Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Metix Passion for Metals ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.metix.co.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Metix selected for the supply of a Copper Matte Settling Electric Furnace](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-selected-for-the-supply-of-a-copper-matte-settling-electric-furnace/) - Metix selected for EPS of a Copper Matte Settling Electric Furnace (MSEF); highlights D4C design to cut on-site time and ensure 2025 commissioning. - [thyssenkrupp Steel awards contract to SMS group for a Direct Reduction Plant](https://www.metix.co.za/thyssenkrupp-steel-awards-contract-to-sms-group-for-a-direct-reduction-plant/) - Discover the world's first hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant, this marks the start to one of the biggest industrial decarbonization projects worldwide. - [Metix completes the first Hydrogen hot commissioning run on HPSR Furnace](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-completes-the-first-hydrogen-hot-commissioning-run-on-hpsr-furnace/) - A milestone for green ironmaking: Metix completes hydrogen hot commissioning of its HPSR furnace, validating scalable, hydrogen-based smelting. - [Revolutionising Copper Smelting through Sustainable Brownfield Modernisation](https://www.metix.co.za/revolutionising-copper-smelting-through-sustainable-brownfield-modernisation-2/) - Learn how sustainable brownfield modernisation speeds copper-smelting upgrades, featuring a major MSEF replacement project in the USA. - [Metix awarded Ferromanganese Refining Project by Sakura](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-awarded-ferromanganese-refining-project-by-sakura/) - Groundbreaking FEMN converter project boosts Sakura’s output with Metix as EPC partner; 70,000 t/yr FeMn and MC/LCFeMn on the way, ramping 2027. - [Successful hot commissioning of Ferroniobium Dephosphorization Furnace](https://www.metix.co.za/successful-hot-commissioning-of-ferroniobium-dephosphorization-furnace/) - Successful hot commissioning of ferroniobium dephosphorization furnace 3 at CBMM's Araxá complex showcases SMS Group's trusted supply track record. - [Effective Equilibrium Reaction Zone Modeling of Hydrogen Plasma Smelting Reduction: A Scenario Analysis](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/srin.202501061#new_tab) - This work develops a dynamic model for hydrogen plasma smelting reduction (HPSR) in direct current arc furnaces, implemented with a zonal approach to simulate industrial operations. The model couples thermodynamic principles with grouped mass-transfer parameters to predict the time evolution of mass, temperature, and composition in the metal, slag, and off-gas across furnace zones. Calibration is performed against published experimental data to accurately capture key mass-transfer dynamics. - [Metix’ Open Bath Furnace (OBF) is a Breakthrough in Green Ironmaking – Converting Low-grade Direct-reduced Iron (DRI) into Hot Metal and Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) with Unmatched Efficiency, Flexibility, and a Versatile Furnace Design.](https://innovation-centre-for-industrial-transformation.ec.europa.eu/innovative-techniques/open-bath-furnace-metix-technology) - OBF technology is undergoing an innovative adaptation: it is being developed to melt DRI for the production of liquid iron, which can subsequently be processed into liquid steel via BOF steelmaking. This paper focuses on the OBF technology jointly developed by METIX and the SMS group, combining extensive industry experience with cutting-edge engineering solutions. - [Slag Valorisation Furnace (SVF) Technology by Metix: Metallurgical Conversion of Steelmaking Slag into Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) and Recovering of the Metal Units](https://innovation-centre-for-industrial-transformation.ec.europa.eu/innovative-techniques/slag-valorisation-furnace#new_tab) - Slag valorisation involves the metallurgical transformation of slag to achieve desired properties and convert it into a valuable product. This approach not only enhances economic benefits but also minimises environmental impact across the steel production and cement manufacturing value chain. - [METIX AWARDED FERROMANGANESE REFINING PROJECT BY SAKURA](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-awarded-ferromanganese-refining-project-by-sakura-2/) - [Sustainable Smelter Modernization: Engineering a Brownfield Solution for a Matte Settling Electric Furnace (MSEF) Replacement](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-032-00102-3_194#new_tab) - The Freeport Miami Smelter Sustainability Project addresses the replacement of the existing Matte Settling Electric Furnace (MSEF) at the Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Miami Smelter in Miami, Arizona, utilizing innovative brownfield and building information modeling approaches. This chapter explores the engineering challenges encountered when integrating the MSEF into the existing electric furnace building. - [Revolutionising Copper Smelting through Sustainable Brownfield Modernisation](https://www.metix.co.za/revolutionising-copper-smelting-through-sustainable-brownfield-modernisation/) - For existing smelters, modernisation is often hampered by the complexities of brownfield environments, where new technology must be integrated into restrictive legacy infrastructure. Metix has leveraged a multi-disciplinary engineering approach to address these challenges, recently demonstrated through a major Matte Settling Electric Furnace (MSEF) replacement project in USA. - [Acquisition brings new furnace technology to South Africa](https://www.metix.co.za/acquisition-brings-new-furnace-technology-to-south-africa/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Acquisition-brings-new-furnace-technology-to-South-Africa.pdf" title="Acquisition brings new furnace technology to South Africa"] - [The SAF Center of Competence supplies competitive solutions for submerged arc furnace operations worldwide](https://www.metix.co.za/the-saf-center-of-competence-supplies-competitive-solutions-for-submerged-arc-furnace-operations-worldwide/) - [Development, installation and operation of a full-copper, deep-cooled slag tapblock for a six-in-line copper matte settling electric furnace](https://www.metix.co.za/development-installation-and-operation-of-a-full-copper-deep-cooled-slag-tapblock-for-a-six-in-line-copper-mette-settling-electric-furnace/) - [Metix aces ASA Metals](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-aces-asa-metals/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Metix-aces-ASA-Metals.pdf" title="Metix aces ASA Metals"] - [Metix achieves 250 000 LTI-free hours on two major