The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph contracted on September 10 across cash and contracts, with longer-dated contracts reporting nearly 1 per cent decline. The aluminium opening stocks, however, remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price shifted from USD 3,351.5 per tonne on...
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 2 Impact #5 of ad hoc industrial policy: Failing to use all required tools Industrial policy is often caricatured as just tariffs and subsidies. Mis-framed debates that evaluate the merits of tariffs in...
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The aluminium industry has been driving the Australian economy since 1955. The industry includes six bauxite mines that together produce more than 100 million tonnes annually, making Australia one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite. The country is also the largest exporter of alumina, with...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Since the onset of US-Israel and Iran conflict, the aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange have surged without a hint of slowing down. At present, the price stands at USD 3,385 per tonne (as of March 6), gaining 4.9 per cent since February 28 (USD 3,226 per tonne), and...
Nigeria is considering enhancing industrial collaborations with the European Union to advance the development of its aluminium, mineral and steel industries through investment, technology transfer and infrastructure reinforcement. Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar...
Over eight trading sessions, the shares of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) rallied nearly 18 per cent, backed by rising global aluminium prices triggered by supply disruptions in West Asia. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
According to SMM statistics, as of March 5, aluminium billet inventory in China’s major domestic consumption hubs totalled 398,000 tonnes. Inventory first increased and then declined, still hovering around 400,000 tonnes. Across the major consumption hubs, regional divergence persisted. Foshan...
Alcoa and the Washington State Department of Ecology are currently expecting public feedback on the cleanup of the Intalco aluminium smelter located in Ferndale, Washington. Alcoa has started demolishing the large smelter facility, marking the end of any possibility of restarting aluminium...
SMM Morning Meeting Minutes: Futures: In the night session on March 5, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2604 contract opened at RMB 24,640 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 24,830 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,280 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 24,435 per tonne, down RMB 380 per tonne from...
A Supervisory Board meeting of the primary aluminium, secondary aluminium and cast and rolled products manufacturer and supplier, AMAG Austria Metall AG, held on March 5, 2026, brought about the announcement of a leadership transition. AMAG confirmed that the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...
Shares of Hindalco Industries rose sharply by about 7 per cent on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The rise occurred as global aluminium prices went up due to supply disruptions in the Middle East. Because of this increase, Hindalco became one of the best-performing stocks in the Nifty 50 and the Nifty...
The escalating Iran-Israel conflict and growing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz are casting a shadow over the global supply chain. Aluminium markets were jolted after Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) declared force majeure on certain supply contracts, citing shipping disruptions through the Strait...
March 5 saw an easing of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices after hitting a 4-year high level at the previous close. Aluminium prices maintained a 3-day streak on the rising graph, which raised concerns in the industry. The ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran led to the shutdown of...
The US primary aluminium market is navigating a challenging phase as domestic production declines and imports tighten under higher tariffs. With smelter output under pressure and external supply becoming less predictable, concerns around supply stability have intensified. Uncertainty surrounding...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, announced a set of leadership appointments that underscore its long-term commitment to succession planning, leadership continuity, and the advancement of Bahraini talent into critical leadership roles. Explore- Most...
On March 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reflected a 4-year high level, since the COVID in early 2022. On this day, the LME cash bid rose by USD 110.5 per tonne or 3.4 per cent, shifting from USD 3,267 per tonne to USD 3,377.5 per tonne. The cash offer marked a difference of USD...
Futures: During the night session on March 4, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2604 contract opened at RMB 25,100 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 25,380 per tonne, dipped to a low of RMB 24,915 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 25,145 per tonne, up RMB 350 per tonne from the previous close,...
Operating independently under the Ministry of Mines, the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) is initiating multiple initiatives for cutting down India’s reliance on imports for essential metallurgical technologies and quality infrastructure. These initiatives...
Shares of National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Hindalco Industries, and Vedanta Limited may attract attention on Wednesday, March 3, following the announcement that Qatalum has stopped aluminium production. The suspension of production has created concerns about possible shortages in the global...
Alcoa Corporation, alumina and aluminium producer has confirmed that Emily Olson will be the Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer of the company from April 6, 2026. In her new role, Olson will oversee the organisation’s external affairs and communications activities...
