June 21, 2022

Column: Global aluminum production pendulum swings back to China

China produced a record 3.42 million tonnes of primary aluminium in May as the country's smelters continue to ramp up run-rates.

June 20, 2022

China’s alumina exports soar to fill Russian shortages

The 190,000 tons shipped in May brings the year-to-date figure to 380,000 tons, nearly 1,000% higher than the same period in 2021.

June 14, 2022

Column: LME shadow stocks up in April but downtrend only paused

Europe and the United States look set to live with very low inventory cover across the metallic board.

June 13, 2022

Aluminum deals on hold, show growing concerns over price outlook

Aluminum prices have stalled this year after a surge of more than 40% in 2021, the biggest rally in more than a decade.

June 13, 2022

Ghana seeking strategic partner to rebuild VALCO aluminum smelter

Ghana is on a roadshow to find a strategic partner to rebuild state-owned smelter.

June 10, 2022

Trafigura profit surges despite war raising trading risks

Trafigura Group posted record first-half profit, even after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced the commodities giant to pare back its activities as trading risk soared. 

June 10, 2022

Stronger alloys for casting, welding closer to becoming reality

New technology has allowed researchers to better understand how aluminum-copper alloys behave.

June 9, 2022

Aluminum mood turns bearish at top North American conference

The aluminum industry’s best days might be in the rear view mirror.

June 9, 2022

China’s appetite for commodities sapped by virus, surging prices

The renewed lockdown of one district in Shanghai has raised concerns that a full reopening of the financial center could be delayed.

June 8, 2022

New Li-ion battery can operate below zero and above 50 degrees Celsius

Chinese researchers came up with a solution to the safety issues that lithium-ion batteries experience below 0℃ or above 50℃.