February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto CEO goes to Washington to get handle on Trump tariffs

Jakob Stausholm said he would be spending the week meeting with US senators.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto to decide future of Tomago aluminum smelter by mid-year, CEO says

The miner reported its smallest full-year underlying earnings in five years on Wednesday.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low

The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $10.87 billion for 2024, compared with $11.76 billion a year ago.

February 17, 2025

Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy

The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.

February 14, 2025

Brazil hints at WTO complaint, tax on US products after Trump steel tariffs

The South American country is one of the largest sources of US steel imports.

February 13, 2025

UAE aluminum producer targets more deals in US amid tariffs

Emirates Global Aluminium completed its first acquisition in the US last year when it bought 80% of Spectro Alloys.

February 13, 2025

Video: Immediate impacts of Trump tariffs on Canadian mining – Dr. Tamer Elbokl

Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Dr. Tamer Elbokl explores the implications of recent US tariffs.

February 12, 2025

South32 reports surge in first-half profit on strong commodity prices

The miner reported an 838% surge in first-half profits on Thursday, driven by higher sales of aluminum and copper and strong commodity prices.

February 12, 2025

Mexico and US will discuss steel tariffs later this week, president says

Mexico will send a message to the United States regarding the 25% tariff on steel and aluminum.

February 11, 2025

Column: Beer, not tariffs, will boost US aluminum capacity

If greater aluminum self-sufficiency is the goal, there's a much easier way of achieving it in the form of the humble beer can.