The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 24,100 per tonne today, up RMB 30 on the day, a gain of 0.12 per cent. Trading volume was 163,674 lots, open interest stood at 242,331 lots, with a daily decrease of 6,267 lots, as both bulls and bears reduced positions to lock in profits...
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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China's imports of aluminium scrap during January-February this year totalled 320,049 tonnes, higher by 1.8 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs. Specifically, the import volume in January jumped...
The European aluminium premium, the extra cost buyers pay above London Metal Exchange prices to obtain physical metal, has risen in early 2026, indicating higher costs and tighter supply in the region. It was at USD 335 per tonne on January 2, 2026 and stayed within USD 340 per tonne to USD 360.63...
Guinea and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have finalised an agreement that could prevent an arbitration post the seizure of the miner’s local unit in 2025. The development is a marker toward resolving tensions that have disrupted bauxite supply flows from Guinea. Explore- Most accurate data to...
The producer of high-quality metallurgical-grade alumina, Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited, announced its formally adopted terms of reference. The board-level committee responsible for overseeing the nomination of directors and senior management will be the Nomination Committee. In...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices soared on March 26 compared to the previous close. Both cash and futures contracts reported gains by wide margins, while exchange inventories continued to falter. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report...
The ongoing Middle East conflict led to the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices soaring above USD 3,500 per tonne , with forecasts pointing to a potential rise to USD 4,000 by 2026. While the rally offers the primary aluminium producers a strong earnings opportunity, it is severely...
Swedish aluminium rolling and recycling company Gränges has issued two five-year senior unsecured green bonds, adding up to SEK 6 million (USD 64 million) under its Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme. Marking a step in the low-carbon aluminium industry and sustainability, the bond is dated to mature...
After two days of declining price trend, on March 24, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price rose significantly. However, the longer-dated contracts were deduced from the previous season. The LME alumina platts price also rose from the last day. Both the LME cash bid and offer rose by USD...
Global automakers are accelerating aluminium procurement as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disturb supply chains, disrupting production and trade routes, thereby raising concerns over near-term supply shortages and escalating costs. The situation has catalysed a wave of precautionary...
Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has warned that the strained fuel supply, with rising energy prices, is weighing on key industrial units as they run below capacity. Consequently, these challenges are taking a toll on the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs),...
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran persisted, blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) secured an alternative route for export activities last week, easing the global trade disruption along the Middle East route. The impact was immediate, as the London Metal Exchange (LME)...
Aluminium prices remained low, dipping by 0.12 per cent to settle at USD 330.9 per kilogram, as mixed supply developments and demand concerns kept the market range-bound. However, output has picked up in some regions, with Alvance British Aluminium increasing production at its Lochaber smelter by...
Futures: In the night session on March 24, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 23,655 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 23,895 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,610 per tonne, and finally closed at 23,810 per tonne. Open interest in the night session stood at 266,000 lots,...
Hulamin has indicated that it will post a loss for the 2025 financial year, pointing to a combination of operational setbacks and unfavourable currency movements ahead of its full-year results due on Monday. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry...
Futures: During the night session on March 23, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at 23,850 per tonne, hit an intraday high of 23,855 per tonne and a low of 23,615 per tonne, and finally closed at 23,750 per tonne. Open interest in the night session stood at 267,000 lots, down 113...
Given the volatility rising due to the Middle East crisis and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices seem to be high one day but again trembling on the other. March 23 saw such a time, where the LME aluminium prices, including the...
India’s real estate sector is facing pressure due to rising construction costs and supply disruptions owing to the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East’s ongoing tension. Developer margins potentially decline by about 5 per cent in the short term. Overall construction costs have increased by 10-15...
Shares of China Hongqiao Group declined more than 12 per cent in Hong Kong trading, after opening 8.41 per cent down and hitting HKD 30.18 (USD 3.86). The stock was last at HKD 30.24 (USD 3.87), down 12.35 per cent, with a turnover at HKD 2.246 billion (USD 288 million) and volume of 72 million...
