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Aluminium Production in China Reaches Record Levels: An Overview of the Sector
According to data from China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), primary aluminium production reached its highest level in almost a decade in June. In the first half of the year (H1), output increased by 7 per cent as producers boosted output amid rising profits....
Rusal Train Derailment in Guinea: An Analysis of the Impact on the Aluminium Sector
On Thursday, a goods train carrying alumina, owned by Russian aluminium giant United Co. Rusal, derailed in Guinea's capital Conakry. The accident, reported by Radio Television Guineenne, caused no casualties. Repair work is already underway and the train will soon be...
The Lithium Boom and Crash: Market Dynamics and Impacts on the Electric Vehicle Sector
Over the past two years, the lithium market has undergone a dramatic turnaround. The lithium boom turned into a slump, as a wave of new supply overwhelmed a weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Falling Lithium Prices The CME contract for...
The Exponential Growth of Kazakhstan’s Aluminum Exports in 2024
In the first four months of 2024, Kazakhstan experienced a significant increase in aluminum exports, with a 4.7-fold growth from 16,000 tons to 75,400 tons. This figure, reported by the Kazinform news agency and citing the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the...