As we reflect on the Middle East crisis that commenced on February 28, 2026, and stretched into the second half of the year, it brings to mind the dramatic rise and fall of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price that reached four-year highs before cooling down. The skyrocketing prices...
A cut in US tariffs on Canadian aluminium alone is unlikely to bring down the elevated Midwest aluminium premium significantly, according to Alcoa CFO Molly Beerman, as the US still relies on imports from other countries to cover a structural supply gap. Speaking at the Jefferies Global Industrials...
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Australian corporate representatives and regulators have stepped in to halt an apparent attempt to fraudulently claim a USD 2.3 million tax refund. Authorities directly link this tax refund to a company tied to the Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) joint venture. As per the authorities, an...
Irrespective of aluminium being hyped for its lightweight yet strong feature, it loses its strength at high temperatures. Keeping this in mind, the researchers at Nagoya University developed a metal 3D printing technique to create a new line of aluminium alloys for increasing the strength and...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices were mixed in the week ended 16 December, amid largely stable LME prices, with selective gains and declines across key grades. BigMint assessed Middle East-origin Tense (8-9 per cent) at USD 1,930 per tonne, unchanged w-o-w, while US-origin Tense (6-7 per...
For aluminium ingots in South China, the average SMM A00 aluminium (Foshan) price on December 17 was RMB 21,640 per tonne, up RMB 120 per tonne on the day, at a discount of RMB 215 per tonne against the front-month contract, widening by RMB 5 per tonne from the previous day. Image for reference...
HAL ALUMINUM MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the manufacture of parts for the automotive industry using aluminium high pressure die casting at Plants 1 and 2 of their facility located in Guanajuato, Mexico. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today...
After the week started with the weak aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME), but during the mid-week, the prices saw an upward tick along with the cancelled warrants. Both the LME cash bid and offer rose by USD 18 per tonne or 0.63 per cent, where the bid reached USD 2,851 per tonne,...
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited has announced the release of a second unlocking period under the company’s 2021 Restricted Share Incentive Scheme. This milestone denotes a remarkable step in the equity incentive framework of Chinalco, which may considerably influence its operational plans and...
Guinea has opened talks with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on a possible bauxite supply arrangement. The deal could see EGA source ore from Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining. Three people familiar with the matter confirmed the discussions between them. Image for reference only (source:...
After months of prolonged struggle to secure a long-term power supply at Mozal Aluminium Smelter in Mozambique, South32 Limited (ASX/LSE/JSE: S32) has finally decided to halt its operations. By March 15, 2026, the company plans for the Mozambique smelter closure and subsequent care and maintenance,...
It has been confirmed by Alpha HPA Limited that its listing of additional ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange. This update has been provided as a standard procedure in Australia’s high-purity alumina sector and directly reflects a procedural update within the high-purity alumina...
As both the worldwide aluminium exporters and the EU-based importers must have realised in the meantime, CBAM knocks on the door and is no longer a distant regulatory concept. Here’s a CBAM checklist that distils the compliance pathway into five actionable steps published by the European Commission...
What started as another round of US trade action in 2025 quickly turned into an aluminium problem for Europe. Washington moved to curb EU aluminium shipments under Section 232, but the EU chose not to answer with aluminium tariffs of its own. That left the adjustment one-sided. As US duties rose,...
The United States has been witnessing a collision between AI data storehouses and aluminium smelters, and a tug of war for electricity. All over the US, facilities are faced with electricity generation and transmission challenges. While choosing a customer to supply power, they are opting for the...
Bridgnorth Aluminium has added its name to a growing list of businesses backing community-led work across Shropshire, formally joining the Shropshire Investors in Community programme. The move brings one of the county’s largest employers into a scheme designed to channel long-term support towards...
SMM's monthly aluminium and alumina production data is released at the end of each month, aiming to uncover the true fundamentals and help industry chain participants and investors gain a clearer grasp of the future direction of the non-ferrous metal market. Image for reference only (source:...
China spot alumina prices remained under pressure on December 16, while the alumina derivatives market rebounded overnight after edging lower during the daytime trading session. Image for reference only (source: https://middleeastmetals.ir/) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions...
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO) has made an announcement of completing contributions to Yunnan Aluminum Foil. Through its three subsidiaries, viz., Yunnan Aluminum, Chinalco High-end Manufacturing, and Kunming Copper, CHALCO’s investment totalled to a sum of RMB 906.45 million (USD...
According to a filing made public on Tuesday, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium shared its intention to establish a fully-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong. The total investment for developing this subsidiary is USD 1 million. The new subsidiary, namely, Huafon Aluminium (Hong Kong) International Trading, will...
