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Transport Tariffs: Typhoon Gaemi devastates the Philippines, Taiwan and South-East China
Typhoon Gaemi caused massive destruction in the form of evacuations, deadly landslides and flooding in the Philippines and Taiwan, extending its devastating effects to parts of south-eastern China. The storm sank a cargo ship off the coast of Taiwan and stranded...
Decline in Prices of Imported Scrap Aluminium in India: Analysis and Prospects
India experienced a significant drop in the prices of imported aluminium scrap on a weekly basis, due to the decline in aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Prices across all categories fell by up to 4% this week, bringing uncertainty to the market and...
Growth of World Alumina Production in 2024: A First Half Analysis
In the first half of 2024, global alumina production increased by 2.34 per cent year-on-year, thanks to a remarkable production that exceeded 12 million tonnes in March and May. Almost all major alumina-producing regions, with the exception of Oceania, contributed to...
Rio Tinto: A Pillar of the Global Mining and Metallurgical Industry
Global mining and metals giant Rio Tinto demonstrated an impressive performance in the aluminium and copper sectors, offsetting declining iron ore earnings and rising labour costs in Australia. For the six months ended 30 June, the company reported a net profit after...