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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Mexico has approved a major tariff overhaul that will raise duties on imports from China and several other Asian countries by about 50 per cent targeting a broad range of goods from metals to automobiles. The Senate backed the decision on Wednesday, supporting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s plan to...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy 2601 contract opened at RMB 21,070 per tonne overnight, climbed to a high of RMB 21,175 per tonne, fell to a low of RMB 20,730 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 21,130 per tonne, down RMB 60 per tonne or 0.28 per cent from the previous close. Trading...
LME aluminium prices saw modest gains on December 11 across cash, 3-month and deferred contracts compared with the previous session, while exchange inventories continued to ease. The cash bid price rose to USD 2,862 per tonne, up from USD 2,836 per tonne on December 10 — a 0.92 per cent increase....
On December 10, Wednesday, Vidya Wires IPO made a flat debut at the stock market, settled at INR 52.13 on BSE, and sold the shares with a microscopic premium of 0.25 per cent from the issue price of INR 52 apiece. The stock is to embark on its maiden trade session on its very issue price on NSE....
December 10, 2025: Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Benepack's beverage can manufacturing businesses in Europe consisting of its two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary. Benepack is a regional producer of...
Tajikistan has entered a new phase of industrial growth with the launch of the Aluminiy Avvalin (first aluminium) plant in Tursunzoda. President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon inaugurated the facility on December 9, 2025, ahead of Tajikistan’s 35th independence anniversary. Built through a...
REM Surface Engineering has set up a fresh collaboration that centres on improving polishing techniques. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Germany-based Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM) Inc. and aluminium producer Constellium. Under this agreement, the three firms...
Lindian Resources has begun diamond drilling at its North Knoll prospect in Malawi, marking the first real test of a target that has been drawing interest since early sampling returned rare earths grades as high as 7.15 per cent total rare earth oxides (TREO). North Knoll sits just 800m north of...
The partnership of French-Swiss firm IB2 and Shanxi Senze Energy Technology Group results in a breakthrough technology of converting low-grade bauxite into high-quality feedstock that can be applied in aluminium production. This innovation will not only revive exhausted bauxite mines but also...
Aluminium fluoride (AlF3) has long been a critical ingredient in aluminium production – vital for efficient electrolysis yet scrutinised for its environmental and economic costs. On one hand, it is a necessity, on the other, a dilemma. Functionally, aluminium fluoride is a cornerstone of the...
With demand rising for low carbon aluminium, producers in several regions are accelerating plans to increase their secondary capacity. Much of the new capacity scheduled is concentrated in billets, slabs and ingots, which are increasingly becoming the main focus of recycling investments. Between...
Japan’s aluminium market may be heading into a much firmer pricing environment next year, with Marubeni Corp signalling that buyers could be paying USD 85 to USD 203 per tonne in premiums through 2026. The trading company expects international price strength to divert metal away from Asia,...
China's alumina supply surplus is unlikely to ease significantly in December, as domestic output has shown little sign of large-scale curtailment, according to Mysteel's latest monthly report on the key raw material for primary aluminium smelting. Indeed, demand from the primary smelter sector...
India's aluminium ADC12 alloy ingot prices remained stable M-o-M in December 2025 supported by steady automotive demand and the typical year-end slowdown, which limited any further upward movement in prices. BigMint's monthly assessment for OEM-grade ADC12 showed slight price hikes across key...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 21,960 per tonne in the night session, up a slight 0.18 per cent. Prices moved narrowly close to MA5 (21,959) and MA10 (21,958), with short-term moving averages flattening out, staying above MA60 (21,941.08), indicating a slightly stronger structure. The MACD...
Reynaers Aluminium UK, a leading manufacturer of sustainable architectural aluminium systems, has unveiled a new CPD to support confident specification of glazing systems and facades under the Building Safety Act (BSA) framework. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+...
The Canyon Minim Martap bauxite project at Cameroon that combines superior quality of bauxite ore with strategic infrastructure positioning can lead to an improved level of regional commodity flow to meet geological excellence. In the current market situation that prefers high-grade deposits to...
LME aluminium prices showed mixed movement on December 10, while exchange inventories continued to ease, according to the latest market data. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,836 per tonne on December 10, up from USD 2,831.5 per tonne a day earlier — a 0.16 per cent increase. The cash...
