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.

February 24, 2025

Up to 90% of LME aluminum inventories controlled by one party, data shows

Benchmark LME three month aluminum prices touched its highest in nearly nine months on Friday.

February 21, 2025

Rusal stock trading surges 15-fold on bets of Russia reopening

The share price is up almost 50% this month and trades at levels last seen in April 2022.

February 20, 2025

Russia shrugs off EU ban on aluminum imports, to seek alternative buyers

EU envoys agreed a 16th package of sanctions on Russia on Wednesday over Ukraine.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto CEO goes to Washington to get handle on Trump tariffs

Jakob Stausholm said he would be spending the week meeting with US senators.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto to decide future of Tomago aluminum smelter by mid-year, CEO says

The miner reported its smallest full-year underlying earnings in five years on Wednesday.

February 19, 2025

Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low

The world's largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $10.87 billion for 2024, compared with $11.76 billion a year ago.