Aluminum Producers Underwater
After aluminum’s recent slump, many smelters are unprofitable- a reality that may lead to forced shutdowns.
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Financial Times reported on China Making Empty Threats on Energy Targets
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
China’s premier Wen Jiabao delivered a big speech on Wednesday urging all levels of government to work with an ‘iron hand’ to improve energy efficiency. Click here to access the entire Editorial
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Aluminum Price Rises Despite Record Stockpiles
Monday, May 3, 2010
Aluminum is defying logic when it comes to basic economics. Spot aluminum premiums have climbed to their highest price in nearly five years, in the face of mounting warehouse stockpiles.
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Closed Mill Opens A Can Of Worms
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Why has former owner of Koenig & Vits, Tim Martinez, bought a closed mill for $17 million? Would the mill be rebuilt? Could it be used to pay off debtors? Are aluminum prices positive enough?
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A Rosier Outlook for Japan’s Economy
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Aluminum stockpiles have risen consistently this year amid the downturn in the auto sector; however recent evidence that the economy is improving combined with confidence in Chinese purchases have lifted aluminum demand.
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China Accused of Aluminum Dumping
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The U.S. and the EU have both launched World Trade Organization complaints against China on the grounds that Beijing unfairly helps domestic makers of steel and aluminum, by blocking overseas exports of raw materials.
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Tough times ahead for aluminum industry
Friday, May 15, 2009
Despite the recent recovery in LME aluminum prices; demand for the stainless steel component remains in the dumps. Without any idea of when demand may stage a comeback, aluminum miners are bracing for more tough times.
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Aluminum sector’s failure to launch
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
In the past few weeks, the global marketplace has been met with some much welcomed positive news. However, on the back of a massive slide in commodities prices, aluminum companies are still struggling with record low prices and seemingly nonexistent demand.
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Arbitrage opportunity increases China’s aluminum imports
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Aluminum’s fundamentals remain dire, despite the upswing in Chinese Imports. Imports in the country are rising due to an arbitrage opportunity as Shanghai Futures Exchange aluminum is selling at a premium of $400-$500 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange.
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Aluminum producer’s squeezed
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Aluminum producer’s cutbacks have done little to stabilize the metal’s free fall. In London, the price of aluminum fell to $1,321 per tonne from $1,345. In New York, it was selling for 59 cents per pound. Six months ago, the metal’s going rate was $1.50 per pound.
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