Explaining Global Aluminium Flows and Smelter Costs
Since October 22, aluminium prices have been trading below US$ 2000/tonne, and are currently barely keeping above US$ 1900/tonne. Without...
alumina prices
Surviving the Aluminium Bear Market
“Aluminium drops as bears attack, others wait for news on China”, was the headline of a recent Reuters news report on base metals. The piece noted: “Aluminium prices slipped as bearish speculators kept up selling pressure, while other base metals were lacklustre...
Aluminium Prices in Q4: Uncertainty vs. Demand
The aluminium LME cash price finished the month at US$ 2011/tonne after a bumpy ride, which saw it see-sawing around...
Alumina Costs Are Hurting Aluminium Smelters
Even if the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month aluminium price hit a seven-year high of US$ 2718 per tonne on...
Events
UC Rusal Sanctions: Dangerous Games on Aluminium Markets
In early April, right as LME aluminium prices slipped below US$ 2000/tonne and heralded further falls, the U.S. Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions against Russia. The U.S. imposed sanctions against 24 Russian businessmen, striking at allies of President Vladimir Putin in a quite unexpected and aggressive move to punish Moscow for its alleged meddling in […]
Aluminium Industry Riding To Higher Demand In Electric Vehicles
This is an exciting time indeed for aluminium consumption, with demand for this highly versatile metal continuing to rise to dizzying heights with every new estimate. Among the brighter stars in the consumption constellation continues to be that of electric vehicles. As ...
Alumina Market Update: Surplus Of Alumina, Lower Prices Expected In 2019
2018 was a turbulent year for both the alumina market and the price, signified by the fact that spot price ...
Leaders Emerge In The Aluminium Industry’s Race To Zero Carbon
One of the aluminium industry’s major goals continues to be the production of metal in a manner that emits the ...
Aluminium Market Update: Why Are Aluminium Prices Lagging Behind Other Base Metals?
Base metals prices have recovered significantly since January’s lows after news that the US and China are inching closer to ...
