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Hedge funds turned record short on metals just before the rout

As U.S.-China trade tensions escalated mid-June, fast-money traders flipped to a short position in metals overall.

Bloomberg News | August 19, 2018 | 8:33 am

Granges halts plans for North America aluminium manufacturing joint venture

The venture was expected to combine Granges' and Mitsubishi Aluminum' expertise in aluminium rolling.

Reuters | August 17, 2018 | 10:22 am

Mining and metals markets crater as copper price enters bear market

Investors found no solace in traditional safe haven gold with the precious metal setting a one-and-a-half year low.

Frik Els | August 15, 2018 | 6:02 pm

China may end up inadvertent winner from Trump’s aluminium tariffs: Russell

It's probably not what U.S. President Donald Trump had in mind when imposing tariffs on aluminium imports, but it looks likely that some of the big winners from the 10% import tax will be China's producers.

Reuters | August 13, 2018 | 3:35 pm

Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas: those injured in blast have left hospital

The blast was centered on a huge barrel-shaped piece of equipment that stores gases released during the steel production process.

Reuters | August 12, 2018 | 2:22 pm

CSN hires Jefferies to sell assets in Portugal, Germany -paper

The Brazilian steelmaker is also seeking to close a streaming deal next week with a Canadian bank for its mining output in coming years.

Reuters | August 12, 2018 | 2:02 pm

Trump escalates feud with Turkey, imposing higher metals tariffs

Trump's move sendsReut Turkey's lira currency deeper into tailspin

Reuters | August 10, 2018 | 11:19 am

Global bauxite production to grow: Fitch

Fitch Solutions Macro Research states that bauxite production growth will remain high over the coming years, as new projects come online in Australia, Indonesia expands exports, India’s production ramps up, and existing projects in Guinea drive growth.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 10, 2018 | 7:20 am

“Catastrophic” shutdowns expected at Rusal if U.S. sanctions remain

Under the terms of the sanctions, imposed in April in response to Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, U.S. customers must wind down business with Rusal by Oct. 23.

Reuters | August 8, 2018 | 4:17 pm

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