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Possible Dockworkers’ Strike in the US: Impacts on Metal Supply Chain and Prices
The metals sector is bracing for a possible storm due to the impending dockworkers' strike in the United States. With a possible disruption of operations expected today along the East and Gulf coasts, metals buyers should prepare for significant disruptions that could...
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...