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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Base Metals
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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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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