloy using less vanadium, which most standard grade titanium alloys rely on for strength. ATI have been working to promote this new alloy, known to industry by its trademark name ATI 425. The development of ATI 425 has brought its usage of vanadium down by 3.7% and a third less aluminium than the 6-4 titanium alloy that is more commonly used.

Investment Castings - an Overview

Posted in Reflections on 8th August 2011

Investment casting, the lost wax process, Cire perdue, are all terms used to describe a form of producing castings to very nearly a finished condition. This production method is thousands of years old.

Seasonal Summer Fall In Stainless Steel Consumption

Posted in Industry News on 4th August 2011

The demand for stainless steel has weakened in the second half of this year in both American and European markets. The seasonal summer fall in consumption of steel (where many mills take annual breaks from production) appears to have arrived early in many parts of the world. Continued fears over the global economy may lead to subdued markets.

Carbon Tax Plan To Cause Issues For Australian Mining Industry

Posted in Industry News on 26th July 2011

The Australian federal government plan to introduce carbon tax, much to the dismay of the mining industry, to help cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Copper Mine Workers Strike At Codelco

Posted in Industry News on 25th July 2011

For the first time in nearly two decades, Codelco closed for 24 hours for a national strike due to disagreements between management and unions over restructuring plans at the business.

Chile's state controlled copper molybdenum mine lost $40 million because of the closure and 4,600 tonnes of copper.

Xstrata Zinc Buy Hackett River and Wishbone Greenstone

Posted in Industry News on 22nd July 2011

Xstrata Zinc Canada, a unit of Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata, has recently come to an agreement with Sabina Gold and Silver Corporation to buy the Hackett River and Wishbone Greenstone belt exploratory properties in Nunavut, Canada.

Copper & Zinc - Metal For New Solar Batteries

Posted in Industry News on 19th July 2011

Researchers in Japan from the Kanazawa Institute of Technology have developed a solar battery that is able to convert energy from sunlight using copper oxide at a rate of 3.26%.

Anticipation of Ferro-Chrome Pricing Recovery

Posted in Industry News on 30th June 2011

Under the basic ordering agreement in May this year, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials had sold 1,355 tons of high carbon ferro-chrome and 960 short tons of low carbon ferro-chrome, equating to $4.89 million in sales.

Increased Vanadium Resources at Monte Peake, Australia

Posted in Industry News on 29th June 2011

Although only preliminary, results of an ongoing drilling programme at the Monte Peake iron-vanadium project in Australia's Northern Territory are expected to see a rise in its vanadium resources.

Estimations show that mine life at Monte Peake should last up to 24 years, producing 4,703 tonnes of ferro-vanadium.