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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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The market has strong expectations for alumina production resumptions, and the first pullback in alumina futures prices may drive spot cargo prices weaker
31 MAY 20255MINS

The market has strong expectations for alumina production resumptions, and the first pullback in alumina futures prices may drive spot cargo prices weaker

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 2,952 per tonne, with a high of RMB 2,986 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,941 per tonne, and closed at RMB 2,954 per tonne, down RMB 10 per tonne or 0.34 per cent, with an open interest of 353,000 lots. Ore: As of May...

Price spread between domestic and overseas markets narrows, alumina import window gradually opens
29 MAY 20253MINS

Price spread between domestic and overseas markets narrows, alumina import window gradually opens

Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 2,985 per tonne, with a high of RMB 2,990 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,940 per tonne, and closed at RMB 2,948 per tonne, down RMB 43 per tonne or 1.44 per cent. The open interest stood at 381,000 lots. Ore: As of...

Shanghai Futures to host cast aluminium alloy options in response to market demand for sustainable alternatives
26 MAY 20253MINS

Shanghai Futures to host cast aluminium alloy options in response to market demand for sustainable alternatives

The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) is set to enter China's recycled metal futures market with the introduction of cast aluminium alloy futures and options. As reported on May 26, 2025, the exchange has secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for this launch. The move is...

Funds pivot from copper to aluminium amid market volatility
23 MAY 20252MINS

Funds pivot from copper to aluminium amid market volatility

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...

Yunnan Aluminum: Simultaneous rise of aluminium commodities’ volume & price lead to Q1 revenue hike of 20% Y-o-Y
20 MAY 20257MINS

Yunnan Aluminum: Simultaneous rise of aluminium commodities’ volume & price lead to Q1 revenue hike of 20% Y-o-Y

Yunnan Aluminum Co., Ltd. recently released its Q1 2025 performance report. According to the announcement, the company achieved a total revenue of 14.411 billion yuan in Q1, up 26.89 per cent Y-o-Y. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the publicly listed firm was 974 million yuan, down...

Supply concerns in the bauxite sector trigger significant rebound in alumina futures
19 MAY 20255MINS

Supply concerns in the bauxite sector trigger significant rebound in alumina futures

Futures market : Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 2,938 per tonne, with a high of RMB 3,149 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,921 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,141 per tonne, up RMB 222 per tonne or 7.59 per cent, with an open interest of 348,000 lots. Ore : As of May...

Increases and decreases in operating capacity coexist, with spot cargo supply remaining tight. In the short term, alumina prices will maintain a fluctuating trend
12 MAY 20253MINS

Increases and decreases in operating capacity coexist, with spot cargo supply remaining tight. In the short term, alumina prices will maintain a fluctuating trend

Futures Market: Last Friday, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 2,820 per tonne in the night session, with a high of RMB 2,826 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,786 per tonne, and closed at RMB 2,810 per tonne, down RMB 17 per tonne or 0.60 per cent from the previous close. The...

Expectations of weakening market demand grow stronger, with short-term domestic aluminium prices expected to fluctuate considerably
09 MAY 20257MINS

Expectations of weakening market demand grow stronger, with short-term domestic aluminium prices expected to fluctuate considerably

Futures : Yesterday, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,560 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,615 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,530 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,570 per tonne, up 0.46 per cent. Trading volume was 48,000 lots, and open interest was 191,000 lots. LME...

Aluminium & base metals risk management: Learn from the expert, Jorge Eduardo Dyszel
08 MAY 20253MINS

Aluminium & base metals risk management: Learn from the expert, Jorge Eduardo Dyszel

AL Circle presents an online course, " Aluminium and Other Base Metals: Understanding Risk Management and Hedging " . This exclusive course will be led by one of the world's leading risk management consultants for base metals, Jorge Eduardo Dyszel. Designed for beginners, the course offers in-depth...

Aluminium futures rebound amid easing economic concerns, but structural challenges persist
06 MAY 20252MINS

Aluminium futures rebound amid easing economic concerns, but structural challenges persist

Aluminium futures have experienced a notable recovery, climbing to USD 2,440 per tonne after reaching an eight-month low of USD 2,340 on April 9th. This upward trend aligns with gains observed in other base metals, spurred by diminishing concerns over a potential US recession, which has alleviated...

SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with differences in trading volumes across regions reflected
29 APR 20252MINS

SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with differences in trading volumes across regions reflected

Today, SHFE aluminium futures fluctuated in the morning session after a significant pullback earlier. Near 10 am, the futures market surged rapidly, approaching RMB 20,000 per tonne. In the spot market, trading conditions differed between eastern China and central China. Specifically, in eastern...

Expectation of a loose alumina supply remains, and the short-term price is entering a phase of volatile adjustment
18 APR 20254MINS

Expectation of a loose alumina supply remains, and the short-term price is entering a phase of volatile adjustment

Futures: In the night session, the most-traded alumina 2509 contract opened at RMB 2,883 per tonne, with a high of RMB 2,895 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,852 per tonne, and closed at RMB 2,871 per tonne, down RMB 13 per tonne, a decrease of 0.45 per cent, with an open interest of 147,000 lots. Image...

Aluminium prices sink below $2,400 amid US-China tariff clash
18 APR 20252MINS

Aluminium prices sink below $2,400 amid US-China tariff clash

Aluminium futures remain under pressure, trading below USD 2,400 per tonne and holding near their eight-month low of USD 2,340 hit on April 9. The slump is an after-effect induced by escalating US-China trade tensions that have cast a shadow over global manufacturing. Following tit-for-tat tariff...

US once again wielded tariff stick, accelerating domestic inventory destocking and leading to range-bound consolidation of SHFE aluminium
17 APR 20256MINS

US once again wielded tariff stick, accelerating domestic inventory destocking and leading to range-bound consolidation of SHFE aluminium

Futures: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,550 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,635 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,505 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,635 per tonne, up RMB 65 per tonne, or 0.33 per cent, from the previous close. Yesterday, LME aluminium opened...

The US announced exemptions for certain products from reciprocal tariffs, macro sentiment improved, with aluminium futures on rise
14 APR 20256MINS

The US announced exemptions for certain products from reciprocal tariffs, macro sentiment improved, with aluminium futures on rise

Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,700 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,720 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,615 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,690 per tonne, up RMB 50 per tonne or 0.25 per cent from the previous close. On Friday, LME aluminium...

Short-term easing of international trade frictions, short-term bullish factors dominate
11 APR 20256MINS

Short-term easing of international trade frictions, short-term bullish factors dominate

Futures: Last night, the SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 19,780 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,810 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,670 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,725 per tonne, up RMB 110 per tonne, a 0.56 per cent increase. Last night, LME aluminium opened at USD 2,366 per tonne, with...

Trump wields tariff stick, aluminium industry chain's positive factors fail to mask short-term price downward pressure
03 APR 20255MINS

Trump wields tariff stick, aluminium industry chain's positive factors fail to mask short-term price downward pressure

Futures market: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 20,455 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,520 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,430 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,520 per tonne, up RMB 80 per tonne, or 0.39 per cent. Yesterday, LME aluminium opened at USD 2,509 per...

On the eve of the full implementation of us tariff policies, market sentiment remains cautious, aluminium prices maintain fluctuating trend
02 APR 20255MINS

On the eve of the full implementation of us tariff policies, market sentiment remains cautious, aluminium prices maintain fluctuating trend

Futures: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 20,425 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,465 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,365 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,415 per tonne, down RMB 70 per tonne, or 0.34 per cent. Yesterday, LME aluminium opened at USD 2,542 per tonne,...

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