Energy costs drive China's August inflation as non-ferrous metals surge 20.8%
China's producer inflation accelerated in August as higher energy and non-ferrous metal prices pushed industrial costs higher, while weak domestic demand kept consumer inflation subdued. China's factory-gate inflation accelerated in August, with non-ferrous metal smelting and processing prices...
China’s 45Mt aluminium cap pushes producers overseas as global dominance grows
China’s aluminium industry is running close to its limits in 2026. As Shanghai aluminium prices near a three-month high, historically low raw material costs and strong smelter margins encourage producers to operate at maximum capacity. National aluminium output remains above Beijing’s...
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SMM: October’s primary and secondary aluminium alloy processing PMI saw ups and downs
Driven by the September peak season, primary alloy saw active production scheduling, sustained domestic demand recovery, and significant inventory drawdowns, though enterprises remained cautious about capacity expansion. Secondary alloy benefited from resilient downstream automotive demand, with...
Trump–Xi Jinping new deal eases tariffs, secures rare earth supply to stabilise global trade
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to trim tariffs and maintain the flow of rare earth exports from China, marking a temporary easing of trade tensions between the two economic powers. The understanding was reached during their meeting in Busan, South Korean —...
Almatis gears up to double production capacity with the Huangdao Calcined alumina plant
Almatis, a global leader in speciality alumina products and solutions, has broken ground on its new Huangdao Calcined Alumina Plant in the Qingdao Economic Development Zone, China. With this new plant, Almatis will double its production capacity in the region and aims to meet the rising demand for...
SMM: October’s product-wise aluminium processing PMI mostly dropped below 50 mark
In October, the aluminium processing composite PMI fell 6.8 per cent points m-o-m to 48.9 per cent, dropping below the 50 mark. PMIs for most aluminium processing sectors declined significantly into contraction territory, mainly due to weakening end-use demand and high aluminium prices suppressing...
SMM Exclusive: Overview of primary aluminium production in September 2025 and forecast for October
According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in September 2025 (30 days) increased by 1.14 per cent Y-o-Y but decreased by 3.18 per cent M-o-M. As September entered the traditional peak season, the proportion of liquid aluminium at domestic aluminium smelters rebounded slightly, with...
Recycled ALuminium outlook: demand surge, capacity race, and the policy forces shaping it all
Over the years, the global aluminium recycling market is on an upward trajectory, with recycled aluminium usage standing at 27.7 million tonnes in 2023 and 28.4 million tonnes in 2024, driven by the growing focus on sustainability, renewable energy and circular economy practices. AL Circle’s...
DAILY: China's spot alumina prices halt nearly two-month decline
Mysteel's assessment of the national average spot price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity exceeding 98.6 per cent remained unchanged from the prior day at RMB 2,909 per tonne (USD 409 per tonne) on Thursday, ending a persistent downtrend since September 2. The price stabilisation came...
ASI certifies Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the recycling and remelting of aluminium scrap and the production of unforged and wrought aluminium alloys at their facilities across China including...
Mysteel: China alumina prices continue downward trend amid oversupply
On Oct 28, Mysteel daily assessments for Shanxi spot alumina were RMB 2,830-2,880 per tonne, EXW and including VAT, down RMB10 per tonne from a week ago, and assessments for Guangxi spot cargo were RMB 2,990-3,040 per tonne, down RMB 50 per tonne on week. SHFE most-traded contract closed at RMB...
Holders in East China refuse to budge on prices and hold back sales, spot discounts narrow
SHFE aluminium bottomed out in the morning session. In the first trading period, SHFE aluminium fluctuated downward, falling from around RMB 20,250 per tonne to about RMB 20,200 per tonne. In the second trading period, it rebounded to around RMB 20,280 per tonne. In East China, the absolute high...
China's natural gas demand gains seasonal momentum as imports rebalance and domestic supply expands
China's natural gas market is entering the fourth quarter with firmer consumption fundamentals. October demand is projected to stay elevated amid heating preparation, resilient transport fuel use, and steady industrial recovery, while import dynamics show a gradual shift toward pipeline gas. Steady...
China’s CR450 train uses aluminium and carbon fibre to hit record speed
China has introduced a new high-speed train, the CR450, developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang alongside the China Academy of Railway Sciences and China State Railway Group. The train is the next model in the high-speed network and has undergone extensive testing ahead of wider rollout. Explore- Most...
Chalco enters into a joint venture with Chinalco, Yunnan Copper & other partners
Chalco, a major global producer of alumina and aluminium, has recently announced that it has entered into a capital contribution agreement with Yunnan Copper, Chihong Zinc & Germanium, and Chalco Capital. According to the contract, all the participants have agreed to contribute capital for the...
ASI certifies Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody V2
Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture and production of liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots at their facility in Xinning, Qinghai Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship...
CHALCO reports strong performance for first 9 months of FY25
Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO), a global enterprise in the aluminium industry, has announced robust earnings for the nine months ended September 30 2025, signalling stable progress despite volatile market conditions. The company reported sales of RMB 17.65 billion (approx USD 2.48...
WEEKLY: Chinese alumina prices slip further as oversupply pressure remains
The national average price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity above 98.6 per cent dropped by RMB 31 per tonne (USD 4.4 per tonne) or 1 per cent from a week earlier to RMB 2,930 per tonne on October 23, Mysteel's price assessment showed. Ongoing price weakness has heightened financial...
SMM Exclusive: Overview of alumina production in September 2025 and forecast for October
According to SMM data, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production in September 2025 (30 days) increased by 1.52 per cent M-o-M and 10 per cent Y-o-Y. By the end of September, China's existing metallurgical-grade alumina capacity was about 110.32 million tonnes, and the actual operating capacity...
China’s aluminium industry walks a fine line between construction slowdown and automobile strength
China’s manufacturing industry, which has been the world’s largest for fifteen consecutive years, appears to be sputtering in 2025, weighed down by global trade tensions and waning domestic demand. Yet amid the broader industrial slowdown, one segment has quietly kept the aluminium sector afloat...
