Rio Tinto Group , the world's second- largest aluminum producer, said it may build a $2.7 billion plant in South Africa even as the country endures power shortages that have cut output at mines and smelters….more at topix.net
Alcoa today welcomed the decision taken by the Greenland parliament to advance into a second phase of joint studies with Alcoa into the feasibility of establishing a world class sustainable aluminum industry in …more at topix.net
A 120,000 metric ton aluminum producer in China's Sichuan province halted output after suffering casualties when the country was hit by its strongest earthquake in more than half a century, an official said.
Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd , the country's top aluminum producer, will team up with Malaysia's MMC and Saudi Arabia's Binladin for a joint aluminum project in Saudi Arabia….more at topix.com

Gossan Resources Limited's Technical Advisor, Dr. Zuliani, will be delivering a paper entitled, "Developments in the Zuliani Process for Gossan Resources’ Magnesium Project" at the 69th Annual World Magnesium Conference on May 22th in San Francisco. The conference, sponsored by the International Magnesium Association (IMA), focuses on current developments throughout all aspects of the magnesium industry. View Press Release