Column: Global aluminum production pendulum swings back to China China produced a record 3.42 million tonnes of primary aluminium in May as the country's smelters continue to ramp up run-rates. Reuters | June 21, 2022 | 9:50 am
China’s alumina exports soar to fill Russian shortages The 190,000 tons shipped in May brings the year-to-date figure to 380,000 tons, nearly 1,000% higher than the same period in 2021. Bloomberg News | June 20, 2022 | 10:01 am
Column: LME shadow stocks up in April but downtrend only paused Europe and the United States look set to live with very low inventory cover across the metallic board. Reuters | June 14, 2022 | 8:07 am
Aluminum deals on hold, show growing concerns over price outlook Aluminum prices have stalled this year after a surge of more than 40% in 2021, the biggest rally in more than a decade. Bloomberg News | June 13, 2022 | 1:00 pm
Ghana seeking strategic partner to rebuild VALCO aluminum smelter Ghana is on a roadshow to find a strategic partner to rebuild state-owned smelter. Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 9:53 am
Trafigura profit surges despite war raising trading risks Trafigura Group posted record first-half profit, even after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced the commodities giant to pare back its activities as trading risk soared. Bloomberg News | June 10, 2022 | 7:35 am
Stronger alloys for casting, welding closer to becoming reality New technology has allowed researchers to better understand how aluminum-copper alloys behave. Staff Writer | June 10, 2022 | 5:06 am
Aluminum mood turns bearish at top North American conference The aluminum industry’s best days might be in the rear view mirror. Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 9:52 am
China’s appetite for commodities sapped by virus, surging prices The renewed lockdown of one district in Shanghai has raised concerns that a full reopening of the financial center could be delayed. Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 7:55 am