Aluminium
latest news & developments
Climate crisis: Look to circular economies
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
United States refuses South Africa import exemption over ‘national security’ fears
Steel and aluminium tariff hikes imposed by the US could mean job losses in SA
BHP spinoff company to include SA aluminum and manganese units
Resources giant BHP Billiton plans a demerger in order to streamline and simplify its operations and South African assets are on the chopping block.
A big bad bet on aluminium
The power utility has recorded a near R10-billion loss mainly through its exposure to the aluminium market.
SA conditionally approves BHP takeover of Rio Tinto
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve BHP Billiton’s proposed merger with Rio Tinto — with conditions.