China to Expand Green Aluminium Certification Amid Rising Global Demand
China’s push for green aluminium production is poised to mark a significant milestone, with the China Green Metal Certification Center...
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EU Reaches Agreement on Mineral Supply Targets to Decrease Dependence on China
The European Union has finalized targets for domestic supply of critical minerals like lithium and nickel, marking a significant step in reducing its reliance on external countries, especially China. This decision, reached on Monday, aims to boost the EU’s self-sufficiency in strategic...
China Steel Association Criticizes EU Carbon Tax as Trade Barrier, Urges Further Dialogue
The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) has voiced concerns over the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), labeling...
Russia Boosts Alumina Imports from India Amid Geopolitical Strains
In a bid to minimize its dependency on China and adapt to the aftermath of the Ukraine crisis, Russia has...
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EU Carbon Mechanism Set to Spike Steel Import Costs, Shifts Focus to Aluminium and Other Metals
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is expected to dramatically raise the costs of steel imports from countries like India and the People’s Republic of China. Introduced next month, this first-of-its-kind carbon scheme is expected to pivot focus towards other metals like aluminium, alumina, and bauxite. Starting in 2026, importers of steel goods made […]
China Challenges WTO Verdict on U.S. Aluminium and Steel Tariffs
The People’s Republic of China has lodged an appeal against a decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) which supports U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, announced the Chinese commerce ministry. Previously, a WTO panel had sided with the U.S., suggesting that China violated WTO standards by introducing extra tariffs on U.S. imports as a […]
China Raises Questions on EU’s High-Carbon Import Tariffs
The European Union (EU) is weighing implementing extra charges on certain imported goods like steel and cement. However, the People’s Republic of China, a major trade partner, has voiced concerns and wants the EU to double-check with global trade guidelines set by the World Trade Organization (WTO). At the heart of this development is the […]
China Records All-Time High in August Aluminium Production
China’s primary aluminium output witnessed a significant surge in August, reaching an all-time monthly high. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday, China’s output rose by 3.1% year-on-year to a striking 3.6 million metric tons. The surge is chiefly attributed to ramped-up production in the southwestern province of Yunnan, […]
Aluminium Demand Slumps in Europe, Industrial Contracts Delayed
Industrial aluminium demand in Europe declines. For 2024, new contracts with smelters see delays as concerns of overbuying loom with the recent dip in demand for finished metal products. In Europe’s “mating season,” companies aim to seal supply agreements for aluminium, vital in construction, transport, and packaging. “Supply chain destocking is happening. The fear of […]
Biden Infrastructure Bill A Big Boon To Aluminium Industry: Norsk Hydro VP Mike Stier
Earlier this month the United States Congress passed into law President Joe Biden’s US$1.2 trillion infrastructure package. The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act (or the INVEST in America Act) will allocate US$550 billion ...
The Net-Zero Shift Starts With Low Carbon Aluminium
2020 was supposed to be “year of climate action”, with the Glasgow COP26 acting as a major milestone for both ...
Aluminium at the LME Week – Key Takeaways
Between October 28 and November 1st, London hosted the traditional London Metals Exchange (LME) Week gathering of analysts, brokers, traders ...
Aluminium Market Oversupplied, Demand Growth Flat
Base metals prices reacted positively to the progress registered in the latest round of US – China trade talks in ...
