Commodities
Canadian tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium products enter into force
(Posted on 26/10/24)Tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium products have entered into force following rigorous examination by the Government of Canada. In response, Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) and Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada released the following statement...
Increased copper and iron ore production for BHP
(Posted on 19/10/24)BHP have released their operational review for the quarter ended 30 September 2024.BHP Chief Executive Officer, Mike Henry, said “BHP had a strong start to the 2025 financial year, with production up across all major commodities for the quarter. Copper production was up 4% due to higher grade and recoveries at Escondida, and...
Safety a priority as Rio Tinto releases Q3 production results
(Posted on 18/10/24)Rio Tinto is continuing to prioritise learning from safety incidents to improve the effectiveness of critical controls. Amongst other highlights in the third quarter, the company is on track to deliver its ambition to grow overall copper equivalent production (based on long-term consensus pricing) by around 3% of compound annual...
IFA and Proba launch global programme for GHG emissions reduction
(Posted on 14/10/24)The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) is partnering with supply chain decarbonization startup Proba, to support the development of a new quantification and verification standard to incentivize the wider adoption of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, specifically focusing on nitrification and urease inhibitors. These inhibitors...
Export Exchange 2024 wraps up as trade teams head across the USA
(Posted on 14/10/24)Export Exchange 2024, sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) I Forth Woth, Texas, has closed with a focus on new products, sustainability and the superior value of U.S. corn.“We are incredibly excited to see the impact that this week will have in the coming year...
MPA welcomes UK Government’s commitment to fund CCUS
(Posted on 08/10/24)The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed the Government’s pledge to fund the launch of the UK's first sites for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).Representing the UK’s concrete, cement and lime producers, the MPA says that Friday’s announcement (4th October) from the Government could help...