July 23, 2019

LME readies rule that would reveal private metal stockpiles

The new rules are being put into place after years of sharp spikes and declines in the LME inventory levels attracted criticism that the data was unreliable.

July 23, 2019

World aluminium output falls as China growth engine stalls

Global aluminium production fell by 0.5% in the first half of this year, according to the International Aluminium Institute.

July 23, 2019

Aluminium producers in Canada cash in on US tariff exemption

In May, the United States lifted the Section 232 tariff of 10% imposed on Canadian imports of aluminium, a vital ingredient for auto makers, drinks firms and military equipment companies.

July 18, 2019

Indonesian mining giant to spend billions to avert metal imports

State-owned PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium will earmark as much as $10 billion over the next five years to develop refineries and smelters.

July 5, 2019

FYI granted mining lease for Cadoux project in Western Australia

The company plans to use aluminous clay from Cadoux to produce high purity alumina for the tech industry.

July 4, 2019

Rio Tinto’s Icelandic aluminium plant attracts Glencore — sources

Rio Tinto restarted the sale process for the assets in late 2018 after Norwegian aluminium company Norsk Hydro pulled out of buying them.

July 3, 2019

Bosnia’s indebted Aluminij threatens to close down on July 6

Aluminij, among Bosnia's biggest exporters, has been in trouble for years over debt accumulated because of high alumina and electricity prices.

July 2, 2019

HKEX launches spot aluminium trading on mainland China platform

Trading started on Friday, June 28, with six Chinese companies, including a unit of state-run Chalco.

June 24, 2019

US waives tariffs on Japanese aluminum for Tesla battery cells

The U.S. Commerce Department has agreed to Tesla's request to waive 10% tariffs on imported aluminum from Japan.

June 21, 2019

Japan aluminium premiums climb to $108/tonne in Q3, up 3%

Japan is Asia's biggest importer of aluminium and the premiums for primary metal shipments it agrees to pay each quarter over the LME cash price set the benchmark for the…