Copper market’s biggest whale fuels speculation of a major shiftThe world’s single biggest buyer of copper, State Grid Corp. of China, has slowed its purchases of copper wire this year.Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 8:29 am
China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bearsThere’s a view that China is likely to provide more…Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 9:55 am
China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum importsChina has been looking to raise the usage of recycled…Reuters | July 8, 2024 | 7:19 am
US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 9:29 am
Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am
Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc. Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 5:30 am
Alcoa bids $2.2 billion for Australian partner to control assets Alumina owns about 40% of of Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals, the world’s largest producer of the metal. Bloomberg News | February 25, 2024 | 3:06 pm
Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country. Colin McClelland | February 25, 2024 | 7:05 am
Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%. Bloomberg News | February 23, 2024 | 11:11 am
AI to help determine best carbon capture material US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates. Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:06 am
Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 8:22 am
Rio Tinto reports 12% profit drop but returns more cash to investors The miner said it expects Pilbara production costs to rise in 2024 due to persistent labor and parts inflation. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:50 am