
China's producer inflation accelerated in August as higher energy and non-ferrous metal prices pushed industrial costs higher, while weak domestic demand kept consumer inflation subdued. China's factory-gate inflation accelerated in August, with non-ferrous metal smelting and processing prices...
Alcoa Corporation is acquiring South32’s key aluminium assets in a USD 3.1 billion deal in cash plus 17,008,960 Alcoa shares, expanding its upstream aluminium portfolio across Australia, Brazil and South Africa. The transaction will also give South32 and its shareholders an equity interest in the...
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Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 23,280 per tonne, slightly down 0.02 per cent, with prices above MA5 (23,197) and MA10 (23,192.5), and the closing price of 23,280 exactly matching MA30 (23,276.67). Short-term moving average support is effective, while the mid-term moving average pressure...

With the rising growth story of the global aluminium extrusion market, there is an equally important fact that remains constant: The growing demand for aluminium billets. The demand for aluminium extrusion mainly comes from construction, electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial...

The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium chart recorded a decline across all the pricing segments at the close of the June 23 session. Only the live warrants and alumina price remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price eased from USD 3,204 per tonne on July 22 to USD 3,193.5 per tonne on...

According to data from the General Administration of Customs of People's Republic of China (GACC), China imported 449,100 tonnes of alumina in June 2026, up 2.42 per cent month-on-month and surging 343.34 per cent year-on-year. Exports stood at 265,200 tonnes, down 6.39 per cent month-on-month but...

Jennison Associates LLC disclosed a new investment in Kaiser Aluminum after acquiring 6,271 shares during the first quarter, valued at approximately USD 756,000, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its stake in...

Update on the July 27 ribbon-cutting ceremony: Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary will be joined by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr Peter Navarro and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson as the company celebrates the expansion of its Mt Holly...

Aluminium hydroxide, a key raw material used across industries ranging from water treatment and aluminium refining to defence manufacturing and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, should remain exempt from US tariffs to safeguard domestic manufacturing, according to industry representatives....

US aluminium scrap recovery continued to strengthen at the start of 2026, with recycled metal production rising by double digits year on year, while primary aluminium output remained largely unchanged, according to the latest US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Industry Survey. A total of 318,000...

Shares of Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) rallied during the latest trading session after investors responded positively to plans by its parent company to increase its shareholding, alongside improving aluminium market fundamentals. The company's Hong Kong-listed shares gained 6.28 per cent...

Carbon and graphite products are essential components in aluminium smelting, ironmaking and several metallurgical processes. Among the companies serving these industries is Tokai COBEX, a Germany-headquartered manufacturer with production facilities in Poland and France and a sales and technical...

Norsk Hydro has warned that the global aluminium market could face a deeper supply deficit if disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue, with prolonged constraints expected to tighten the availability of both raw materials and finished metal. Hydro President and CEO Eivind...

US-based semi-fabricated aluminium producer Kaiser Aluminum Corporation reported its strongest-ever second-quarter (Q2) financial performance for the period ended June 30, 2026, supported by higher aluminium prices, stronger conversion revenue and improved operating performance. The company also...

Recent changes to US aluminium tariffs are likely to become a permanent feature of the country's trade policy rather than a temporary measure, according to analysts at ING, who say the changes point to a broader shift towards long-term protectionism. In a recent market note, ING's commodities team...

The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2609 contract closed at RMB 23,345 per tonne today, gaining RMB 85 per tonne, or 0.37 per cent. It opened flat and consolidated, dipped to a low of 23,230 before stabilising, then drifted higher, and closed near the session high, forming a full bullish candlestick...

Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of aluminium alloy architectural and industrial profiles, and related management activities at Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd...

The European Union's downstream aluminium trade reveals an interesting divergence. Why are exports continuing to strengthen while imports lose momentum? The latest trade data offers insights into shifting demand patterns, evolving trade flows, and the EU's growing role in global downstream...

During the first half (H1) of 2026, Guinea exported a record 114.8 million tonnes of bauxite, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, sustained demand from China continued to drive shipments despite rising operating costs for smaller miners. The world’s largest bauxite exporter...

Mysteel's daily price assessment showed that the national average price for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent dropped to RMB 2,748 per tonne, down RMB 2 per tonne compared to the previous day. The slight downward price trend can be attributed to the offering prices in two...