Tag - Geopolitics
China aluminium rebounds as off-season demand defies expectations; tight supply to support August gains
Mysteel's price assessment showed that China's aluminium prices demonstrated a clear recovery trend entering July 2026. On one hand, the previous oversold conditions provided technical momentum for a rebound; on the other, fundamentals offered robust support. During the price correction phase, the...
Middle East shipping disruptions have pushed ALUPCO to re-strategise its aluminium extrusion supply chain strategies
From a Saudi extrusion manufacturer established in 1975 to an integrated aluminium solutions provider serving more than 26 countries, ALUPCO’s growth mirrors the rapid transformation of the Middle East’s construction and infrastructure landscape. In this exclusive AL Circle interview, Abdul Aziz...
Grow with
AL Circle
Price
→Events
ALUMINIUM 2026
15th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition - IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026
ICSOBA 2026 - 44th International Conference and Exhibition
ALUMINIUM 2026
15th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition - IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026
ICSOBA 2026 - 44th International Conference and Exhibition
Business Cards
A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
LEARN MORE
A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
LEARN MOREAL Circle Analysis: Import rise meets demand growth on aluminium extrusion chessboard
AL Circle Analysis: Rising bauxite supply, India’s alumina surplus and US policy reshape the aluminium industry
US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 2
US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 1
News
VIEW MORE
China aluminium inventory pullback, multiple factors in play as aluminium price drifts higher
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2609 contract closed at RMB 23,835 per tonne, up RMB 70 from the previous settlement price, a gain of 0.29 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,785.00 per tonne today and fluctuated in a range of RMB 23,740–23,905 per tonne. Prices were trading above the MA5...
Aluminium price rose, shipments sentiment rose, downstream procurement sentiment was weak
In early trading, the operating centre of the SHFE aluminium 2608 contract was higher than the same period of the previous trading day. Affected by weak end-use demand, overall market purchasing today was mainly for essential restocking. Due to the rise in aluminium prices, some traders showed...
IEA flags mounting energy security risks as Iran conflict threatens global oil flows
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that escalating tensions involving Iran are increasing risks to global energy security, with concerns centred on potential disruptions to key oil transit routes and critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East. According to the agency, the...
Macro and fundamentals intertwined with bullish and bearish forces, short-term aluminium prices expected to mainly consolidate and adjust
US June CPI fell 0.4 per cent M-o-M, the first month-on-month contraction since 2020, prompting the market to lower its expectations for US Fed interest rate hikes. However, Fed Chairman Warsh bluntly expressed "zero tolerance" for the persistent five-year high inflation, displaying a tough hawkish...
Arrow Minerals secures three-year bauxite exploration permit for Niagara project in Guinea
Arrow Minerals Limited has been granted a new three-year Industrial Exploration Permit for its Niagara Bauxite Project in Guinea following a government review of the company's historical work and operational capabilities. The permit, issued by Guinea's Ministry of Mines and Geology on July 15,...
Downstream off-season demand is weak, while geopolitical conflicts support consolidation in aluminium prices
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2608 contract closed at RMB 23,255 per tonne, up RMB 90 or 0.39 per cent from the previous trading day's settlement price. It opened at RMB 23,190 per tonne and fluctuated in a range of RMB 23,180-23,285 per tonne. Prices ran above the MA5 (23,185.00) and...
Blog
LATEST POSTS
Turn marketplace visibility into more relevant buyer enquiries.
View Priority Plans
Turn marketplace visibility into more relevant buyer enquiries.
View Priority Plans