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.

October 1, 2019

Scientists working on improving aluminium batteries

Scientists believe aluminium batteries could eventually replace lithium-ion batteries or be complementary so that the latter are only used when strictly necessary.

September 24, 2019

Hydro CEO says economic clouds may dampen aluminium demand

Hydro until recently expected world aluminium demand excluding China to grow by up to 1% in 2019, but now instead forecasts a decline of 1-2%.

September 23, 2019

Rio Tinto now offering ASI certified aluminum across Canada

The certification provides independent verification that materials can be traced through a ‘chain of custody.’

September 18, 2019

Steel and base metals express divergent views on China — opinion

Industrial metals have fallen into two very distinct camps over the course of 2019.