July 9, 2025

Emirates Global Aluminium says Guinea wrongfully terminated deal

EGA said it plans to pursue remedies through international tribunals.

July 8, 2025

Column: London Metal Exchange reaps the rewards of tariff turmoil

The London Metal Exchange has recorded its highest quarterly volumes since 2014.

July 6, 2025

Canada could financially back aluminum producers if 50% US tariffs persist

A 50% US tariff on aluminum imports would inevitably have an impact on finances if it continues longer term, says Aluminium Association of Canada CEO Jean Simard.

July 6, 2025

Column: Metals smelting is the West’s next critical minerals crisis

China's rapid expansion of processing capacity is crushing margins across the metallic spectrum.

July 4, 2025

Guinea bauxite exports up 36% on Chinese demand

Guinea’s surging bauxite shipments to China coincide with the planned launch of the massive Simandou iron ore project.

July 2, 2025

Rio Tinto-backed aluminum firm to invest $1.1 billion in Canada smelter

Aluminerie Alouette is a consortium made up of Rio Tinto, which owns 40%, and other companies including AMAG Austria Metall AG and Norway’s Hydro Aluminium.

July 2, 2025

Column: Copper’s tariff high fails to lift other LME metals

Doctor Copper hasn't been quite the same since President Trump announced an investigation into US imports.

June 30, 2025

Russia base metals sales to China surge, signaling deep reliance

Russian aluminum sales to China through May jumped by almost 56% year-on-year.

June 30, 2025

Japan aluminum premium falls to $108/t on sluggish demand

Local demand was weak even before impact from US tariffs.

June 26, 2025

Column: LME’s new position rules reflect a changed metals landscape

Traders have been scaling up bets even as LME warehouse inventory has been depleting.