International Iron Metallics Association Ltd.

IIMA is delighted to be taking part in the World Hydrogen North America congress in Houston with secretary general John Atherton presenting this afternoon on Hydrogen in Steelmaking: Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions. #obms #iron #steel #steelmaking #hydrogen #decarbonization #whna #whl

We are wrapping up a successful meeting in Spain with more attendees than ever before. Yesterday’s day of presentations concluded with a drinks reception and a lovely group dinner. Some really interesting perspectives and conversations on the issues affecting the OBM industry. Thank you to our speakers this morning Denny Sabah, on all things freight, and Laura Varriale and Hendrik Schuldt for their CBAM updates. Thank you to all our members for attending and making this a great event. #OBMs #iron #steel #steelmaking #freight #cbam #decarbonisation

A great first full day at our Members’ Meeting in San Sebastián today, with 200 delegates. This follows a day of meetings for our activity groups & a drinks reception for everyone to meet yesterday. A big thank you to all our speakers today for their insights and information on all topics across the OBM value-chain industry. BARIS CIFTCI Stanislav Zinchenko Jose Noldin Robert Mazurak Anastasiia Kononenko Laura Varriale Fernando Pessanha Dr. Sergey Frolov Nenad Tanasic Harald Bier Marcel Huber John Atherton Christopher Schäfer #obms #metallis #iron #steel #greeniron #greensteel #hydrogen #steelmaking #decarbonisation

🔹 16th Status Meeting 🔹 In February, we held our 16th status meeting with the project consortium and our supportive advisory board. This time, the meeting took place in a hybrid format, both online and in person at CRM in Liège. 💡The meeting started with a workshop, to which we welcomed three other projects - MaxH2DR project, Safe H-DRI Project, and RecHycle - to present their research. The presentations generated interesting discussions and provided valuable insights into their projects. The first day concluded with a lovely dinner in Liège, which provided a great opportunity for informal exchanges. The second day continued with updates on ongoing work packages and planned next steps. To wrap up the meeting, CRM organised a tour of their facilities, offering a closer look at their experimental work. 📥If you're interested, you can download the workshop presentations here: https://lnkd.in/dG4vH_6Q   #HBIcFlex #hydrogen #RFCS #workshop #collaboration #networking

We are looking forward to our upcoming Biannual Members' Meeting in San Sebastian, Spain next week and would like to thank our speakers for agreeing to take part and share their insights: BARIS CIFTCI, Stanislav Zinchenko, Jose Noldin, Robert Mazurak, Laura Varriale, Anastasiia Kononenko, Nenad Tanasic, Harald Bier, Marcel Huber, Fernando Pessanha, Dr. Sergey Frolov, Denny Sabah and Hendrik Schuldt. We look forward to some interesting conversations. #OBMs #ironore #iron #steel #steelmaking #greensteel #sustainability #circulareconomy #iima #sansebastian

