May 30, 2022

Commodities turn higher as China loosens its virus restrictions

Industrial commodities in China mostly rose as the number of covid-19 cases fell and the government began to loosen the restrictions.

May 30, 2022

Shrinking stocks likely mean more LME metal price volatility

Overall stocks in LME warehouses have fallen below 900,000 tonnes from levels above two million tonnes in January 2021.

May 29, 2022

Demand for green metals from recycling expected to grow – report

A report by White & Case states that global demand for scrap metal is expected to remain strong over the coming years.

May 26, 2022

Column: Market turbulence won’t slow aluminum’s green drive

The Chinese aluminum juggernaut has run out of momentum and smelters in Europe are powering down, writes Andy Home.

May 26, 2022

Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’

The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase.

May 24, 2022

Column: Europe’s aluminum output slides as energy crunch bites

Europe's primary aluminum smelters are continuing to curtail production in the face of soaring energy costs.

May 23, 2022

Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill

Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston.

May 20, 2022

Europe aims to revive magnesium output by 2025 to cut China reliance

Supplies from China fell late last year, igniting prices in Europe and focusing the EU on efforts to secure home-grown supplies.

May 19, 2022

Arconic to sell Russian operations, take $500 million charge

The Pittsburgh-based aluminum-sheet manufacturer said the conflict in Ukraine has made its operation in Russia untenable.

May 19, 2022

Chinese lockdowns dragging aluminum prices down, no respite before H2 — report

Fitch notes strong downside risks as strict Chinese lockdowns pose a strong threat to demand for the metal in 2022.