August 5, 2025

Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminum did not?

Since June, aluminum metal shipped to the US, where smelters face higher electricity bills than copper producers, has attracted 50% tariffs.

August 5, 2025

Guinea strips EGA of bauxite rights, hands asset to state firm

Move further escalates a standoff over construction of an alumina refinery in the country, the world's second largest bauxite producer.

August 4, 2025

Alcoa flags gallium potential in study with Japanese partners

Company will investigate production of metal used in semiconductors as a byproduct from existing aluminum operations in Western Australia.

July 31, 2025

Vedanta misses quarterly profit estimates on weak aluminum prices

Its aluminum business is the biggest in India and contributes to nearly 40% of the company's revenue.

July 30, 2025

Column: Aluminum flows shift after Trump doubles down on tariffs

Canadian smelters have started diverting primary metal away from the United States in response to the ratcheting up of import tariffs.

July 28, 2025

Ghana cancels $1.2 billion bauxite deal, eyes global partnership

Potential partners include Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium or a Chinese firm.

July 20, 2025

Ex-JPMorgan metals trader ‘Disco’ is joining Trafigura

Daniel Amsbury is the latest veteran of JPMorgan’s metals team to take a high-profile role in the physical trading industry.

July 18, 2025

Alcoa CEO says Trump tariffs force a pause for Canada growth projects

If the levies stay in place, the US metals producer warns it may need to turn to the Canadian government for help.

July 18, 2025

Column: China’s mixed commodity data sees soft steel, strong iron ore

Steel production and iron ore imports appear to tell contrasting stories, with steel weakening in June but imports of the key raw material surging to the highest this year.

July 17, 2025

S&P downgrades Nippon Steel to ‘BBB’ on debt strain from US Steel deal

The downgrade reflects concerns over Nippon Steel's financial position, which S&P expects to remain weak over the next one to two years.