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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In the morning session, SHFE aluminium 2602 fluctuated upward, with the price centre rising from the previous trading day. Affected by the US-Iran conflict, market bullish sentiment was strong. In addition, as the current price spread between futures contracts performed well, some sellers held...
The decision was linked to heightened volatility in aluminium prices triggered by escalating regional tensions, the reports said. Rio Tinto has not publicly commented on the matter or indicated when talks may resume. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
On February 28, the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated, with an attack on the Iranian capital, Tehran, drawing market attention. The following is an overview of the aluminium industry information in the Iranian region: Bauxite & alumina: There is only one alumina refinery in the Iran...
On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched extensive strikes against targets in Iran operations dubbed "Epic Fury" and "Roaring Lion", respectively. In retaliation, Iran subsequently announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global...
LME aluminium prices recorded gains on March 3 compared with March 2, while exchange inventories edged lower and cancelled warrants increased significantly. On March 3, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,267 per tonne, up from USD 3,225.5 per tonne on March 2 - an increase of USD 41.5...
The escalating tensions surrounding the US-Israel conflict with Iran percolating down to the entire Middle East have triggered economic shockwaves across the globe. Aluminium and oil sectors are particularly vulnerable, and for obvious reasons. The Middle East is a pivotal region in aluminium...
The impact of geopolitical developments may have started reflecting on the metal market, as aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) shot up on March 2 compared to the previous close. Both cash and futures contracts reported gains by wide margins, while exchange inventories continued to...
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a new form of aluminium which may offer a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to rare and expensive metals used in modern technology. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (“Alba”), the world’s largest aluminium smelter at a single site, and AIP VII EUROPE SARL, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIP Fund VII, managed by American Industrial Partners (“AIP”), today announce that they have entered into an exclusive agreement under which Alba will...
The 2025 revenue generation of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) in Ghana has surpassed USD 120 million. This marks the highest and best performance by the company in recent years. The update comes at a significant juncture as the state-owned aluminium smelter proceeds with a turnaround...
When Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) declared “strong underlying financial performance” for 2025, the forefront numbers were difficult to ignore. Underlying net profit (excluding Guinea Alumina Corporation) rose 16 per cent year-on-year to AED 4.93 billion (USD 1.34 billion), while total cast metal...
Rio Tinto is “actively considering” restarting the dormant fourth potline at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter near Bluff. With global aluminium prices surging past USD 3,000 per tonne, hovering near historical highs at around USD 3,148 per tonne, up 24 per cent since the end of March 2025, the...
Operating since 1975, Yeşilova Holding delivers integrated aluminium solutions to strategic industries, primarily automotive and rail systems. With a robust production chain spanning from casting and extrusion to surface treatments and value-added manufacturing processes, Yeşilova is positioned as...
The international situation boosted aluminum prices, and today, traders in central China had a strong bullish sentiment, with overall transaction sentiment strengthening. Some large downstream processing enterprises stopped purchasing due to high inventory, but influenced by the bullish sentiment,...
Futures: On the night session of February 27, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2604 contract opened at RMB 23,815 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 23,885 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,710 per tonne, finally closing at RMB 23,730 per tonne, down RMB 105 per tonne or 0.44 per cent from the previous...
The consulting firm, AZ China Ltd, has reported that the Middle East accounts for 9 per cent of global aluminium production. The major producers use the Strait of Hormuz , off the coast of Iran, as an import corridor for raw materials and export metals. Owing to the recent geopolitical tensions in...
Note: This image is AI-generated and for illustrative purpose only 中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Firm aluminium prices, improved cost control, and easing input prices defined the operating performance of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad in 2025. The year began on a strong footing, with H1 revenue at RM...
The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026, held on 25–26 February at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton. Over two days, the event brought together leading voices from industry, government, academia, and...
