September 17, 2024 Ma’aden to acquire over 20% stake in Aluminium Bahrain from SABIC The latest transaction is indicative of Ma’aden’s continued growth and ambitions to grow 10 times by 2040, it said.
September 17, 2024 Brazil confirms potential $18 billion deal with miners involved in deadly dam disaster The collapse of the dam at a Samarco iron ore mine near the city of Mariana killed 19 people.
September 17, 2024 Sibanye considers sourcing nickel for French plant from New Caledonia’s Prony Sibanye-Stillwater said it is studying New Caledonia's Prony Resources as a potential source for nickel.
September 17, 2024 BHP warns AI boom would worsen copper shortage Growth of data centres and AI could boost copper demand by 3.4 million tonnes a year by 2050, CFO Vandita Pant said.
September 16, 2024 Ma’aden, Bahrain’s Alba partner to pursue global aluminum business This potential combination would create a global powerhouse in aluminum production, the companies said.
September 16, 2024 Tribal warfare kills at least 20 near Porgera mine in PNG, estimates UN The mine was briefly forced to cease operations as the fighting intensified, according to media reports.
September 16, 2024 Vedanta alumina output unaffected after water breach Rising alumina prices have already been putting pressure on aluminum makers’ margins.
September 15, 2024 Alcoa to sell its 25.1% stake in Ma’aden joint venture for $1.1 billion After completing the transaction, Alcoa would own approximately 2% of Ma’aden’s current shares outstanding.
September 14, 2024 Vale says routine check revealed cracks in dam, stability unchanged In a securities filing, the company said the issue concerns the Forquilha III dam at the Fabrica iron ore mine.
September 13, 2024 Nippon Steel bid for US Steel faces Sept. 23 review deadline The deal has become a political hot potato and faces high-profile opponents.
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