Take a look at the five key talking points across the aluminium raw material markets ahead of Fastmarkets’ Bauxite & Alumina Conference

A surge in recycling capacity in the US aluminium industry is coming in the next few years while for now it continues to meet most of its primary aluminium needs from Canada.

Alcoa is into the home stretch of its five-year portfolio review, which draws to a close in October, the chief executive officer of the US aluminium producer told Fastmarkets.

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI’s recent investment in Canada Nickel, despite falling nickel prices, is the latest example of companies forming long-term partnerships to secure electric vehicle supply chain production that qualifies for tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

These changes are driven by the need to adapt to an uncertain market environment and a sluggish economy, especially with pessimistic steel demand from China's real estate sector

Green premiums, reducing Scope 3 emissions and the quest for high-grade iron ore were among the key topics discussed at the 27th International Iron Ore forum in Stockholm