Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,310 per tonne in the night session on September 10, reached a high of RMB 24,310 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,075 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,125 per tonne, down RMB 365 per tonne or 1.49 per cent from the previous close....
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...
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For the second consecutive quarter, the premium offered by Japan’s primary aluminium buyers has further depleted, said two sources directly involved in quarterly pricing talks. Mirroring a similar20 per cent decline as seen in the previous quarter, the proposed premium for Q3 2025 has reached USD...
Yet another dramatic twist has unfolded in the US tariff corridor! Within just 24 hours, the same US Federal Court delivered two starkly opposite rulings. In one moment, the court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, deeming them unjustified and labelling them as mere safeguard measures not...
Aluminium prices slipped by 0.48 per cent, settling at ₹236.45 (USD 2.85), as seasonal domestic weakness and ongoing global trade uncertainties continued to dampen market sentiment. Despite the bearish trend, downside pressure is limited with a rise in alumina prices, driven by supply constraints...
Aluminium prices in India nudged up 0.8 per cent to INR 238.9 per kilogram, buoyed by a chain reaction unfolding in China’s refinery landscape. But this isn’t just another pricing blip, and it’s a mirror to something deeper: the calculated routine of alumina supply, energy bottlenecks, and macro...
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2507 contract opened at RMB 20,165 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,205 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,130 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,180 per tonne, up RMB 140 per tonne or 0.70 per cent from the previous close. LME aluminium opened at USD...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), a global self-funded U.S.-based non-profit organization, dedicated to advancing fire prevention and safety on a global...
The government has reinstated benefits worth ₹18,233 crore ($218.8 million) under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exports carried out by Advance Authorisation holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs) and units located in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This...
RX, the global powerhouse behind world-class events and the renowned ALUMINIUM exhibition in Düsseldorf, has unveiled an exciting new chapter for the aluminium industry, ALUMINIUM Arabia. Set to make its grand debut at The Arena Riyadh from 27 to 29 April 2026, this landmark event will spotlight...
This week, the operating rate of leading enterprises in China's downstream aluminium processing sector declined slightly by 0.2 percentage points M-o-M to 61.4 per cent, with continued divergence across segments. The operating rate of primary aluminium alloy remained stable, while aluminium wheel...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE, under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has announced the financial results for FY2025, breaking all the previous records, including revenue and net profit. As per the audited results approved by the Board of Directors, NALCO...
Emirate Global Aluminium’s recent announcement of setting up a primary aluminium smelter in Oklahoma, close to the Tulsa Port of Inola, is going to be the first new primary aluminium plant built in the US in 45 years. The USD 4 billion investment by the Middle Eastern business will strengthen...
Image for representational purposes only The global commodities landscape is witnessing a significant shift as investment funds retreat from copper, citing heightened volatility and policy uncertainties, and increasingly turn their attention to aluminium. The US government's initiation of a Section...
In April (30 days) 2025, the world's primary aluminium production decreased by 3.27 per cent M-o-M despite no decline recorded in daily average output. According to IAI, the world’s daily average aluminium production in April was 201,100 tonnes, remaining flat compared to 201,200 tonnes in March....
Rio Tinto announced that Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, following the completion of a planned succession process. Jakob joined Rio Tinto in 2018 as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, and was appointed Chief Executive in January 2021. Under his...
Today, SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with its centre moving higher. From the perspective of the spot market performance, destocking exceeded expectations, providing support for local spot premiums. Amid high aluminium prices, downstream purchase willingness declined, while...
Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has acquired 100 per cent equity in EMIL Mines and Mineral Resources Ltd. (EMMRL). The acquisition is a strategic step aimed at securing a long-term, reliable coal supply for Hindalco’s aluminium smelters, ensuring uninterrupted...
Today, SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with its centre moving higher. From the perspective of spot market performance, social inventory destocking provided support for local spot premiums. Downstream enterprises purchased aluminium as needed amid high aluminium prices. Image for...
ADNOC and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have inked a landmark five-year supply deal worth $500 million (AED 1.84 billion), securing up to 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petroleum coke (petcoke), a crucial ingredient in aluminium production. Announced at the high-profile 'Make it in the Emirates'...
