July 27, 2023

Analysts mark down copper price forecasts as output ramps up

Analysts have pared price forecasts for the metal as supply expands while demand in China remains muted.

July 26, 2023

Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets

The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.

July 25, 2023

Aluminum foil boosts development of batteries for next-gen long-range vehicles

US-based researchers have addressed aluminum’s fundamental issues as a battery anode.

July 24, 2023

Rio Tinto, Giampaolo Group ink $700m aluminum recycling joint venture

Rio will acquire a 50% equity stake in Giampaolo Group’s wholly-owned Matalco business.

July 24, 2023

Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips

The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices.

July 21, 2023

Vedanta posts 41% slump in Q1 profit on soft metal prices

Shares of the company closed 6.2% higher ahead of the results.

July 21, 2023

Hydro says Russian metal threatens LME benchmark, Rusal hits back

While there are no sanctions on Russian metal, consumers are ignoring aluminium produced by Rusal, which accounts for 6% of global supplies.

July 21, 2023

Western Australia’s mining sector was key for post-covid-19 economic recovery – report

International trade and a thriving mining and resources sector were crucial for the recovery of Western Australia’s economy following the covid-19 pandemic.

July 20, 2023

Metal cutting is helping researchers understand metals’ behaviour under extreme conditions

New research opens an interesting application for metal cutting as a 'property test.'

July 19, 2023

Chairman of Chinese aluminum giant resigns after two years

The departure comes days after a unit of the company was reported by Bloomberg to have terminated contracts amid a government-led investigation into deals in the market.