Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical mineralsIndonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore.Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 6:50 am
Brazil miner MRN gets initial licence to extend life of bauxite projectThe company is backed by both Glencore and Rio Tinto.Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:51 am
Cameroon signs bauxite deal with Canyon ResourcesCanyon is developing the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in…Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 1:54 pm
Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove Peninsula The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW. Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 8:08 am
Column: Rising Chinese aluminum output pressures alumina supply The country increased production by 5% year-on-year to 3.65 million metric tons in May, according to the latest estimate. Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 10:42 am
Italy moves to boost procurement, reuse of critical raw materials Italy estimates it can domestically source 16 of the 34 raw materials considered critical by the European Union. Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 9:37 am
China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation Pakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. Reuters | June 9, 2024 | 9:14 am
Rusal in talks to mine bauxite in Sierra Leone Rusal already has operations in neighboring Guinea. Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 7:00 am
Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:18 am
Norway sovereign fund advisor may recommend Rio Tinto stake sale The Council on Ethics has told Rio that it is assessing the company for environmental damage from its operations in the Brazilian Amazon. Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 9:40 am
Guinea’s SMB to invest up to $1 billion to boost bauxite exports Guinea's leading bauxite producer will upgrade its river terminals and buy vessels. Reuters | February 5, 2024 | 6:27 am
New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures. Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am