
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,470 per tonne in the night session on September 8, reached a high of RMB 24,660 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,420 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,645 per tonne, up RMB 185 per tonne or 0.76 per cent from the previous close. Futures...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continues to record an upward trend across the pricing and contract segments on the September 8 trading session, reporting gains over the September 7 close . Opening stocks remained stable, not reporting any further decline. The LME aluminium...
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India's aluminium scrap importers are looking beyond the Middle East for supplies after several Gulf countries imposed a ban on aluminium scrap exports from June 10, disrupting shipments from one of the country's key sourcing regions. The restrictions have prompted importers to explore alternative...

Beverage giant Coca-Cola Company has acknowledged losing market share in India during the April-June quarter (Q2). Rising aluminium and PET packaging costs, coupled with supply constraints, disrupted its pricing strategy in one of its most important end-use markets. Although Coca-Cola reported...

Marking World Nature Conservation Day, Vedanta Group, one of the world's leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology conglomerates, reaffirmed its commitment to nature-positive growth by generating and utilising nearly 400 crore (4 billion) units of clean energy during...

The European Commission is reviewing the role of Ireland's Aughinish Alumina refinery in alumina supply chains serving third countries, including Russia, following the completion of an investigation by the Irish government. European Commission spokesperson Siobhán McGarry said the Commission had...

After nearing USD 3,200 per tonne in the previous trading session , the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph cooled across almost all the pricing and inventory segments at the July 28 close. The LME aluminium cash bid price eased 1 per cent day-on-day on July 28, shifting from USD...

Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 23,190 per tonne in the night session on July 28, reached a high of RMB 23,535 per tonne, a low of RMB 23,130 per tonne, and settled at RMB 23,445 per tonne, up 0.97 per cent from the previous close. During this period, prices surged on...

Recently, the domestic aluminium rod market has cooled down from its previous heated state. With no substantial increase in actual demand at present, the demand void triggered by the contraction of export orders continues to ferment. The mismatch between supply and demand in the market has...

Maan Aluminium Limited has secured overwhelming shareholder approval to expand its business into power generation, paving the way for the company to formally include renewable and conventional energy activities within its corporate objectives. Through a postal ballot conducted via remote e-voting,...

Workers of Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), supported by members of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), staged a questioning on Monday over what they described as alleged plans to privatise the state-owned aluminium producer. The demonstration took place at the VALCO Club...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that escalating tensions involving Iran are increasing risks to global energy security, with concerns centred on potential disruptions to key oil transit routes and critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East. According to the agency, the...

Century Aluminum has brought its Mt Holly aluminium smelter in South Carolina back to full capacity through an expansion expected to increase the country's primary aluminium production by approximately 10 per cent. According to the US Department of Commerce, Century Aluminum invested USD 50 million...

Sustainable aluminium beverage can manufacturer Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) Europe has partnered with Xolution Germany to become the official European distributor of XO resealable can ends, expanding its range of beverage packaging solutions. The agreement enables AMP Europe to offer XO’s...

After nearly three decades off the radar, Italian yacht builder Tecnomarine is making a stylish comeback. The iconic brand is reviving its legacy with a fresh range of five custom-built aluminium superyachts, proving that some legends are too good to stay anchored. Founded in Viareggio in 1972,...

Aluminium stocks on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have slumped to their lowest level this century as supply constraints stemming from the conflict in the Middle East continue to force consumers to draw down exchange inventories to secure physical metal. While the market is still forecasting...

African nations have been urged to accelerate domestic processing of bauxite and "other" critical minerals instead of continuing to export raw materials, as leaders push to transform the continent into a global hub for value-added mineral production. Speaking at the African Development Bank (AfDB)...

The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2609 contract closed at RMB 23,220 per tonne today, up RMB 45 or 0.19 per cent intraday. Trading volume was 194,176 lots, open interest was 251,435 lots, up 268 lots on the day, indicating some new positions were added. There were signs of mild long-short battle in...

Trading in the shares of Nigeria-based Aluminium Extrusion Plc has been suspended on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) after the company failed to submit its audited financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, within the regulatory deadline. The suspension, which took effect on...

Luxury luggage maker RIMOWA has expanded the use of its signature grooved aluminium beyond suitcases with the launch of a limited-edition Dartboard Case, reimagining a traditional pub favourite as a high-end design object priced at USD 6,300. Developed in collaboration with professional darts...