In August 2026, unwrought aluminium alloy exports were 51,600 tonnes, up 77.6 per cent YoY but down 11.9 per cent M-o-M. Cumulative exports from January to August 2026 were 348,700 tonnes, up 100.1 per cent Y-o-Y. By import source, in August 2026, China’s imports of unwrought aluminium alloy were highly concentrated in Russia and Southeast Asian countries. The top five sources that month—Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea—totalled 55,200 tonnes, accounting for 77.2 per cent of total imports. Specifically, Russia ranked first with 18,000 tonnes (25 per cent), followed closely by Malaysia with 17,500 tonnes (24 per cent); Thailand recorded 11,500 tonnes (16 per cent), Vietnam 4,800 tonnes (7 per cent), and South Korea 3,400 tonnes (5 per cent). By export destination, Japan...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,375 per tonne in the previous trading session, edging down 0.04 per cent. The price stood above the MA10 (24,304) and MA30 (24,089.5), but slightly below the MA5 (24,258). Short-term moving averages flattened, while the medium-term bullish alignment remained intact, with the market consolidating at highs overall. On the MACD indicator, DIF=129.53 and DEA=139.74. DIF stayed above the zero axis but maintained a death cross, with the histogram at -20.43, indicating weakening bullish momentum and lingering short-term correction pressure. Trading volume rebounded slightly to 54,800 lots, with moderate market activity. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is 24,000-24,600. LME aluminium closed at USD 3,293.5 per tonne, down 0.20 per cent....
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Vedanta has raised its aluminium products price for the fifth time in a row. With effect from Saturday, 08 May 2021, the prices of some aluminium ingots have increased by 1.3% or INR 2,750 per tonne to stand at INR 214,000-227,000 per tonne from INR 211,250-224,250 per tonne on May 7. The company’s billets price stands at INR 222,000 per tonne on Saturday, 08 May 2021, marking a growth of INR 2,750 per tonne or 1.25% from INR 219,250 per tonne on May 7. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The aluminium price on stood at US$ 2,476.50 per tonne on Thursday, May 6, an increase of US$ 229.50 per tonne or 10.21 per cent month-on-month. Vedanta’s aluminium business typically accounts for one-third...
Vedanta Limited has expanded its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices for the fourth time in a row, with effect from Friday, May 7. The last raise was a week ago, on April 30, by INR 2,250 per tonne. This week, Vedanta’s aluminium ingot price has witnessed an increase of INR 3,250 per tonne or 1.50 per cent to INR 211,250-224,250 per tonne from INR 208,000-221,000 per tonne last week. Vedanta’s aluminium billets price is currently standing at INR 219,250 per tonne, which has also seen a rise of INR 3,250 per tonne from INR 216,000 tonnes on April 30. The company’s aluminium wire rod price is ranging between INR 218,750-226,250 per tonne compared to INR 215,500-223,000 per tonne in a week ago. Vedanta links its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices to the three-month...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to revive the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) for sustainable commercial operations. According to the Federal government, this was part of efforts that were being articulated to actualize its vision of creating a flourishing nation through the diversification of the economy and pull out Nigerians from poverty. Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development during his two-day visit to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State states the above words at the Government House. On behalf of the Head, Press and Public Relations Unit of the ministry, Tine-lulun Maureen signed a statement, which says the minister’s visit was to, among other things, share the vision and policy thrust of the Federal Government towards the...
The Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter will reportedly cut its production for reducing electricity usage by about 11 megawatts, as it has been receiving warnings over the continuing power market squeeze. This electricity cut is on top of the earlier 6 megawatts, reducing Tiwai’s energy consumption to 55MW. It is the latest smelter in a line of industrial power users that have curbed production to reduce electricity usage in response to unfolding power crises triggered by low rainfall, gas production problems, and a long period of relatively low investment in new power generation. John Harbord, chairman of the Major Electricity Users Group, said that businesses that were contemplating to re-hedge electricity in the second half of the year faced a hedge price hike by up to 100 per cent compared...
Prebaked anode price in Southwest China market has climbed by RMB 110 per tonne after remaining restrained at RMB 4282.5 per tonne since April 2. The price stands at RMB 4392.5 per tonne on Friday, 07 May 2021. It is likely to range at RMB 4245-4540 per tonne. Northwest China’s prebaked anode prices has also risen by RMB 110 per tonne to stand at RMB 4520 per tonne on Friday, 07 May 2021. Prebaked anode prices in East China and Central China have remained unchanged at RMB 4397.5 per tonne and RMB 4220 per tonne respectively. SMM aluminium ingot price has registered a hike for the fourth day in a row. The price has jumped by RMB 540 per tonne to a record RMB 19690 per tonne on Friday, 07 May 2021. The average price is expected to range between RMB 19670 per tonne and RMB 19710 per tonne....
