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Ferro Alloy Plant To Decrease 2011 Output

Posted in Industry News on 11th January 2011

The Nikopol Ferro Alloy plant (NZF) located in the Dnepropetrovsk region of Ukraine is situated close to large manganese ore deposits, and is one of the largest global ferro alloy suppliers, particularly manganese alloys.

Australian Floods To Cause Long Term Effects On Global Steel Industry?

Posted in Industry News on 5th January 2011

Queensland, Australia is the main supplier of coal across the globe and many steel producing companies rely on its prompt delivery. But as rain has continued to fall over the last 3 months in the region, there have been significant delays to coal production as three quarters of the mines have had to close.

The 'Corten Steel' Angel of the North

Posted in The World Of Metal on 23rd December 2010

Looking at the specification of Corten steel it appears to be made up of a little bit of everything and its production would require a wide range of ferro alloys and metals including nickel, copper and ferro-chromium.

Season's Greetings from William Rowland Ltd

Posted on 20th December 2010

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Ferro-Nickel Plant To Be Built by Korea Resources

Posted in Industry News on 15th December 2010

Along with three other companies, Korea Resources Corporation has agreed to build a $106 million ferro-nickel plant in Korea in Donghae, east of Seoul. The plant is predicted to produce 75,000 metric tonnes each year starting in 2012.

Economic Boom Forecast as Open Cut Nickel Mine Licence in Tasmania is Granted

Posted in Industry News on 14th December 2010

According to reports by Proto Resources Chairman Andrew Mortimer, the mine is said to have a lifetime of up to 16 years and could produce around 250,000 tonnes of nickel per year, and the project could also create around 100 jobs.

Increased Copper Prices by 2013 Despite Ireland Bailout

Posted in Industry News on 6th December 2010

Copper prices have rebounded in the last few days on the local non-ferrous metal market following an increased demand from its consumers and a firm trend at the LME (London Metal Exchange)

Tinsel

Posted in Reflections on 2nd December 2010

Its name reportedly is derived from the old French word "Estincele" which means sparkle. Tinsel was was first produced in about 1610, in Nuremberg, Germany. It was originally made from shredded silver, which then decorated the sculptures and Christmas scenes in the houses of the well-off.

Nailed

Posted in Reflections on 5th November 2010

Ever since mankind learned that melting iron ore produced metal, ideas on what could be done with it must have followed very quickly. Making nails from it to join pieces of wood together began a creative process, an early form of engineeringif you like that, like Topsy, just grew and grew.

In the UK evidence of nail making has been found from Roman times. These early nails were hand made from wrought iron by blacksmiths working the hot iron into square bars on an anvil by hammering the sides into shape, tapering one end and using a nail header to form the head at the other.

Where there's muck there's Brass

Posted in The World Of Metal on 21st October 2010

Where there’s muck there’s brass (In this context brass is a UK slang word for money) or so the saying goes. So what is brass? Brass is a copper zinc alloy the ratios vary depending upon the properties required. So why use the word brass as a slang term for money? Well perhaps it can be explained by its extensive use in producing coins.