March 1, 2022

Alcoa CEO affirms promise of no new aluminum smelters

The company vowed to only build low-emission mills using technology from a venture dubbed Elysis.

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.