May 4, 2018 Alcoa ready to resume labor talks for Canada aluminum smelter The smelter, which produces some 430,000 metric tonnes of aluminum annually, has been operating at reduced capacity by non-union workers since Jan. 11.
May 3, 2018 In response to CNN investigation, car manufacturer Daimler promises to audit cobalt supply ‘to the mine’ Daimler has pledged to investigate its supply chain to ensure child labour is not being used to power its electric vehicles.
April 30, 2018 What to watch in commodities: aluminum, shale, Ag giants, China Aluminum remains in focus almost a month after the U.S. introduced sanctions against United Co. Rusal, then eased off.
April 30, 2018 China’s metals trade is facing a year of upheaval: Andy Home China's trade in industrial metals looks set for significant upheaval this year as the country adapts to fast-evolving supply chains.
April 27, 2018 Guinea gives preliminary go-ahead for new bauxite project Guinea is Africa's top bauxite producer and output more than doubled last year to about 50 million tonnes.
April 27, 2018 Rusal to quit global market if US sanctions stay after new board – source Two sources told Reuters earlier on Friday that Rusal would soon appoint a fully independent board.
April 27, 2018 Up to 500,000 tonnes of alumina being exported from China as Rusal crisis bites The sanctions against Rusal, world's second-biggest aluminium producer, have up-ended the supply chain as companies cut contracts to use Rusal metal.
April 26, 2018 US sanctions on Rusal shatter aluminium’s supply chain: Andy Home By extending the sanctions deadline to Oct. 23, 2018, the Treasury Department has given Rusal and the aluminium market some much needed breathing space.
April 24, 2018 After weeks of chaos, US throws aluminum industry lifeline “The US government is not targeting the hardworking people who depend on Rusal and its subsidiaries,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
April 23, 2018 Commodities: the top asset class of 2018 so far If the commodity sector keeps the pace for the rest of 2018, this will be the best year for the asset class since 2003.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am