November 18, 2022

China’s October aluminum imports drop 34% amid rising supply, weak demand

The country brought in 196,460 tonnes, including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminum, last month.

November 17, 2022

Rusal calls for LME to disclose origin of all metal stocks

The LME said last week it will not ban Russian metal from being traded and stored in its system.

November 17, 2022

Sumitomo Metal aims to boost battery materials output

Company aims to increase its capacity to produce cathode battery materials and to broaden its range of products to meet rising demand from the EV sector.

November 16, 2022

Column: LME stays Russian metal ban with views starkly split

Many will self-sanction. But many won't., writes Andy Home.

November 15, 2022

Arconic Corp sells its Russian operations for $230 million

US aluminum products maker joins a list of Western companies that have sold their Russian assets to comply with sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine war. 

November 14, 2022

China’s October aluminum output climbs 9.5% on relaxed power curbs

The country produced 3.45 million tonnes of primary aluminum last month, an eighth straight monthly rise versus 2021 numbers.

November 14, 2022

No surge of Russian metal into LME warehouses, says exchange

The exchange released new data showing there was no major change in the amounts of Russian metal in LME warehouses last month.

November 13, 2022

Indonesia’s Adaro signs MoU with Hyundai for aluminum supply

Hyundai would secure the right to purchase aluminium produced by Adaro's subsidiary PT Kalimantan Aluminum Industry at an early stage of production.

November 11, 2022

LME decides against ban on Russian metal

The metals industry has spent weeks debating what to do about supplies from Russia, which is a major producer of copper, nickel, aluminum and palladium.

November 11, 2022

Hindalco profit sinks on high costs, plans to raise $124 million

Hindalco’s costs surged 24% during the quarter, with power expenses almost doubling.