September 4, 2019

Malaysia firms up bauxite mining, export operating procedures

The new operating procedures include capping monthly bauxite exports at 600,000 tonnes.

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.