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 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...
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According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in December 2025 (31 days) increased by 1.9 per cent Y-o-Y and 4.0 per cent m-o-m. The overall operating rate of downstream enterprises showed a downward trend during the month, and the proportion of liquid aluminium also declined, dropping...
Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Starting from January 1, 2026, aluminium and steel exports from India will face carbon-related duties. This is owing to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enforced by the European Union (EU),...
As the year drew close to the end, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices inched further up from the previous close. The LME inventory, both opening stock and cancelled warrants, however, decreased from the day before. Both the LME cash bid and offer rose by USD 23 per tonne or 0.8 per...
According to Benzinga Edge’s Stock Rankings, Alcoa’s share price has increased from USD 84.25 to USD 92.28, entering into the top 10th percentile of momentum-ranked stocks this week. The jump of 8.03 points within the share price has increased the confidence of the shareholders and investors, along...
India's domestic aluminium prices recorded notable week-on-week gains, supported by upward price revisions from primary producers following a rise in LME and MCX aluminium prices and renewed global supply concerns. The increase came despite comfortable domestic availability and only a gradual...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on December 30 saw a significant rise from the previous day’s close. The expanded trend was seen in the LME inventory except for the live warrant, which witnessed a slight dip. Both the LME cash bid and offer rose by USD 31.5 per tonne or 1.1 per...
The SHFE aluminium 2601 contract performed strongly in the morning session, with prices rising overall and the price centre significantly higher than the previous trading day. Trading sentiment in the East China market weakened overall, primarily affected by year-end enterprise settlement and...
LME aluminium prices softened between December 24 and December 29, while exchange inventories fell but showed a shift toward more live warrants. On December 29, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 2,913 per tonne, compared with USD 2,931.5 per tonne on December 24 - a decline of about...
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract 2602 opened at RMB 21,310 per tonne, dipped to a low of RMB 21,205 per tonne during the session, then fluctuated upward, hitting a high of RMB 21,580 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 21,545 per tonne, up RMB 155 per tonne...
Aluminium prices recorded a historic milestone in the futures market with a consistent upward momentum, reflecting a strengthened buying interest on the back of robust spot demand and tightened supply expectations. On the Multi Commodity Exchange ( MCX), aluminium futures for December surged by INR...
As China edges closer to its self-imposed primary aluminium production cap of 45 million tonnes, a set of billion-dollar questions is reverberating in air. Is the global market counting days for supply deficit? Will anybody step in to bridge the gap? If yes, then who can do so at scale? While these...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy 2601 futures contract opened at RMB 21,300 per tonne overnight, hit a high of RMB 21,395 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 21,105 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 21,190 per tonne, down RMB 45 per tonne. Trading volume was 14,228, a decrease of 8,550...
According to BCA Research, aluminium prices are expected to remain comparatively firm in the near term, owing to the tight primary supply in China and the wide pricing difference between copper and aluminium. Image for representational purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Aluminium prices saw a slight uptick of 0.21 per cent, closing at USD 284.5. This rise is owed to the positive trend in London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium, which climbed to nearly USD 2,970 per tonne, reaching its highest point since May 2022. The rise in the aluminium price is deemed to have...
Futures: In the night session on December 23, the SHFE aluminium 2602 contract opened at RMB 22,290 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 22,305 per tonne, a low of RMB 22,055 per tonne, and closed at RMB 22,160 per tonne, down 0.16per cent. Trading volume was 164,000 lots, and open interest was 292,000...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange moved higher on December 23, with both cash and forward contracts recording day-on-day gains compared with December 22. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,915.50 per tonne on December 23 from USD 2,898 per tonne a day earlier, marking an...
A strained global aluminium market could push prices sharply higher over the next year, even as alumina remains weighed down by surplus supply, believes the leadership of National Aluminium Company (NALCO). Image source: NALCO Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of the...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy 2601 contract opened at RMB 21,300 per tonne overnight, hit a high of 21,395 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 21,205 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 21,225 per tonne, down RMB 10 per tonne or 0.05 per cent. Trading volume was 6,905, and open...
