January 28, 2025

US buyers face higher costs if Trump pursues copper, aluminum tariffs

In a speech on Monday, Trump said he would impose tariffs on aluminum and copper.

January 24, 2025

Canadian mining optimistic in face of Trump tariff threat

As most Canadian industry leaders have pointed out, the US depends on Canada for a host of minerals and supplies.

January 23, 2025

Trump’s tariffs could redirect metal flows, Alcoa CEO says

Alcoa will likely send its Australian output to the US if the tariffs on Canada are imposed, says CEO William Oplinger.

January 20, 2025

Column: Global aluminum market faces a year of trade turbulence

It's going to be a busy year for aluminum traders as the global market navigates multiple geopolitical storms.

January 20, 2025

Glencore open to deals as investors brace for more mining M&A

Potential M&As were the main interest for investors in the sector in 2024, but BHP’s failed bid for Anglo cooled deals down.

January 19, 2025

Australian government pledges $1.24 billion in green aluminum push

The Australian government is targeting 82% of power supply to come from renewables by 2030.

January 19, 2025

South32 beats manganese output estimates as Australian operations restart

South32 has undertaken a phased restart of manganese mining activities at its GEMCO project.

January 17, 2025

Rio Tinto and Glencore spoke for months about deal that was once taboo

The news of Glencore and Rio’s discussions “has turned up the temperature on an already simmering M&A environment,” RBC Capital Markets analyst says.

January 17, 2025

Aluminum set for best week in three months on China demand hopes

Data released Friday showed China’s gross domestic product in 2024 expanded 5%.

January 16, 2025

China ramping up grid spending after green power supply boom

Faster grid expansion is going to accelerate demand for copper, said Wei Lai, deputy trading head at Zijin Mining Investment Shanghai Co.