March 5, 2025

India’s small exporters seek import duty cuts to counter US steel, aluminum tariffs

The 25% US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have raised Indian exporters' concerns about declining orders and rising costs.

March 5, 2025

Trump’s tariffs drive US physical market aluminum premiums to record high

US Midwest aluminum premium is up 60% since the start of 2025.

March 4, 2025

Aluminum tariff questions throw US manufacturers into tumult

A key uncertainty is whether raw aluminum and related products incur a 25% tariff or if they get a more favorable 10% treatment for being a critical mineral.

March 4, 2025

Canada shoots back with tariffs on US

Canada has retaliated with C$30 billion worth of duties against the United States.

March 3, 2025

Canada to extend mineral exploration tax credit for two more years

The tax credit was set to expire on March 31.

February 28, 2025

Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics

Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.

February 25, 2025

EU promises support for steel sector as US trade tariffs loom

President Trump has announced plans to introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US.

February 25, 2025

Alcoa warns Trump’s aluminum tariff could cost 100,000 US jobs

The tariffs alone would not be enough to entice Alcoa to restart some of its shuttered US facilities, its CEO said.

February 24, 2025

Putin outlines potential aluminum, rare earth deals with the US

US President Donald Trump earlier said that "major economic development transactions with Russia" would take place.

February 24, 2025

Aluminum extends slide as traders weigh signs of weak US economy

Aluminum extended its retreat from an eight-month high as sentiment remained cautious following weak US economic data.