Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 23,300 per tonne, up 1.44 per cent. Prices broke firmly above MA5 (23,057) and MA10 (23,082), but upside remains capped by MA30 (23,802) and MA60 (23,772), with the overall move representing a strong rebound after oversold conditions. Although the MACD lines (DIF=-265.99, DEA=-229.00) remain below the zero axis, the green bars narrowed sharply to -73.98 (previous day -156.23), indicating a significant decline in bearish momentum and the initial emergence of a technical bullish divergence. Trading volume reached 102,100 lots, reflecting active bottom-fishing. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is 23,000-23,800. LME aluminium closed at USD 3,037.5 per tonne, up 0.35 per cent. Prices have stabilised above MA5 (3,026.7) and MA10...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices improved in the October 21 session after a decline in the October 20 trading session . A gain of nearly 1 per cent was reported across the pricing and contract segments, while stocks recorded a consistent decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price gained 0.91 per cent day-on-day, up from USD 3,003 per tonne to USD 3,030 per tonne. The offer price edged up from USD 3,003.5 per tonne to USD 3,031 per tonne, rising by 0.92 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On October 21, the LME aluminium three-month bid price climbed from USD 2,996 per tonne on October 20 to USD 3,024 per tonne, marking a 0.94 per cent...
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SUS Corporation, a leading producer of aluminium profiles in Japan, have recently launched the t2-01 aluminium unit house. This is a new type of 4R architecture that uses sustainability norms within its manufacturing protocol. The four “R” of 4R stands for - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Remain. The recycled aluminium produced in the casting plant of SUS is used for the manufacturing of structural columns, beams and roof members of the t2-01 aluminium unit house. As per the company, only about 3 per cent of the energy is required for producing primary aluminium from recycled aluminium. It helps to reduce the overall emission of carbon dioxide, which in turn supports a circular use of materials for more sustainable usage. The sale of the t2-01 aluminium unit house has started on November 4,...
Glencore plans to cut about 1,000 jobs as it tries to get its costs back in check and reset the business. The decision comes at a time when big mining companies, including Glencore, are dealing with rising expenses and ageing mines that are becoming tougher and more expensive to operate. At a capital markets day in London on Wednesday, chief executive Gary Nagle laid out a plan that puts copper firmly at the centre of the group’s future. He told investors that Glencore wants to become the world’s top copper producer by 2035, aiming for annual output of around 1.6 million tonnes. For now, the company ranks sixth globally based on this year’s production, though it remains the largest publicly traded coal producer. Copper’s record prices have made the metal even more attractive, yet Glencore...
The US Department of Defence has reportedly directed USD 29.9 million to ElementUSA for establishing a demonstration facility aimed at producing gallium and scandium on American soil, with a strong focus on leveraging alumina refining. The goal of the project is to ramp up domestic production of processed critical minerals and derivative materials. Initial development of the project will take place in Cedar Park, Texas, forming a two-state effort to revive processing capacity; the US has largely surrendered over decades. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain At the heart of the decision is the Pentagon’s concern over its supply chain vulnerabilities. Mike Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Industrial Base Policy,...
Telangana’s aluminium manufacturers are facing a pocket pinch following the continuous price rise of the primary metal. For many small and mid-sized units, particularly the ones in secondary production and fabrication, the price jumps have become difficult to absorb. The 7.5 per cent duty on imported raw aluminium has pushed landed prices higher, leaving MSMEs that rely on stable inputs struggling to stay competitive. A state with a growing aluminium footprint Over the past few years, Telangana has built up a sizable downstream aluminium base. The state is home to a mix of extrusion units, fabrication workshops and MSMEs producing a wide range of aluminium profiles and finished items. Companies such as Global Aluminium Pvt Ltd, which operates extrusion plants in the region, and Mahasai...
