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.
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.
Capstone Copper faces strike at Mantoverde mine in Chile Output is expected to run at up to 30% of normal levels during the stoppage, it said. January 02, 2026 | 07:53 am