projects](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-achieves-250-000-lti-free-hours-on-two-major-projects/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Metix-achieves-250-000-LTI-free-hours-on-two-major-projects.pdf" title="Metix achieves 250 000 LTI-free hours on two major projects"] - [Smelter company completes platinum plant](https://www.metix.co.za/smelter-company-completes-platinum-plant/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Smelter-company-completes-platinum-plant.pdf" title="Smelter company completes platinum plant"] - [Metix celebrates safety milestone](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-celebrates-safety-milestone/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Metix-celebrates-safety-milestone.pdf" title="Metix celebrates safety milestone"] - [ASA Metals 600 000tpa plant looks HOT!](https://www.metix.co.za/asa-metals-600-000tpa-plant-looks-hot/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASA-Metals-600-000tpa-plant-looks-HOT.pdf" title="ASA Metals 600 000tpa plant looks HOT!"] - [Advantages emerge from economic recession](https://www.metix.co.za/advantages-emerge-from-economic-recession/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Advantages-emerge-from-economic-recession.pdf" title="Advantages emerge from economic recession"] - [A South African first for furnace roofs](https://www.metix.co.za/a-south-african-first-for-furnace-roofs/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/A-South-African-first-for-furnace-roofs.pdf" title="A South African first for furnace roofs"] - [Furnace roofs with copper centre](https://www.metix.co.za/furnace-roofs-with-copper-centre/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Furnace-roofs-with-copper-centre.pdf" title="Furnace roofs with copper centre"] - [ASA Metals project nears completion](https://www.metix.co.za/asa-metals-project-nears-completion/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASA-Metals-project-nears-completion.pdf" title="ASA Metals project nears completion"] - [Large projects key for success](https://www.metix.co.za/large-projects-key-for-success/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Large-projects-key-for-success.pdf" title="Large projects key for success"] - [Innovation in smelting technology](https://www.metix.co.za/innovation-in-smelting-technology/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Innovation-in-smelting-technology.pdf" title="Innovation in smelting technology"] - [Solid copper roof for furnace](https://www.metix.co.za/solid-copper-roof-for-furnace/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Solid-copper-roof-for-furnace.pdf" title="Solid copper roof for furnace"] - [Metix nearly complete on its biggest ever LSTK contract](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-nearly-complete-on-its-biggest-ever-lstk-contract/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Metix-nearly-complete-on-its-biggest-ever-LSTK-contract.pdf" title="Metix nearly complete on its biggest ever LSTK contract"] - [Metix continues on the innovation trail](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-continues-on-the-innovation-trail/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Metix-continues-on-the-innovation-trail.pdf" title="Metix continues on the innovation trail"] - [Separated from the competition](https://www.metix.co.za/separated-from-the-competition/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Separated-from-the-competition.pdf" title="Separated from the competition"] - [Article in SAIMM presented at Infacon 2010](https://www.metix.co.za/article-in-saimm-presented-at-infacon-2010/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Article-in-SAIMM-presented-at-Infacon-2010.pdf" title="Article in SAIMM presented at Infacon 2010"] - [Smelter engineering firm introduces cogeneration technology](https://www.metix.co.za/smelter-engineering-firm-introduces-cogeneration-technology-2/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Smelter-engineering-firm-introduces-cogeneration-technology.pdf" title="Smelter engineering firm introduces cogeneration technology"] - [Metix joins SMS Group](https://www.metix.co.za/metix-joins-sms-group/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Metix-joins-SMS-Group.pdf" title="Metix joins SMS Group"] - [Two-million LTI-free hours achieved by firm](https://www.metix.co.za/two-million-lti-free-hours-achieved-by-firm/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Two-million-LTI-free-hours-achieved-by-firm.pdf" title="Two-million LTI-free hours achieved by firm"] - [SA's ferrroalloy furnace technology](https://www.metix.co.za/sas-ferrroalloy-furnace-technology/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SA-ferrroalloy-furnace-technology.pdf" title="SA ferrroalloy furnace technology"] - [SMS makes substantial investment in Africa through Metix acquisition](https://www.metix.co.za/sms-makes-substantial-investment-in-africa-through-metix-acquisition/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SMS-makes-substantial-investment-in-Africa-through-Metix-acquisition.pdf" title="SMS makes substantial investment in Africa through Metix acquisition"] - [German group focuses on South African expansion](https://www.metix.co.za/german-group-focuses-on-south-african-expansion/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/German-group-focuses-on-South-African-expansion.pdf" title="German group focuses on South African expansion"] - [CYMCO installation China](https://www.metix.co.za/cymco-installation-china/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CYMCO-installation-China.pdf" title="CYMCO installation China"] - [The heat is on for high conductivity](https://www.metix.co.za/the-heat-is-on-for-high-conductivity/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/The-heat-is-on-for-high-conductivity.pdf" title="The heat is on for high conductivity"] - [Advances in SA's ferroalloy smelting](https://www.metix.co.za/advances-in-sas-ferroalloy-smelting/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Advances-in-SA-ferroalloy-smelting.pdf" title="Advances in SA ferroalloy smelting"] - [Smelter project completed in record time](https://www.metix.co.za/smelter-project-completed-in-record-time/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Smelter-project-completed-in-record-time.pdf" title="Smelter project completed in record time"] - [Investment in Africa bolstered](https://www.metix.co.za/investment-in-africa-bolstered/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Investment-in-Africa-bolstered.pdf" title="Investment in Africa bolstered"] - [In brief](https://www.metix.co.za/in-brief/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.metix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/In-brief.pdf" title="In brief"] - 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