August 15, 2022

China July aluminum output hits record high after power restrictions loosened

For the first seven months of the year, China produced 22.95 million tonnes, up 1.1% from the same period last year.

August 12, 2022

Graphic: How is aluminum made?

The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production.

August 12, 2022

Five Chinese state-owned companies, under scrutiny in US, will delist from NYSE

Oil giant Sinopec, Aluminium Corporation of China PetroChina and Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical said they would apply to delist their American Depository Shares this month. 

August 12, 2022

Sky-high energy costs to fan fire under aluminum and zinc prices

Smelter closures in Europe could cut aluminum capacity by 750,000 tonnes and zinc output by 150,000 tonnes this winter.

August 12, 2022

Column: Scarcity changes the LME warehousing game

Scarcity in the physical supply chain has drained metal away from the exchange, hitting rental revenue for storage suppliers, writes Andy Home.

August 12, 2022

Production costs soar at Rusal due to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Company reported a 33% jump in first-half production costs on Friday.

August 11, 2022

Adani plans $5.2 billion alumina mill in growing metal ambitions

The flagship company of the Adani Group got the approval to build the refinery and a captive power plant in Rayagada.

August 10, 2022

Aluminum price pulls back on concern about Chinese construction demand

China's factory-gate inflation eased to a 17-month low in July, as a slower domestic construction sector weighed on raw material demand.

August 5, 2022

Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany

The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply.

August 5, 2022

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales of ~6.4 million, as sales for the first half of the year have already reached 3.5 million.