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Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals

A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.

Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 9:00 am

Aluminum market squeeze intensifies amid LME delays and rising costs

The market has also been eyeing a large long position in October contracts held by Trafigura Group.

Staff Writer | October 7, 2024 | 6:55 am

Rusal plans to double Boguchansky smelter capacity by 2030

Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, launched the first production line at Boguchansky in 2019.

Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 9:06 am

China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products

Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 3:07 pm

Chinese delegates jolt LME week with their newfound optimism

For the last couple of years, the biggest consumer and producer has been a buzzkill for metals bulls.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2024 | 9:53 am

LME monitors tightness in aluminum market after spike in spread

The premium of LME October aluminum over November hit $18 a tonne on Wednesday from a premium of $5.85 about three weeks ago.

Reuters | October 2, 2024 | 7:02 am

Canada to hit Chinese steel and aluminum with tariffs on Oct. 22

Country published a list of dozens of Chinese steel and aluminum products on which it will place a 25% tariff, starting in three weeks.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 2:27 pm

Aluminum squeeze rolls on with key LME spread spiking again

The October monthly contract traded at a $22 premium to November on Tuesday, hitting a new high after the spread jumped by more than $9 the previous day.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 10:59 am

Firms substituting cheaper aluminum for copper, trend growing

Currently, the price of copper is 3.8 times that of aluminum.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 6:43 am

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