Alcoa Evaluates Gallium Production as a Byproduct from Australian Alumina Refineries
Alcoa Corp., the largest aluminum producer in the United States, has announced the launch of a study to evaluate the production of gallium, a strategic metal for advanced electronics, as a byproduct from its existing alumina refining operations in Western Australia....
Nickel Pig Iron Prices Rise in China: Confidence Rises for Autumn
In the week ending Friday, August 1st, high-grade nickel pig iron (NPI) prices in China increased marginally, supported by expectations of a resumption of stainless steel production in August and a climate of cautious optimism in the market. Commodity Evolution...
European Union Suspends €93 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports
The European Commission has announced its intention to postpone the implementation of retaliatory tariffs worth €93 billion on US imports, which were initially scheduled to take effect on August 7. The decision comes as Brussels and Washington continue negotiations to...
Alumina Powder Production Declines in Iran: Effects of the Energy Crisis
According to data recently released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), Iranian alumina powder production for the period from March 21 to July 22, 2025, stood at 74,425 tonnes, a 3.1% decrease compared to the...
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