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The Chinese rebar standard has been revised and becomes effective today. in 2023 roughly 23% of Chinese rebar did not meet the requirements of the specification and the revision in the specification is designed to close these loopholes. this could potentially increase Chinese vanadium consumption by more than 11,000 metric tons V per year

Congratulations to PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) on the opening of its second Copper Smelter in Gresik, Indonesia. Metso is thrilled to be part of this important project, which showcases many of our advanced technologies. PTFI Smelter will set a new standard for the global copper smelter industry, meeting the strictest international environmental standards and efficiency requirements. #FreeportIndonesia #Freeport #Smelter

Nestle to build its first Saudi manufacturing plant in Jeddah. Read More: https://arab.news/9qd2w

According to Vanitec’s H1 2024 vanadium production and consumption statistics, overall consumption of vanadium increased to the highest level in many years, driven in large part by a record level in vanadium consumed in Vanadium Flow Batteries. This, together with China’s revised rebar standard, which became mandatory this month, is expected to drive demand for vanadium in future. Read more in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/dKcG_WTe   #GreenVanadium #VanadiumInSteel #Construction #RebarStandard #China #SDG11 #EnergyStorage #VanadiumFlowBattery #CleanEnergy #EnergyStorage

Since its inception in 2022, the #FutureMineralsForum (#FMF) has recorded impressive and unprecedented growth. In 2022, the forum had 32 country representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable, 6 governmental and non-governmental organizations, 3,689 attendees, and 5 MOUs. In 2023, #FMF topped the previous edition with 63 government representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable, 21 governmental and non-governmental organizations, 9,000 attendees, and 60 MOUs. This growth highlights its growing global status and impact on the mineral sector. In 2024, the forum witnessed the participation of 75 government representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable, 35 governmental and non-governmental organizations, 14,000 attendees, and 75 MOUs and business agreements. Now in its fourth edition, #FMF25 will feature 100 government representatives at the Ministerial Roundtable. This extensive collaboration will include working groups composed of government bodies, international organizations, trade associations, and NGOs coming together to drive forward the shared goals of sustainability and innovation in the global mineral sector. FMF 2025 is also focused on delivering investment partnerships in supplier countries across the entire mineral value chain. Beyond this, the forum will shed light on the importance of social impact initiatives in the mining and minerals sector and their role in developing economies and societies. What’s more, the forum will welcome high-level speakers from top-tier companies across the entire mineral value chain. Some of our confirmed speakers include Tom Palmer, CEO of Newmont Corporation; Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck Resources; Dominic Barton, Chairman of Rio Tinto; Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals; Robert Friedland, Founder and Co-CEO of Ivanhoe Mines; Jeremy Weir, Chairman and CEO of Trafigura and other distinguished personalities.