aluminium
Coverage of aluminium in the Nexus archive.
- Shipowners hold off on Hormuz transit until US-Iran deal proves ‘material’
Shipowners are delaying transit through the Strait of Hormuz until the US-Iran deal is confirmed as 'material,' according to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' CEO. The US-Israeli strikes on Iran, beginning February 28, disrupted shipping of oil, liquefied natural gas, aluminium, and urea through the critical transit route.
- EU to extend carbon border levy on metal products to prevent evasion
The EU plans to expand its carbon border levy to include nearly 400 imported items containing significant amounts of steel or aluminium, aiming to prevent evasion of climate-related tariffs.
- Iran war tightens ‘super-squeeze’ in metals markets
The Middle East conflict is exacerbating a tight supply situation in metals markets, particularly for copper and aluminium, which had already been rising in price before the conflict escalated.
- ‘Before, the land sustained us’: Who benefits from Guinea’s bauxite wealth?
Guinea possesses vast bauxite reserves, a key material for aluminum production, yet its citizens remain impoverished. The article questions who benefits from the country's bauxite wealth.
- Carney seeks new US-Canada partnership as world undergoes ‘rupture’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a new US-Canada partnership in sectors like aluminium, cars, and critical minerals, stating the world is undergoing a 'rupture' as the US reshapes its commercial relationships. He emphasized collaboration to strengthen both nations, though the article cuts off after mentioning his January meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.