Silico Manganese (SiMn): The Backbone of Chemistry Control in Steelmaking
Silico Manganese (SiMn): The Backbone of Chemistry Control in Steelmaking In modern steelmaking, Silico Manganese (SiMn) plays a critical role far beyond being just another alloy addition. It is fundamental to deoxidation, alloying, and precise chemistry control—three pillars that determine steel quality, consistency, and performance. While SiMn is often specified by nominal grades, experienced steelmakers […]
Mineral Trading: Key Focus Areas for 2026
Mineral Trading: Key Focus Areas for 2026 As we transition from 2025 into 2026, the global mineral and metals trading landscape continues to evolve—but not through disruption alone. Instead, the emphasis remains firmly on operational discipline, execution reliability, and alignment with real industrial demand. Amid fluctuating markets and geopolitical uncertainties, successful mineral trading in 2026 […]
India Coal Mining Update: Powering India’s Industrial Momentum
India Coal Mining Update: Powering India’s Industrial Momentum India has reached a major milestone in its energy journey—crossing 1 billion tonnes of coal production in FY25. This achievement reflects strong momentum across the country’s mining and energy ecosystem and signals a more resilient, self-reliant supply environment for key industries. With coal imports steadily declining and […]
India’s Feldspar Market: Trends, Demand, and Industry Outlook
India’s Feldspar Market: Trends, Demand, and Industry Outlook India’s feldspar market continues to demonstrate steady and resilient growth, powered by sustained demand from the ceramics, tiles, sanitaryware, and glass industries. As housing, infrastructure development, and export-driven ceramic manufacturing remain active, feldspar has reinforced its position as a critical raw material in both ceramic body and […]
India’s Pellet Capacity Is Growing — And So Are the Opportunities
India’s Pellet Capacity Is Growing — And So Are the Opportunities India’s steel sector is entering a powerful new phase of expansion, driven by rising infrastructure demand, manufacturing growth, and long-term national development goals. At the heart of this momentum lies a significant milestone: India’s iron ore pellet design capacity has increased to 164 million […]
Myth vs Fact: Bentonite — Choosing the Right Grade Makes All the Difference
Myth vs Fact: Bentonite — Choosing the Right Grade Makes All the Difference In the world of industrial minerals, bentonite is often treated as a one-size-fits-all solution. But that assumption can lead to costly mistakes. Let’s break down a common misconception and get to the facts that truly matter for performance and efficiency. Myth: All […]