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Aughinish Alumina dodges proposed EU sanctions as 22nd Russia package takes shape
Aughinish Alumina, the Rusal-owned refinery in County Limerick and one of Ireland’s major industrial employers, remains outside the European Commission’s draft 22nd sanctions package against Russia, although pressure to restrict its alumina exports continues. However, the position could change as the European Commission consults EU member states on the proposed measures. Confidential discussions involving Commission officials and senior diplomats from all 27 member states are expected to take place over the coming weeks to assess support for the proposals and consider possible amendments. Alumina export restrictions remain under consideration The debate centres on Aughinish Alumina’s shipments to Russia, where the raw material is processed into aluminium at smelters owned by Rusal....
China Sept alumina imports plunge 80% M-o-M as arbitrage shuts; exports dip on freight costs
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China imported 69,800 tonnes of alumina in September 2026, down 80.04 per cent month on month and up 16.26 per cent year on year. September alumina exports stood at 237,800 tonnes, down 44.05 per cent month on month and down 3.50 per cent year on year. The country recorded a net alumina export of 168,000 tonnes for the month, up 122.64 per cent month on month but down 9.85 per cent year on year. For January to September 2026, cumulative imports reached 3.06 million tonnes, up 458.365 per cent year on year, while exports totalled 2.58 million tonnes, up 28.85 per cent year on year. China was a net importer of 486,400 tonnes over the nine-month period, up 133.54 per cent year on...
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LME aluminium price recovers on October 21: Cash gains 1%; stocks slip to 236,225t
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices improved in the October 21 session after a decline in the October 20 trading session . A gain of nearly 1 per cent was reported across the pricing and contract segments, while stocks recorded a consistent decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price gained 0.91 per cent day-on-day, up from USD 3,003 per tonne to USD 3,030 per tonne. The offer price edged up from USD 3,003.5 per tonne to USD 3,031 per tonne, rising by 0.92 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On October 21, the LME aluminium three-month bid price climbed from USD 2,996 per tonne on October 20 to USD 3,024 per tonne, marking a 0.94 per cent...
WEEKLY: China alumina slips again as stocks rise; RMB 2,500-2,620/tonne seen near term
Domestic alumina spot prices edged lower last week, though trading activity picked up modestly. On the supply side, China's operating alumina capacity stood at around 98.9 million tonnes per year recently. One Guangxi refinery with a normal run rate of 2.3 million tonnes per year curtailed another production line, bringing current operating capacity down to 1 million tonnes per year. Separately, a newly commissioned alumina project in Guangxi has begun shipping finished product. The plant started feeding on September 21 and is now in a phase of quality optimisation and ramp-up, targeting full production next month at around 2 million tonnes per year. With industry margins compressing further, higher-cost operators face mounting pressure; coupled with recent weather-related disruptions in...
LME aluminium price rises to $3,019/t as contracts, opening stocks dip on October 19
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continued to report gains over the October 15 close across the pricing segment on the October 19 trading session. Near-term and long-term contracts, however, registered an eased trend. The LME aluminium cash bid jumped from USD 3,013 per tonne to USD 3,018.5 per tonne, rising 0.18 per cent. The offer price moved from USD 3,014 per tonne to USD 3,019 per tonne, up 0.17 per cent day-on-day. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The LME aluminium three-month bid contracted by 0.05 per cent to USD 3,010 per tonne from USD 3,011.5 per tonne. Meanwhile, the offer price reported no change from USD 3,012 per tonne....
Alcoa declares $0.10 quarterly cash dividend, sets November 13 payment date
Alcoa Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of its common stock, payable on November 13, 2026. Shareholders recorded as of the close of business on October 27, 2026, will be eligible to receive the dividend, the company announced. The company has continued its quarterly dividend at $0.10 per share, maintaining the same payout level announced in its previous dividend declarations in 2026, according to the company's investor relations records. Looking for alumina refinery raw materials? Compare grades, explore sourcing options, and connect with global suppliers on AL Biz.
Alcoa reports $483m net income in Q3 2026 as aluminium production rises
Alcoa Corporation reported net income of USD 483 million in the third quarter of 2026, up from USD 407 million in the previous quarter and USD 232 million in the same period last year, as the company increased aluminium production and improved refinery performance. Revenue reached USD 3.7 billion, down 6.6 per cent from USD 4 billion in the second quarter but up from about USD 3 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding special items, was USD 789 million, compared with USD 901 million in the previous quarter and USD 270 million a year earlier. Adjusted net income stood at USD 1.82 per share, while earnings per common share were USD 1.81. Alcoa generated USD 643 million in cash from operations and reported free cash flow of USD 472 million. Its cash balance reached...
LME aluminium cash bid slips to $2,998.50 as three-month prices fall 0.63%
LME aluminium prices edged lower on October 15, with cash and futures contracts weakening. The Asian Reference Price was little changed, while exchange inventories recorded modest declines. Alumina Platts prices continued to climb. The cash bid slipped 0.31 per cent to USD 2,998.5 per tonne from USD 3,008 per tonne on October 14 . The cash offer fell 0.36 per cent to USD 2,999 per tonne from USD 3,010 per tonne. Three-month aluminium prices saw a sharper decline. Both the he bid and offer prices dropped 0.63 per cent. The bid was at USD 2,994 per tonne on October 15 from USD 3,013 per tonne previously, while the offer was USD 2,994.5 per tonne from USD 3,013.5 per tonne previously. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global...
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