Trump says tariff policy won’t be pared backThe Washington Post reported that Trump aides were considering tariffs targeting critical sectors such as iron, copper, batteries, and rare earths.Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 7:57 am
Chinese firm to build Guinea’s biggest alumina processing plantThe refinery will have the capacity to produce 1.2 million…Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 12:58 pm
Trade spats to curb industrial metals demand: BMOBMO Capital Markets has lowered its demand estimates for next…Northern Miner Staff | December 26, 2024 | 6:00 am
Aluminum price soars as China cancels tax incentive on exports The export tax rebate was also removed for copper and lowered for some refined oil, solar, battery and non-metallic mineral products. Bloomberg News | November 15, 2024 | 7:56 am
China should use more aluminum and recycled copper, industry says China depends on overseas imports for 60% of its aluminum resources as opposed to 70% of its copper resources. Reuters | November 12, 2024 | 5:10 pm
Hindalco beats Q2 profit view on higher aluminum prices The benchmark aluminum and copper prices on the LME rose 20% and 24%, respectively, from the second quarter of last year. Reuters | November 11, 2024 | 9:18 am
World’s top energy trader Vitol eyes metals as oil demand set to peak CEO Hardy points to iron ore, copper, and aluminum as potential markets. Staff Writer | November 8, 2024 | 9:12 am
Vedanta tops Q2 profit view on higher metals prices Vedanta benefitted from higher prices of aluminum, zinc and copper, its biggest businesses. Reuters | November 8, 2024 | 7:22 am
Alcoa suspends bauxite shipments from Brazil’s Juruti mine due to port issue The company halted bauxite shipments from Brazil's Juruti port due to a stranded vessel in the waterway. Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:37 am
Rusal raises bar in Nornickel dispute with fresh claims against Potanin Rusal is suing Nornickel's CEO, claiming he violated a shareholder agreement signed in December 2012. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:11 am
UBS expects copper price to average $10,500 in 2025 Demand from the new energy vehicles, solar, wind and China's grid investment remains resilient; and copper is also benefiting from high-growth industries such as the data centres for AI and defense needs. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 4:13 am
Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat? The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:35 am