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15th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition - IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026
ICSOBA 2026 - 44th International Conference and Exhibition
SMM AICE 2026 Southeast Asia Aluminum Conference
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LME aluminium cash bid rises to $3,032.50/t as alumina prices climb 1.60%
LME aluminium cash prices edged higher on October 22, while three-month and December 2027 contracts moved lower. The Asian Reference Price also declined, whereas alumina Platts prices posted a stronger gain. Exchange stocks recorded small changes, with live warrants remaining stable. On October 22, the cash bid increased 0.08 per cent to USD 3,032.50 per tonne from USD 3,030 per tonne . The cash offer rose 0.07 per cent to USD 3,033 per tonne, which was USD 3,031 per tonne previously. Three-month aluminium prices weakened, with the bid falling 0.55 per cent to USD 3,007.50 per tonne from USD 3,024 per tonne . The offer decreased 0.54 per cent to USD 3,008 per tonne from USD 3,024.50 per tonne. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: "...
Alba at LME Week 2026: CEO Ali Al Baqali strengthens global aluminium industry ties
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) strengthened its engagement with the global aluminium and metals industry as CEO Ali Al Baqali led the company’s delegation to London Metal Exchange (LME) Week 2026 in London. The event provided an opportunity to connect with international stakeholders and discuss market trends, sustainability and global supply chain developments. The delegation attended the LME Metals Seminar on 19 October at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. The seminar brought together more than 800 delegates and industry leaders to examine the macroeconomic outlook, metals market trends, sustainability and global supply chain dynamics. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows &...
SMM daily inventory data of aluminium ingots in three regions
As of October 22, SMM statistics show that the social inventory of aluminium ingots across the three regions in China stands at the 430,000 tonnes level, continuing to decline from the previous trading day, marking eight consecutive working days of destocking. By region, Guangdong saw notable destocking, serving as the main source of the decline across the three regions; Wuxi and Gongyi held flat inventories with limited changes. Overall, downstream cargo pick-up continued after the holiday, with inventories across the three regions steadily being absorbed, providing support for spot premiums. For complete regional inventory data, historical series, and detailed changes, please log in to the SMM data terminal. Note: This article has been shared by SMM and has been published by AL Circle...
Türkiye aluminium factory explosion injures two workers in Sakarya
An explosion in the foundry section of an aluminium factory in Akyazı district of Sakarya, Türkiye, on October 20 left two workers injured, with one sustaining serious injuries. A fire broke out following the explosion and was later extinguished by firefighters. The incident occurred at around 18:40 local time at the aluminium factory. The cause of the explosion remains unknown. Following the blast, flames spread in the factory, prompting the dispatch of a large number of fire brigade and medical teams to the site, as per industry sources. Fire extinguished as injured workers receive hospital treatment According to initial findings, two workers sustained injuries in the explosion, with one reported to be in serious condition. Medical teams transported the seriously injured worker to...
US tariffs on Canadian aluminium cut Port of Oswego shipments by two-thirds
The Port of Oswego Authority has called for a temporary suspension of US tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the 50 per cent duty on Canadian aluminum is reducing shipments, working hours and revenue. Tom Drumm, executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority, said the tariffs have made an already difficult business environment more challenging. In a recent interview, he called for an economic ceasefire to give Great Lakes ports, customers and suppliers some relief before the end of 2026. In his words, “It's an economic ceasefire, in its most simplest terms… if the Great Lakes could get some breathing room here the next two months, it would really set us up for success heading into 2027.” Between April and October 2023, the port handled around 60,000 tons of aluminum across 11 vessel...
Aluminium Association calls for immediate action on Bipartisan Permitting Reform
Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminium Association, issued the following statement calling for action on the bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: “America needs aluminium. As demand for this essential material continues to grow, we need common sense permitting reform to ensure that we can responsibly build out American both primary and recycled aluminium production. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act represents an important opportunity to modernise our outdated permitting system, accelerate critical energy and infrastructure projects, and provide the certainty businesses need to invest in America. We applaud Senators Lee, Heinrich, Capito and Whitehouse for their leadership in advancing this commonsense legislation. Through our “America Needs Aluminium”...
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