How Aluminum became a commodity to rival gold in 2022

“Aluminum is used in the aircraft industry. Nickel in stainless steel and batteries for electric cars. Platinum in electronics (medicine, chemical industry). Palladium in electronics and the production of catalytic converters for cars. There are big risks with exports from the Russian Federation. Russia’s share in global aluminum production is 6%, nickel (high grade) – 22%, platinum – 15%, palladium – 45%,” Manturov noted, exploring investment opportunities surrounding a range of metals. 

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Metals Gripped by Turmoil as Rusal’s Sanctions Fallout Spreads

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Metals Gripped by Turmoil as Rusal’s Sanctions Fallout Spreads — Consumers, manufacturers and traders are scrambling to secure supply cut off by Rusal, the largest aluminum producer outside China. Aluminum reached a six-year high and nickel jumped the most since 2009. Alumina, a raw material needed to make aluminum, notched a fresh record.

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