Stew Hamilton has reportedly stepped down as Chief Executive and General Manager of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter to join one of New Zealand’s big power companies. Stew Hamilton has been associated with Rio Tinto, the smelter’s majority owner, for the past 22 years. In 2018, he took over as chief executive of the Tiwai smelter. "The smelter has been going through a very public period of transition, and Stew's commitment and leadership has been hugely valued throughout this time," said Rio Tinto acting managing director of Pacific operations Daniel van der Westhuizen. The smelter was due to shut this year. But after entering a new power deal with suppliers, the smelter has been given a lifeline until at least 2024. Hamilton has had to face the pressure to tackle the disposal of...
Three-month LME aluminium increased 2.55 per cent to close at US$ 2,510 per tonne on Thursday, May 6. It is expected to trade between US$ 2,450-2,520 per tonne today. LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price surged on Thursday, May 6, by US$ 30.50 per tonne or 1.25 per cent to settle at US$ 2,476.50 per tonne. 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price came in at US$ 2,476 per tonne, gaining US$ 36.50 per tonne from US$ 2,439.50 per tonne on May 5. Dec 22 bid price and Dec 22 offer price stood at US$ 2,454 per tonne on Thursday, increasing by US$ 26 per tonne from US$ 2,428 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock continued to decline from 1810550 tonnes to 1802175 tonnes. Live Warrants rebounded to 1231600 tonnes, while Cancelled Warrants totalled 570575...
The leader in the global aluminium industry and a leading low-carbon aluminium producer, RUSAL has appointed Bob Katsiouleris as Director of Market Development and Risk, reporting to Steve Hodgson, Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Bob will shoulder the responsibility for long-term product strategy development, price and market risk management, market intelligence and strengthening partnerships with key customers within the Company’s key growth segments. As the irreversible structural shift towards a more sustainable world continues, he will support the development of long-term relationships with key aluminium consumers who are increasingly demanding premium, high quality, value-added products consistent with their own environmental goals. Bob will play a crucial role in...
As updated by Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, remained unchanged from last Thursday to 1.12 million tonnes as of Thursday, 06 May 2021. The chart below shows the status of the primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: Stocks in Shanghai, Nanhai, Hangzhou and Tianjin increased slightly on Thursday, 06 May 2021, standing at 102,000 tonnes, 270,000 tonnes, 100,000 tonnes and 61,000 tonnes from last Thursday’s inventory of 100,000 tonnes, 269,000 tonnes, 99,000 tonnes and 60,000 tonnes. Inventories of aluminium in Wuxi, Chongqing and Linyi remained unchanged at 427,000 tonnes, 7,000 tonnes and 14,000 tonnes as of Thursday, 06 May 2021. Primary aluminium ingot inventories in...
Alcoa Corporation has published its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. The report has been prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. “Our latest sustainability report highlights the important work we accomplished in 2020 in the midst of one of the most challenging years for our Company and the world,” said Roy Harvey, Alcoa President and CEO. “Our firmly rooted commitment to our values and our strategic priority to Advance Sustainably helped our employees, their families, and our host communities navigate the pandemic while delivering results that reflect our sustainability leadership.” The report highlights that the company acted quickly to protect its employees...
Three-month LME aluminium rose 0.76% to close at US$2,247.5 per tonne on Wednesday. SMM expects the contract to trade between US$2,420-2,460 per tonne today. As of Wednesday, May 5, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stands at US$ 2446 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 2446 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 2439.50 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$ 2439.50per tonne; Dec 22 bid price stands at US$ 2428 per tonne, and Dec 22 offer price stands at US$ 2428 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock stood at 1810550 tonnes. Live Warrants totalled 1231600 tonnes, and Cancelled Warrants were 578950 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-months Asian Reference Price is hovering at US$ 2440.61per tonne. SHFE Aluminium Price Trend Shanghai base metals Exchange opened after the...
On Thursday, May 6, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has crossed RMB 19,000 per tonne after resuming the market from the Labour Day Holiday. According to Shanghai Metals Market data, the primary aluminium ingot price has gained over RMB 300 per tonne to come in at RMB 19,150 per tonne, marking the third consecutive growth since April 29. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 19,130 per tonne and RMB 19,170 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a premium price of RMB 70-30 per tonne. In Foshan, A00 aluminium ingot price has jumped by RMB 330 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,170 per tonne on May 6, followed by the surge of RMB 325 per tonne in Shenyang to RMB 19,105 per tonne, according to SMM. Gongyi, Chongqing, and Tianjin have seen a hike of RMB 320 per tonne to RMB...
