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.
March 13, 2025 Rusal posts near three-fold jump in annual profit on rising demand The world's largest aluminum producer outside China posted a net profit of $803 million for the year ended December 31.
March 13, 2025 Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminum duties The move follows a separate request for consultations with the US after Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect.
March 12, 2025 Column: Bad news for American beer drinkers as aluminum tariffs kick in Some suppliers to the US could be looking to avoid Trump's tariff tantrums by re-directing sales to Europe, suggests Reuters columnist Andy Home.
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