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Byline: Alistair MacDonald and Rhiannon Hoyle Feb 27, 2019 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The International Council on Mining & Metals has committed to taking action on the [...]

Byline: Paul Kiernan and Alistair MacDonald and Rhiannon HoyleFeb 11, 2019 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The death of at least 157 people in Brazil after the recent [...]

Alcoa, a Pittsburgh-based company, has signed a binding deal to acquire Alumina, an Australian company, for $2.2 billion. This acquisition will solidify Alcoa's position as one of the world's largest producers of bauxite and alumina. The deal is seen as a strategic move by Alcoa to capitalize on the growing demand for commodities like aluminum, which is used in the production of electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure. Alumina's shareholders are expected to vote on the deal in the third quarter of 2024. [Extracted from the article]

An investigation is underway in New Zealand after a Latam Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced a midair incident that injured approximately 50 passengers. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner encountered a "strong movement," according to the airline, but did not provide further details. The plane landed as scheduled, and 10 passengers and three crew members were taken to the hospital for observation. Latam apologized for the incident, and Boeing stated that it is gathering more information and offering support to its customers. This incident comes after previous safety issues with Boeing aircraft, including the grounding of the 737 MAX 8 planes. [Extracted from the article]

Nov 14, 2004 (The Advertiser - ABIX via COMTEX) South Australian retailer, Harris Scarfe, will open for extended hours after Christmas 2004. The retailer will trade for 48 continuous hours [...]