Industry News

LME's green aluminum plan opposed by steel industry

Views : 268
Update time : 2020-11-05 16:49:18
The London Metal Exchange (LME) planned to support sustainable metal production by setting up a low carbon aluminum spot trading platform in the first half of 2021, which was to courage registered producers to voluntarily record the carbon-related details of their metal production.

However, the plan was opposed by the steel industry, including Norway’s Norsk Hydro and India’s Hindalco Industries.

Norsk Hydro said that the separate contract of low-carbon aluminum might lower standards and the LME’s efforts to decarbonize energy-intensive industries, and Hindalco Industries believed that the focus on the energy used in aluminum production might blur issues in the supply chain, such as bauxite mining.

The steel industry claimed that LME should focus on its services for users’ urgent needs.
Related News
Read More >>
What Tariffs, Steel Prices Mean for E&S Construction Insurance in California What Tariffs, Steel Prices Mean for E&S Construction Insurance in California
Apr .25.2025
What Tariffs, Steel Prices Mean for E&S Construction Insurance in California
Nickel Price Update: Q1 2025 in Review Nickel Price Update: Q1 2025 in Review
Apr .25.2025
Nickel Price Update: Q1 2025 in Review
Higher steel prices benefiting Region steel mills Higher steel prices benefiting Region steel mills
Apr .25.2025
Higher steel prices benefiting Region steel mills
Vale's net profit drops 17% on lower iron ore prices Vale's net profit drops 17% on lower iron ore prices
Apr .25.2025
Vale's net profit drops 17% on lower iron ore prices