Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum productionThe investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province.Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:18 am
Norway sovereign fund advisor may recommend Rio Tinto stake saleThe Council on Ethics has told Rio that it is…Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 9:40 am
New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materialsTwisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts…Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am
Indonesia confirms bauxite export ban to proceed as scheduled The measure, which led to a dispute at the World Trade Organization, also helped boost the value of Indonesia's exports. Reuters | December 21, 2022 | 7:56 am
China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite. Frik Els | December 13, 2022 | 10:37 am
Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being. Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 5:05 am
Mali forms new state-owned miner The company, Société de Recherche et d'Exploitation Minière du Mali (Sorem SA), will be fully funded by the state. Staff Writer | November 18, 2022 | 6:28 am
Saudi Arabia to auction five new mining exploration licenses in 2023 The government estimates the kingdom's unused mineral resources to be valued at $1.33-trillion. Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 7:35 am
JPMorgan stuns bond traders with premium bids for troubled miner Metalcorp’s bonds have been in the limelight this week after the company said Monday that it couldn’t repay €70 million debt. Bloomberg News | October 7, 2022 | 1:12 pm
Development banks under pressure to compensate harmed communities A rise in complaints about projects has prompted activists to push development banks to contribute to compensation. Reuters | August 30, 2022 | 7:45 am
Graphic: How is aluminum made? The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production. Visual Capitalist - Elements | August 12, 2022 | 1:04 pm
Indonesia revokes thousands of mining permits covering over 3 million hectares More than 2,000 mining permits for various minerals have been revoked. Reuters | August 12, 2022 | 7:51 am