September 13, 2021

Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports

Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.

September 13, 2021

Aluminum industry frets that its supply snarls have just begun

Several aluminum-conference attendees said labor shortages are their biggest problem.

September 13, 2021

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2008 on supply disruptions

Aluminum has surged about 14% over the past three weeks as supply risks increase throughout the industry.

September 10, 2021

Goldman, Citi see aluminum rally raging on as bears flag caution

Aluminum’s run-up to a 13-year high has some analysts doubling down on forecasts for further gains.

September 9, 2021

Copper is so pricey now that AC manufacturers are switching to aluminum

Copper’s surge to record levels this year is spurring buyers in a key consumer market to mull cheaper alternatives.

September 8, 2021

Shanghai aluminum near a 13-year high as Guinea unrest stokes supply woes

Guinea is China's biggest supplier of bauxite.

September 7, 2021

Home: Guinea coup adds bauxite to aluminum’s supply concerns

The political upheaval catches the aluminum raw materials chain at a vulnerable moment with alumina prices already surging higher due to refinery problems.

September 6, 2021

Aluminum price jumps again as Guinea coup adds to supply worries

Aluminum climbed to the highest in more than a decade after a coup in Guinea fueled concerns over raw material supplies.

September 6, 2021

Guinea junta plans unity government, reassures mining firms

Guinea is a key global supplier of bauxite, an ore that’s processed into alumina and then aluminum.

September 3, 2021

China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says

Several Chinese regions have imposed restrictions in recent months because of tight power supplies and pressure to reduce emissions.