China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum imports China has been looking to raise the usage of recycled metals as part of an efforts to lower carbon emission. Reuters | July 8, 2024 | 7:19 am
Which critical minerals will be crucial for the AI boom? Semiconductors have been likened to the ‘picks and shovels’ of the AI boom. James Cooper | July 5, 2024 | 12:55 pm
Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove Peninsula The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW. Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 8:08 am
Column: Rising Chinese aluminum output pressures alumina supply The country increased production by 5% year-on-year to 3.65 million metric tons in May, according to the latest estimate. Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 10:42 am
Rio Tinto to install carbon free aluminium cells at Arvida smelter in Québec Rio will design, engineer, and build a demonstration plant owned by a new joint venture with the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec,. Staff Writer | July 1, 2024 | 1:28 pm
London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong Kong The LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen services to clients in China. Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 7:40 am
Vedanta mulls first dollar bond sale of $500 million The bond sale could climb to $1 billion depending on the response from investors, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | June 24, 2024 | 9:35 am
Rio Tinto to invest $165 million in Quebec aluminum smelter renovation The miner asaid it will offset the carbon emissions related to the construction project through initiatives like planting trees near the aluminium smelter. Staff Writer | June 18, 2024 | 12:42 pm
China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2024 | 9:25 am
