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The higher power content of primary aluminum has driven a plunge in prices that have caught many by surprise and still has the potential to go further. The aluminum price has been undermined by falling coal prices in China following efforts by regulators to curb excessive speculation,...

The U.S. and EU have used the recent G20 summit in Rome to announce an end to hostilities over the steel and aluminum Section 232 tariffs. The negotiations have come up with a “kill two birds with one stone” solution to a dispute that was doing neither side any good. ...

Commodities are on the move again, with lumber, copper, aluminum, crude oil and natural gas making significant gains from their pre-pandemic levels. Supply disruptions and a push toward sustainability may be driving the commodity boom, even as fiscal stimulus and low rate policies als...

The inevitable rise of commodities required for a greener future. Will the supply squeeze on commodities continue? Does this mark the start of another commodities supercycle? For further details see: Copper Price Nears Record High On Supply Squeeze: Will The Rally Contin...

The LME aluminum price has been rising relentlessly. The problem, as is so often the case in the metals markets, is that China is the world’s largest source of alloying magnesium. Nor are the producers of alloying elements the only part of the Chinese metal production lands...

Nyrstar, the huge Belgium-based zinc producer, is the first major smelter — but it likely won’t be the last — to announce cutbacks. Most heavy users, like Nyrstar, operate on variable power cost depending on the time of day. As such, cutbacks are likely at peak ti...

Companies are striving to improve the sustainability of their operations by switching to renewable energy sources and recycling water. From an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspective, mining for metals can be a controversial topic requiring in-depth exploration. Wh...

The aluminium industry’s ability to swiftly respond to strong demand and higher prices is being hampered by the ongoing energy crisis and the move to decarbonisation. While there is a risk to short-term demand, we remain constructive on aluminium demand over the medium to longe...

In early-July of this year, the HYIOAS was at its lowest level in more than 10 years and not far from an all-time low. For long-side speculations and investments, during the boom phase of the cycle, it’s important to emphasise assets and commodities that do well during booms. ...

Beginning with what is perhaps the best indicator of growth potential in the real economy, as opposed to just the financial economy, the G3 credit impulse is now firmly in negative territory after peaking in the latter stages of 2020. Turning to manufacturing, building permits for new...