March 13, 2019

Malaysia puts bauxite mining ban on hold until impact studies completed

Miners wishing to resume operations or start new ones must conduct a study on the environmental impact of their activities before receiving licences.

March 11, 2019

‘Zombie’ enterprises hampering China’s economic transformation – Chinalco

For years, such enterprises have survived on bank loans and local government backing, robbing more deserving companies of financial resources that could have otherwise contributed to local growth.

March 11, 2019

Luxfer’s acquisition of Neo Performance falls through

The Manchester-based company had agreed to acquire Neo for $612 million in cash and stock.

March 8, 2019

Trump touts aluminum-cost drop, but Americans still pay more

President Donald Trump took a victory lap on Twitter Friday, saying aluminum prices are down about 12% since his tariffs were implemented.

March 1, 2019

Mexico eyes fresh US targets in steel tariff dispute-official

Mexico could soon slap duties on new U.S. products as it overhauls the list of targets chosen in retaliation for the Trump administration's 2018 steel and aluminum tariffs.

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.