December 15, 2022

Norsk Hydro to raise capex, cut more costs

About half of Europe's aluminum production has been shut down as a result of a surge in energy costs since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

December 13, 2022

Europe reaches historic deal to put pollution price on imports

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will cover carbon-intensive sectors such as cement, steel, aluminum fertilizers and electricity production and hydrogen.

December 9, 2022

WTO says Trump’s metals tariffs broke rules as US rejects findings

The 25% tariffs on global steel imports and 10% import taxes on global aluminum violated basic WTO rules, a dispute-settlement panel said Friday.

December 8, 2022

WTO rules against US tariffs on steel, aluminum imposed by Trump

Such a ruling, which has yet to be confirmed by the WTO, would undermine one of Trump’s most controversial trade decisions.

December 7, 2022

US floats new steel, aluminum tariffs based on carbon emissions

Countries with emissions exceeding the standards would pay higher tariffs when exporting metals to countries with lower emissions.

December 6, 2022

US risks stoking inflation if carbon-linked tariffs hit China

China’s steel and aluminum exports are under attack once again, as the US and European Union weigh new tariffs linked to carbon emissions.

December 6, 2022

European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT

The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.

December 5, 2022

US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.

December 2, 2022

Rio Tinto completes Kemano power station work for British Columbia aluminum smelter

Second tunnel completed 27 years after work was halted on the project by the NDP government.

November 29, 2022

Aluminum price climbs as tight supply outweighs China demand worries

The resumption of plants forced to go offline due to power issues in China has been slower than expected.