Tag Archive | "economy"

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.

Stoppage of sole aluminum smelter will harm Ukrainian economy

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Reports reveal that the stoppage of Zaporizhia Aluminum Combine the country’s only aluminum smelter, would cause serious financial losses for the Ukrainian economy. For full story, click here

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.

Alcoa’s prospects closely tied to economy

Monday, March 2, 2009

Prospects for Alcoa, the aluminum producer that ranks No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 3 in the world, depend on improvement in the global economy. For full story, click here

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