Hydro’s 2Q 2025: Performance and capital discipline, supporting strong results
Hydro’s adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was NOK 7,790 million, up from NOK 5,839 million in the
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Base Metals
Wa edges towards restart as Myanmar tin miners pay for licences
The much-anticipated restart to mining operations in the autonomous region in northern Myanmar had been delayed after the authorities increased
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First Quantum Minerals: 2Q 2025 marked several important milestones
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals reports results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (“Q2 2025” or
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Developments in the tin industry
Tin prices have remained strong, averaging above $35,500 t in July. Dwindling LME stocks, bullish investor positioning, and a tight
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Mozal smelter faces unclear future due to electricity costs
The future of the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique is unclear as the facility struggles to obtain an electricity supply.
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Anglo American reports on solid quarter in copper and iron ore
In its Q2 2025 Production Report Anglo American, reported on “another solid quarter in Copper and Iron Ore, with both
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Brazilian aluminium smelter struggles to produce at its capacity
The Alumar smelter in Sao Luis, Brazil is still not at full capacity despite commencing restart efforts in September 2021.
Read moreAden unveils bauxite refining project with 40% less in carbon emissions
Aden expects a decrease of up to 40% in carbon emissions, equivalent to 210,000 tons of CO₂ saved per 1
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BHP: Record copper and iron ore production drives strong 2025 performance
BHP delivered record iron ore and copper production, which demonstrates the strength and resilience of BHP business and underpins its
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Rio Tinto record production from bauxite and Oyu Tolgoi operations
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto releases second quarter 2025 production results. Executive Summary Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said:
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Canada’s Aluminerie Alouette locks renewable power supply deal
Aluminerie Alouette has secured an agreement which will see it supplied with renewable energy until 2045. The Canadian aluminium producer
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Lumwana expansion in full swing as Barrick builds tier one copper mine
The Lumwana expansion builds on a remarkable turnaround that has seen the operation evolve from a struggling asset into a
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Vedanta Aluminium progresses with green anode plant
Vedanta Aluminium says it anticipates to unveil a green anode plant later this month. The Indian aluminium producer said work
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TIN: Major supply uncertainties in DR Congo and Myanmar
The LME 3-month tin contract closed at just over $31,300/t on Wednesday, with prices broadly stable over the past two
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Copper 360 Loss for the year increased by 244% to R223.1 million
Copper 360 produced overview of the financial year ended 28 February 2025: CATHODE BUSINESS The SX-EW plant received the first
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Speira upgrades aluminium recycling furnaces
Speira has upgraded the first of four aluminium recycling furnaces in an €11 million investment. It held an inauguration ceremony
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EGA produces aluminium with lower emission technology
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has started hot metal production at pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s latest aluminium smelting
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Tin diselenide (SnSe₂) – a new battery energy super material
Scientists from Tiangong University and collaborating institutions have highlighted tin diselenide (SnSe₂) as a promising electrode material for next-generation energy
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Vedanta Aluminium casthouse will cut emissions by 62%
It has partnered with Gail Gas to ensure supply to its 430kt per year Casthouse 4 at Jharsuguda, which will
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Hydro to close Birtley aluminium extrusion plant in the UK
Due to challenging market conditions, Hydro has decided to close its Birtley extrusion plant in the United Kingdom. Following a
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Stellar secured highly prospective ‘Ringville’ tin deposit near Renison mine
An application lodged by Australian tin explorer Stellar Resources for an exploration licence adjoining the prolific Renison mine has been
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Chinese giant East Hope to build a 1mt/year aluminium plant in Kazakhstan.
The plan includes construction of an alumina refinery with capacity of 2 million tonnes per year and a smelter capable
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Hydro Alunorte reduces annual CO2 emissions by 700,000 tonnes
Hydro’s alumina refinery Alunorte in the state of Pará, Brazil invested BRL 1.3 billion to avoid around 700,000 tonnes of
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Hammerer Aluminium Industries opens €46 million South Korea plant
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) has opened a fully automated extrusion line in South Korea. The 13,800m2 production hall in Gumi,
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Making tin oxide nanoparticles for high-tech using plants
Making tin oxide nanoparticles for high-tech using plants Scientists have pioneered a green synthesis method for producing tin (IV) oxide
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Hindalco secures energy supply for Indian smelter
Energy supplied to Hindalco’s Mahan aluminium smelter, India., will be secured after the acquisition of a nearby power block. Hindalco
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IRH buys majority stake in Alphamin
United Arab Emirates-based International Resources Holding (IRH) has entered into an agreement to acquire Tremont Master Holding’s majority stake in
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Indonesia to challenge Australia’s dominance over alumina supply in Asia
China has successfully extracted and expanded its nickel operation in Indonesia. Investments are usually tied with knowledge-transfer, jobs and the
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TIN: New water-based batteries show promise
A new water-based tin battery technology is emerging as a simple but effective approach to storing energy. Technically known as
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Rio Tinto to start production of New Zealand smelter
Rio Tinto will increase production at its New Zealand smelter later this month. Its New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) facility
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