March 28, 2025

China tightens rules on alumina expansion to tackle overcapacity

Companies won’t be allowed to build new alumina plants in heavily polluted areas, according to an aluminum industry development plan.

March 26, 2025

Mercuria bets big on copper in bid to rival oil trading

The Swiss commodities trader aims to acquire more mine stakes as it secures copper supplies, challenging larger competitors.

March 25, 2025

EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure critical minerals access

The list supports the 2024 Critical Raw Material Act, which boosts the EU access to key metals and minerals.

March 24, 2025

Vitol, Gunvor rock metals markets with big aluminum bets

Both taken long positions in the LME aluminum contracts nearing expiry that were at times larger than the readily available stock.

March 24, 2025

Nippon Steel says shares view with Washington that US Steel deal will boost American industry

Trump said last month that he would not mind if Nippon Steel took a minority stake in US Steel.

March 21, 2025

BMO changes some mortgage rules for steel, aluminum business owners due to trade war

BMO also added the steel and aluminum sector to its list of industries that are more prone to risk.

March 20, 2025

India’s Hindalco to invest $5.2 billion across metals business

The company is on track to surpass 1 million ton of refined copper production, its chairman said.

March 17, 2025

Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel case for merger talks

Trump in February said that he would not mind if Nippon Steel took a minority stake in US Steel.

March 17, 2025

Trump says no exemptions on US steel and aluminum tariffs

Trump said reciprocal duties on US trading partners would come alongside auto duties.

March 14, 2025

Rusal to buy 50% stake in Indian alumina refinery owner in stages

The company lost about 40% of its alumina supplies after Australia halted exports to Russia.