March 22, 2022

LME says it has no current plans to ban Russian metal from its system

Russia supplies about 10% of the world's nickel, 6% of its aluminum and around 3.5% of its copper. A ban on Russian metal could lead to shortages and further price…

March 22, 2022

Synthetic graphite from industrial waste may be key for next-gen battery systems

German scientists are exploring sustainable synthesis routes for graphite from industrial waste.

March 21, 2022

Australian alumina ban will squeeze Rusal and aluminum

Critical for Rusal and the aluminum market alike is whether other countries follow suit, writes Andy Home.

March 21, 2022

Gold price recovers from worst week since June with inflation risks creeping up

Rising commodities prices are helping underpin bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge.

March 21, 2022

Australian export ban pushes up aluminum prices, may boost inflation

Australia supplies almost 20% of Russia’s alumina.

March 20, 2022

Nickel squeeze threatens London’s place at heart of metals trade

Investors are furious with the LME for allowing prices to soar 250% in less than two days.

March 19, 2022

Belgium to extend life of nuclear reactors by another decade

The decision aims to secure supply amid record-high energy prices.

March 19, 2022

Nyrstar’s Auby smelter to resume zinc output at reduced rate

Nyrstar's Auby zinc operations were placed on care and maintenance in January in response to high power prices.

March 18, 2022

Goldman bids for nickel off-exchange about 32% below LME price

The bank has been offering to trade contracts in commodity index products, such as the S&P GSCI, whose constituents include nickel.

March 18, 2022

Severstal at risk of default over coupon non-payment

The company said it had received permission by the Russian government to pay in dollars, but believed Citigroup, the paying agent, would block the payment.