February 6, 2019 Arconic Chairman John Plant takes additional role of CEO Plant previously served as the CEO of auto parts maker TRW Automotive from 2003 to 2015.
February 4, 2019 Rio’s BC Works smelter ASI certified The ASI certification is the highest internationally recognized standard for environmental, social and governance practices.
February 3, 2019 Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.
January 30, 2019 Copper producer Aurubis names Roland Harings as new CEO Harings takes over at Aurubis on July 1, replacing current CEO Juergen Schachler.
January 28, 2019 Rusal shares soar, aluminium falls as U.S. lifts sanctions Members may freely enter into contracts with Rusal and its affiliates.
January 24, 2019 FLSmidth to expand Hindalco’s alumina refinery in Odisha, India The contract was finalised at a recent meeting of Hindalco’s and FLSmidth’s top managements.
January 24, 2019 Global aluminium production growth brakes sharply in 2018 China's aluminium production, to quote Wood Mackenzie, "is not going to fall off a cliff in 2019".
January 17, 2019 Alcoa beats profit estimates on strength in alumina segment The company's shares were down 1.6 percent in extended trading, reversing course after rising as much as 3.5 percent to $30.
January 8, 2019 Scant relief for U.S. aluminium users from removal of Rusal sanctions The U.S. Treasury has said it would lift sanctions on Rusal this month after a restructuring.
December 26, 2018 China carbon industry to face severe overcapacity — association Carbon products are widely used in sectors such as metallurgy, chemicals, aviation and renewable energy.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