LME aluminium prices posted marginal gains on December 8 across cash, 3-month and December 26 contracts, even as exchange inventories continued their downward trend. The LME aluminium cash bid rose to USD 2,867 per tonne, up USD 2.5 or 0.09 per cent from USD 2,864.5 on December 7. The cash offer also inched up to USD 2,867.5 per tonne, a 0.09 per cent increase from USD 2,865 a day earlier. The 3-month contract showed a similar uptick. The 3-month bid firmed to USD 2,896.5 per tonne, up USD 4 or 0.14 per cent from USD 2,892.5 on December 7, while the offer improved by 0.14 per cent to USD 2,897 per tonne. The December 26 contract recorded the strongest day-on-day move. The bid price climbed to USD 2,920 per tonne, a gain of USD 10 or 0.34 per cent from USD 2,910. The offer increased to USD...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest one-site aluminium smelter, has signed a 2-year agreement with Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (GARMCO) to enhance the technical capabilities of GARMCO’s Bahrain-based employees. The agreement will allow selected technical employees to join a part-time secondment with Alba, supporting the growth of the country’s industrial ecosystem. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain During the training, visiting employees will gain hands-on experience at Alba’s top-notch facilities. This opportunity enables upskilling in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, reinforcing their technical foundation and accelerating career development at GARMCO. Commenting on the agreement, Alba’s Chief...
The story of alumina production in 2025 played out much the way analysts had expected, even if the year didn’t unfold in a straight line. Smelter-grade alumina production was projected at about 143.3 million tonnes, as per AL Circle report and by October the International Aluminium Institute had already recorded 119 million tonnes alumina. Production fluctuated from month to month, creating an irregular trajectory: alumina output began 2025 at 12.23 Mt in January, fell 9.45 per cent in February to 11.08 million tonnes, then rebounded 8.6 per cent in March to 12.03 million tonnes before slipping 4.76 per cent in April to 11.46 million tonnes. The middle of the year was steadier — May edged up 2.68 per cent to 11.76 million tonnes, June dipped 0.38 per cent to 11.72 million tonnes, and July...
Aluminium has been turning up in more workshops lately, mostly because manufacturers want parts that are lighter and still strong enough to handle daily wear. As this shift continues, many fabricators have picked up MIG equipment designed to work with aluminium. The machines themselves have become far easier to use than the older kits, so welders aren’t fighting with settings every few minutes. People sometimes think aluminium is tricky to weld. That idea hangs around, but the reality is a bit different. The metal simply reacts to heat in its own way. It pulls heat quickly, builds an oxide skin that needs to be cleaned off and behaves differently once the weld pool starts forming. Once a welder gets used to that, the job becomes much more predictable. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
Widely used in ball mills for ceramics, minerals, pigments and chemicals, the alumina grinding balls are the hero, but what affects their performance? The alumina content in the alumina grinding balls is the most critical factor which can affect the performance, mainly when it ranges from 75 per cent to 95 per cent. The real difference is within the formation, where if the alumina content is higher, it means hardness and better wear resistance, but there are more nuances that need attention first. From powdered potential to mighty milling warriors Alumina balls are usually made from high-quality alumina powders, likely calcined α-alumina or the refined industrial alumina. The alumina content, which typically ranges from 65 per cent to over 99 per cent, increases along with its purity and...
Constellium vocalises the warning that the European Union (EU) should immediately eradicate the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Its claim that the EU is posing a risk with the implementation of CBAM in January 2026, which is likely to ensure the slow demise of the European aluminium industry, is resonated by other aluminium product makers. Image for representational purpose only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Constellium criticises CBAM CBAM is intended to impose tax and levy on a selective set of imported goods including primary and secondary aluminium, to ensure they pay a similar carbon cost as those who produce it within the EU. Those who fail to produce documents of low-carbon emission will be subject to...
The Riau Islands office of the National Asset Research Agency (BAPAN) has submitted a complaint to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) in regards to alleged illegalities occurring with bauxite mining operations in West Kalimantan. The complaint raised questions about mining operations and the export of products from the province of Riau Islands and requested an official investigation by the appropriate authorities. The complaint was filed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, by Ahmad Iskandar Tanjung, representing BAPAN Riau Islands. He stressed that the filing was meant to ensure transparency and fairness in law enforcement. “We filed this report because these activities have caused massive financial losses to the state,” Ahmad said in Jakarta. Explore- Most accurate data to...
