Aluminum Top Stories

Russia-Ukraine war could trigger global recession, warns former Vale director

The short-term scenario is good for commodities, but in the medium term, a correction will be necessary, said Jose Carlos Martins.

Bruno Venditti | April 12, 2022 | 9:49 am

Nickel drama spurs Chicago exchange bid to grab trading From LME

It’s not the first time CME has tried to gain…

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2022 | 1:23 pm

Guinea asks bauxite miners to present local refinery plans by May

The interim government of Guinea asked international mining companies to…

Reuters | April 9, 2022 | 11:27 am

Market value of top 50 mining companies surge $335 billion during Q1 2022

Extreme volatility on metal and mining markets continued into 2022…

Frik Els | April 8, 2022 | 1:46 pm

BMW, Volkswagen suppliers face scrutiny over ties to Xinjiang

The concerns center around the production of aluminum, raising questions…

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2022 | 10:37 am

Australian Indigenous group to sue government over mining operations in Northern Territory

The Gumatj people claim there is a loss of native title over Rio Tinto's Gove operations, previously owned by Nabalco.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 4, 2019 | 10:20 am

Alumina roller coaster spins price to two-year lows

The alumina market has collapsed over the last three months with both Chinese and Western prices now at their lowest levels in two years.

Reuters | July 30, 2019 | 3:28 pm

Rusal says aluminium sales up 21%

The world's largest aluminium producer outside China has been restoring operations after US sanctions were lifted in January this year.

Reuters | July 26, 2019 | 10:05 am

LME readies rule that would reveal private metal stockpiles

The new rules are being put into place after years of sharp spikes and declines in the LME inventory levels attracted criticism that the data was unreliable.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2019 | 2:58 pm

World aluminium output falls as China growth engine stalls

Global aluminium production fell by 0.5% in the first half of this year, according to the International Aluminium Institute.

Reuters | July 23, 2019 | 12:22 pm

Aluminium producers in Canada cash in on US tariff exemption

In May, the United States lifted the Section 232 tariff of 10% imposed on Canadian imports of aluminium, a vital ingredient for auto makers, drinks firms and military equipment companies.

Reuters | July 23, 2019 | 10:02 am