October 28, 2019

Rio Tinto says miners need to leverage technology as scrutiny of the industry rises

Technologies such as autonomous rail-cars and increased automation can lower the impact of the industry on the environment as well as raise profit margins, the company said.

October 28, 2019

What a difference a year makes: gloom and doom at Metals Week

The metals world is descending on London for the biggest annual bash in the industry’s calendar, but there’s not much to celebrate.

October 22, 2019

Sustainability the new battleground for aluminium producers — opinion

Going green is the new differentiator in the cut-throat business of making aluminium.

October 22, 2019

Rio considering options for New Zealand aluminium smelter

The move comes a week after the miner downplayed its annual aluminium production guidance and flagged challenging conditions in the industry.

October 21, 2019

Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns”

New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.

October 20, 2019

Copper, iron, bauxite facing major ESG challenges

Experts say such challenges have the potential to significantly impact the global supply of metals.

October 18, 2019

How a small aluminum maker won US trade protection

The United States was once the world’s biggest producer of primary aluminum. But by the time Trump took office, production had dwindled to the level last seen in 1951.

October 17, 2019

Alcoa heads for biggest gain since 2016 on $1 billion revamp

The largest US aluminum maker outlined its restructuring plans in an earnings statement Wednesday.

October 10, 2019

China’s Chalco delays Boffa bauxite mine launch to 2020

Construction on the project, expected to produce 12 million tonnes of the aluminium ore a year, would be completed in the first quarter of 2020.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.