Aluminium extrusion market 2025-2035: Size, segmentation, cost drivers and outlook
The global aluminium extrusion market is entering a sustained growth phase, driven by construction, transportation, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. This overview covers market structure, segmentation, cost drivers and the strategic trends expected to shape the industry through 2035....
MCX aluminium price outlook: Supply risks could push futures towards ₹356/kg
MCX aluminium prices are entering the second half of August with supply-side risks once again becoming a key market driver. ICICI Direct expects the August aluminium futures contract to find support near INR 344 per kg and move towards INR 356 per kg. Aluminium has been through a sharp...
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Italy 2011 nonferrous industry growth slows
Reuters reported that Italy's output of nonferrous metals semi-finished products is expected to rise this year driven mostly by export demand, but at a slower pace than in 2010. Mr Claudio De Cani director of Italy's industry body Assomet said that output of copper and alloy semi finished products...
Italy 2011 nonferrous industry growth slows
Reuters reported that Italy's output of nonferrous metals semi-finished products is expected to rise this year driven mostly by export demand, but at a slower pace than in 2010. Mr Claudio De Cani director of Italy's industry body Assomet said that output of copper and alloy semi finished products...
Justifying Alcoa’s Aluminum Growth Estimates
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) recently announced that it expects the global consumption and supply of aluminum to double from its 2010 figures by the year 2020. [1] This is based on the company’s forecast that aluminum demand will grow at a compound average rate of 6.5% annually. Here we look at the key trends...
Global Aluminum Industry Value to Reach $100bn Barrier According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd.
Future Aluminum market awaits several revolutions and reformations, regional shifts and technological changes that would lead to growth opportunities. New products and processes will appear on the world aluminum market. Due to the metal’s unique properties of being light, strong and reusable,...
Alcoa CEO doesn't see aluminium price plunge-paper
Aluminium prices should not drop much, Alcoa (AA.N) chief executive Klaus Kleinfeld told a German Sunday paper, giving an upbeat outlook for business at the largest U.S. aluminium producer. Asked by Welt am Sonntag about prospects for higher prices and good business conditions, the German executive...
RUSAL may cut aluminum output in 2011
Reuters reported that Russia's UC RUSAL might cut its 2011 metal output forecast by less than 0.5% this year due to supply problems at two Siberian smelters. The company said that in connection with the collapse of the railway bridge over the Abakan River in Khakas region that was used to deliver...
Alcoa set to benefit from increase aluminum prices
Rapid industralisation in China and India is fueling a positive outlook for aluminum and aluminum prices with the US-owned Alcoa, which operates Suriname Aluminum Company, LLC (Suralco), bauxite mining company and refinery, is set to benefit on short and mid-long term. "We are also optimistic about...
RUSAL may cut aluminium output by 0.5 pct in '11
The world's top aluminium producer, Russia's UC RUSAL (0486.HK: Quote), said on Thursday it might cut its 2011 metal output forecast by less than 0.5 percent this year due to supply problems at two Siberian smelters. "In connection with the collapse of the railway bridge over the Abakan River in...
Aluminum correction not over yet but uptrend to eventually resume
Aluminum prices lately have fallen back to the upper end of Harbor Intelligence’s correction target zone of $2,500 to $2,400 a metric ton. “Today’s prices offer value under key industry metrics, but (the) correction phase is not officially over yet,” Harbor says. Still, Harbor says any slowdown in...
Aluminum correction not over yet but uptrend to eventually resume
Aluminum prices lately have fallen back to the upper end of Harbor Intelligence’s correction target zone of $2,500 to $2,400 a metric ton. “Today’s prices offer value under key industry metrics, but (the) correction phase is not officially over yet,” Harbor says. Still, Harbor says any slowdown in...
Alcoa CEO sees aluminum demand doubling
Reuters reported that aluminum prices are expected to keep climbing and demand for the metal will likely double in the next decade. Mr Klaus Kleinfeld CEO of Alcoa Inc said that although aluminum markets are tight with demand outpacing supply, Alcoa has no intention of restarting additional US...
Chinese base-metals demand for power projects continues
There appears to be no slowdown in the pace of spending on power projects in China, which results in demand for base metals, says Barclays Capital. Analysts cite a report from Antaike that the Chinese State Grid Corp. of China plans to buy 1.6 million tons of aluminum, 1.12-1.25 million of copper...
Aluminium demand to keep growing worldwide
Alumina Ltd's chief executive has told shareholders he expects the aluminium market to grow by 12 per cent this year. The Melbourne-based company has a 40 per cent stake in Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), the world's largest alumina business with 17 per cent of global production. It would...
Alumina sees upside
...Alumina's chief executive has told shareholders he expects the aluminium market to grow by 12 per cent this year...
Vedanta Fiscal Year Ebitda Seen Up 56%
...results are forecast to rise, primarily due to higher achieved prices across its commodity products, particularly iron ore, copper, aluminum and zinc. Volume growth in copper, aluminum and zinc also contribute to some of the company's profit growth. Analysts will seek an update on how Vedanta's...
SMM Morning Review - 2011/5/3 Aluminum Market
... SHFE aluminum prices opened slightly higher, ... SHFE aluminum prices fell following other base metals prices, with SHFE 1107 aluminum contract prices fluctuating narrowly around the 5-day moving average. SMM predicts SHFE 1107 aluminum contract prices will move between RMB 16,750-16,900/mt...
Brazilian aluminum product consumption expected to grow by 13pct in 2011
...According to data of Brazilian Aluminum Association, Brazil’s aluminum product consumption is expected to grow by about 13% in 2011. Also, ABAL indicated that the country’ production of aluminum wire and cable would rise by 58.4% this year. Meanwhile, Brazil produced 1.54 million tonnes of...
Alcoa projects global demand growth for 2011
...The company reaffirmed its 2011 global aluminum demand growth projection of 12%. For the gains, it cited higher realized prices for alumina and aluminum, growing demand for aluminum products in major end markets and productivity gains...
