Major aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of USD 310-325 per tonne for primary aluminium shipments in the October-December quarter. The bar is 18-22 per cent lower than the USD 395 per tonne premium agreed for the current July-September quarter. The premium paid by Japanese...
Asia’s alumina exports entered 2026 on a strong footing, with shipments to global markets reaching 7.05 million tonnes worth USD 2.76 billion in H1 2026 , up 27.36 per cent year-on-year . The sharp rise in H1 was driven by a quarter-on-quarter surge by a considerable margin. This indicates an...
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Daiki Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd. reported higher revenue and profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by improved operating performance. The company’s consolidated net sales rose 10.4 per cent year-on-year to JPY 331.1 billion (USD 2.08 billion), while its operating profit...
Japan’s aluminium premium has climbed from USD 86 per tonne in Q4 2025 to an average USD 351.5 per tonne (ranging between USD 350-353 per tonne) for Q2 2026 shipments, being the steepest quarterly escalation in more than a decade and the highest level since the USD 380-per-tonne settlements...
The Sumitomo Chemical Company, a Japanese chemical industry giant, has recently developed and launched a new range of high-purity alumina products, titled ELA series, that are intended for use in the ever-evolving semiconductor industry. The new range of products is specifically intended for use in...
Asian private equity firm MBK Partners is set to acquire Japanese aluminium can producer, Altemira Holdings Co. in a deal valued at around YEN 117.5 billion (USD 760 million), according to industry sources. The acquisition involves MBK Partners acquiring 100 per cent of Altemira from US-based...
Japan and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on energy security, defence and critical minerals amid growing global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House during her...
The Japan Aluminium Association is looking into the possible impact of recent United States tariffs on Japan’s aluminium market. On March 12, 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, imposed a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. For...
The ongoing Iran-US conflict has disrupted aluminium supplies, creating challenges for automakers such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. The disruption is linked to issues in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, where Gulf producers have declared force majeure, affecting around 10 per cent of...
For deliveries scheduled during the April-June quarter, Japanese aluminium buyers agreed to the payment of a USD 350 per tonne premium, which buyers will pay in addition to the current base price on the London Metal Exchange. At the end of February, global aluminium producers had suggested a...
Hindalco Industries Limited expects its aluminium exports to rise in the coming months as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupt regional supply. Managing Director Satish Pai said that the company plans to increase shipments to Japan,...
Lynas Rare Earths and JARE have revised their supply agreement. The deal secures a long-term supply of rare earth materials and introduces a price floor. Under the agreement, JARE will buy 5,000 tonnes of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) each year from Lynas. The contract runs until 2038, and the...
Rio Tinto increased its aluminium premium offer to Japanese buyers to USD 350 per tonne for primary aluminium shipments for April to June (second quarter of the calendar year). This is 79 per cent higher than the current quarter. The increase reflects concerns about the conflict in the Middle East,...
Aluminium supply chain crisis due to the geo-political conflict in the Middle East has turned Japanese auto-parts manufacturers to Russia's Rusal. Reports from various sources suggest that Japanese auto-parts manufacturers are even in talks with Rusal for over a week now to secure primary foundry...
In order to jointly explore the deposits of rare earth in Rajasthan's deserts, Japan is now in conversation with India. This has been confirmed by the two people who are familiar with the discussion and the move comes when Tokyo is looking for measures to reduce its dependence on the supply of...
The decision was linked to heightened volatility in aluminium prices triggered by escalating regional tensions, the reports said. Rio Tinto has not publicly commented on the matter or indicated when talks may resume. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
Global aluminium producers have proposed higher premiums of USD 220-250 per tonne to buyers in Japan for primary aluminium shipments, scheduled between April and June. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " These...
Japan is planning to launch Ohisama, a satellite intended to convert sunlight into microwaves and send them back to Earth wirelessly. The launch is planned for 2026, orbiting 400 km above Earth. Solar energy is planned to be received by 13 antenna stations in Suwa, located in central Japan. This...
Honda may consider sharing its hybrid technology with Nissan for a stronger hybrid vehicle portfolio. Both automakers are of Japanese origin. This move comes at a time when demand for hybrid vehicles is increasing, due to the slowdown in the electric vehicle market in the United States, with a 33...
In its latest update on February 12, the trading house Marubeni Corporation reported the decline of aluminium stocks at three major ports of Japan, viz., Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka. Stocks at the close of January settled at 312,200 tonnes, indicating a 1.5 per cent drop from the previous month...
