The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 24,260 per tonne, up RMB 125 from yesterday's settlement price, a gain of 0.52 per cent. It opened at RMB 24,250 per tonne and fluctuated within a range of RMB 24,215-24,305 per tonne. Prices traded above the MA5 (24,165.00), MA30 (24,081.00), and MA60 (23,639.83), but below the MA10 (24,304.50). The short-term rebound structure continued, the consolidation pattern remained unchanged, and the MA10 formed key resistance pressure. The MACD DIF (120.8149) was below the DEA (145.2690), and the MACD green bar stood at -48.9082. Bullish momentum remained weak. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is RMB 23,800-24,650 per tonne. The LME aluminium 3M contract closed at USD 3,249 per tonne, down 0.82 per cent. It opened at...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices rebounded on September 16, with cash and forward contracts moving higher from the previous session. Warehouse stocks edged down, while the Asian reference price and alumina Platts price also increased. The LME aluminium cash bid and offer price rose 1.53 per cent. The cash bid rose to USD 3,309.50 per tonne from USD 3,260 per tonne , while the cash offer rose to USD 3,310 per tonne from USD 3,260 per tonne. The three-month aluminium bid price climbed 1.64 per cent to USD 3,288 per tonne from USD 3,235 per tonne. The offer price also rose 1.64 per cent to USD 3,289 per tonne from USD 3,236 per tonne. The Dec-27 bid and offer prices both rose 1.55 per cent from the previous session, with the bid increasing to USD 3,202 per tonne from USD 3,153...
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Following India's 79th Independence Day, Vedanta Aluminium, the nation's largest aluminium producer, launched its campaign "Badhte Bharat ki Pehchaan." The initiative underscores the company's commitment to driving inclusive growth, innovation and self-reliance while highlighting its role in enabling transformation across multiple sectors. The campaign underscores Vedanta Aluminium's role in advancing transformation across key sectors vital to India's resurgence, including electric mobility, renewable energy, aerospace and defence and infrastructure . It further positions aluminium as a pivotal enabler of the nation's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. This aligns seamlessly with the firm's recent endorsement of India's National Aluminium Vision document, which outlines a strategic roadmap to...
Australia’s clean energy surge is powering homes and reshaping skylines with solar projects and modern construction — but behind the progress lies a growing waste challenge, as aluminium scrap and discarded solar panels continue to pile up. Each year, an estimated 4 million solar panels are removed from rooftops across the country, yet less than 5 per cent are recycled according to The Smart Energy Council (SEC). Without urgent intervention, experts warn solar waste could nearly double in the next five years — from 59,340 tonnes in 2025 to 91,165 tonnes by 2030. Solar panels are taken down due to malfunctions, performance drops, or early upgrades, while fragile roofs and safety regulations further contribute, often resulting in panels being removed well before their expected lifespan. One...
US aluminium giant Alcoa’s proposed expansion plan of its bauxite mining operations near Perth has come to a crossroads where industrial growth, environmental responsibility and community expectations converge. As the essential raw material for aluminium – a metal central to modern infrastructure, transport, and technology – bauxite mining delivers wide industrial and community benefits . Still, specific projects occasionally bring to light environmental concerns, as seen in this case. Image for representational purposes only According to an independent analysis of documents lodged with the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the project could result in more than 1.3 billion tonnes of global greenhouse gas emissions over the project’s lifetime. The figure, which...
Bauxite giant VBX Limited has given investors several updates that demonstrate the increasing traction in the Australian bauxite sector, with the Wuudagu Bauxite Project in focus across several areas. From leadership hires to an acceleration in drilling and an initial public offering into a useful market and the performance of that market, the company is positioning itself. It is being taken seriously as the new kid on the block in the global aluminium supply chain. Image source: VBX Limited Strengthened leadership and operational progress One of the key appointments is Lloyd Dolman to the position of General Manager - Development. Dolman adds significant experience in development-phase project delivery requirements and operational management skills, which will be important to guide...
