December 6, 2022

US risks stoking inflation if carbon-linked tariffs hit China

China’s steel and aluminum exports are under attack once again, as the US and European Union weigh new tariffs linked to carbon emissions.

December 6, 2022

European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT

The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.

December 5, 2022

US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.

December 2, 2022

Rio Tinto completes Kemano power station work for British Columbia aluminum smelter

Second tunnel completed 27 years after work was halted on the project by the NDP government.

November 29, 2022

Aluminum price climbs as tight supply outweighs China demand worries

The resumption of plants forced to go offline due to power issues in China has been slower than expected.

November 28, 2022

Brazil aluminum producer CBA says CFO to take over as CEO

Luciano Alves will take over as CEO starting May 2023.

November 21, 2022

Alcoa backs Rusal’s call for LME to reveal origin of all metal stocks

Rusal has called for the LME to start regularly disclosing the origin of all metal stocks on warrant rather than singling out Russian metal.

November 21, 2022

Global aluminum output rises 3.1% y/y in October

Global aluminum output reached 5.85 million tonnes last month.

November 19, 2022

Russia’s Rusal: 2023 sales pick up after LME decision

Rusal said that its sales for 2023 have picked up after the LME decided not to ban Russian metal from being traded and stored in its system.

November 18, 2022

Russia’s mining giants rush to sell metal after LME green light

The decision not to ban Russian metal from LME warehouses has triggered a rush to conclude contracts with the country’s two big producers.