Recently, a tender announcement was issued for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract of the hydrogen production project within the Anding Biogas Comprehensive Utilisation for Hydrogen Production and Refuelling Project. According to the tender announcement, the EPC contract for the hydrogen production project within the Anding Biogas Comprehensive Utilisation for Hydrogen Production and Refuelling Project is located at the domestic waste landfill site of the Anding Circular Economy Park in Daxing District, Beijing. This project will utilize the biogas generated from the domestic waste landfill site of the Anding Circular Economy Park to construct an integrated hydrogen production and refuelling station with a green hydrogen production capacity of 2000 Nm³/h and a hydrogen refuelling capacity of 3000 kg/d, while also capturing 14,430 mt of green carbon dioxide per year. The scope of the tender includes the licensing of technologies for project use, all design and construction work, the supply of all equipment and materials, installation, commissioning, inspection, and the handling of relevant procedures. The project scope encompasses the pre-purification of biogas from the production unit, the combined reforming of biogas for hydrogen production, hydrogen compression and filling, hydrogen refuelling stations, and the purification, liquefaction, and filling of carbon dioxide (where the combined reforming of biogas for hydrogen production and the hydrogen compression and filling processes are also collectively referred to as the hydrogen production station). Ancillary works include all necessary power distribution rooms, cabinet rooms, control rooms, demineralized water facilities, nitrogen production rooms, fire protection facilities, emergency water tanks, water supply and drainage systems, roads, and all other works required for the completion of the project, as well as all sub-projects involved. The planned project duration is from May 31, 2025, to December 31, 2025, totaling 214 calendar days. Consortium bidding is permitted for this project, with no more than two members in the consortium.

According to the Mining Journal, the trade war may bring opportunities to India, as the country's copper consumption is expected to grow. Chilean Minister of Mining Aurora Williams and Codelco President Maximo Pacheco, who recently returned from a visit to India, expressed their impression of the country at the International Copper Association meeting held in Santiago. India, the world's fifth-largest economy, consumes 900,000 mt of copper annually, accounting for 1/30 of the global market capacity of 27 million mt. However, economists predict that by 2028, its GDP will jump to the third position, and copper consumption will also rise significantly. "Currently, India's per capita copper consumption is 0.7 kg, while the world average is 3.5 kg. We believe India has great growth potential. I visited a $100 billion solar-wind power complex project, which covers an area as large as Paris. India is electrifying, which will generate huge copper demand," said Pacheco. Hindalco CEO Rohit Pathak stated that India has no import tariffs on copper concentrates, and this policy will not change. "The era of globalization is over, but copper remains a global commodity. India will not impose new tariffs, and Chilean copper is welcome," he said. Experts believe that the global copper mining industry faces challenges in the development costs of new capacities, which require shortening permit times and enhancing collaboration. "The copper market is positive in the long term, and 80 new copper mines similar to Los Bronces will be needed by 2040. With an average investment intensity of $30,000/mt, we need to share infrastructure to achieve synergy. The agreement between Anglo American and Codelco on Los Bronces shows that this is very important for Chile and the industry, as it allows for significant production increases without new massive investments by utilizing existing infrastructure and enhancing intelligence," said Anglo American Executive Director Patricio Hidalgo. Minister Williams stated that cooperation must be cross-sectoral and between public and private entities, as achieving sustainability means participants must work closely together. "Mining progress has brought substantial advances to Chile. We are on the right path but need to leverage synergies so that these regions can develop in sync with mining," she said. Codelco President Pacheco candidly discussed the challenges of developing projects individually, especially when multiple projects are developed simultaneously. "The difficulty lies in implementing innovation. Codelco made a mistake by pushing four major structural adjustment projects simultaneously. Project organization was challenging, and costs increased significantly," he said. Using Hindalco's aluminum business as an example, Pathak explained how synergy can solve major difficulties and open new markets. "Red mud waste is a big problem in the aluminum industry. We collaborated with the cement industry to fully recycle it, and now we have zero landfill. We are the first aluminum company globally to do this," he said. To learn more about the dynamics of the copper industry chain, you are welcome to attend the CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Industry Conference and Copper Industry Expo, hosted by SMM, which will be grandly held in Nanchang, Jiangxi, from April 22-25, 2025. CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Industry Conference and Copper Industry Expo ~ Over 3,000 industry elites, representatives from upstream and downstream enterprises of the copper industry chain, government officials, industry associations, third-party equipment, logistics and warehousing, and academic experts will gather together. The conference covers mines, smelting, copper processing, trade, recycling, and end-use applications, encompassing the entire copper industry chain. At the conference, more than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest copper processing and smelting equipment, high-quality raw material suppliers, and new-type copper-based materials, highlighting the innovation and vitality of the copper industry. The conference features a variety of exciting activities: the main forum focuses on global copper market trends, raw material supply, policy impacts, and market directions. Sub-forums delve into specific areas such as electrical power transmission and distribution, secondary copper, copper-based new materials, hardware and plumbing, and ESS, exploring industry hot topics. During the conference, there will also be a two-day field trip to 12 representative enterprises in the copper industry, with a cumulative capacity of 1 million mt, to share cutting-edge technologies and valuable experiences, helping to upgrade the copper industry chain and promote high-quality industry development. CCIE 2025 SMM (20th) Copper Industry Conference and Copper Industry Expo helps you grasp the industry pulse, expand your network, and seek business opportunities! SMM cordially invites you to gather in Nanchang, Jiangxi, from April 22-25, to unite in the new era of copper and jointly plan for new development!

