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...
LME aluminium price rises to $3,310/t: Can EGA and Alba repairs bring back 2025 levels?
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reported improvements across the pricing and contract segments on the September 7 close, recovering from the downward trend reported at the September 4 session . As the repair and operations stabilise at the facilities of Emirates Global Aluminium...
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Gen Z ready to pay higher price for sustainable packaging - says McKinsey & Company's newly published report
Sustainability isn't fading away, it is evolving. With smart material choices and a data-driven strategy, aluminium and other circular materials can help the brand lead the pack, meeting consumer expectations while also saving the planet. And this is what McKinsey & Company's newly published...
Double pressure from high aluminium prices and off-season leads to a continuous decline in weekly operating rate of aluminium processors
This week, the downstream aluminium processing sector remained deeply entrenched in off-season sentiment, with the weekly operating rate down 1 percentage point WoW to 58.8 per cent. Segment breakdown: Persistently high aluminium prices continued to suppress consumption, with weak end-use demand...
Japan’s aluminium premium for Q3 Drops to $108/t as weak demand and high stocks tip balance
Some Japanese aluminium buyers have settled third-quarter premiums at USD 108 per tonne, down sharply from USD 182 per tonne in the second quarter, in a deal that reflects muted domestic demand, rising port inventories, and broader market oversupply, according to sources directly involved in the...
Social inventory of aluminium ingots remains at low levels, with aluminium prices fluctuating at highs
Futures Market: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,340 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,380 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,325 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,345 per tonne. Trading volume was 42,000 lots, and open interest was 253,000 lots. Last night, LME...
SMM aluminium morning meeting summary on June 25
Futures Market: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,300 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,310 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,240 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,270 per tonne. The trading volume was 40,000 lots, and the open interest was 251,000 lots. Last night,...
Middle East ceasefire eases geopolitical risks; short-term bearish factors dominate, with aluminum prices in the doldrums
On the macro front, the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has alleviated geopolitical risks, reducing the demand for capital flight, which is short-term bearish for aluminium prices. US Fed Chair Powell's neutral stance, coupled with potential expectations for US Fed interest rate cuts and pressure...
Behind the LME aluminium shortfall is Russia-China story with no easy fix
There was a time when LME aluminium inventory (opening stock) was at 1.47 million tonnes. Only four years ago in July 2021, Live Warrants were at 8,97,275 tonnes and Cancelled Warrants at 5,68,500 tonnes. Fast-forward four years, LME aluminium opening stock came in at 340,975 tonnes, marking a...
Farther Finance boosts its stakes in Ball Corporation by 51.3% amid mixed analyst ratings
In the first quarter of 2025, Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased their holdings in Ball Corporation by 51.3 per cent, owning 1,474 post-purchase shares after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the same timeframe. As per the recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange (SEC), the...
Stockpiling demand over the weekend helped spot premiums remain stable: SMM
Today, SHFE aluminium prices moved higher in the morning session due to low aluminium ingot inventory and continued destocking. However, against the backdrop of the off-season, actual demand remained weak, and the futures market pulled back. In today's spot market, due to weekend stockpiling...
NALCO, Hindalco and others stocks face pressure today: Unlock why
Major Indian aluminium companies have faced a sharp decline in their share prices on June 19, with the Nifty Metal index falling below 0.5 per cent. Today, Hindalco Industries' share fell by 0.76 per cent at the closing, and NALCO’s by 2.87 per cent. Current geopolitical tensions, strong US...
Low inventory support vs. off-season demand, aluminium prices fluctuate at highs amid the US Fed's stability maintenance
Futures Market: On the previous trading day's night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2507 contract opened at RMB 20,650 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,650 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,590 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,645 per tonne, down RMB 35 per tonne or 0.17 per cent from the previous...
LME aluminium price rallies to a 2-month peak on strong buying sentiment and muted inventory
A confluence of factors like increased retail sales in China, muted inventories, and surge in bauxite prices has propelled the LME aluminium benchmark price to USD 2,530 per tonne, marking a new high since the beginning of the second quarter of 2025. Image source: London Metal Exchange Retail sales...
The spot market is relatively calm. Short-term spot alumina prices are expected to continue their downward trend
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 contract opened at RMB 2,860 per tonne, with a high of RMB 2,898 per tonne, a low of RMB 2,855 per tonne and closed at RMB 2,896 per tonne, up RMB 41 per tonne or 1.45 per cent. Open interest stood at 301,000 lots. Ore: As of June 17, the SMM...
Most-traded cast aluminium futures contract jumped initially and then pulled back overnight; the spot market maintained a fluctuating trend rangebound
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,500 per tonne, surging rapidly after the opening bell to reach a high of RMB 19,630 per tonne. It then fluctuated rangebound after pulling back, with the overall trend showing a narrow...
Israel and Iran under tension: How is India, among all global aluminium giants, hit? Prices indicate stress.
As a result of the ongoing geopolitical discord between Israel and Iran, the Indian aluminium industry (though not impacted directly) is feeling the rippling heat in pricing. In an unexpected turn of events, India’s aluminium price has slipped to INR 242 per kg, contemplating the global metal...
Imported bauxite prices dropped back slightly this week; Amidst market negotiations, bauxite prices are expected to fluctuate
This week, the domestic bauxite market remained calm, with stable operations prevailing. Image for referential purposes only As of today, in Shanxi, the transaction price for bauxite with an Al/Si ratio of 5.0 and 60 per cent alumina content, excluding VAT, for self-pick-up at the crushing plant,...
Donald Trump’s 50% tariff: A boon or blow for US aluminium companies?
As voices from aluminium associations across US trade-allied nations grow louder, one consensus is becoming clear that the United States’ decision to increase tariffs on aluminium imports to 50 per cent is unlikely to benefit its global partners. Now, whether this bold move by Donald Trump will...
Continuous inventory buildup coupled with weak demand, resulting in sluggish growth in the spot price of ADC12
Futures market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,435 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,450 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,355 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,395 per tonne. It fell by RMB 5 per tonne or 0.03 per cent from the previous settlement...