Lotte Corporation, the South Korean conglomerate, announced on August 18, 2025, the launch of its limited-edition aluminium cups in collaboration with Powerful Pro Baseball and The Marines, available only for 6 days. The cups will be available during the Seibu games from August 22 to 24, 2025, and the Softbank games from August 29 to 31, 2025. The limited-edition aluminium cups , which are a part of the Power Pro Baseball and The Marines collaboration, are designed to Power Pro specifications for five players. These players include Kyota Fujiwara (outfielder), Misho Nishikawa (outfielder), Kazuya Ojima (pitcher), Daito Yamamoto (outfielder) and Ryusei Terachi (catcher). The limited-edition aluminium cups will be available for purchase with the PLAYERS COLLAB MENU 2025 at an additional USD...
In a situation where companies like Novelis are facing the brunt of business closures and job cuts, US-headquartered Ford Motor is hitting the reset button on its EV strategy with a bold new plan, creating hope for the downstream aluminium industry in the region. The automaker has unveiled a USD 2 billion investment in its Louisville, KY, Assembly plant, setting the stage for a lineup of next-generation, more affordable electric vehicles by 2027. This move signals optimism for the downstream aluminium industry, especially in the US region. At the heart of this transformation is the Ford Universal EV Platform, which is set to power a range of next-generation, more affordable electric vehicles by 2027. However, Ford’s push into the EV sector is not without challenges. The automaker is...
What if the very ground beneath our trains could double as a power source, clever, cost-wise and brilliantly green? India’s transport sector is witnessing a new wave of innovation that blends infrastructure with sustainability. This includes the incorporation of removable solar panels on the railway tracks at Varanasi. Indian Railways has commissioned the nation’s first removable solar panel system integrated between railway tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi. Officially inaugurated on August 15, 2025, the pilot installation spans 70 metres with 28 panels, delivering a total peak capacity of 15 kWp. The solar panels are affixed to concrete sleepers using epoxy adhesive and supported with rubber pads to endure train-induced vibrations. The removable design enables...
Century Aluminum, the US primary aluminium producer, is preparing to pour up to USD 30 million into its Jamaican alumina refinery, Jamalco, in 2026, a move aimed at slashing energy costs and restoring the plant to full strength. The update came during the company’s latest investor call. Century’s executive vice-president, CFO and treasurer, Peter Trpkovski, outlined the plans, “For our 55 per cent interest, I’d expect USD 10 million to USD15 million in sustaining operations, and another USD 10 million to USD 15 million in investments at Jamalco next year.” The Government of Jamaica retains the remaining 45 per cent of Jamalco, which sits in Halse Hall, Clarendon. Trpkovski said work is advancing on the long-awaited turbine generator, alongside other initiatives to push Jamalco back into...
Market activity surrounding Ball Corporation reflects broader trends in investor sentiment towards industrial and packaging equities. Kimelman & Baird LLC, a registered investment advisor and broker, has pared back its stake in Ball Corporation, a manufacturer and seller of aluminium cans and has offloaded 4,800 shares, equating to a nearly 47.7 per cent reduction, marking a notable repositioning among institutional investors. Following the sale of 4,800 shares during the quarter, Kimelman & Baird LLC reported holding 5,265 shares of the aluminium can manufacturer , valued at approximately USD 274,000, according to its latest Form 13F Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their stakes in Ball Corporation. This includes...
With China’s aluminium production cap being at 45 million tonnes and the strengthening demand trends, especially from sectors like construction and transportation, it is evident as China's unwrought aluminium and its product imports in July 2025 recorded a 38.2 per cent year-on-year surge, as per the customs data revealed on Monday. China’s imports of aluminium and its products As of July, the total imports from the world's top consumer alone stood at 360,000 tonnes, which directly links with the rising demand in the region from various allied industries. July's inflows pushed China's cumulative imports of unwrought aluminium and related products to 2.33 million tonnes for the first seven months of 2025, reflecting a 1.5 per cent year-on-year increase. China's aluminium output in July...
When aluminium prices slipped on both the Shanghai and London exchanges this week, it wasn’t just another market wobble, it was the latest chapter in a trade saga that has stretched over seven years. What began with a modest tariff in 2018 has grown into a protectionist wall, reshaping how the world’s two biggest aluminium players, China and the UK sell into the American market. On August 18, US tariffs expanded to cover more aluminium products at a steep 50 per cent rate, just as Chinese smelters reported yet another rise in production. The result was swift: Shanghai’s most-traded aluminium contract fell 0.82 per cent to yuan 20,570 (USD 2,864 a tonne), a two-week low, while London prices slipped 0.4 per cent to USD 2,596.50. For producers, it was a reminder that tariffs and supply gluts...
