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Energy is the single biggest variable in aluminium cost structures, says Praveena Rai, MD & CEO of MCX
20 AUG 20269MINS
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Energy is the single biggest variable in aluminium cost structures, says Praveena Rai, MD & CEO of MCX

India’s aluminium pricing mechanism has gained immense prominence, and its major credit goes to the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited, as they are playing a central role in improving domestic price discovery. Today, AL Circle is in conversation with an eminent personality from that esteemed...

SHFE aluminium falls, East China premium pulls back
19 AUG 20262MINS
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SHFE aluminium falls, East China premium pulls back

Today, the centre of SHFE aluminium futures fell from the previous trading day, market shipment sentiment was relatively pronounced, and overall spot aluminium transactions shifted to discounts. Today, market transactions for A00 aluminium ingot premiums were between a discount of RMB 40 per tonne...

14 AUG 20268MINS
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Concerns over liquidity tightening ease marginally, aluminium prices are under pressure at high levels in the short term

Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,010 per tonne, down 0.62 per cent, with the price breaking below MA5 (around 24,160) but holding slightly above MA10 (23,988.5); short-term moving average support faces a test, while medium-term MA30 (23,469.5) and MA60 (23,699.67) remain in bullish...


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Aluminium offer price hits $2,649/t on LME as market trends upward
22 JUL 20252MINS

Aluminium offer price hits $2,649/t on LME as market trends upward

Aluminium gained ground on the LME between July 18 and July 21, with key contract prices rising over 2 per cent amid steady demand and marginal inventory increases. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed 2.22 per cent to USD 2,648.50 per tonne on July 21, compared to USD 2,591 per tonne on July...

DAILY: China's spot alumina prices see regional rises, futures surge on policy optimism
21 JUL 20252MINS

DAILY: China's spot alumina prices see regional rises, futures surge on policy optimism

Chinese spot alumina prices mostly held steady on July 18, while futures prices surged on the back of improved market sentiment. Among China's five key alumina-producing areas, spot prices for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity above 98.6 per cent in Guizhou province and the Guangxi autonomous...

Domestic "anti-rat race" efforts stimulate industrial metal rally, with aluminium prices fluctuating at highs
21 JUL 20256MINS

Domestic "anti-rat race" efforts stimulate industrial metal rally, with aluminium prices fluctuating at highs

Futures Market: On the previous trading day's night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2509 contract opened at RMB 20,560 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,795 per tonnes, a low of RMB 20,560 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,770 per tonne, up 1.27 per cent from the previous close. LME aluminium...

Scattered transactions were at a premium to the online price. Spot alumina prices may continue to hold up well in the short term
15 JUL 20254MINS

Scattered transactions were at a premium to the online price. Spot alumina prices may continue to hold up well in the short term

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 3,138 per tonne, with a high of RMB 3,194 per tonne, a low of RMB 3,120 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,164 per tonne, up RMB 27 per tonne or 0.85 per cent, with an open interest of 246,000 lots. Ore: As of July...

The most-traded cast aluminium alloy futures contract breaks through the 20,000 marks, with costs boosting spot prices
11 JUL 20253MINS

The most-traded cast aluminium alloy futures contract breaks through the 20,000 marks, with costs boosting spot prices

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,945 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 20,050 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,915 per tonne, before closing at RMB 20,015 per tonne, up RMB 75 per tonne or 0.38 per cent from the previous trading...

The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract increased in positions and rose overnight, with short-term import losses widening
10 JUL 20254MINS

The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract increased in positions and rose overnight, with short-term import losses widening

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,820 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 19,960 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,780 per tonne, before closing at RMB 19,945 per tonne, up RMB 115 per tonne or 0.58 per cent from the previous trading...

The signal of tariff implementation strengthens, and aluminium prices are likely to fluctuate at highs amid low inventory
09 JUL 20257MINS

The signal of tariff implementation strengthens, and aluminium prices are likely to fluctuate at highs amid low inventory

Futures Market: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,510 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,560 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,495 per tonne and closed at RMB 20,540 per tonne. Trading volume was 32,000 lots and open interest was 255,000 lots. Last night, LME...

