Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year. Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 10:49 am
Column: China draws in aluminum as domestic output shrinks China's imports of primary aluminum jumped to a one-year high of 110,700 tonnes in November. Reuters | December 22, 2022 | 8:12 am
Indonesia confirms bauxite export ban to proceed as scheduled The measure, which led to a dispute at the World Trade Organization, also helped boost the value of Indonesia's exports. Reuters | December 21, 2022 | 7:56 am
Column: Commodity forecasts are absurd, but China is key as Ukraine fades While 2022 has largely been a story of the necessity of fossil fuels, it's likely that the surging prices accelerate the drive to renewable energies. Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 9:01 am
Falling inventories boost aluminum price but surpluses lie ahead Rising covid cases in China and expectations of surplus supply next year limited gains. Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 8:41 am
WTO on ‘thin ice’ with metals tariff ruling, US trade chief says The WTO ruling, issued earlier this month, “really challenges the integrity of the system,” Trade Representative Katherine Tai said. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 11:58 am
China Nov aluminum imports fall amid rising domestic supply China's aluminum imports in November fell 35.7% from a year earlier as a result of mounting domestic supply. Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 8:24 am
Bumper green aluminum output is good news for carmakers, and climate Global supplies of low-carbon aluminum have been robust for several years but dipped in 2022. Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 8:07 am
Norsk Hydro to raise capex, cut more costs About half of Europe's aluminum production has been shut down as a result of a surge in energy costs since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 8:13 am