Petrobras refinery upgrade program
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. has turned to Sandvik’s Rotoform solidification technology to handle the increasing volumes of sulphur produced at its Brazil refineries.
Iron ore project in Guinea
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Rio Tinto and Chinalco to form a joint venture that will develop and operate the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.
NSSC to boost stainless sheet output
This March, Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corp. (NSSC) will return to full production of stainless steel sheet for export to automakers in other parts of Asia for the first time since the first half of fiscal 2008.
Marampa iron ore project in Sierra
London Mining will spend USD 300 million over 4 years to develop its Marampa iron ore project in Sierra Leone and expects first tailings output within 12 months.
Chinese coal operation contract
Sandvik Mining & Construction has received an order from China-based Shenhua Energy for seven bolter miners for its Shendong coal production centre.