Alumina
Shop troops needed for a counter revolution
Ian McIlwraith Australia's leading retailers scored ''own'' goals from their campaign to have internet shopping's GST-free ride halted, but their customers are not behaving like they will shop until they drop.
Alumina remains cautious on outlook
Alumina says pricing and demand will remain subdued in 2012, as the high Australian dollar continues to put the company under pressure.
Alumina shares drop on parent's cutbacks
Shares in Alumina eased after the miner's joint venture partner Alcoa said it would slash alumina production capacity to avoid adding to oversupply in the Atlantic region.
Rio Tinto eyes sale of alumina assets
In Rio Tinto's latest move to trim its aluminium assets, the diversified miner is considering an offer for its specialty aluminus business
Alumina cautious despite profit surge
Alumina Ltd has delivered a near fourfold surge in full-year net profit on the back of higher alumina and aluminium prices and production, but says it has a cautious outlook for 2012.
Alumina Ltd shares bounce despite Alcoa losses
Barry FitzGerald Rise for Alumina reflects Alcoa's upbeat assessment of aluminium demand in 2012.
Alumina win on pricing
Garimpeiro Melbourne-based Alumina Ltd has confirmed initial success in the five-year push to have alumina priced on a spot/index based system, with margins at its 40 per cent-owned AWAC joint venture with...
Alumina boosts profit but shares dip
Alumina has increased first half profit by 53 per cent as the aluminium maker says demand for the metal continues to grow, putting the company in a solid position.
Alumina's shares punished on Alcoa earnings woes
Garimpeiro Alumina Ltd had a tough day on the market after customers ''dramatically'' cut orders.
Alumina flags third-quarter costs rise
Alumina says third quarter costs are likely to be $US11 million ($A11.73 million) higher due to problems at the Alumar refinery in Brazil.
Alumina posts 10-fold profit increase
Alumina has revealed a half-year net profit up tenfold on the prior year, boosted by rising sales volumes and tighter cost controls.
Alumina eager to cut aluminium price link
Barry Fitzgerald Melbourne-based Alumina has predicted big benefits from the industry's push for alumina to be traded on global markets on a spot price/index-related basis.
Alumina's outlook improves
Barry FitzGerald Alcoa has predicted that the present surplus in world capacity for aluminium will be whittled away by production cutbacks in China and increased demand.
Labor move will benefit Chinese: Alumina
Barry Fitzgerald Leading alumina/aluminium producer Alumina has warned that the fast-growing Chinese industry will benefit from the Gillard government's planned introduction of a carbon tax at the expense of the...
Rising costs hit Alumina
Barry FitzGerald Concerns about extent to which rising raw material costs taking shine off improved margins force shares in Alumina sharply lower.
Alumina receives $US80m from Alcoa
Alumina will receive $US80 million ($A75.91 million) in fully franked dividends from its aluminium joint venture with Alcoa, as prices for the metal improve.
All systems go for Alumina
Barry FitzGerald The greatly improved outlook for alumina/aluminium markets has prompted Melbourne-based Alumina to crank up dividends.
Alumina signals improving outlook
Alumina has posted a $US35 million ($34.75 million) full-year profit and says the outlook for alumina and aluminium is continuing to improve.
Investors take cue to ditch Alumina shares
ALUMINA, the minority partner in the Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals group, has disappointed investors with its quarterly profit share from the joint venture.
Alumina expects market to grow 12%
Alumina's CEO has told shareholders he expects the aluminium market to grow by 12 per cent this year.
