US imported 11.5x more primary aluminium from Canada than it exported in semi-fabricated form in H1 2026 - know why
At the US-Canada border, aluminium is constantly on the move, but the direction of trade is far from balanced. In the first six months of 2026, the US imported 907,581.44 tonnes of primary aluminium from Canada, while exporting only 78,886.12 tonnes of semi-fabricated aluminium products such as...
Australian bauxite forecast at $39/t vs Guinea at $34-46/t: How ore quality, freight and oversupply are shaping prices
What happens when the world’s biggest bauxite supplier produces too much of the one commodity it dominates? Guinea’s bauxite market is offering a striking answer. Record exports have strengthened its position in global trade, but the surge in supply has also pushed prices lower. Australia,...
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Rio Alcan still cautious on aluminum outlook
Reuters reported that Rio Tinto Alcan sees strong demand for aluminum in all sectors but remains cautious about its medium term outlook because of the high level of the inventories in London Metal Exchange warehouses. Ms Jacynthe Cote CEO of Rio Tinto Alcan said that concerns about European debt,...
Pipeline may need clean out
RIO Tinto Alcan's Yarwun refinery is preparing for the possibility that an important pipeline may require cleaning in the next fortnight. The refinery's general manager of operations Mike Dunstan contacted The Observer on Wednesday to inform the public about the situation. He said Rio Tinto Alcan...
Pipeline may need clean out
RIO Tinto Alcan's Yarwun refinery is preparing for the possibility that an important pipeline may require cleaning in the next fortnight. The refinery's general manager of operations Mike Dunstan contacted The Observer on Wednesday to inform the public about the situation. He said Rio Tinto Alcan...
PIONEERING PROJECT DEAL
A Bahrain company has won a $25 million contract to process dross from an aluminium smelter in New Zealand that could transform the way that waste from smelters across the world is recycled. Bahrain-based Taha International Corporation has won the pilot project at the New Zealand International...
Enerpac Demonstrates High-Pressure Hydraulic Technologies at RTA’s Ergo Expo
Enerpac (A Division of Actuant Corp) showcased their high-pressure hydraulic technologies at the Manual Handling Ergonomics Expo hosted by Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) at Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) Gladstone. The Ergo Expo featured some of the world’s most compactly powerful non-impact bolting...
Rio Tinto makes peace with Chinalco
Mining giant Rio Tinto PLC is renewing its vows with a once-spurned Chinese partner by signing a mineral-exploration joint venture with state-owned aluminum producer Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. (Chinalco). The new entity will focus on mineral exploration in China, with copper as its “immediate...
Rio Tinto makes peace with Chinalco
Mining giant Rio Tinto PLC is renewing its vows with a once-spurned Chinese partner by signing a mineral-exploration joint venture with state-owned aluminum producer Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. (Chinalco). The new entity will focus on mineral exploration in China, with copper as its “immediate...
Rio Tinto makes peace with Chinalco
Mining giant Rio Tinto PLC is renewing its vows with a once-spurned Chinese partner by signing a mineral-exploration joint venture with state-owned aluminum producer Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. (Chinalco). The new entity will focus on mineral exploration in China, with copper as its “immediate...
Rio Tinto and Chinalco form joint venture for exploration in China
Chinalco and Rio Tinto will explore mainland China for world class mineral deposits under a joint venture formalized. The JV is subject to Chinese regulatory approvals and once established will operate under the name Chinalco Rio Tinto Exploration Co Ltd. Chinalco president Mr Xiong Weiping and Rio...
Future of Gove mine in the balance
TALKS over the future of a massive Territory mine are going down to the wire. Rio Tinto's lease over the bauxite and alumina operation on the Gove Peninsula expires on May 29. But the Northern Land Council and Alcan have yet to reach an agreement. Both parties have agreed not to talk to the NT News...
Alcoa Shares Rise On Speculation Rio Tinto To Make Bid
...Shares of aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. (AA: News ) rose on Tuesday on speculation that mining giant Rio Tinto (RTNTF.OB,RIO: News ,RIO.L: News ,RTPPF.PK: News , RIO.AX) was planning a takeover bid for the company...
Alcoa Shares Rise On Speculation Rio Tinto To Make Bid
...Shares of aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. (AA: News ) rose on Tuesday on speculation that mining giant Rio Tinto (RTNTF.OB,RIO: News ,RIO.L: News ,RTPPF.PK: News , RIO.AX) was planning a takeover bid for the company...
Alcoa aluminium shares jump on Rio Tinto rumours
...Shares in US aluminium giant Alcoa jumped almost 4pc on Tuesday following market speculation that London-listed miner Rio Tinto was preparing a bid for the group...
Alcoa aluminium shares jump on Rio Tinto rumours
...Shares in US aluminium giant Alcoa jumped almost 4pc on Tuesday following market speculation that London-listed miner Rio Tinto was preparing a bid for the group...
Alcoa aluminium shares jump on Rio Tinto rumours
...Shares in US aluminium giant Alcoa jumped almost 4pc on Tuesday following market speculation that London-listed miner Rio Tinto was preparing a bid for the group...
Monadelphous boosts order book by $200m
...They include a three-year contract for capital work with Queensland Alumina at its Gladstone Alumina Refinery, a one-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto Dampier Salt, a one-year extension of a general maintenance contracts for Chevron at Barrow and Thevenard islands and a three-year...
Rio Tinto Q1 alumina production dawn by 4pct YoY
...Reportedly, Rio Tinto the Australian mining giant alumina output in Q1 decreased by 4% YoY. Rio Tinto said that the harsh weather in the Q1 reduced its production and the company was resuming its production. In addition, Rio Tinto’s aluminum production increased slightly by 1% YoY in the Q1....
Rio Tinto chairman warns of market risks
...Mr Jan du Plessis chairman of Rio Tinto Plc has warned shareholders that world markets remain fragile, despite many economies having recovered from the financial crisis. However the mining giant had enjoyed an outstanding 2010 with record underlying earnings and was well placed for growth as...
