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Stronger and harder steel increases uptime
Providing high-strength and abrasion-resistant steel is a specialty for Bisalloy Steels, but the company also has a major focus on services.
April 27, 2022 0 comment
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Swedish Steel a superior solution for Schlam
Behind the increasing production of Australian mines are reliable equipment manufacturers like Schlam. And behind Schlam’s market-leading dump bodies is the strength of SSAB Swedish Steel.
February 2, 2022 0 comment
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Iron ore hits $130/t ahead of Chinese New Year
The price of Australian seaborne 62 per cent iron ore fines has topped $US130 per tonne for the first time since October 2021, thanks to increased Chinese steel production.
January 14, 2022 0 comment
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HDPE continues to replace steel
Traditional steel mesh panels – used in the manufacture of Under Conveyor Guards and found on conveying systems at many mining and bulk materials handling sites – are likely to become another victim of the growing trend to be replaced by HDPE.
June 16, 2021 0 comment
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Bisalloy introduces Bisalloy Built
Australia’s only manufacturer of quenched and tempered steel plate has launched the Bisalloy Built customer initiative.
June 2, 2021 0 comment
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DYNA delivers rock-solid conveyor guarding
DYNA Engineering’s high-density polyethylene plastic conveyor guards provide all the benefits and more of the older steel alternatives, but in a more robust, lighter and sustainable package.
May 13, 2021 0 comment
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BHP, Rio Tinto among most valuable Australian brands
BHP and Rio Tinto have managed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to remain two of Australia’s most valuable brands in Brand Finance’s Australia’s 100 report.
January 27, 2021 0 comment
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Australian iron ore prices rise in China
Prices for Australia’s high-grade iron ore fines have increased this week after data on China’s steel output in 2020 was revealed.
January 19, 2021 0 comment
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Rio Tinto partners with Asia to decarbonise steelmaking
Rio Tinto has doubled down on its strategy to reduce carbon emissions by collaborating with Nippon Steel Corporation and China Baowu Steel Group to produce and supply low-carbon steel.
December 17, 2020 0 comment
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Fortescue signs multi-billion-dollar agreements with Chinese
Fortescue Metals Group has secured 12 new agreements with Chinese steel mills, procurement partners and financial institutions during the China International Import Expo 2020.
November 10, 2020 0 comment
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Rio Tinto to cater to Chinese portside customers
Rio Tinto has inked an agreement to develop blending operations within the Port of Dalian in China as it moves to expand its offering to customers across Asia.
September 24, 2020 0 comment
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Anglo American flags thermal coal exit
Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani is mulling over the company’s exit from its South African thermal operations.
August 4, 2020 0 comment
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Australian operations drive Coronado performance
Coronado Global Resources’ Australian operations have given a standout performance during the June quarter.
July 14, 2020 0 comment
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Whyalla plant central to GFG Alliance’s cost cutting exercise
GFG Alliance has revealed further plans to transform its Whyalla steelmaking facility on the back of its South Australian mine products.
June 12, 2020 0 comment
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Coronado halts US operations, withdraws guidance
Coronado Global Resources has become the latest coal producer to withdraw its 2020 financial year market guidance due to the coronavirus crisis.
April 28, 2020 0 comment
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WestStar to acquire Alltype Engineering
WestStar Industrial is set to acquire Tier 2 steel fabrication provider Alltype Engineering in a deal worth around $8.4 million.
November 13, 2019 0 comment
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Rio Tinto steps towards a green future for steel
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University to implement new methods to reduce carbon emissions across the steel value chain.
September 26, 2019 0 comment
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Fortescue delivers record shipments as Chinese demand spikes
Fortescue Metals Group has achieved record quarterly shipments from the Pilbara as the iron ore giant continues to capitalise on strong Chinese demand.
July 25, 2019 0 comment
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Fortescue declares another $1bn in dividends before election
Fortescue Metals Group is distributing over $1 billion worth of dividends to shareholders ahead of Labor’s plan to crack down on franking credits should it win Saturday’s federal election.
May 15, 2019 0 comment
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Fortescue’s iron ore shipments hit new record
Fortescue Metals Group has set a new record for iron ore shipments of 46.5 million tonnes (Mt) in the June quarter, a 20 per cent increase that brought it to its full-year shipment target of 170Mt.
July 26, 2018 0 comment