March 2, 2022 China moves to secure commodities rocked by Ukraine war Government agencies have been ordered to push state-owned buyers to scour markets for materials including oil and gas, iron ore, barley and corn to fill any potential gaps.
March 2, 2022 Aluminum price streaks to record on fears logistics issues will hit supply Aluminum prices bolted to a fresh record peak on Wednesday as investors worried that logistics difficulties would block metals supplies due to tough sanctions on major producer Russia.
March 1, 2022 Glencore reviewing stakes in two Russian companies Glencore currently owns a 10.55% stake in En+ Group, the controlling shareholder of aluminum giant United Co.
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.
DRC revives $29B iron ore export plan once tied to billionaire Gertler The area that Kinshasa wants to develop has cumulative iron ore resources of 15 billion to 20 billion tonnes grading more than 60% iron. January 15, 2026 | 08:42 am
