ADC12 consolidates on a strong note as costs rise and orders see marginal improvement
Aluminium scrap: This week, China's aluminium scrap market price centre edged up alongside primary aluminium. As of September 10, SMM A00 aluminium prices closed at RMB 24,560 per tonne, up RMB 210 per tonne from RMB 24,350 per tonne last Thursday. Domestic aluminium scrap prices followed with...
Aluminium fluoride prices rise on cost support; premium for high-grade supply widens
This week, trading sentiment in China's aluminium fluoride enterprises was moderate, and aluminium fluoride prices continued to rise. As of now, SMM mainstream quotations for aluminium fluoride stand at RMB 11,500-12,300 per tonne; cryolite spot prices firmed, with SMM cryolite quotations at RMB...
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Beijing Hyde International successfully carries out the first audit of Longxi aluminium foil
The Beijing Hyde International Certification Co., Ltd. audit team recently completed the first supervision and audit of the Longxi aluminium foil quality/environment/occupational health and safety management system since its recertification. The audit of Longxi aluminium foil was conducted under...
Downstream weekly: Yunnan Aluminium deploys "point-to-point" direct train to ferry aluminium products in China
The first direct train transporting aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province on September 21, heading for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium items on board totalled an astonishing 1,650 tonnes, marking Yunnan Aluminium Logistics' first...
Good news for travel enthusiasts! Xiaomi launches a new sturdy MIJIA Aluminium Frame Suitcase
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has recently surprised its customers by expanding one of its famous accessories line, ‘The MIJIA Suitcase’. Xiaomi has been launching many products back-to-back, including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds and even smart home gadgets. The latest suitcase is made of...
China's CMRA and Russian Aluminium Association sign MoU to strengthen supply chain dynamics
On September 25, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CMRA) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Russian Aluminium Association in Beijing, as was circulated by the board in a statement. The vice party secretary of the CMRA, Fan Shunke, asserted that this partnership was...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains US$36/t to US$2,232/t; SHFE closed for Mid-Autumn Festival
LME aluminium opened at US$2,239.5 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,246.5 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,237.5 per tonne, a decrease of US$3.5 per tonne or 0.16 per cent. On Thursday, September 28, the London Metal Exchange (LME) recorded...
Qinghai Aluminium’s graphitised cathode project seamlessly transits through the energy-saving review
In an effort to promote energy efficiency and conservation, Qinghai Aluminium recently invited energy management experts from Qinghai Renewable Energy Research Institute, Qinghai Chemical Design and Research Institute, and Qinghai University to conduct an energy-saving acceptance review of their...
Top 5 aluminium plates, sheets and bars exporters to the United States for H1 2023
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging, cookware, and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other...
World alumina production in August’23 grows but at a slower rate than the previous month
World alumina production in August 2023 officially stood at 12.229 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month rise for the second month in a row. According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, the output grew by 0.53 per cent in August compared to 12.164 million tonnes in the previous...
LME benchmark aluminium price gains US$1/t on September 27, down 0.27% W-o-W; SHFE aluminium price soars by US$17/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,239.5 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,246.5 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne respectively, before, closing at US$2,237.5 per tonne, a decrease of US$3.5 per tonne or 0.16 per cent. On September 27, the LME aluminium live price chart marked mixed...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price grows to RMB19,850/t; Low-carbon aluminium price expands by RMB91/t
On Thursday, September 28, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gained RMB 70 per tonne to score at RMB 19,850 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,830 per tonne and RMB 19,870 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 130 to RMB 170 per tonne. The price...
Yunnan Aluminium deploys "point-to-point" direct train to ferry aluminium products in China
On September 21st, a landmark event occurred as the first direct train carrying aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province, destined for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium products on board totalled an impressive 1,650 tonnes, marking the first...
Chinalco Group added several national standards for aluminium alloys
Chinalco Group, a renowned player in the aluminium industry, has played a pivotal role by introducing multiple national standards for aluminium alloys. In a recent development, the General Administration of Market Supervision and the National Standards Committee jointly issued an announcement...
Aluminium producer Nanshan Group yet again acquires significant ranking among the Top 500 Chinese Enterprises
Nanshan Group, the largest aluminium producer in China, has yet again appeared in the list of Top 500 Chinese Companies declared by China Enterprise Confederation and China Entrepreneurs Association. They jointly released the list of "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises in 2023" and "Top 500 China...
LME aluminium price hikes by US$12.5/t to US$2,195/t; SHFE price grows to US$2,685/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,249.5 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,249.5 per tonne and US$2,222 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,241 per tonne, an increase of US$7 per tonne or 0.31 per cent. On Tuesday, September 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot inventories registered W-o-W growth of 3,000 tonnes last week
On Thursday, September 21, A00 aluminium ingot inventories in China settled at 522,000 tonnes, registering a week-on-week growth of 3,000 tonnes from 519,000 tonnes, found the Shanghai Metals Market data. However, from Monday, September 18, aluminium ingot inventories dwindled by 7,000 tonnes from...
Aluminium alloying agent: China’s manganese ore imports moderately recuperate in August
In August, China's manganese ore imports slightly regained their pace after a steady downfall over the last three months. The General Administration of Customs (GACC) reported that the total volume increased by 1.4 per cent on a month-on-month scale to 2.52 million tonnes, a rise of 35,290 tonnes....
Jiulongpo district actively works toward the construction of Southwest Aluminum Series project
The Southwest Aluminum Series Project coordination meeting took place on September 20th at the Aluminium City Hotel. The Jiulongpo District facilitated conversations among various stakeholders, including the Chongqing Aluminium Investment Group and Xipeng Town, to engage in comprehensive...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price ascends to RMB19,800/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes by RMB25/t
On Tuesday, September 26, China's A00 aluminium ingot price ascended by RMB 70 per tonne to score at RMB 19,800 per tonne, with the average prices expected to range between RMB 19,780 per tonne and RMB 19,820 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 180 to RMB 200...
