Aluminum Top Stories

Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany

The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply.

Bloomberg News | August 5, 2022 | 9:13 am

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales…

Staff Writer | August 5, 2022 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto attracts several proposals to build 4 GW of wind, solar power

The massive build of renewables equals more than a third…

Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 8:30 pm

How a lake and a volcano produced a rare mineral on Mars

Researchers have figured out how tridymite formed in Mars’ Gale…

Staff Writer | July 27, 2022 | 5:05 am

Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road.…

Frik Els | July 26, 2022 | 11:13 am

Metso Outotec sells aluminum business

The Finnish company reached a deal with France’s REEL International.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 28, 2020 | 8:40 am

Steelmakers set to lead India metals to best quarter in decade

Shares of the country’s oldest steel mill have climbed more than 70% since Oct. 1, clocking its best performance in more than 11 years.

Bloomberg News | December 24, 2020 | 12:32 pm

Aluminum surges on concern US may reapply Rusal sanctions

Russia’s primary aluminum output accounts for about 6% of global supply, with Rusal being the top supplier in Europe.

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2020 | 9:38 am

A tale of two crises – metals in the year of covid-19

It’s been a tumultuous year for industrial metal markets, both the worst of times and the best of times.

Reuters | December 17, 2020 | 8:22 am

LME to forge ahead with plans to support sustainable metal production

The London Metal Exchange will roll-out by mid-2021 a digital register to store carbon related details of aluminum.

Reuters | December 16, 2020 | 7:37 am

Base metals get supercharged thanks to China rebound

Industrial metals are well on their way to being among the top performers of 2020.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | December 15, 2020 | 10:57 am

Pendulum swings in favour of aluminum demand and prices

Flourishing demand in China and the United States, higher freight costs and tight scrap supplies are expected to fuel further rises in prices of the metal.

Reuters | December 15, 2020 | 8:47 am

‘Green stimulus packages’ key driver for base metal demand, says analyst

“The path to economic recovery will be long and slow,” says Intl FCStone metals analyst Natalie Scott-Gray.

Northern Miner Staff | December 9, 2020 | 9:57 am

US Steel to buy remaining Big River stake amid steel surge

U.S. Steel is exercising a call option and will use cash on hand to buy the stake for about $774 million.

Bloomberg News | December 8, 2020 | 10:45 am

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