LME says it has no current plans to ban Russian metal from its system

Russia supplies about 10% of the world's nickel, 6% of its aluminum and around 3.5% of its copper. A ban on Russian metal could lead to shortages and further price surges at a time of rising inflation around the world.

Reuters | March 22, 2022 | 7:59 am

Australian alumina ban will squeeze Rusal and aluminum

Critical for Rusal and the aluminum market alike is whether other countries follow suit, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | March 21, 2022 | 11:20 am

Australian export ban pushes up aluminum prices, may boost inflation

Australia supplies almost 20% of Russia’s alumina.

Bloomberg News | March 21, 2022 | 7:25 am

Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, sources coal for Ukraine

Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia.

Reuters | March 20, 2022 | 10:20 am

Waybridge, Mercury Group partner on supply chain logistics for raw materials

Joining forces will improve the resiliency of the raw materials supply chain in the wake of disruptions, the companies said.

Amanda Stutt | March 18, 2022 | 12:02 pm

The world’s biggest commodities markets are starting to seize up

Prices of materials like crude, gas, wheat and metals have become alarmingly erratic as a gulf emerges between buyers and sellers who are facing big financing strains.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2022 | 10:10 am

5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now?

Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and coal prices to all-time highs, but new report suggests supercycle talk is premature.

Frik Els | March 17, 2022 | 11:27 am