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Malaysia puts bauxite mining ban on hold until impact studies completed

Miners wishing to resume operations or start new ones must conduct a study on the environmental impact of their activities before receiving licences.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2019 | 3:08 am

‘Zombie’ enterprises hampering China’s economic transformation – Chinalco

For years, such enterprises have survived on bank loans and local government backing, robbing more deserving companies of financial resources that could have otherwise contributed to local growth.

Reuters | March 11, 2019 | 10:22 am

Luxfer’s acquisition of Neo Performance falls through

The Manchester-based company had agreed to acquire Neo for $612 million in cash and stock.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 11, 2019 | 7:19 am

Trump touts aluminum-cost drop, but Americans still pay more

President Donald Trump took a victory lap on Twitter Friday, saying aluminum prices are down about 12% since his tariffs were implemented.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2019 | 2:22 pm

China’s Chalco promotes president to top job after chairman resigns

The appointment to the top job marks a rapid promotion for Lu Dongliang, who had only served as president at Chalco for one year.

Reuters | February 21, 2019 | 1:49 pm

Malaysia lifts bauxite mining moratorium after 3-year ban

Malaysia was once the biggest supplier of bauxite to top buyer China, with shipments peaking at nearly 3.5 million tonnes a month.

Reuters | February 18, 2019 | 11:15 am

American Manganese moves forward with plans to recycle lithium-ion battery materials

Together with an industry partner, the company built a pilot plant to recycle cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2019 | 7:17 am

Rio’s BC Works smelter ASI certified

The ASI certification is the highest internationally recognized standard for environmental, social and governance practices.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 4, 2019 | 8:04 am

Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report

A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.

MINING.com Editor | February 3, 2019 | 8:30 am

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