Graphene has been around now for some 12 years. For those in the minor metals industry, should it be seen as a friend or a foe – a substitute or complementary? This short piece will look at graphene: what it is and just some of what it does. And how it may be regarded by those involved in minor metals.
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After a dramatic spike in 2022, hafnium’s price has fallen somewhat closer to earth. By historical measures the price is still strikingly elevated but the volatility post-2021 appears to have…
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US rig count numbers have now risen each month since August 2020, demonstrating strong US drilling activity, and robust demand for associated oilfield materials. Aerospace Boeing reported substantially stronger year-on-year…
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Forging ahead with titanium As US seeks to cut its dependence in titanium, critical for aviation and military industries, on imports, particularly from Russia, long overdue investments in domestic…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: September 2022
News in Brief – End Markets Roundup
by Polina Sparks September 29, 2022Aerospace After a two-year pause, Boeing resumed deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner after recertification. This helped take Boeing total aircraft deliveries to 35 in August from 26 in July and…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: November 2022
News in Brief – End Markets Roundup
by Polina Sparks December 1, 2022Aerospace Supply chain deliveries have plague both US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and its European rival Airbus this year, and deliveries continue to be running late as the end of year…
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Geopolitical issues in Eastern Europe combined with rising inflationary pressures will negatively impact some market (IATA) Aerospace The major commercial airframe producers, Boeing and Airbus, reported mixed results for their…
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CrucibleMinor Metals and ApplicationsThe Crucible: July/August 2022
News in Brief — End Market Round-up
by Polina Sparks August 26, 2022Aerospace This year it was the turn of Farnborough in the UK to host the International Airshow, and Boeing was the clear winner on order numbers. During the show, Boeing…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: October 2022
News in Brief — End Markets Roundup
by Polina Sparks October 22, 2022Aerospace Airbus pushed ahead of Boeing on in Q3, delivering 140 passenger aircraft including 46 in July, 39 in August and 53 in September. This compared with 112 deliveries from…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: February 2023
News in Brief — End Markets Roundup
by Polina Sparks February 27, 2023Aerospace A more than £2bn increase in turnover at Rolls-Royce, yielding higher operating profits in 2022, boosted its shares even as the new ceo. Ex-BP Tufan Erginbilgic, sounded a warning…