Trafigura says aluminum rally is ‘over done’ as supply returnsPrices should revert to an earlier trading range of $2,100 to $2,400 per ton over the next six months, says metals analyst Henry Van.Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 11:19 am
Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industryThe key to social acceptance was active engagement with local…Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am
Trafigura, IXM caught in Comex copper short squeeze as prices hit recordUS Comex copper May futures hit a record peak of…Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 8:17 am
EU, US extend steel tariff detente until end-March 2025 The US quota system allows up to 3.3 million metric tons of EU steel and 384,000 tons of aluminum into the United States tariff-free. Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 7:39 am
Russia says it will have no trouble skirting latest EU sanctions The new sanctions package bans the import of Russian-origin non-industrial diamonds. Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 6:24 am
Russia considering waiving export duties for two Rusal smelters Russia imposed export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate until the end of 2024 on a wide range of goods. Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 5:22 am
EU sets critical mineral goals, but faces struggle to hit them The Critical Raw Materials Act, due to enter force in early 2024, says the bloc should mine 10% of its annual needs by 2030. Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 5:15 am
Political costs of phasing out coal may be fewer than expected – study A recent study found that it is possible to phase out fossil fuels without sacrificing electoral popularity. Staff Writer | December 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
LME faces fresh worries about Russian metal after UK sanctions Any move by the US or EU to follow the UK’s sanctions on metals trading would likely force the LME’s hand. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 12:23 pm
New sanctions bar UK entities from trading most Russian metals Prices of metals produced by Russia surged as panicky traders struggled to understand how widespread the impact of the measures would be. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 6:41 am
Tantalum-based coating makes fusion reactors safer A new tantalum-based workhorse material can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 6:06 am
Fortescue gets 200 million euros for Norway green ammonia plant Plant aims to capitalize on the Norwegian transmission grid's surplus renewable energy and ship the resulting green ammonia to domestic and European markets. Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 4:48 am