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.

February 17, 2025

Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy

The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.

February 14, 2025

Brazil hints at WTO complaint, tax on US products after Trump steel tariffs

The South American country is one of the largest sources of US steel imports.