The most-traded aluminium alloy contract rose slightly overnight, with intensified competition between cost support and weak demand
08 JUL 20253MINS

The most-traded aluminium alloy contract rose slightly overnight, with intensified competition between cost support and weak demand

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,755 per tonne, hitting a bottom of RMB 19,750 per tonne, reaching a peak of RMB 19,810 per tonne, and finally closing at RMB 19,785 per tonne, up RMB 35 per tonne or 0.18 per cent from the...

The supply in the spot market remains relatively loose, and alumina prices remain in the doldrums
07 JUL 20253MINS

The supply in the spot market remains relatively loose, and alumina prices remain in the doldrums

Futures market: On Friday last week, the night session of the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 3,015 per tonne, with a high of RMB 3,025 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,981 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,012 per tonne, down RMB 12 per tonne or 0.40 per cent, with an open interest...

The centre of overnight cast aluminium alloy prices moved up again, with sluggish spot cargo transactions
02 JUL 20253MINS

The centre of overnight cast aluminium alloy prices moved up again, with sluggish spot cargo transactions

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy AD2511 futures contract opened at RMB 19,830 per tonne, peaking at RMB 19,935 per tonne and bottoming at RMB 19,810 per tonne before closing at RMB 19,880 per tonne. The settlement marked a RMB 55 per tonne or 0.28 per cent increase...

Social inventory of aluminium ingots remains at low levels, with aluminium prices fluctuating at highs
26 JUN 20257MINS

Social inventory of aluminium ingots remains at low levels, with aluminium prices fluctuating at highs

Futures Market: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,340 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,380 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,325 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,345 per tonne. Trading volume was 42,000 lots, and open interest was 253,000 lots. Last night, LME...

SMM aluminium morning meeting summary on June 25
25 JUN 20258MINS

SMM aluminium morning meeting summary on June 25

Futures Market: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,300 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,310 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,240 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,270 per tonne. The trading volume was 40,000 lots, and the open interest was 251,000 lots. Last night,...

Low inventory support vs. off-season demand, aluminium prices fluctuate at highs amid the US Fed's stability maintenance
19 JUN 20258MINS

Low inventory support vs. off-season demand, aluminium prices fluctuate at highs amid the US Fed's stability maintenance

Futures Market: On the previous trading day's night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2507 contract opened at RMB 20,650 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,650 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,590 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,645 per tonne, down RMB 35 per tonne or 0.17 per cent from the previous...

Most-traded cast aluminium futures contract jumped initially and then pulled back overnight; the spot market maintained a fluctuating trend rangebound
17 JUN 20253MINS

Most-traded cast aluminium futures contract jumped initially and then pulled back overnight; the spot market maintained a fluctuating trend rangebound

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,500 per tonne, surging rapidly after the opening bell to reach a high of RMB 19,630 per tonne. It then fluctuated rangebound after pulling back, with the overall trend showing a narrow...

Continuous inventory buildup coupled with weak demand, resulting in sluggish growth in the spot price of ADC12
12 JUN 20254MINS

Continuous inventory buildup coupled with weak demand, resulting in sluggish growth in the spot price of ADC12

Futures market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,435 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,450 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,355 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,395 per tonne. It fell by RMB 5 per tonne or 0.03 per cent from the previous settlement...

Aluminium futures leap on US-China trade negotiation optimism
10 JUN 20252MINS

Aluminium futures leap on US-China trade negotiation optimism

The world aluminium market is abuzz with optimism once again as futures of the metal on the London Metal Exchange inched higher to USD 2,460 per tonne today from a bottom of USD 2,166 per tonne in April. The hike comes against the backdrop of expectations of top-level trade talks between China and...

Fresh trading activity drives modest gains in aluminium futures
06 JUN 20252MINS

Fresh trading activity drives modest gains in aluminium futures

Aluminium prices moved up in the futures market on June 5, 2025. Traders increased their position sizes based on favourable spot market news. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the July aluminium futures rose by 5 paise to INR 242.10 (USD 2.82) per kilogram. This represents positive momentum...

Aluminium premiums in east China continue to narrow, with market focused on cargo shipments
06 JUN 20252MINS

Aluminium premiums in east China continue to narrow, with market focused on cargo shipments

Today, SHFE aluminium futures fluctuated in the morning session. The impact of yesterday's Sino-US tariff developments was not evident in the futures market. The fundamental factors were mixed, leading to overall market volatility. In terms of spot market performance, the spot market in east China...

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