Global tin production falls in 2024 on supply disruptions
2024 saw global refined tin production of 371,200 t, representing a decline of 2.7% from 2023. Approximately 63% of this
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Zinc-air batteries perform better with tin
A new approach in zinc–air battery (ZAB) technology shows how tin can help improve performance and lifetime. Zinc–air batteries are
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Global aluminium deficit to exceed 600,000 tons in 2025
JP Morgan predicts a narrowing global aluminium market with a deficit exceeding 600,000 tons in 2025. This deficit is driven
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South 32 Worsley Mine Project receives federal approval
South32’s Worsley Alumina has received Western Australian State environmental approval for the Worsley Mine Development Project. The Federal approval is
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Alphamin temporarily ceases mining operations
GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS – Alphamin Resources has announced that its board of directors has made the difficult decision to temporarily
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Aluminium industry responds to US 25% tariffs
Novelis Aluminium says “We appreciate President Trump’s continued focus on strong trade actions to support the aluminium industry in the
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Hydro responds to US 25% aluminium tariffs
Key players in the aluminum industry continue to react to Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on all steel
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Impact of import tariffs by United States of America on Hulamin
Pietermaritzburg – Hulamin derives approximately 11% of its rolled products volumes from exports to the United States of America. Hulamin
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Trump tariff can cause 100,000 US aluminium industry job loses
The CEO of aluminium producer Alcoa has warned Donald Trump’s planned tariffs could result in 100,000 US job losses. US
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Novelis tests hydrogen in recycling furnace at aluminium facility
Novelis has successfully tested using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its UK plant in Latchford, Warrington. The
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Anglo American and Codelco joint mine plan for copper mines
Anglo American plc announces the signing of a memorandum of understanding between its 50.1% owned subsidiary Anglo American Sur SA
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Jubilee Roan commences high grade copper production
Jubilee Metals, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced an operational update at its
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Outlook for tin markets: Indonesian exports dropped considerably
Tin prices have started the year on a strong footing, with LME 3-month price closing at $30,106, up 3.5% in
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First Quantum: Kansanshi S3 expansion achieved 62% construction completion
First Quantum reports that The Kansanshi S3 Expansion remains on track for completion in mid-2025. During the fourth quarter of
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First Quantum produced 4% less copper in Q4 2024
First Quantum reports that total copper production for the fourth quarter was 111,602 tonnes, a 4% decrease from Q3 2024
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First Quantum: Total copper production for Q4 was 111,602 tonnes
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals reports results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 of net earnings attributable to
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Stellar hits high grades below Heemskirk resource
Tin explorer Stellar Resources has intersected high grade tin mineralisation below the indicated resource at its Tasmanian project, Heemskirk. At
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Excellent ore sorting results at Heemskirk
Heemskirk developer Stellar Resources has announced strong results from their ore sorting testwork at the Tasmanian tin project.Using the x-ray
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Aluminium: Alba debuts electric feeding vehicle in potlines
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is embarking on a pilot programme for an electric, battery-powered Aluminium Fluoride (AlF3) feeding vehicle. This technology
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Alphamin brings 2024 production to 17,324 t, up 38% in 2024
Alphamin Resources has announced Q4 production at the Bisie mine, DR Congo, of 5,237 tonnes tin-in-concentrate, bringing 2024 production to
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Hydro and Rio Tinto partner on capture technologies for aluminium smelters
Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro and Rio Tinto will join forces to identify and evaluate available carbon capture technologies
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Freeport reports better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results
The mining sector earnings season is off to a solid start as Freeport reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results, driven by
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COPPER: BHP and Lundin Mining complete the acquisition of Filo
BHP and Lundin Mining complete the acquisition of Filo Corp. and the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to progress
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First Tin highlights wider opportunity around Taronga
Tin developer First Tin has highlighted the exploration opportunities around its Australian Taronga tin project.CEO Bill Scotting said that while
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EU imposes antidumping duties against Chinese tinplate producers
The European Commission last week announced provisional antidumping duties against Chinese tinplate producers and against imports of PVC—a key tin
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Australia pledges AU$2 billion to boost aluminium industry
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the $2 billion aluminium pledge at the headquarters of Tomago Aluminium. The Australian government
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Alcoa outlines plan for San Ciprián aluminium smelter
Aloca has signed a plan to boost the long term future of its San Ciprián aluminium smelter. Its subsidiary Alcoa
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Jubilee Metals secures additional power supply for Roan Concentrator
Jubilee, a diversified metals producer with operations in South Africa and Zambia, has announced that regulatory approval was granted for
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Golden Aluminum obtains $22 million funding for Nexcast project
Golden Aluminum has secured $22.3 million US government funding for its next generation mini mill project. The aluminium sheet coil
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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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