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Alcoa prepares for quarterly results as metals markets heat up
Alcoa Corporation is drawing market attention ahead of its third-quarter results as firmer aluminium and alumina prices shape expectations for the integrated producer. The company is scheduled to report its results on October 15, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The broader metals market has also attracted interest, with copper and precious metals strengthening and materials companies benefiting from renewed investor attention. Aluminium remains a key industrial metal within this environment, placing producers such as Alcoa in focus as investors assess market conditions ahead of the earnings update. Aluminium prices and energy costs shape the outlook Aluminium is widely used in transport, packaging, construction and electrical applications because of its...
Aluminium futures fall to $3,050/t, hits lowest level since February as supply outlook improves
Aluminium futures in the UK fell to around USD 3,060 per tonne on October 12, 2026, reaching their lowest level since February, as a stronger US dollar, easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and expanding Indonesian production weighed on prices. The decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as the prospect of additional supply improves, while weaker demand expectations in China add pressure to London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices. Middle East smelter restarts ease supply concerns The faster-than-expected recovery of aluminium smelters in the Middle East has prompted a reassessment of the global supply outlook. Macquarie recently lowered its forecast for the global aluminium supply deficit as smelter restarts in the region progressed more quickly than anticipated....
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SHFE aluminium pulls back while LME aluminium stabilises slightly, as the tug-of-war between longs and shorts in the aluminium market continues to consolidate
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2611 contract closed at RMB 23,490 per tonne, down RMB 95 from yesterday's settlement price, a decline of 0.40 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,580.00 per tonne during the day, fluctuating within a range of RMB 23,415-23,630 per tonne. Prices are running below the MA5 (23,528.00), MA10 (23,825.50), MA30 (24,055.17), and MA60 (23,828.58) moving averages. The rebound met resistance and pulled back again, revealing a low-level weak consolidation structure, with the moving averages above forming key pressure resistance. The MACD indicator's DIF (-132.1547) is below the DEA (-27.3207), and the MACD green bar value is -209.6680, with bearish momentum remaining relatively strong. The core trading range for SHFE aluminium is suggested to be RMB 23,200-23,800...
TaeguTec sharpens its aluminium machining game with TTA101 insert
TaeguTec has expanded its T-Turn turning insert programme with the introduction of the TTA101 grade, a new tantalum carbide (Ta-C)-coated insert designed to improve tool life, cutting-edge sharpness and surface finish in high-speed aluminium and non-ferrous machining applications. The TTA101 grade is designed for recommended cutting speeds of up to 1,500 m/min when machining wrought aluminium alloys. Its coating technology aims to improve wear resistance while preserving the sharp cutting edge required for consistent surface quality at high cutting speeds. Ultra-thin Ta-C coating preserves cutting-edge sharpness A key feature of the TTA101 grade is its Ta-C coating, which combines exceptional hardness with a very low coefficient of friction. With a thickness of less than 0.5 μm, the...
Gulftainer and EGA target 300,000t of aluminium exports through Khorfakkan Port
UAE-headquartered Gulftainer and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE’s largest industrial company outside oil and gas, have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen aluminium exports through Khorfakkan Port on the country’s East Coast, outside the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement comes as EGA continues to diversify its outbound logistics to ensure reliable deliveries to customers in international markets. Under the arrangement, the company will route up to 250,000 tonnes of aluminium through Khorfakkan in the first year, rising to up to 300,000 tonnes in the second year. Volumes could increase further in subsequent years. Khorfakkan Port to support EGA’s export operations The partnership will strengthen the port’s role in handling EGA’s aluminium shipments while supporting the...
Norway transforms 20 tonnes of recycled aluminium from oil platform into 55-metre bridge
Norway has given aluminium recovered from a decommissioned North Sea oil platform a second life as a 55-metre pedestrian and cycle bridge in Trondheim. The Hangarbrua project uses 20 tonnes of recycled aluminium from the former Gyda platform. The project shows how industrial scrap can be converted into long-lasting public infrastructure while opening new possibilities for aluminium bridge construction. From North Sea oil platform to urban infrastructure The story behind Hangarbrua begins with Gyda, an oil platform that operated in the North Sea from 1990 until its decommissioning in 2021. During dismantling, Aker Solutions recovered approximately 18,000 tonnes of steel and other metals, including aluminium from the platform's topsides. Stena Recycling sorted the recovered aluminium scrap...
Dak Nong Aluminum advances operations with safety upgrades and digital training for 146 employees
Dak Nong Aluminum Company - TKV in Lam Dong, Vietnam, is linking workplace initiatives with efforts to improve plant operations, equipment safety and operational efficiency. Pham Ngoc Thanh is a shift supervisor at the thermal power plant. He has suggested several changes to fix problems at the plant. In 2023, suggestions and plans for building a low-pressure steam pipeline between the thermal power plant and the coal gasification plant were given by him. This pipeline provides steam when needed. In 2024, he worked on the A06 return water pipeline to reduce noise, vibration and hot water leaks. The changes also reduced the time needed for equipment repairs. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market...
LME aluminium cash price falls to $3,055/t on October 9 as stocks remain at 238,875t
LME aluminium cash prices declined on October 9, 2026, while three-month prices recorded a marginal increase compared with October 8. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell by 0.16 per cent to USD 3,055 per tonne from USD 3,060 per tonne, while the cash offer price decreased by 0.16 per cent to USD 3,055.5 per tonne from USD 3,060.5 per tonne. In contrast, the LME aluminium three-month bid price edged up by 0.02 per cent to USD 3,069 per tonne on October 9 from USD 3,068.5 per tonne on October 8. The three-month offer price increased by 0.03 per cent to USD 3,070 per tonne from USD 3,069 per tonne. The December 27 bid price rose by 0.07 per cent to USD 3,027 per tonne on October 9 from USD 3,025 per tonne on October 8. Similarly, the December 27 offer price increased by 0.07 per cent to...
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