Amidst a tough financial premise and bleak market sentiment, Hind Aluminium’s marketing strategy has come under fresh scrutiny. Concerns across quality, valuation, financial performance and technical indicators are going to be reassessed, which clearly highlights the difficulties the company is facing in the Non-Ferrous Metals space. A new take on the assessment and market performance After a detailed review of the company’s fundamentals and trading patterns, Hind Aluminium’s evaluation was adjusted to reflect its weakening standing. Although it remains a microcap with the usual higher volatility and risk, the updated assessment shows the company has slipped further in its overall market position. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value...
A new acquisition emerges in the global aluminium industry with Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc. (Hoover) acquiring Arconic Architectural Products LLC. The acquired company is a manufacturer of aluminium cladding products and is currently located in Eastman, Georgia. The acquiring company, after this move, has been able to position itself within the exterior aluminium cladding market and is set to launch a completely new product division, which will be named Hoover Architectural Solutions LLC. Hoover, for more than 70 years, has been providing code-compliant fire retarded-treated wood (FRTW), which aids in protecting the structures from the inside. Now, with Hoover Architectural Solutions, the firm is aiming to extend its commitment to exterior cladding and signage with aluminium...
The acquisition offer of ProfilGruppen AB for its profile operations in Poland has been rejected. Initially, in February 2025, the company was given the right to the anonymous aluminium plant in Poland on lease. The announcement was made then that ProfilGruppen would take necessary action to acquire the aluminium plant in Poland. Also Read: EAS aluminium advances construction of its integrated production campus strong momentum continues as the company targets further expansion in 2026 Following the latest announcement of acquisition rejection, the company has to close all its operations and vacate the facility by early January 2026. However, there is still a small hope that the team handling the bankruptcy case might return with a new offer or solution before the factory closes...
China’s rapid embrace of electric vehicles has transformed its home market so completely that gasoline-powered cars, once the backbone of global automakers’ operations in the country, have been pushed to the margins. As Chinese consumers started embracing EVs, traditional foreign manufacturers were not the only ones left struggling. Renowned Chinese automakers faced the same with their combustion-engine sales drop in their country. While Western governments have focused their defensive measures on China’s subsidised electric cars, it is China’s petrol models that are increasingly appearing in markets from Poland and South Africa to Uruguay. Fossil-fuel vehicles have represented 76 per cent of China’s auto exports since 2020, with total foreign shipments climbing from 1 million annually to...
The Gujarat Authority has rolled out an important decision regarding the supply of imitation zari thread or yarn for Advance Ruling (AAR). The material in question, if it is manufactured from metallised polyester or plastic film containing aluminium, will be applied with 5 per cent GST as per the current rate structure. The zari thread or yarn, which is said to have aluminium, is mainly used for sarees and dress materials, which act as a substitute for real gold or silver zari. The announcement of the applicable 5 per cent tax was made on November 29, 2025, by Member (Central Tax) Shri Vishal Malani and Member (State Tax) Smt. Sushma Vora. Clarification has been requested by the applicant, considering the GST rate applicable to imitation zari thread or yarn made from lacquer-coated...
After a steady price movement, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on December 5 slightly moved upward. The opening stock and cancelled warrants inched down, whereas the live warrants remained steady from the previous day’s close. On December 5, the LME cash bid rose by USD 11.5 per tonne or 0.4 per cent to settle at USD 2,864.5 per tonne. Similarly, the LME cash offer rose by USD 11 per tonne or 0.4 per cent to settle at USD 2,865 per tonne. The 3-month bid climbed USD 8.5 per tonne or 0.3 per cent, up from USD 2,884 per tonne to USD 2,892.5 per tonne. Concurrently, the LME 3-month offer also climbed by USD 8 per tonne or 0.3 per cent, up from USD 2,885 per tonne to USD 2,893 per tonne. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value...
At the 2025 Capital Markets Day, Rio Tinto has indicated a decisive shift in how it intends to build value over the coming decade. Rather than unveiling something radical, the company is reframing its entire operating philosophy around clarity: sharpen the portfolio, simplify the structure, and strengthen returns. Chief Executive Simon Trott outlines how these guiding ideas are being translated into practical measures across the business. At the centre of Trott’s message is the conviction that Rio Tinto already holds the right mix of assets and market exposure, which is the need of the hour. The company is therefore anchoring its strategy around three pillars designed to raise performance to what management believes should be industry-leading levels. The first pillar is focused on...
