Hydro CEO says economic clouds may dampen aluminium demand
Hydro until recently expected world aluminium demand excluding China to grow by up to 1% in 2019, but now instead forecasts a decline of 1-2%.
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Vale to restart Onça Puma nickel complex
Mining has been halted since September 2017 as the company failed to undergo a requested environmental impact on local indigenous communities affected by pollution caused by the operation.
Germany’s K+S cuts potash output for the year on weak demand
The company has responded to current weak demand for potash by reducing production by up to 300,000 tonnes.
Canada’s Atex to acquire copper-gold project in Chile
Hochschild Mining previously explored the property.
Great Atlantic encouraged by tungsten results at Newfoundland project
The Vancouver-based miner located tungsten mineralization in a new target area at its South Quarry property.
Australian mining lobby launches ad blitz urging reforms after coal projects blocked
Group aims at rallying public support for an overhaul of state planning laws after a commission blocked new projects citing climate change concerns.
Global copper deficit deepens as Chile, Indonesia production drops
The international refined copper market ended the first half of 2019 with a supply shortfall of about 220,000 tonnes.
Rio Tinto now offering ASI certified aluminum across Canada
The certification provides independent verification that materials can be traced through a ‘chain of custody.’
Noront chooses Algoma Steel, Hatch for Ring of Fire projects
Hatch will supply engineering and project support for the Eagle’s Nest and Ring of Fire chrome projects and earn an equity interest in the mines.