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract AD2511 opened at its highest point of RMB 20,250 per tonne, hit a low of RMB 20,060 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 20,095 per tonne, down RMB 70 per tonne or 0.35 per cent from the previous close. The trading volume was 909 lots, with open interest at 7,942 lots, mainly due to bulls reducing their positions. Image for representational purposes only Spot-futures price spread daily report: According to SMM data, on August 15, the theoretical premium of the SMM ADC12 spot price over the closing price of the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract (AD2511) at 10:15 AM was RMB 205 per tonne. Aluminium scrap: In the previous trading day, the spot primary aluminium price remained unchanged compared to the previous...
Last Friday, spot prices for smelter-grade alumina with purity exceeding 98.6 per cent remained unchanged from the previous working day in Shandong, Henan, Shanxi and Guizhou provinces and in the Guangxi autonomous region at RMB 3,205-3,325 per tonne (USD 446-463 per tonne), according to Mysteel's daily price assessment. The static spot prices were largely the result of subdued trading activity in the domestic spot alumina market that day, as buyers and sellers were unable to agree on suitable price levels, market sources observed. Alumina producers showed little willingness to cut offers, as they sensed late in the week that alumina production had slowed. However, many primary aluminium smelters were reluctant to purchase additional volumes, given their sufficient raw material...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today published its consultation outcomes confirming the introduction of certain market structure changes designed to boost transparency, increase price competition and enhance liquidity while protecting the unique features of the market that serve the LME’s physical user base. Under the indicative timeline announced today, the LME plans to introduce crossing rules on LMEselect in February 2026, with the introduction of block trade thresholds (or “minimum volume thresholds”) planned by the end of Q1 2026. Following a detailed review of the responses to its Consultation on Enhancing Liquidity that was issued in April, the LME has made several changes to the rules on which it consulted. Notably, the LME has removed the proposed requirement for those...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices closed the week, (Friday, August 15), with a fall across both cash bid price and official settlement price. The prices dropped by USD 8.5 per tonne or 0.32 per cent to settle at USD 2,599 per tonne and USD 2,600 per tonne. On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price moved down by USD 6.5 per tonne or 0.24 per cent to halt at USD 2,601.5 per tonne and USD 2,602 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price, lost USD 5 per tonne or 0.18 per cent to settle at USD 2,648 per tonne and USD 2,653 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dropped by USD 12.5 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to halt at USD 2,607 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 479,550 tonnes, after witnessing a slump of 125...
The global transition toward low-carbon or "green" aluminium is no longer a distant ambition—it's reshaping the very foundation of the secondary aluminium market. Driven by sustainability commitments, rising consumer expectations, and stricter regulations, the pressure on scrap availability is intensifying. This imbalance between capacity expansion and supply growth has set the stage for fierce competition that spans continents. Source: Recycling Today Scrap at the heart of the green transition From 2019 to 2024, secondary aluminium capacity witnessed steady growth. But the real surge is just ahead: between 2024 and 2026, planned capacity expansions will significantly outpace scrap availability. This widening gap raises a critical question: Will the industry secure enough feedstock to...
ZHONG YI FENG JINYI (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacturing of aluminium alloy profiles at their facility in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that ZHONG YI FENG JINYI (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The entity develops, produces, and sells industrial aluminium products, with production processes including aluminium rod casting, mould manufacturing, precision extrusion, intelligent processing, ultra-precision forging, cold extrusion forming, oxidation, and electrophoresis. It produces approximately seven...
NTPC Renewable Energy has opened the bidding process for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 300 MW grid-connected solar project in Goa, India. Image used for representational purpose Bids are to be submitted by August 26, 2025, with the same date set for opening. An earnest money deposit of INR 200 million is required from participating bidders. The selected contractor will handle the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar project. Operation and maintenance (O&M) services will also be required for three years. Bidders must secure and transfer ownership or lease encumbrance-free land and arrange grid connectivity at the designated substations. Also read: ALuminium Wires & Cables - Insights & Forecast to 2030...
