February 21, 2019 China’s Chalco promotes president to top job after chairman resigns The appointment to the top job marks a rapid promotion for Lu Dongliang, who had only served as president at Chalco for one year.
February 18, 2019 Malaysia lifts bauxite mining moratorium after 3-year ban Malaysia was once the biggest supplier of bauxite to top buyer China, with shipments peaking at nearly 3.5 million tonnes a month.
February 8, 2019 American Manganese moves forward with plans to recycle lithium-ion battery materials Together with an industry partner, the company built a pilot plant to recycle cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum.
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".
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
