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...
China exported 626,000 tonnes of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in August, with shipments up 17.2 per cent year on year despite a 2.6 per cent monthly decline. China's aluminium exports remained firmly above year-earlier levels in August, highlighting continued strength in overseas...
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On an on-month basis, last month's output increased by 0.5 per cent from March, Mysteel Global calculated based on the NBS data. Daily production averaged 129,000 tonnes in April, representing a 3.1 per cent increase from the same month last year and a 3.8 per cent rise from March, according to...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,320 per tonne, up 0.48 per cent, with an intraday high of 24,395 and a low of 24,250. The price barely held above MA30 (24,320) but remained suppressed by MA5 (24,506), MA10 (24,517), and MA60 (24,594), with the short-term moving average bearish alignment...
By the close of Friday's daytime trading session, the most-traded June nickel contract had fallen by 2.1 per cent on the week to RMB 143,330 per tonne (USD 21,072 per tonne). In comparison, aluminium and copper futures contracts, both for June delivery, posted more modest changes. The most-traded...
China Hongqiao Group said social inventories of aluminium rods have been declining steadily since mid-March 2026, although aluminium ingot inventories remain relatively high due to delayed downstream demand recovery and cautious purchasing amid elevated aluminium prices. Speaking at the company’s...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,305 per tonne, down 0.94 per cent. The price fell below all key moving averages (MA5=24,556, MA10=24,529, MA30=24,361, MA60=24,584.5), forming a bearish alignment with clear short-term weakness. The MACD indicator showed DIF=-68.9, DEA=-20.17, with negative...
This week, trading activity among China's aluminium fluoride enterprises was moderate, with aluminium fluoride prices remaining stable. As of now, SMM aluminium fluoride prices closed at RMB 11,480-12,000 per tonne; cryolite prices remained stable, with SMM cryolite quoted at RMB 7,000-8,500 per...
Infinix today announced that the NOTE 60 series has received a series of world-renowned design recognitions, reinforcing Infinix's evolution toward premium smartphone design. Among the lineup, NOTE 60 Ultra has been honoured with the Red Dot Award 2026, iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, and 2026 Golden...
As global scrap trade routes keep changing, Vietnam is trying to position itself as the next big destination for aluminium and copper recycling. But while the country is offering tax benefits and financial support to attract investors, many traders and recyclers still believe the market is not...
Macro perspective: Overall macro atmosphere leaned warm, with multiple positive factors resonating Ex-China, US April CPI data showed surging energy prices drove headline inflation to a three-year high, fuelling expectations for US Fed interest rate hikes within the year. US-Iran negotiations...
Chinese prices for aluminium scrap have been rising steadily so far this month and are expected to continue climbing during coming weeks, supported by tightening scrap supplies and steady demand from secondary aluminium smelters, Mysteel's latest survey findings show. On May 13, Mysteel assessed...
Over the years, the Middle East has been a notable contributor to the global primary aluminium production and trade. Out of the 6-6.5 million tonnes produced in the region, 5-5.5 million tonnes are exported, underlining the lion’s share of the production being shipped overseas. This share accounts...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2606 contract closed at RMB 24,700 per tonne, down 0.70 per cent. The price was near MA5 (24,668.00), MA10 (24,594.00), and MA30 (24,805.33), and above MA60 (24,581.00). Short-term moving average support was moderate, and the price was currently moving...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shanxi Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility operates aluminium re-melting, refining, casting, heat treatment, extrusion, and packing processes, producing...
China’s East Hope Group, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is considering an investment of USD 12.6 billion in Kazakhstan’s bauxite mining and aluminium sector, according to the country’s Ministry of Industry and Construction. The proposal was discussed during talks between Industry...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2606 contract closed at RMB 24,885 per tonne, up 1.32 per cent. The price was above MA5 (24,559.00), MA10 (24,603.50), MA30 (24,786.00), and MA60 (24,542.33), with short-term moving averages forming support and the price currently testing upward for a...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Henan Everyhigh New Material Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility specialises in integrated metal packaging materials for the food sector, producing aluminium coils used in easy-open...
China's alumina prices held broadly steady during May 1-7 after a brief uptick seen ahead of the May Day holiday over May 1-5, as cautious sentiment prevailed in the spot market amid signs of loosening supply following temporary pre-holiday tightness. According to Mysteel's price assessment, the...
Shares of Aluminium Corporation of China Limited slipped 3.38 per cent on Monday, May 11, closing at HKD 11.15 (USD 1.43) from HKD 11.54 (USD 1.48) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, amid broader weakness across the commodities sector. According to market data from StockInvest.us dated May 12, 2026,...
