March 1, 2022 EXPLAINER – The importance of Russian titanium to global industry The potential for disruptions to Russian commodity supplies has thrown a spotlight on the metal used in the aerospace, marine and auto industries.
February 28, 2022 Rusal halts alumina shipments from Ukraine The move by the world’s top aluminium producer outside China, threatens to further tighten a market that’s already short on supply.
February 28, 2022 Russian metal exports slide as sanctions hit commodity financing The nation’s top steelmakers have seen exports drop since the incursion in Ukraine began, while nickel shipments have also been affected.
February 24, 2022 Biden team to hold off on Russia sanctions hitting aluminum Russian-supplied aluminum accounts for roughly 10% of total US imports, highlighting the negative impact that sanctions could have.
February 24, 2022 Aluminum price jumps to record as Russian attack boosts supply risks The gains will heap fresh inflationary pressure on buyers who use aluminum in everything from cables to drinks cans.
February 23, 2022 Rio Tinto sees US sanctions on Russia potentially disrupting aluminium supply CEO Jakob Stausholm said there could also be disruptions in the steel industry.
February 22, 2022 USGS publishes 2022 critical minerals list The new USGS critical minerals list adds 15 commodities while removing four.
February 21, 2022 Aluminum shortages to deter blanket sanctions on Rusal The possibility of the market losing Rusal's aluminum pushed prices on the LME to $3,333 a tonne last week, close to a record high.
February 17, 2022 LME warehousers slash capacity as metal stocks drain away Exchange stocks have been draining away as pandemic demand recovery collides with disrupted supply chains across the base metals spectrum.
February 16, 2022 South32 profit soars on recovery in commodity prices Underlying earnings for the half-year ended Dec. 31 came in at $1 billion, beating a consensus estimate of $987.5 million.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am