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.

August 5, 2019

Copper sends a message to markets that growth is already wrecked

For the past year, copper traded like a seesaw on the on-again, off-again hopes of a US and China trade deal.

August 4, 2019

Australian Indigenous group to sue government over mining operations in Northern Territory

The Gumatj people claim there is a loss of native title over Rio Tinto's Gove operations, previously owned by Nabalco.

July 30, 2019

Alumina roller coaster spins price to two-year lows

The alumina market has collapsed over the last three months with both Chinese and Western prices now at their lowest levels in two years.

July 26, 2019

Rusal says aluminium sales up 21%

The world's largest aluminium producer outside China has been restoring operations after US sanctions were lifted in January this year.