Dossier
smelters
Coverage of smelters in the Nexus archive.
- Trump May Keep Copper Traders Guessing on Tariffs
Trump may influence copper traders through potential tariff changes. China has increased copper scrap purchases as domestic smelters expand output and mined copper ore supplies become more costly.
- From smelters to servers: Alcoa to cash in on crypto’s thirst for energy
Alcoa, a major aluminum producer, is pivoting to capitalize on the energy demands of cryptocurrency mining by leveraging its existing infrastructure. The company aims to generate revenue by supplying energy to crypto operations, shifting focus from traditional smelting to supporting servers used in blockchain technology.