Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,240 per tonne in the night session on September 4, with a high of RMB 24,355 per tonne, a low of RMB 24,220 per tonne, and a close of RMB 24,320 per tonne, up 0.12 per cent from the previous close. Futures stabilised and rebounded,...
LME aluminium prices edged lower on September 4 compared with the previous trading day, while aluminium stocks also declined marginally. The most notable movement was in cancelled warrants, which fell by more than 38 per cent day on day. On September 4, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD...
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Primary aluminium prices climbed to four-year highs in H1 2026 as the market grappled with tightening inventories and mounting concerns over supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The year began with the LME Aluminium Cash Price below USD 3000 per tonne and, over the next...
China aluminium prices trended lower through late May, with Mysteel regional A00 ingot averages retreating between 1.38 per cent and 1.45 per cent month-on-month. The market remained locked in a tug-of-war between macro headwinds and fundamental resilience. While persistent rate hike expectations...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 23,900 per tonne in the night session on June 17, with the highest price at RMB 23,950 per tonne, the lowest at RMB 23,860 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 23,940 per tonne, up 0.25 per cent from the prior close. During this period,...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph recovered at the close of the June 17 session. The upswing in cash and near-term contracts improved in parallel as the withdrawals from stocks led to a continued decline in the aluminium inventory. The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer...
Hydro has announced plans to close its aluminium extrusion plants in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana, during 2027. The company said operations at the California facility will end on January 1, 2027, although some activities are expected to continue through the first quarter. The...
The Mozambican government said negotiations are under way regarding the future of the Mozal aluminium smelter, the country's largest industrial operation. The facility has been under care and maintenance since March after operations were halted over concerns about rising electricity costs....
China's primary aluminium output rose by 1.7 per cent on year to 3.89 million tonnes in May, according to the latest data released on June 16 by the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). May's output marked a 0.5 per cent uptick from the previous month, Mysteel Global's calculation based...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 23,900 per tonne in the night session of June 16, reached a high of RMB 23,925 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,835 per tonne, and settled at RMB 23,895 per tonne, up 0.27 per cent from the previous close. During this period, prices saw a...
LME aluminium prices moved lower on June 16 compared with June 15, with both cash and three-month contracts recording declines. Meanwhile, exchange inventories continued to shrink, reflecting ongoing withdrawals from LME warehouses. The LME cash bid price fell to USD 3,358.50 per tonne on June 16...
Chang Aluminum is set for a change in ownership after its controlling shareholder, Qilu Caijin Investment Group, agreed to sell a 22.38 per cent stake in the company to Shandong Jixin Industrial Development. The proposed transaction values the shares at RMB 5.79 (USD 0.86) each, putting the total...
Constellium SE and Alcoa Corporation are benefiting from a stronger aluminium market, with demand from electric vehicles, aerospace, packaging and transportation continuing to support the sector. The growing use of recycled aluminium and the recovery in global air travel have also improved...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,025 per tonne in the night session of June 15, hit a high of RMB 24,025 per tonne, a low of RMB 23,730 per tonne, and closed at RMB 23,795 per tonne, down 1.55 per cent from the previous close. During the session, prices fluctuated...
After remaining above USD 3,500 per tonne at the June 12 session , the LME aluminium price dropped across all the pricing segments, barring the live warrants and alumina price, on the June 15 session. The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer price eased 3.3 per cent day-on-day on June 15. While...
Hindalco Industries attracted investor attention after Novelis, its subsidiary, resumed operations at the hot mill of its Oswego facility in New York. The unit had been affected by a fire earlier, leading to a temporary disruption. The company said the hot mill is now back in operation and work is...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 China Hongqiao Group is looking to raise the annual limits on a bauxite supply deal involving its subsidiary, Well Harvest Winning. The company said the current limits may not be enough for its expected needs over the coming years. The supply agreement runs until 2033 and is with...
Aluminium ingot inventory: Destocking turning point established at high levels, but absolute volume pressure persists China’s aluminium ingot inventory, after hitting a peak not seen in nearly three years in 2026, accelerated its pullback this week. According to SMM statistics, as of June 11,...
The next chapter of Vedanta Limited’s restructuring journey begins on June 15, with four newly demerged businesses making their stock market debut. The entities, viz., Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, Vedanta Power Limited, Vedanta Oil & Gas Limited, and Vedanta Iron & Steel Limited, will be listed...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,165 per tonne in the night session on Jun 12, with its highest price at RMB 24,280 per tonne, lowest price at RMB 24,145 per tonne, and closing price at RMB 24,275 per tonne, up 0.46 per cent from the previous settlement. Prices...
