February 23, 2024

Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions

Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%.

February 23, 2024

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.

February 21, 2024

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

February 21, 2024

Rio Tinto reports 12% profit drop but returns more cash to investors

The miner said it expects Pilbara production costs to rise in 2024 due to persistent labor and parts inflation.

February 16, 2024

Rusal to add Abramovich to lawsuit against Potanin over nickel miner pact

The application marks the latest flare-up in relations between two of Russia's biggest metal companies.

February 15, 2024

Guinea talks carbon tax on mines as it seeks $4.3 billion loans

Guinea is among the world’s top producers of bauxite, a raw material used to produce aluminum.

February 13, 2024

How to produce green steel from aluminum’s red mud

Researchers have shown that green steel can be produced from aluminium production waste in a relatively simple way.

February 8, 2024

Green shoots for copper, nickel, zinc, aluminium prices 

Macquarie says January's full set of PMIs looks like a potential turning point for the global industrial cycle.

February 5, 2024

Guinea’s SMB to invest up to $1 billion to boost bauxite exports

Guinea's leading bauxite producer will upgrade its river terminals and buy vessels.

February 5, 2024

New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.