South32 secures approval for Worsley Alumina mine extension

Worsley began operations around 40 years ago and is one of the world's biggest alumina refineries.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 8:58 am

Rio Tinto assesses potential for gallium production at Quebec operations

Gallium is on the export ban list to the United States that China’s Ministry of Commerce announced last week.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2024 | 4:21 pm

Next phase of development underway for world’s largest solar thermal project – MA’ADEN I

1.5 billion project to slash carbon emissions by 600,000 tons/year for Saudi Arabia's biggest mining company.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2024 | 3:51 pm

Chinalco could invest $426 million in Suriname bauxite project

If approved by parliament, Chinalco could begin construction by the middle of next year.

Reuters | November 25, 2024 | 1:49 pm

Sierra Leone woos miners to clean energy with $11 billion plan

Most mining firms rely on their own diesel supplies to extract iron ore, diamonds, rutile and bauxite in the resource-rich country.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2024 | 7:35 am

Alcoa suspends bauxite shipments from Brazil’s Juruti mine due to port issue

The company halted bauxite shipments from Brazil's Juruti port due to a stranded vessel in the waterway.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:37 am

Panic grows in alumina market as prices spike toward a record

Prices for alumina have surged by more than 20% so far this month.

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 6:52 am

Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally

Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:52 am

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks get a late boost.

Frik Els | October 14, 2024 | 3:10 am

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