March 1, 2018

Trump says US to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

China has indicated it could retaliate against US steel tariffs by targeting imports of US agricultural commodities.

February 26, 2018

Norsk Hydro to buy Rio Tinto aluminum assets for $345 million

The proposed acquisition also includes an offer for Rio’s 53% stake in the Aluchemie anode plant in the Netherlands and its 50% share in the Alufluor aluminum fluoride plant in…

February 23, 2018

Century Aluminum CEO: will recall workers if Trump imposes tariffs

The Commerce Department last week revealed its import restriction options for Trump, including a 7.7% global aluminum tariff on products from all countries.

February 20, 2018

Toyota to make cheaper electric motors by halving use of rare earths

Asia’s No.1 carmaker has developed a magnet that reduces dependence on neodymium, a key rare earth metal used in the world’s most powerful batteries for electric vehicles.

February 18, 2018

Moody’s bullish on base metals, US steel

Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas. 

February 16, 2018

US Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum

Some U.S. lawmakers and steel and aluminum users have urged caution in any restrictions to avoid disruptions or price spikes in the raw materials.

February 16, 2018

US seeks to boost output of 35 minerals, reduce import reliance

The administration wants to identify new domestic sources of critical minerals and increase domestic exploration, mining and recycling.

February 13, 2018

Trump weighs tariffs, quotas on U.S. steel, aluminum imports

Some lawmakers urged him to save steel and aluminum producers in their states, but others urged caution because higher prices would hurt manufacturers.

February 6, 2018

South32 prepares to spin off South African coal assets within six months

President and chief operating officer Mike Frasersaid company has received a number of offers for the assets, which it up for sale in November last year as part of a…

January 22, 2018

U.S. Commerce Dept confirms sent Trump aluminum probe results

The Commerce Department confirmed it submitted results of national security investigation into aluminum imports that could lead to broad import restrictions.