April 15, 2024

New metals sanctions push Russia further into China’s embrace

The sanctions now leave the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the only major commodities bourse in the world to accept Russian shipments.

April 15, 2024

Rusal says new Western sanctions won’t hurt its aluminum supply

Goldman Sachs also said it did not expect an immediate supply shock.

April 14, 2024

CME bans Russian-origin aluminum after US, UK impose new sanctions

CME Group has suspended from its platform aluminium produced in Russia from April 13

April 13, 2024

LME bans Russian-origin metal after UK, US impose new sanctions

The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Saturday banned from its system Russian metal produced on or after April 13.

April 12, 2024

US, UK take action targeting Russian aluminum, copper and nickel

A UK official said London expected any market disruption to stabilize quickly.

April 9, 2024

Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production

The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province.

April 3, 2024

Norway sovereign fund advisor may recommend Rio Tinto stake sale

The Council on Ethics has told Rio that it is assessing the company for environmental damage from its operations in the Brazilian Amazon.

April 2, 2024

Hyundai Motor ends Indonesia aluminum deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans

The South Korean automaker signed a memorandum of understanding with Adaro Minerals in 2022.

April 1, 2024

Austria’s RHI Magnesita to buy US-based alumina producer Resco

The combined company would have 15 production sites across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

March 29, 2024

Column: US looks to reboot aluminum sector with a new smelter

Century Aluminum's proposed low-carbon facility represents the first primary aluminum smelter in the US in 45 years.