LME aluminium price chart rises further to $3,325/t; stocks remain stable
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continues to record an upward trend across the pricing and contract segments on the September 8 trading session, reporting gains over the September 7 close . Opening stocks remained stable, not reporting any further decline. The LME aluminium...
Canada’s H1’26 aluminium exports dip 12.57% amid US tariffs: What does H2 hold?
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and...
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Nalco CMD expects lower costs of production and higher alumina price to drive profits in FY19
In an interview to Economic Times, TK Chand, CMD, Nalco, says he expects the shortage in aluminium market to continue and the alumina and aluminium prices to remain bullish. According to him, in Q1 FY19, the company’s profit and EBITDA trend will continue to remain higher due to higher average...
Israel’s aluminium structures imports fall 48% in 2017, Turkey tops exporter list
The data shows a downward pattern for aluminium structures import in Israel. Israel’s imports of aluminium structures dropped 48 per cent year on year in 2017.The value of imports of this product is estimated to reach a peak in 2018. The countries from where Israel sourced maximum volume of its...
LME aluminium recovers slightly on consolidating US dollar; SHFE to continue its rangebound pattern
The US dollar index fell from a six-month high to around 94 overnight due to the lower-than-expected employment data and GDP from the US, intensified worries over US-Sino trade conflicts and a rebound in the euro. LME base metals rose for the most part. The contract recovered from the 40-day moving...
Sellers show restraint in spot aluminium market in East China: A00 aluminium ingot price dips
According to the update by Shanghai Metal Market, sellers in the spot aluminium market in East China showed reluctance in offloading their cargoes on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Supply was, therefore, down from the previous day and spot discounts slightly narrowed. The SHFE 1806 contract fell as low as...
Launched! AlCircle's new report “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2022”
With the growing focus on using sustainable resources and cutting down carbon footprints, recycling of resources have become imperative to the global manufacturing sector. Aluminium being one of the most energy intensive industries, demands more focused R&D on the recycling sector. AlCircle...
Vimetco plans to decrease its ownership stake in Romanian aluminium producer
Vimetco Group, which owns 84% stake in Alro, and controlled by Russian investor Vitaliy Machitski, is exploring strategic options for a potential decrease of its ownership stake in Romanian aluminium producer Alro Slatina. “The Company has been informed by its majority shareholder – Vimetco N.V.,...
Romanian aluminium company Alro posts 39% profit increase in Q1 2018
Alro S.A., one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers, by capacity in Europe, announces consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2018. Its net profit stood at RON 125 million in Q1 2018, up 39% from RON 90 million in Q1 2017.The Group's turnover increased 10% to RON...
Italy aluminium household article import to decline in 2018 after two years of rise
Imports of aluminium household articles by Italy have been increasing in the last three years. China and Romania are the key countries from where Italy sourced maximum volume of aluminium household articles. According to recent statistics, in 2017, China and Romania exported about 16376 tonnes and...
Product manufacturers and end users concern over price and supply disruptions in aluminium
The recent aluminium price rise after the U.S. sanction of Rusal, the leading Russian aluminum producer has created concern among buyers and sellers of the metal and also is threatening end user companies with profit drops. During April, aluminium prices swung over their widest monthly range since...
Emirates Global Aluminium likely to delay float after market turmoil: sources
Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) stock market listing is likely to slip to 2019 because of turmoil in global aluminum markets after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian aluminum group Rusal, three sources familiar with the deal said. “The IPO (initial public offering) is delayed to 2019...
Century Aluminium reports decrease in shipments in Q1 2018
Century Aluminium Company, a global producer of primary aluminium, reported a net loss of $0.3 million for the first quarter of 2018. The adjusted net loss for the first quarter of was $3.5 million compared to adjusted net income of $24.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2017. Sales for Q1 2018...
East China spot aluminium market witnessed cargoes transactions for May invoices
According to Shanghai Metal Market, cargoes transactions with invoices for May dominated the spot aluminium market in East China on April 27, 2018. This was primarily because market participants rushed to take advantage of the last trading day before that value-added tax (VAT) came into effect. The...
Czech Republic estimated to import more and export less of aluminium powder and flakes in 2018
The global aluminium powders, pastes, and flakes market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 5 per cent during 2018-2022, according to Technavio market research analysts. The aluminium paste product segment accounted for nearly 39 per cent of the market in 2017....
Secondary aluminium market suffering tight raw material supply and sluggish demand
According to Shanghai Metal Market report on April 23, 2018, the secondary aluminium industry is being hit hard by tight raw material supply and sluggish demand following the US-China trade war started in March 2018. Aluminium scrap prices have been staying high since then, due to the lack of...
Short Supply of Metal is Impacting U.S. Aluminum Extruders
In recent weeks the members of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have seen unprecedented disruption to the primary aluminum supply chain. Last month, the Trump Administration announced 10% tariffs on all primary aluminum products imported into the United States as a result of the Department of...
Venezuela’s aluminium alloy export grows in last three years
The global aluminium alloy market is projected to grow at an exponential rate over the next five years. Aluminium alloys are preferred in automotive sector due to lightweight components and better fuel efficiency. Venezuela’s exports of aluminium alloy increased over the last three years, reveals...
Data shows a decline in aluminium wire export by Vietnam in 2018
Vietnam’s exports of commodities increased to US$19800 million in March 2018, from US$143300 million in February 2018. The country’s export of aluminium wire increased in volume in 2017 when compared to 2016 data. Vietnam’s exports of aluminium wire are projected to decline in 2018. As per global...
Aluminium slugs market likely to have a steady growth in the period 2017-2027
With a growing collection of single-serve packaging systems in the market, aluminium slugs are expected to secure a positive opportunity in the packaging industry. Healthcare, paint, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and many other industries are looking at an increasing use of aluminium slugs for...
