The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price faltered across the pricing and contract segments on the September 2 close. The trend reflected a contrast of the surge reported in the September 1 session . The LME aluminium cash bid pulled back by 0.18 per cent day-on-day on September 2, down to...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart recovered on the August 28 trading session across the pricing and contract segments compared to the August 27 close. On the inventory side, opening stocks and live warrants remained stable for three consecutive sessions. The LME aluminium cash...
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London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices rose between August 22 and August 26, supported by firm demand, while stocks showed a marginal decline. Trading was closed on August 25 due to the UK Summer Bank Holiday. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed from USD 2,588.5 per tonne on August 22 to...
The aluminium markets have just seen another twist in what’s become a long-running stocks carousel. But this time, the spin may be nearing its end. As reported by Reuters on August 20, over the past six weeks, a hefty 156 thousand tonnes of aluminium found its way into London Metal Exchange (LME)...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices posted slight gains on August 22 compared to the previous session. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed to USD 2,588.5 per tonne from USD 2,570 per tonne from August 21, while the cash offer price increased to USD 2,589 per tonne from USD 2,570.5 per...
As of Thursday this week, the SMM alumina index stood at RMB 3,244.97 per tonne, down RMB 3.15 per tonne W-o-W. In Shandong, prices were reported at RMB 3,180-3,230 per tonne, down 15 per tonne W-o-W; in Henan, prices were RMB 3,180-3,270 per tonne, down 15 per tonne W-o-W; in Shanxi, prices were...
Aluminium prices rose on Thursday, August 20, leading other base metals, as falling stocks and stronger demand from China supported the market. But the rise was held back by an increase in global supply. At the London Metal Exchange (LME), cash aluminium bid stood at USD 2,566 per tonne, down 0.21...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices declined by USD 30-40 per tonne W-o-W, primarily due to a downward trend in London Metal Exchange (LME) prices. Despite strong demand and ongoing supply constraints, prices continued to fall as subdued trading activity during the festive week limited any...
Chinese spot alumina prices edged down slightly but remained stable overall during the week of August 8-14, as inventories continued to build while limited spot alumina availability provided some support, Mysteel Global learned. Image for representational purposes only According to Mysteel's price...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices fell on August 18 as expanded US import tariffs and rising inventories pressured the market. The LME aluminium cash bid price was USD 2,586 per tonne on August 18, down from USD 2,599 per tonne on August 15 , while the cash offer price stood at USD...
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract AD2511 opened at its highest point of RMB 20,250 per tonne, hit a low of RMB 20,060 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 20,095 per tonne, down RMB 70 per tonne or 0.35 per cent from the previous close. The trading volume was...
London Metal Exchange aluminium prices fell on August 14 across spot and forward contracts compared to the previous session. The LME aluminium cash bid price dropped USD 17.5 or 0.67 per cent to USD 2,607.5 per tonne, while the LME cash offer price fell USD 17.5 or 0.67 per cent to USD 2,608.5 per...
Futures: On Thursday night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2509 contract opened at RMB 20,710 per tonne, with a highest price of RMB 20,785 per tonne, a lowest price of RMB 20,705 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,760 per tonne. Trading volume was 43,000 lots, and open interest was 198,000...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed a steady upward movement on August 12, with both cash and forward contracts posting gains compared to the previous day. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed by 0.68 per cent to USD 2,603 per tonne from USD 2,585.5 on August 11, while...
Japan’s aluminium market in mid-2025 reflects a mixed picture, with inventories steadily declining despite increased imports. The trend suggests a tightening supply environment, shaped by shifting trade flows, evolving demand patterns and broader economic dynamics. As of July 2025, Marubeni Corp.,...
China's 44 alumina producers under Mysteel's regular tracking produced 1.9 million tonnes of smelter-grade alumina during the week of August 1-7, up by 4,000 tonnes or 0.2 per cent from the prior week, according to Mysteel's latest survey. Although the increase was slightly higher than the 0.1 per...
On Monday, August 11, the LME aluminium prices edged down by USD 23 per tonne or 0.88 per cent and USD 22.5 per tonne or 0.86 per cent. The prices on the same day closed at USD 2,585.50 per tonne for cash bid and USD 2,586.5 for official settlement. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) price...
Major futures contracts for the three key non-ferrous metals – aluminium, nickel, and copper – on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) had all risen from the previous week by the close of the daytime trading sessions on August 8. As of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, the most-traded SHFE nickel contract for...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices softened on August 8 from the previous session, while stocks posted a marginal rise. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell to USD 2,608.50 per tonne on August 8, down 0.31 per tonne from USD 2,616.50 per tonne, and the cash offer slipped to USD 2,609 per...
The LME aluminium price witnessed significant growth on August 7, with both cash bid price and official settlement price showing upward momentum. As per the LME price graph , both the cash bid price and the official settlement price gained USD 27.5 per tonne to clock at USD 2,616.50 per tonne and...
