September 21, 2018

Shanghai sets challenge to New York, London in copper options debut

Almost 18,000 lots traded in debut day, equal to 90,000 tonnes of metal.

September 20, 2018

Norsk Hydro not buying Rio Tinto’s aluminum plant in Iceland

The Norwegian firm, one of the world’s top producers of aluminum and alumina, said the deal faced opposition from European regulators.

September 17, 2018

Base metals drop as trade war angst spurs concern about demand

The U.S.-led trade war fans concern that the showdown will derail otherwise-strong economic growth in the world’s two largest economies.

September 17, 2018

Relief for Rusal, but aluminium’s political risks remain

The United States has thrown Russian aluminium company Rusal a lifeline by loosening sanctions imposed on the company in April.

September 13, 2018

Bosnia’s Aluminij calls for government help to ensure survival

Aluminij Mostar, Bosnia's sole aluminium smelter, is at risk from high alumina and electricity prices and only urgent government intervention can help it stay on line.

September 11, 2018

Aluminium pricing tensions mount as alumina surges again

What has historically been a highly efficient part of the aluminium production chain is experiencing an unprecedented degree of turmoil this year.

September 10, 2018

Russia’s Rushydro says sanctions cloud prospects for joining Rusal’s smelter

In April, Rushydro's board approved the move to join the project with total investments seen at around $1 billion.

September 9, 2018

Australia’s mining sector pushing for revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership: Interview

MINING.com interviewed the Minerals Council of Australia CEO.

September 8, 2018

Chinese aluminum gushes onto world markets on Rusal supply fears

Aluminum prices jumped in April after the U.S. announced sanctions on Rusal, the top supplier outside of China.

September 6, 2018

Rusal’s August aluminium exports up 7 percent from July – Ifax

MOSCOW, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Russian aluminium producer Rusa , under U.S. sanctions since April, increased its aluminium exports by 7 percent […]