Norsk Hydro Cuts Alumina Production by 50% in Brazil Due to Gas Supply Disruption

Metals broadly rose, with COMEX and SHFE gold, palladium, and iron ore up over 1%; SHFE silver gained for six straight days; the Europe container freight index fell more than 6% [SMM Midday Review]

[SMM Nickel Intermediate Product Daily Review] On August 11, nickel prices for MHP and high-grade nickel matte declined

30,000 mt Alumina Traded at $365/mt CIF Malaysia for September 2026 Shipment

Increased Imported Ore Landed Costs and Tight Domestic Ore Supply Pushed Alumina Costs Upward in July [SMM Analysis]