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Agreements reached on trans-Guinean infrastructure in milestone for Simandou iron ore project

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Rio Tinto and the Simfer joint venture (Simfer) reached an important milestone by concluding key agreements with the Republic of Guinea (West Africa) and Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on the trans-Guinean infrastructure for the world class Simandou iron ore project. Aerial view of Simandou project.

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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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The tens of thousands of tonnes of solar aluminum supplied in this way meet more than a third of annual requirements for the light metal foundry at Plant Landshut. This means that, after reconditioning, aluminum waste can be reused to manufacture the same components. Last year, employees at the light metal foundry produced around 3.3

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Copper under pressure from climbing dollar – ET Auto

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Surveys of purchasing managers (PMI) in China showed manufacturing activity expanded at a quicker pace in December thanks to stronger gains in output and new orders while new export orders fell at a slower pace. A stronger U.S. However, aluminium stocks in LME-approved warehouses have risen 28% to 566,375 tons since Dec.

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

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Accounting for current development and manufacturing costs, the monthly lease fee for a MINI E would normally be priced at £550 per month. This wall box will be supplied with every MINI E and also includes a 6.5m The 240V/32 amp supply provided by the wall box can fully charge the MINI E’s lithium-ion battery pack from empty in just 4.5

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