September peak season destocking supports aluminium prices, macro risks still warrant vigilance
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,470 per tonne in the night session on September 8, reached a high of RMB 24,660 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,420 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,645 per tonne, up RMB 185 per tonne or 0.76 per cent from the previous close. Futures...
India's ₹9,150b power grid push could drive new aluminium demand
India's planned transmission investment and renewable-energy expansion could lift aluminium consumption in electrical applications to 4 million tonnes by FY30. India's push to expand its electricity transmission network is emerging as a major potential growth driver for aluminium, with the...
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Monthly bauxite imports hit record high; Guinea policy remains uncertain but market sentiment has eased
According to the General Administration of Customs, domestic bauxite imports reached 21.78 million tonnes in March 2026, rising 28.5 per cent month-on-month and 32.3 per cent year-on-year, hitting a record high for single-month imports. From January to March 2026, cumulative domestic bauxite...
Vedanta Ltd Q4 estimates: Profits to soar 174%, aluminium to be a key growth driver
India’s leading metals manufacturer , Vedanta Limited, is expected to close FY2025–26 on a strong note, as analysts project a sharp earnings upswing in the January-March quarter (Q4). This performance has received considerable support from favourable London Metal Exchange (LME) price trends . Firm...
Precision turning: Tornos France focuses on machinability and chip management with Eural’s lead-free aluminium
The performance characteristics of Eural Gnutti’s lead-free aluminium – the world’s leading manufacturer of drawn aluminium alloy bars for machining and one of the major players in extruded bars and profiles – meet the specific requirements of Tornos France, which prioritises machinability and chip...
LME aluminium cash offer dips to USD 3,662/t as inventories slide further
On April 27, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price inched down, showing an easing trend from the previous day’s close. However, the longer dated contracts continued to rise with a significant decline in the inventories. The LME cash bid and offer inched down by USD 23 per tonne or 0.6 per...
Fujian Minfa Aluminium reports $4.3M FY2025 loss as revenue declines and earnings reverse
For the year ending December 31, 2025, Fujian Minfa Aluminium Inc. experienced a downturn in its financial performance compared with the previous year. Revenue came in at CNY 1896.75 million (USD 277.44 million), marking a decline from the CNY 2229 million (USD 326 million) recorded in 2024. The...
South 32’s Hillside Aluminium smelter reached 30 years: The story behind scale, impact and resilience
South32's Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay is celebrating 30 years of operations, marking a major milestone in the global aluminium industry. The achievement came after the firm's ongoing commitment to boost regional industrial growth, creating jobs and enhancing export competitiveness....
Al-Kaabi bids farewell to former Qatalum CEO Khalid Laram
Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and president and CEO of QatarEnergy, hosted a farewell reception for Khalid Mohammed Laram, former CEO of Qatar Aluminium (Qatalum). Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform Al-Kaabi said, “For over 10...
Global aluminium production drops 1.6% Q-o-Q in Q1 2026, led by declines across Africa, GCC, South America, and Oceania
The opening quarter of 2026 presents a curious contradiction. On the surface, global aluminium production slipped-from 18.6 million tonnes in Q4 2025 to 18.3 million tonnes in Q1 2026, a 1.6 per cent decline. But step back, and the bigger picture tells a different story: output remains 1.1 per cent...
Third Aluminium Recycling Forum calls to advance Oman’s circular economy ambitions
Building on tangible progress in the Sultanate’s recycling landscape, Sohar Aluminium organised the third edition of the Aluminium Recycling Forum, in collaboration with the Environment Authority, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of Environment Authority,...
Kaiser Aluminum posts record Q1’26 profit, EBITDA soars part 75%; raises full-year outlook
American producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, has posted its financial report for the January-March quarter (Q1) 2026, reporting record profits and raising the annual outlook to a considerably higher level. Keith A. Harvey, Chairman, President and Chief...
Chongqing Shunbo Aluminium posts strong FY2025 results with revenue and profit surging Y-o-Y
Chongqing Shunbo Aluminium Co., Ltd. witnessed an impressive increase in its financial performance in the fiscal year 2025, owing to considerable growth in both income and profits as compared to the previous year. For 2026 aluminium market outlook, download our report TOC: Global Aluminium Industry...
China's Mar petroleum coke imports up 24.47%, exports up 240.25% YOY
China's imports of uncalcined petroleum coke remained elevated in March, rising 24.47 per cent year-on-year to 1.4224 million tonnes, though down 13.5 per cent month-on-month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC). The average import price stood at USD 242.85...
Rising aluminium prices lead Press Metal Aluminium shares to gain 5%, a record all-time high
As aluminium prices continue to experience an upward trend since the start of the Middle East conflict, shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, the largest integrated aluminium producer in Southeast Asia, achieved a record all-time high on April 24. The stock experienced an intraday high...
Temporary dip in the aluminium prices reverses as supply tightness outweighs Hormuz reopening optimism
A temporary dip in the aluminium prices has been noticed when the traders got the ray of hope of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which continued to show an upward trend due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. However, the production data and evolving dynamics of the Chinese markets are deemed to...
LME aluminium on April 24: Cash nears $3,700/t, stocks continue to slide downhill
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices recorded improved figures on April 24 compared to the previous close. Cash price reported gains by wide margins, near-term futures contracts recovered from the previous session’s decline, while longer-dated contracts and opening stocks continued to...
Cost easing and demand sluggishness keep aluminium alloy prices in the doldrums
Last Friday night, the aluminium alloy 2606 contract moved downwards after a higher opening, opening at RMB 23,415 per tonne, rising to a high of RMB 23,485 per tonne before pulling back in a fluctuating trend, dipping to RMB 23,380 per tonne at the close and settling at that price, down RMB 15 per...
With renewable energy set to power 45% of global electricity, led by China, Europe, US, India, where do aluminium industries stand?
Renewable energy is moving from supportive to strategic role as it is set to account for 45 per cent of the global electricity generation. This marks a structural shift in how industries will be powered. China, Europe, the United States, and India are at the centre of this transformation, driven by...
Gulf tensions affect alumina supply chains and trade, with China emerging as a crucial raw material importer
The geopolitical tension involving Iran has disrupted alumina markets, not only by limiting exports through the Strait of Hormuz but also by restricting the inflow of raw materials into the Gulf region, thereby tightening supply chains and raising operational risks for smelters dependent on...
