August 13, 2020

China’s booming copper imports an echo of the last crisis

Every copper trader knows Beijing's stockpiling was a big part of the copper price rally from 2009 lows below $3,000/tonne to over $10,000 two years later.

August 10, 2020

China’s aluminium, zinc options see slow start on Shanghai debut

Units of Chalco, trader Trafigura and COFCO were among the first to trade the new options contracts.

July 31, 2020

AI to predict materials needed for aluminum alloy manufacturing

Artificial intelligence approach extracts how an aluminum alloy's contents and manufacturing process are related to specific mechanical properties.

July 31, 2020

Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third

Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production.

July 27, 2020

Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles

Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.

July 27, 2020

Rusal Q2 sales down 10% as coronavirus hit demand

Aluminium sales totalled 976,000 tonnes in April-June 2020.

July 24, 2020

Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen

As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction.

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 17, 2020

Canada asks for ‘patience’ in aluminum spat with US

Canadian Ambassador says the country will retaliate if the US reimpose aluminum tariffs.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.