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World alumina production trends in August 2024: Regional growth and global challenges
In August 2024, global alumina production maintained a robust monthly level, marking a slight increase from the 12.511 million tonnes produced in July. This increase was mainly driven by production growth in the regions of Africa and Asia (excluding China), South...
The London Metal Exchange: Risk of Falling Behind in the Metal Race for EV Batteries
The London Metal Exchange (LME), the world's oldest and most dominant market for industrial metals such as copper and aluminium, is facing a significant challenge in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) battery metals sector such as lithium and cobalt. Despite its long...
Alcoa Australia signs new agreement with AGL Energy to supply energy to its aluminium plant in Portland
Alcoa of Australia Limited recently announced the signing of a major long-term agreement with AGL Energy, Australia's leading energy company, for the additional supply of power to its aluminium plant located in Portland, Victoria. This agreement is a strategic move to...
Copper Market Forecasts for 2024/2025: An ICSG Analysis
The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) held its annual meeting in Lisbon on 24-25 September 2024, bringing together government representatives and industry advisors from the major copper producing and using countries to discuss key issues affecting the global...