Tropical Cyclone Sean delivered record rain along parts of the Pilbara coastline of Western Australia, impacting Rio Tinto rail and port operations. A railcar dumper at the East Intercourse Island (EII) port facility, which shipped 45 million tonnes of total Rio Tinto Iron Ore shipments in 2024, was flooded after the weather event passed the coast, delivering 274mm to Karratha during 20 January 2025. Assessments are ongoing. Initial indications suggest the dumper at EII co

Today, Alcoa Inespal SL, a subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation and IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, the majority shareholder in the IGNIS Group along with the Spanish National Government and the Xunta de Galicia, announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the continuation of San Ciprián operations. “Today, Alcoa Inespal, IGNIS EQT, the Government of Spain and the Government of Galicia took an important step forward together in improving t

Rio Tinto welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of an aluminium production credit to help sustain and grow aluminium smelting in Australia, and significantly advance both regional communities and the nation's manufacturing capabilities. The production credit, announced today as part of the Future Made in Australia Plan, puts Australia on a path to becoming a leader in green metals manufacturing, while supporting a continued strong economic future for communities

Traditionally, aluminum was reserved for luxury and high-performance vehicles. However, advancements in material science, recycling capabilities, and design innovation have transformed aluminum into a cost-effective and sustainable choice for all vehicle categories—from compact cars to SUVs and trucks. Cost-Effective Lightweighting for Mass-Market Vehicles Lightweighting with aluminum is both practical and economical. Modern manufacturing techniques,

As the world's largest recycler of aluminum, Novelis has long played an integral role in scaling circularity and decarbonizing the aluminum industry to create a more sustainable future.   This week, Novelis' Uhrichsville plant has been recognized by the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) as a Sustainability Lighthouse. Novelis is honored to be the first-ever, US-based aluminum manufacturer to receive such recognition and join this esteemed

ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, today announced it has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Shenzhen Dynanonic Co., Ltd. to establish lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) production in Europe, with an initial investment of approximately €285 million. A new facility at ICL's Sallent, Spain, site is currently in planning stages and will substantially expand the company’s battery materials business. The project demonstrates ICL’s

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, celebrated the landmark launch of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region and developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), was built using EGA’s CelestiAL solar aluminium. EGA supplied MBRSC with CelestiAL solar aluminium produced in Jebel Ali. The metal was formed into critical parts for MBZ-SAT by a local EGA partner company. The colla

The University of Northern British Columbia and Rio Tinto have expanded a partnership to advance vital research into the impacts of climate change on water security and freshwater fishes in the Nechako Watershed. The $1.75 million in research funding from Rio Tinto will support two Research Chairs at UNBC for the next five years, generating regional knowledge critical to the long-term sustainability of the watershed while informing global water management and climate resilience effo

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, plans to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results before the market opens on Friday, February 28, 2025. The company also expects to hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on February 28. Participating on the call will be Alpha's chief executive officer, Andy Eidson; president and

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has been appointed as the exclusive selling agent for a never-utilized two million tonnes-per-annum (TPA) flat and long steel production plant. This rare opportunity comes from one of the largest and most reputed steel manufacturers in the GCC, offering buyers a chance to fast-track their entry or expansion into the growing market for high-quality steel products. Originally purchased in 2007 from POSCO to enhance the seller's