Metallurgy news. March

RUSAL introduces next generation of one of the most in-demand products – MaxiFlow 2.0

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has successfully completed development and began field-scale tests of a new generation of MaxiFlow billets, version 2.0. This innovation will enable RUSAL's customers to significantly increase extrusion speed and overall production efficiency. The predecessor of this new product – MaxiFlow 1.0 – has already become one of the most in-demand products within RUSAL's product line. MaxiFlow 2.0 is the next generation of High Speed 6000 series ...
18 March 2024., 11:45   comment

Mechel has summarised its production and sales results for 2023

Mechel a prominent Russian mining and metals company, has released its operating results for Q4 and 12M 2023. Oleg Korzhov, Chief Executive Officer, stated that the average range of global coal prices in 2023 was significantly lower than the 2022 quotes, but still acceptable to the company. The global commodity market has been rebalanced, with China and India emerging as key players. Demand for coal products in other Asia-Pacific countries remains high due to the growth of the steel industry ...
18 March 2024., 11:35   comment

MMK launches dynamic technology risk management system

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has launched a new system that makes dynamic adjustments to the production process in a move aimed at lowering the rejection rate and reducing the risk of human error. The system relies on adaptive technology and quality management, predictive analytics and big data analysis to detect transient behaviour and process upsets. If the risk of obtaining non-conforming products increases, the system notifies the relevant personnel, automatically generates a ...
18 March 2024., 11:27   comment