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    Strait of Hormuz tensions lift freight rates for aluminium, bauxite, zinc, lead and lithium; limited fallout in China

    The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel since Saturday February 28 have heightened market concerns over potential disruptions to maritime trade routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz – a key transit corridor for Iranian material shipments bound for China.

    March 3, 2026
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    By: Shiyue Zhao
    Electronics, Hardware, Computer Hardware
    Zimbabwe imposes immediate ban on exports of raw minerals, lithium concentrates

    Zimbabwe has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development said on Wednesday February 25, citing alleged malpractice and mineral leakages.

    March 3, 2026
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    By: Zihao Li
    Mining, Boat, Transportation
    Forging uncertainty: How miners can turn market turbulence into strategic advantage

    Navigating market volatility with data-driven strategies for resilient mining operations

    March 3, 2026
    Large aluminium steel rolls in the factory. Fastmarkets’ annual Aluminium Conference, takes place in Barcelona, Spain, on September 9-11, 2025.
    Aluminium climbs as Middle East conflict raises supply disruption risks

    Senior analyst Andy Farida offers reactive analysis on the impact the Middle East conflict could have on the aluminium market

    March 2, 2026
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    By: Andy Farida
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