September 4, 2019 US sues to stop Novelis purchase of Aleris The proposed $2.6 billion purchase would combine two of the four major North American producers of aluminum to make automobile bodies.
September 2, 2019 Global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028 — report But further developments in aluminium technology could lead to increased substitution of copper in cabling.
September 2, 2019 Rio Tinto takes GFG Alliance to arbitration over outstanding smelter payments Rio sold the Dunkerque aluminium smelter in France to GFG for $500 million last year.
September 1, 2019 Saudi Arabia creates new ministry of industry and mining The move is understood as part of the kingdom’s strategy to diversify the economy away from oil.
August 30, 2019 Global producer seeks Q4 aluminium premium of $110/T from Japan buyers The latest quarterly pricing negotiations began this week between Japanese buyers and global producers, including Rio Tinto and South32.
August 28, 2019 Beer pong getting sustainability makeover with new aluminum cup Ball Corp., the 139-year-old packaging company that has benefited as beverage companies shift away from plastic, is launching an aluminum cup.
August 27, 2019 Outlook positive on Chinese demand for metals despite trade dispute — report China's domestic demand for industrial metals will be supported in Q419 and 2020 as the government gears up to provide additional targeted stimulus.
August 27, 2019 US appeals court revives aluminum antitrust cases vs Goldman, JPMorgan, Glencore Purchasers accused banks and commodity trading, mining and metals warehousing companies of conspiring to hoard aluminum inventory earlier this decade.
August 14, 2019 Top 10 US-based miners The Northern Miner presents the top 10 US-based mining companies by market capitalization.
August 6, 2019 Vedanta to focus on ‘purse strings’ amid aluminum expansion India’s biggest aluminum producer is prioritizing controlling costs as it embarks on expanding capacity.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