On Wednesday, May 5, Century Aluminum Company posted its quarterly reports announcing that its primary aluminum shipments in the first quarter ended on March 31, 2021, grew marginally by 757 tonnes to 195,697 tonnes. In Q4 2020, Century Aluminum’s shipments clocked in at 194,940 tonnes. Despite the marginal rise in shipments, the Company saw a 14 per cent increase in its net sales from $ 389.1 million in Q4 2020 to $ 444 million in Q1 2021. But on the other hand, Century reported a net loss of $ 140 million for the first quarter of the year - $ 104.50 million higher sequentially. First quarter results were negatively impacted by $ 87.4 million of exceptional items, in particular $92.7 million of unrealized losses on forward derivative contracts (net of tax). Thus, Century reported an...
Vedanta Aluminium & Power Business has announced that more than 7500 of its people received COVID vaccine across its plants. The company has also increased the capacity of its COVID Care Centres and quarantine in Odisha and Chhattisgarh to handle the pandemic scenario around its areas of operations. Vedanta's COVID Care Centres at Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh in Odisha, and BALCO in Korba, Chhattisgarh, are providing proper care to COVID affected. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pledged INR 150 crore to support to manage the second wave of the pandemic. Vedanta is conducting awareness drives to sensitize communities on COVID prevention and the benefits of vaccination, distributing sanitation kits. The company already reduced workforce and resources at its operations. Ajay Kapur, CEO -...
Hydro has reportedly certified eleven companies in Paragominas under its Supplier Development Program, which included training in Strategic Management, Commercial Intelligence, Operational Management, and Industry 4.0. Local companies that serve Mineração Paragominas SA were selected on criteria like performance, techniques and purchases. Mineração Paragominas SA is located in BARCARENA, Brazil, and is part of the Metal Ore Mining Industry. There are five companies in the MINERACAO PARAGOMINAS SA corporate family. The program was conducted in partnership with REDES - Innovation and Economic Sustainability Initiative of the Federation of Industries of the State of Pará (Fiepa). Eduardo Kaiser, Hydro's Supplier Governance and Quality Manager, said: “We believe that more-qualified suppliers...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) grew its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices for the fourth time in a row with effect from Saturday, May 1, 2021. NALCO’s aluminium ingot price witnessed a hike of INR 1,800 per tonne or 0.88 per cent to INR 206,850-210,350 per tonne. Earlier on April 27, NALCO’s aluminium ingot price stood at INR 205,050-208,550 per tonne, reflecting an increase of INR 3,800 per tonne. With the latest hike, NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price came in at INR 210,350-214,700 per tonne, which also registered a growth of INR 1,800 per tonne from INR 208,550-212,900 per tonne on April 27. NALCO since May 1, 2021, is selling its aluminium billets at INR 210,300 – 212,950 per tonne compared to INR 208,500-211,150 per tonne on April 27. NALCO, like any other...
LME aluminium benchmark price recorded a decline of 0.43 per cent on Tuesday, May 4, from US$ 2,434.50 per tonne on April 30. The market was closed on May 3 for Early May Bank Holiday. LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price decreased by US$ 10.50 per tonne to close at US$ 2,434.50 per tonne on Tuesday, May 4. 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price stood at US$ 2,428 per tonne, down by US$ 10 per tonne from April 30. Dec 22 bid price and Dec 22 offer price came in at US$ 2,420.50 per tonne on Tuesday, declining by US$ 12 per tonne from US$ 2,432.50 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock plunged from 1835150 tonnes to 1827800 tonnes. Live Warrants totalled 1231600 tonnes, while Cancelled Warrants stood at 596200 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-months Asian...
Organisers of a new industry platform for manufacturers within hard-to-abate sectors today announced details of Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing (SIM) - set to be Europe’s largest showcase of solutions in sustainable manufacturing, when it opens at Brussels Expo in Belgium from 9-10 March 2022. The EU has committed to carbon neutrality by 2050 and it wants industry to “pave the way”. With heavy industry responsible for 30% of carbon emissions worldwide, a transition towards net-zero emissions is no longer optional for those in charge of heavy industrial sectors. Nadine Bloxsome, Editor of Aluminium International Today, and Event Director of SIM comments: “To deliver change at the speed required, manufacturers must urgently accelerate and embrace sustainable technologies to...