IIMA is delighted to announce the following companies have joined the IIMA community. MID-SHIP Group LLC (MIDSHIP) is a global leader in dry bulk shipping and logistics, with 50 years of expertise in cargo broking, vessel operations, and inland logistics. With strategically positioned offices worldwide, we provide real-time market insights to guide chartering and logistics decisions to our clients. Our chartering solutions are customized to meet our clients’ specific needs, saving them money, time, and effort. From locating the right ship at the right place and time to negotiating freight rates, tracking voyages, and addressing issues, our global team ensures a smooth and successful journey. MID-SHIP has maintained a strong presence in Brazil for over 30 years, offering extensive coverage of the South American market with significant expertise in pig iron exports and other bulk and breakbulk commodities. From sourcing the right vessel to managing voyages and resolving challenges, MID-SHIP works hand in hand with our clients to provide a seamless and efficient shipping result for all. www.midship.com   Drawing on more than a century of wide ranging experience since producing their first overhead crane in 1912, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd./ Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co., Ltd. operate material handling systems, logistics systems and parking systems business. As a partner to their Customers, they offer a wide range of solutions for various industries which includes Bucket Elevator type Continuous Ship Unloader, Grab Bucket type Ship Unloader, Level Luffing type Unloader, Quayside Container Crane, Rubber Tired Gantry Crane, Mobile Harbor Crane, Rail Mounted Jib Crane and Overhead Crane. shi-mh.co.jp   Thanks to years of experience and a deep knowledge of the market, Unicoal SpA is an Italian leader in the sector of raw materials. Unicoal SpA offer its customers in Italy and all over the world, not only the supply of raw materials such as Pig Iron, Biomass, Petroleum Coke, Steam Coal, Anthracite, Sized Coal and Metallurgical Coke but all the associated services, it follows the entire logistic chain of the product from the source to the end user’s plant. Unicoal SpA handles and controls all the phases of the import process, from the point of unloading of the cargo right up to the delivery point which is decided upon with the client, always guaranteeing high quality standards at competitive costs. In this field too the experience developed over a span of more than fifty years certainly plays a key role. www.unicoal.eu

The Singapore Iron Ore Forum (SIOF) is taking place on 28th May 2025, run by S&P Global Commodity Insights. IIMA Secretary General, John Atherton will be presenting on, “Synergy in the Iron Ore and Green Iron Pathway to Decarbonisation”, 3.40pm on 28th May. IIMA is a partner to the event. IIMA member Champion Iron is also speaking at the event, via François Lavoie, Vice President, Sales. In partnership with SGX Commodities, SIOF is part of the Singapore International Ferrous Week (SIFW), Southeast Asia’s largest gathering of international players involved in the production, trading and shipping of ferrous metals. SIOF 2025 is the platform addressing critical challenges in the iron ore industry, bringing together producers, traders, steel manufacturers, investors, and technology experts. It fosters collaboration and actionable strategies to address shifting demand, supply and capitalize on opportunities in sustainable steel production. The Singapore Iron Ore Forum (SIOF) 2025 provides a unique opportunity to interact with our esteemed speakers, participate in meaningful discussions, and network with a diverse group of buyers, sellers, and traders from Asia and beyond. To register click here: https://lnkd.in/euNwGuvM #obms #iima #SIOF #ironore #steel #steelmaking #greensteel #singapore #decarbonisation

✨Remarkable projects, interesting discussions, and a fantastic turnout! ✨   Today, the first HBI C-Flex workshop was successfully concluded. With over 70 participants, both in person and online. We explored four projects, had insightful conversations and valuable exchanges. A big thank you to Valentina (Safe H-DRI Project), Reinhard (RecHycle), Thomas (MaxH2DR project) and Lukas (HBI C-Flex) as well as to our attendees for your engagement and contributions! We are looking forward to continuing these conversations and collaborations! 🚀   #Workshop #Collaboration #Innovation #Research #HBIcFlex #RFCS

📣 Join us for an exciting online workshop on February 25th! 💬 Four innovative projects are coming together to explore key advancements in clean steel breakthrough technologies. Each project will present their latest research on the reoxidation behaviour and stability of direct reduced and hot briquetted iron, integrating green hydrogen and recycled gases in steelmaking, maximising H₂ enrichment in direct reduction, and ensuring safe handling of H₂-based DRI. Following the presentations, we’ll open the floor for an interactive discussion. Both the speakers and the audience have the chance to exchange insights and ask questions. If you’re interested in the future of decarbonised steel production, don’t miss this opportunity! 📅 ➡️Check out the flyer below for details and sign up by emailing info@hbi-c-flex.eu. We look forward to seeing you there. #Workshop #RFCS #Decarbonisation #SteelProduction #HBI #DRI #Hydrogen

We are preparing for our first Members' Meeting of 2025, to take place in San Sebastian, Spain. Registration details have been sent to all members along with a copy of the outline agenda. This is also available on our website. https://lnkd.in/eJUWq3mv