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Alcan to Expand Gove Alumina Plant in Australia

Alcan Inc. today announced its decision to proceed with an investment to expand and improve its Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory of Australia. The US$1.3 billion investment is earmarked to increase the ref...

10 Sep 2004

Gerdau Ameristeel to Purchase Certain Steel Making Assets of Cargill for $266m

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation today announced that its U.S. operating subsidiary, Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., has entered into definitive agreements with Cargill, Incorporated and certain of its subsidiaries to purchase t...

10 Sep 2004

Posco to Invest Money in Streamlining of Steel Making and Energy Saving Activities

POSCO will actively expand facility investment aimed at saving energy and developing energy saving steel products, reducing energy consumption by approximately 1.3 million Ton of Oil Equivalent (TOE) by 2008. Since im...

7 Sep 2004

BHP Billiton to Increase Coal Production to Meet Demand of Growing Steel Industry

BHP Billiton today announced its intention to increase metallurgical coal production capacity to around 100 million tonnes per annum (100 per cent basis) by 2010*. The increase in capacity will be achieved through hig...

1 Sep 2004

Titanium Dioxide Key to Producing Hydrogen Fuel from Sunlight

A team of Australian scientists predicts that a revolutionary new way to harness the power of the sun to extract clean and almost unlimited energy supplies from water will be a reality within seven years. Using specia...

26 Aug 2004

BHP Billiton Announces Iron Ore Joint Venture and US$3.7 Billion Sales Contracts with JFE Steel

BHP Billiton today announced its intention to form a joint venture with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation, a recently merged entity of Kawasaki Steel Corporation and NKK. The joint venture will be BHP Billiton&rsqu...

26 Aug 2004

Asahi Kasei to Close Indonesian Fibre Plant

It has been concluded with deep regret that it will be necessary for Asahi Kasei Fibers Corporation (hereinafter “AKF”) to withdraw from fibres production in Indonesia at the end of this year, thus bringing t...

26 Aug 2004

Argonne National Lab Researchers Devise A Range of Innovative Materials Solutions

Argonne's Energy Technology Division (ET) provides innovative materials and engineering solutions to national energy challenges that range from energy production and conservation to transportation. Researchers also f...

24 Aug 2004

CSR and Alcan Settle Long-Standing Dispute over Gove Aluminium Sale

CSR Limited advises that it has settled a longstanding dispute that arose following the sale of its interest in Gove Aluminium Limited to Alcan Northern Territory Alumina Pty Limited in January 2001. Gove Aluminium Limit...

17 Aug 2004

NASA Reported That Five of Eight Liquids in a Viscosity Measurement Experiment Performed Well on The International Space Station

NASA reported that five of eight liquids in a viscosity measurement experiment co-designed by a University of Tennessee Space Institute professor performed well on the International Space Station earlier this month. ...

3 Aug 2004

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Minerals News

Alcan to Expand Gove Alumina Plant in Australia

Gerdau Ameristeel to Purchase Certain Steel Making Assets of Cargill for $266m

Posco to Invest Money in Streamlining of Steel Making and Energy Saving Activities

BHP Billiton to Increase Coal Production to Meet Demand of Growing Steel Industry

Titanium Dioxide Key to Producing Hydrogen Fuel from Sunlight

BHP Billiton Announces Iron Ore Joint Venture and US$3.7 Billion Sales Contracts with JFE Steel

Asahi Kasei to Close Indonesian Fibre Plant

Argonne National Lab Researchers Devise A Range of Innovative Materials Solutions

CSR and Alcan Settle Long-Standing Dispute over Gove Aluminium Sale

NASA Reported That Five of Eight Liquids in a Viscosity Measurement Experiment Performed Well on The International Space Station

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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Choosing the Ideal Automotive Bonding Tape: Testing Methods for Optimal Performance

The Characterization of Additive Manufacturing Powders

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

How does Optifuel Enhance the Analysis of Gasoline, Diesel, and Renewables?

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Minerals News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

3Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

4Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water

5New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

6Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

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