May 13, 2021

US trade chief: 1962 law used for metals tariffs needs modernization

USTR called on Congress to modernize the Cold War-era law that former President Donald Trump used to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

May 9, 2021

Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition

A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade.

May 4, 2021

Aluminum price rises on supply worries as China pledge’s emission curbs

Coal-fired power is used by more than 80% of China's aluminum smelters.

May 4, 2021

Rio Tinto’s ISAL smelter certified for responsible aluminium production

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative granted Rio Tinto a provisional responsible aluminium production certification for ISAL.

May 1, 2021

Record metals prices catapult mining profits beyond big oil

The mining windfall is the latest sign of a boom in iron ore, copper and other metals that’s sending an inflationary wave through the global economy.

April 28, 2021

Commodities of the future: Most linked to green and digital transitions – report

The pace of the digital transition will impact the intensity in the use of energy, as well as direct demand for metals used in manufacturing, Fitch says.

April 23, 2021

Home: Shanghai aluminum soars as China’s production stalls

Shanghai aluminum prices last week hit their highest since 2010 as the Chinese market gears up for a seasonal demand peak.

April 22, 2021

Aluminum commands record premium in US amid economic recovery

The latest surge is driven by a jump in demand and shipping costs and a tariff holdover from the Trump administration.

April 21, 2021

Elysis selects Alma smelter for first installation of GHG emissions reducing tech

In Canada alone, Elysis technology has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by 7 million tonnes, equivalent to removing 1.8 million cars from the road.

April 21, 2021

China to strengthen raw material price supervision, crack down on speculators

Rising commodity prices have increased Chinese manufacturers' costs and squeezed margins.