Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

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

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

Column: Where there’s muck there’s brass … and critical minerals

The green future, it turns out, can be achieved at least in part by cleaning up the mining legacy of the past.

Reuters | July 26, 2022 | 7:18 am

High-performance aluminum alloys can now be produced with little energy

Researchers have developed a new process that cuts in half the energy needed to manufacture high-performance aluminum alloys.

Staff Writer | July 25, 2022 | 5:05 am

Europe’s energy crisis risks slashing aluminum production further

Aluminum is one of the most energy-intensive metals to make, and the surge in power prices already knocked about 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in Europe and North America.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2022 | 12:21 pm

Column: Aluminum producers feel the margin pain as price slumps

Aluminum producers are facing a hard landing after the bonanza pricing seen in the first half of 2022.

Reuters | July 22, 2022 | 8:04 am

Ford announces series of deals to accelerate EV push

Ford said it has now sourced about 70% of the battery cell capacity it needs to achieve its annual production rate of more than 2 million by late 2026.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 12:41 pm

Alcoa warns as much as 20% of aluminum capacity is unprofitable

Despite rising worldwide aluminum demand, Alcoa will be pinched by escalating costs for energy and raw materials, CEO Roy Harvey said.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2022 | 11:12 am

Rio Tinto, Ford to develop battery, low-carbon materials supply chain

The partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplying Ford with materials including lithium, low-carbon aluminum and copper.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 11:04 am

Alcoa jumps after quarterly profit, sales top analyst estimates

The company posted $913 million in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in the second quarter.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2022 | 2:45 pm

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Recent development improves aluminum-ion batteries capacity

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