The circular economy brings a fresh take on handling resources. It aims to shrink waste and stretch the reuse of materials. For aluminum, this approach packs a punch because the metal can be reused forever without wearing out. Old linear ways focused on grabbing resources, crafting products, and dumping them. In contrast, the circular economy pushes to keep stuff in use as long as possible. This path fosters greener habits by cutting the need to yank raw materials from the ground and easing harm to nature.

[Public Notice on the Proposed Review of the Environmental Impact Assessment Document for the Environmental Impact Report of Fengzhen Tongsheng Alloy Co., Ltd.'s Construction Project of 2×45,000 kVA Fully Enclosed High-Carbon Ferrochrome Electric Furnaces and Coal Gas Comprehensive Utilisation Project] According to the relevant provisions of the approval procedures for environmental impact assessments of construction projects, upon review, our bureau intends to issue an approval opinion on the environmental impact assessment document for one construction project on January 15, 2025. To ensure the seriousness and impartiality of this review work, the basic information of the environmental impact assessment document for which the approval opinion is proposed is hereby made public. The publicity period is five working days starting from January 15, 2025...

[China Northern Rare Earth: Pr-Nd and Other Rare Earth Products Fluctuate Downward, 2024 Net Profit Expected to Decline 54.41%-59.9% YoY] The 2024 performance forecast released by China Northern Rare Earth on January 23 shows that, based on preliminary estimates by the company's financial department, the net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for 2024 is expected to reach 9.5 billion to 10.8 billion yuan, a YoY decrease of 54.41%-59.90%. Regarding the main reasons for the profit decline in this period, China Northern Rare Earth stated that in 2024, due to factors such as weak global economic growth and lower-than-expected downstream demand growth affecting market supply and demand dynamics, the prices of major rare earth products, represented by Pr-Nd products, generally showed a fluctuating downward trend, with average prices declining YoY.

Rapid growth in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage has thrust lithium-one of the most important raw materials in battery manufacturing-into being highly sought after. At an accelerating secular trend toward sustainability and decarbonization worldwide, lithium batteries power everything from electric cars down to solar energy systems. But this fast-scaling lithium-ion battery production has its equal challenge, namely: how to recycle such batteries effectively and sustainably.

Since initiating their partnership last year, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP, Veolia's digital recycling solution, have completed over 14,000 collections from schools and homes.

In a significant turn of events, the relocation of a second consignment of aluminium dross from Win Process Company’s recycling facility in Rayong encountered a significant setback on May 19.

【Ningxia Aluminum Electrolytic Aluminum Residue Lithium Extraction Project Approved】Recently, the National Energy Investment Group's Ningxia Energy Aluminum Industry Technology Engineering Co., Ltd. announced the approval of a project to process and utilize 50,000 tons of electrolytic aluminum hazardous waste. The project is located within the existing plant area of the electrolytic aluminum waste residue landfill in the National Energy Aluminum Industry Technology Engineering Co., Ltd. in Qingtongxia Industrial Park, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Province. The project will mainly construct one large slag (carbon slag) processing production line and one lithium carbonate recovery production line, capable of producing 56,997.36t/a of recycled refractory materials and 575t/a of crude lithium carbonate annually.

As we celebrate March 18th as 'Global Recycling Day', it's time to shine a spotlight on one of the unsung heroes of the recycling world: aluminium.