The diesel anode transport vehicle independently developed by Guizhou Aluminum Plant has successfully passed factory inspection and been officially loaded for shipment to Kazakhstan. The anode transport vehicle is a core specialised equipment for aluminium electrolysis production, facing harsh...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,400 per tonne in the night session on September 7, reached a high of RMB 24,470 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,335 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,450 per tonne, up 30 from the previous close, a gain of 0.12 per cent. Prices traded...
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Global bauxite flows rose to 20 million tonnes in July 2026, up more than 3 per cent year on year, as a sharp increase in shipments to China offset declines across almost every other region. However, the strength in July may not fully carry into the coming months, with Guinea’s expected export...
Aluminium billet inventory fell to 139,500 tonnes, warehouse withdrawals recovered and processing fees were broadly under pressure. According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium billet inventory in major consumption areas recorded 139,500 tonnes on August 27, down 5,000 tonnes from last Monday and...
PV aluminium extrusion: In this week's survey sample, the operating rate of PV frame enterprises consolidated on a strong note. Affected by the expected implementation of the US Section 232 PV new regulation, policy-driven advance stockpiling demand was mainly concentrated in the upstream solar...
The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
If aluminium has a pressure point right now, it sits one step upstream of the metal itself - in alumina. China’s appetite for imported ore remains elevated, alumina markets diverge between regions, and disruptions in Guinea and Australia expose logistics risks. At the same time, tariffs and...
Aluminium scrap: This week, the aluminium scrap market held up with a consolidation on a strong note. As of August 27, the SMM A00 spot aluminium price closed at RMB 23,920 per tonne, up RMB 320 per tonne from last Thursday. In terms of the price difference between A00 aluminium and aluminium...
Macro perspective The US-Iran situation saw a temporary easing, with market expectations for restored strait navigation rising. International oil prices pulled back for three consecutive days, and the geopolitical risk premium continued to fade. However, the outlook for US-Iran negotiations remains...
As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) gradually extends to downstream aluminium processing products, accurate product classification and origin information are becoming increasingly important and directly affect the assessment of potential carbon exposure. Following the analysis in...
China Hongqiao Group Limited has received the Circular Economy Leadership Award at the 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards in Singapore in recognition of its work in developing recycled aluminium. Organised by Enterprise Asia, the award marks the third consecutive year that China Hongqiao has...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 23,960 per tonne, up RMB 125 from yesterday’s settlement price, a gain of 0.52 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,850 per tonne and fluctuated within the range of RMB 23,840–23,965 per tonne. Prices traded above the MA5 (23,812.00),...
According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's aluminium profile imports in July reached 2,467.211 tonnes, up 21.55 per cent month-on-month (M-o-M) and down 4.92 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). In terms of import origins,...
Chinese aluminium extrusion manufacturer Syntech Metals Limited is positioning its aluminium extrusion and thermal-management capabilities to serve the growing electric vehicle charging infrastructure market in North America. Higher power density, faster charging and demanding outdoor conditions...
Guangdong AsiaAlum Senyuan Aluminum Co., LTD. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production and related management activities for aluminium alloy architectural and industrial profiles at Guangdong AsiaAlum Senyuan...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 23,830 per tonne, down RMB 40 from the previous settlement, a decline of 0.17 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,760 per tonne and fluctuated within the range of RMB 23,710–23,870 per tonne during the session. Prices traded above MA5...
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's prebaked anode exports reached 211,700 tonnes in July 2026, up 12.18 per cent year-on-year but down 24.40 per cent month-on-month. The export value for July 2026 was USD 18.4...
The US Department of War has committed USD 750 million to back rare earth supplies from Brazil’s Serra Verde, as Washington moves to build a more secure, China-independent supply chain for critical minerals used in defence, energy, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The investment will support...
Data shows that in July 2026, China's aluminium wire exports totalled 102,800 tonnes, down 8.53 per cent M-o-M and up 481.79 per cent Y-o-Y. From January to July 2026, China's aluminium wire exports reached 386,300 tonnes, up 152.78 percentage points Y-o-Y. Among them, exports of other...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 23,975 per tonne, up RMB 175 from yesterday's settlement, a gain of 0.74 per cent with an intraday open of RMB 23,730 per tonne and fluctuations between RMB 23,720 and RMB 24,075 per tonne. Prices were above the MA5 (23,760.00),...
