June 6, 2025

LME acts to shield aluminum market from huge Mercuria bet

The LME took action after Mercuria’s position in the June contract was consistently far bigger than the aluminum inventories in the exchange’s warehouse system.

June 4, 2025

Canadian metals industry warns of layoffs, lost sales due to new US tariffs

Canada is the largest seller of the metals to the US, exporting roughly twice as much aluminum as the rest of the top 10 exporters combined.

June 3, 2025

US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal

British trade minister Jonathan Reynolds and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met in Paris on Tuesday.

June 3, 2025

Copper price ends mixed as traders mull China and US data

The drop in China’s factory gauge came as a surprise to analysts.

June 2, 2025

Aluminum premium for US buyers soars after Trump doubles tariffs

US Midwest aluminum premium up 164% since start of 2025.

May 30, 2025

Trump to double steel, aluminum tariffs to aid Nippon-US Steel

US president said the move would help protect American steelworkers.

May 30, 2025

Trump celebrates Nippon Steel ‘deal’ with rally at Pennsylvania plant

Trump technically has until next Thursday to decide whether to approve or scuttle the US Steel deal.

May 27, 2025

Canadian aluminum trader blames its bankruptcy on trade war

Sinobec Group arranges deals between sellers and buyers of aluminum ingots, as well as finished items like building products.

May 27, 2025

Guinea cancels 129 exploration permits, further tightening control

It wasn't immediately clear whether any significant investments would be affected by the move.

May 27, 2025

US will have golden share in Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel, senator says

Nippon to also grant the US government a so-called golden share as part of the agreement.