First Quantum Minerals reports net loss in Q1 2025 of $23 million
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals reports results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025” or the “first
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Base Metals
TIN: MSC temporarily halts production
Malaysia Smelting Corporation (MSC) has announced a temporary interruption to production at its Pulau Indah tin smelter due to a
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Ivanhoe identifies underexplored area within the Zambian Copperbelt
Much like the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex and the Western Forelands Exploration Project in the DRC, the Zambian licences represent an
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Rio Tinto and AMG M & M to assess low-carbon aluminium project in India
LONDON – Rio Tinto and AMG Metals & Materials (AMG M&M), an energy transition solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum
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$90m tariffs from importing Alcoa’s Canadian smelters aluminium
The HQ-ed Alcoa is expecting costs of up to $90 million this quarter as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Oyu Tolgoi on track for >50% increase in copper production
Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Copper mine continues to successfully navigate through challenging geotechnical conditions in the south wall of the mine
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Ivanhoe Mines increases hydroelectric power availability for Kamoa-Kakula
Johannesburg, South Africa – Ivanhoe Mines has announced today, alongside the company’s first-quarter production results, that Kamoa-Kakula has reached a
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Kamoa-Kakula produces near-record 133,120 tonnes of copper
Improved operational performance at Kamoa-Kakula increased copper production to record levels since mid-March, 2025. Kamoa-Kakula produced near-record 133,120 tonnes of
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Rio Tinto Aluminium impacted by reduced electricity usage
Rio Tinto achieved a first quarter bauxite production record and a record production month for March. Amrun continued to operate
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Rio Tinto sees strong operational improvement with Oyu Tolgoi copper mine
Rio Tinto reports solid performance while growth projects move ahead with pace. Production and cost guidance for the year on
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Kamoa Copper to build a 30 megawatts on-site solar facility with battery storage
Kamoa Copper has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CrossBoundary Energy of Nairobi, Kenya, to install a 220 MWp
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Elementos’ DFS confirms strong economics for Oropesa tin project
Australian tin developer Elementos (ASX: ELT) has released a definitive feasibility study for its Oropesa tin project in Spain, confirming
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Vedanta Aluminium reports record production
Indian manufacturer Vedanta has reported record aluminium production in the past year. For the financial year from April 1, 2024,
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Kamoto Copper Co. and Mutanda Mining receive The Copper Mark
Glencore’s assets in the DRC, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a partnership with Gécamines and the DRC state, and Mutanda Mining
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Base metal prices are back up after Trump’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs
Base metal prices are back up after Trump’s 90-day pause on higher tariffsTin has been on a rollercoaster ride over
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Alphamin to restart tin mining operations at its DRC mine
Alphamin Resources have announced operations will recommence at the company’s Bisie mine in eastern DR Congo.The company, which halted production last
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Construction of $4.1 billion Novelis aluminium project on schedule
Novelis’ $4.1 billion aluminium facility in Bay Minette, Alabama, USA is on track for commissioning in the second half of
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Alcoa plans to reopen San Ciprián smelter in Spain
Alcoa has formulated a plan for the future of its San Ciprián, Spain aluminium complex. It has entered into a
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Amid Trump tarrifs Novelis closes US aluminium facility
Approximately 191 people will lose their jobs when the Novelis aluminum Fairmont facility, West Virginia, closes on June 30. Workers
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TIN PRODUCTION: Around 16% of global mine supply is currently offline
Tin prices remain elevated amid supply disruptions and strong fund support, with LME 3-month price closing above $35,000/t yesterday. Despite
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Geratech smelts tin with scrap aluminium
South African company Geratech has developed an aluminothermic process under the name ThermiTin to smelt cassiterite to high purity tin
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Elementos partners with Atlantic Copper to upgrade Oropesa production
Tin developer Elementos has announced it is partnering with Atlantic Copper to test upgrading tin production and recovery from at
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TIN: Myanmar authorities to lift mining ban
Authorities in the autonomous Wa region of Myanmar are preparing to announce the immediate lifting of the mining ban imposed
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Copper 360 Update on hard rock production at Rietberg Mine
Stellenbosch – The announcement published on SENS on 5 February 2025 relating to commencement of hard rock mining at Rietberg
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Hydro to supply electric infrastructure with low-carbon aluminium
Aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro is investing in building a new wire rod casthouse at its aluminium smelter in
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Sakatti copper project awarded ‘Strategic Project’ status
Anglo American’s Sakatti copper and polymetallic project in Finland has been designated as a ‘Strategic Project’ by the European Commission
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Novelis unveils aluminium coil made from recycled automotive scrap
Novelis has produced aluminium coil made from 100% recycled, end-of-life automotive scrap. It has been developed and produced for the
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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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