Sanctions, tariff or ban? Aluminum traders brace for fresh chaos

News that the US may target Russian aluminum in retaliation for attacks in Ukraine is sending shivers through the global metals market.

Bloomberg News | October 13, 2022 | 11:46 am

Explainer: Will market mayhem erupt if US bans Russian aluminum?

Global aluminum prices soared after news the Biden administration is considering an effective ban on Russian imports of the metal used in transport and construction.

Reuters | October 13, 2022 | 8:38 am

Gold price drops as US inflation data fuels rate hike fears

Gold suffered its biggest loss in more than two weeks on hotter-than-expected US inflation data.

Staff Writer | October 13, 2022 | 8:20 am

Barrick sees full-year gold output at lower end of forecast

It now expects full-year gold production to be at the low end of the 4.2 million-4.6 million ounces range it forecast earlier.

Reuters | October 13, 2022 | 3:45 am

Aluminum heads for more supply chaos as Biden weighs Russia ban

The Biden administration is considering options including sanctions on Russia’s top producer of the metal.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2022 | 8:51 pm

Cirba Solutions invests $200m in Ohio Li-ion battery processing facility expansion

It will be one of the largest battery recycling facilities operating in North America.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2022 | 4:37 pm

Honda, LG to invest $4.4 billion to make EV batteries in Ohio

The two companies will initially invest $3.5 billion and create 2,200 jobs at the battery facility in southwestern Ohio.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2022 | 9:40 am

White House weighs ban on Russian aluminum over Ukraine war escalation

The White House is eyeing three options: an outright ban, increasing tariffs to levels so punitive they would impose an effective ban, or sanctioning Rusal.

Bloomberg News | October 12, 2022 | 8:44 am

Column: How do you accelerate energy transition when current crisis slams the brakes

If the answer to the energy crisis is a faster rollout of renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, then the problem is that the current situation is hindering the solution.

Reuters | October 12, 2022 | 6:46 am

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