Aluminum hits over 4-year high as supply disruptions outweigh demand concerns amid energy crisis
Aluminum prices hit a 4-year high due to Gulf supply disruptions and energy crisis, outweighing weak global demand concerns.
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Gulf War Disrupts Aluminum Expansion and Drives Long-Term Price Risks, Goldman Sachs Warns
Gulf conflict halts aluminum output, raising long-term price risks as supply growth stalls, warns Goldman Sachs; prices hit 4-year high.
Aluminum Prices Surge to Near Four-Year High Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict and Supply Disruption Risks
Aluminum prices hit 4-year high due to Middle East conflict, supply risks, and slower production growth in China and other regions.
Canada Injects $2.6 Billion to Accelerate Critical Minerals Projects and Strengthen Its Strategic Alternative to China
Canada invests $2.6B to boost critical minerals, aiming to rival China in global supply chains and speed up mining project development.
Coal Prices Surge to Highest Level Since December 2024 Amid Qatari Gas Disruptions and Shift to Alternative Fuels
Coal prices hit $128/ton, highest since Dec 2024, as Qatari LNG outage prompts shift to coal for power in Asia amid energy security concerns.
Why Has Copper Become the 'Metal of Artificial Intelligence'? The Structural Shift Reshaping the Global Commodities Map
Copper is now vital for AI, data centers, and clean energy, making it a key strategic asset in the global digital and green economy shift.
Metals Prices Hold Firm as Gold and Silver Gain on Rate Cut Hopes, While Copper and Platinum Remain Cautious Ahead of US Policy Signals
Gold and silver rise on US rate cut hopes; copper and platinum cautious amid mixed demand, with supply issues supporting some metals.
Broad Sell-Off Hits Metal Markets as Dollar Strengthens and Fed Tightens Policy
Metal prices fell sharply as a strong US dollar and Fed tightening dampened demand; gold, silver, and platinum led the declines.
Demand Concerns Weigh on Copper Prices After Record Highs
Copper prices fell to $5.87/lb as slowing Chinese demand and lower import premiums offset recent record highs driven by supply concerns.
Glencore Secures Long-Term Supply Deal for Low-Carbon Iron Project in Oman
Glencore secures long-term HBI supply from Oman's Meranti Green Steel, boosting low-carbon steel for Europe amid stricter regulations.
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