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Regulatory Chaos Over E-Waste: Southeast Asia Overwhelmed by New Basel Convention Rules
Regulatory uncertainties surrounding shipments of electronic waste (e-waste) are seriously challenging aluminum scrap importers in Southeast Asia. This was the dominant theme at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Convention, held in Bangkok from October 27 to...
CBA Exploits European Window Ahead of CBAM and Reorients Aluminum Production
Brazilian Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) has rapidly moved its position in the global aluminum market, taking advantage of a rare window of opportunity in Europe. As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) approaches, the company has...
Century Aluminum Reduces Production in Iceland: Electrical Failure Shuts Down a Line for Over a Year
Century Aluminum's main Icelandic plant, located in Grundartangi, is experiencing one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. A sudden electrical failure forced the company to shut down one of its two potlines, reducing overall operating capacity to about...
Base Metal Premiums: Mixed Signals Between Asia and Europe
The second half of October ended with a mixed trend in premiums for base metal warrants listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME). The changes particularly affected nickel and tin, while other metals such as aluminum and copper remained largely stable. Here is the...