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Aluminium Arabia postponed from November 2026 to April 2027
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Aluminium Arabia postponed from November 2026 to April 2027

Aluminium Arabia, an event for the global and Middle Eastern aluminium industry, has been postponed to April 2027. The event was scheduled for November 11–12. However, the organisers have not yet announced the new dates for the two-day event. The exhibition is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss the future of the regional aluminium industry. It will also provide opportunities for companies to meet, build partnerships, share technology and develop advanced manufacturing clusters. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook " The organisers expect the event to help create jobs and support...

LME aluminium price chart drops to $3,010/t; Asian Ref Price sinks nearly 2% on October 14
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LME aluminium price chart drops to $3,010/t; Asian Ref Price sinks nearly 2% on October 14

The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continued to record a downward trend of nearly 1 per cent across the pricing and contract segments in the October 14 trading session, reporting drops over the October 13 close . The Asian Reference Price dropped nearly 2 per cent while the opening stocks and live warrants remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price dropped by 0.91 per cent from USD 3,035.5 per tonne to USD 3,008 per tonne. The offer price moved from USD 3,036 per tonne to USD 3,010 per tonne, down 0.86 per cent day-on-day. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The LME aluminium three-month bid advanced from USD 3,036 per tonne from USD...

US inflation raises rate hike expectations, export destocking supports aluminium prices in the doldrums
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US inflation raises rate hike expectations, export destocking supports aluminium prices in the doldrums

Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2611 contract closed at RMB 23,120 per tonne, down RMB 225 or 0.96 per cent from yesterday's settlement price. It opened at RMB 23,155.00 per tonne and fluctuated between 23,105 and RMB 23,310 per tonne. Prices traded below the MA5 (23,332.00), MA10 (23,604.50), MA30 (24,012.83), and MA60 (23,822.42), continuing to weaken and consolidate on a subdued note at low levels, with the moving averages above forming key resistance. The MACD DIF (-205.8355) remained below the DEA (-88.0924), and the MACD green bar stood at -235.4861, indicating persistent bearish momentum. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is 22,900-23,400 RMB per tonne. The LME aluminium 3M contract settled at USD 2,990.50 per tonne, up 0.05 per cent. It opened at USD...

Kaiser Aluminum declares $0.77 quarterly dividend, payable November 13
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Kaiser Aluminum declares $0.77 quarterly dividend, payable November 13

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.77 per share, with payment scheduled for November 13, 2026, according to a company press release. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 23, 2026. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Kaiser Aluminum produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminium products for customers across aerospace, high-strength applications, packaging, general engineering, automotive extrusions and other industrial markets. Its North American facilities manufacture a range of products, including plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, rod, bar, tube and wire. Kaiser Aluminum's stock is included in the Russell 2000 and S&P Small Cap 600 indices. Find the right unwrought aluminium for your business....

Indian Aluminum producer signs final acceptance for hot mill edge trimmer system installed by Primetals Technologies
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Indian Aluminum producer signs final acceptance for hot mill edge trimmer system installed by Primetals Technologies

Primetals Technologies has installed a new trimmer‑chopper unit to enhance the performance of an aluminium hot mill line in India. Following a well-executed installation and commissioning period, Primetals Technologies is pleased to announce that the customer has signed the final acceptance certificate (FAC). This milestone marks the successful formal completion of the project. The new equipment has been integrated into the existing exit table arrangement and engineered to fit the current foundation without the need for additional modifications. This approach allowed for a faster installation within a shorter shutdown period of the hot mill line, as well as reduced capital expenditure. Enhanced product quality The modernisation included the installation of a new edge trimmer and a...

Dollar strength weighs on base metals valuations, SHFE aluminium consolidates at lows with moving average resistance
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Dollar strength weighs on base metals valuations, SHFE aluminium consolidates at lows with moving average resistance

Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2611 contract closed at RMB 23,355 per tonne, down RMB 105 or 0.45 per cent from yesterday's settlement price. It opened at RMB 23,300.00 per tonne during the day and fluctuated within a range of RMB 23,300-23,400 per tonne. Trading volume was 41,990 lots, and open interest was 240,121 lots, down 826 lots on the day. During the consolidation at lows, both bulls and bears reduced positions slightly. Prices ran below the MA5 (23,399.00), MA10 (23,720.00), MA30 (24,036.17), and MA60 (23,825.58), continuing the low-level consolidation and repair after drifting lower, with the moving averages above forming key resistance pressure. The MACD DIF (-167.5673) was below the DEA (-57.5398), and the MACD green bar stood at -220.0549. Bearish momentum remained...

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