BHP: Strong operational performance, with copper production up 10%
“BHP delivered safe and reliable performance in the first half year ended 31 December 2024. Its flagship copper, iron ore
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Base Metals
Alunorte refinery starts new electric boilers, reducing carbon emissions
Alunorte has invested NOK 580 million in implementing electric boilers for steam production at the alumina refinery. This will reduce
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Achmmach tin resource grows by a third
Atlantic Tin has substantially expanded the Achmmach mineral resource, now the sixth largest undeveloped tin resource globally, and fourth largest
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Jubilee projects: Implementation of copper processing capacity
Jubilee reports that the increased processing capacity of 25 000 tonnes of copper per annum will be achieved through upgrades
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Acquisition of Alucan by Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation has acquired Alucan to meet the demand for sustainable packaging across Europe. The acquisition of Alucan will add
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Worsley mine development project receives state approval
South32 Limited advises that the Western Australian Minister for Environment has approved the Worsley Mine Development Project (the Project) 1.
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Vedanta Aluminium strengthens biodiversity and carbon reduction efforts
New initiatives build on ongoing programs to enhance ecological balance, restore habitats, and drive community-centric carbon reduction. Vedanta Aluminium announced
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Hydro signs long-term power contract with Å Energi
Hydro Energi AS and Å Energi have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the delivery of 438 GWh
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Hydro invests NOK 200 million at Husnes aluminium plant
Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro has decided to invest in a new sow casting line at Husnes to increase
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EMR-led project backed by UK Government
Plans spearheaded by EMR to revolutionise the aluminium supply chain in the UK have been supported by a £3.4 million
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EGA’s EX technology pilot to prove capabilities in aluminium industry
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) broke ground on the construction of 10 pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s next generation
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Minsur to sell Taboca to China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group
Peru’s Minsur S.A. is to sell its Brazilian subsidiary Mineração Taboca, which operates the Pitinga mine and the Pirapora smelter,
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Rio Tinto signs partnership agreement for project in Finland
Rio Tinto enters a partnership agreement (the Arctial partnership) with Vargas, Mitsubishi Corporation, and other international and local industry partners
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Speira invests in new “transparent” melting furnace
Speira have announced that they are investing around 6.4 million euros in a new “transparent” melting furnace. The unit, known
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Atlantic Tin secures Achmmach DFS funding
Achmmach mine developer Atlantic Tin has raised US$5 million from Apex Royalties to continue its Definitive Feasibility Study at the
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Alumetal installs solar panels to decarbonize aluminium recycling
Hydro’s Alumetal recycling plant in Kety, Poland, will increase the use of renewable energy to produce low-carbon, recycled aluminium products
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TIN production and price overview
LME 3-month tin price has dipped below $28,000/t for the first time since April as tin’s fund support continues to
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Hydro starts battery and solar rooftop operations at aluminium plant in Germany
Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro takes another step towards decarbonizing its aluminium plants by beginning local, onsite solar energy
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Eloro Resources commits to sustainability with Tin Code
The International Tin Association is pleased to announce that Eloro Resources, an exploration and mine development company and ITA’s Explorers
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Rio Tinto approves new solar plant to power Kennecott Copper
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Rio Tinto has approved construction of a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper
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Metso and Kosaka host International Ausmelt Congress
Metso and Dowa Group’s Kosaka Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd. are hosting the 2nd International Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress. The congress
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Century zinc retreatment operation produces 27kt of payable zinc
Sibanye Stillwater reports that the Century operation delivered a solid operational performance for Q3 2024, producing 27kt of payable zinc,
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Metals X makes offer to acquire JV partner alongside record Renison production
In a flurry of announcements on the 23 and 24 October, Renison co-owner Metals X has provided three major updates
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Rio Tinto acquires Sumitomo’s stake in New Zealand’s aluminium smelter
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto’s previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company’s (SCC’s) 20.64% interest in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) was
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Hydro’s Q3 2024: Strong upstream results, building downstream robustness
Hydro’s adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 was NOK 7,367 million, up from NOK 3,899 million in the
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Anglo American highlights sustainability and innovation for copper growth
Anglo American is presenting its regular sustainability performance update, including a particular focus on how it is working to unlock
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Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott Copper
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining
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First Quantum copper production up to 116kt, a 13% increase in Q3 2024
Total copper production for the third quarter was 116,088 tonnes, a 13% increase from Q2 2024 due to higher production
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International Tin Association explores new strategic tin technologies
It’s an exciting time for innovation in tin technologies, and ITA has been reaching out to some of the leading
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Alphamin nears completion of production ramp up
Alphamin Resources has reported tin production of 4,917 tonnes in Q3 2024, up 22% from the previous quarter, in line
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