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Hydro to shut two US aluminium extrusion plants in 2027
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Hydro has announced plans to close its aluminium extrusion plants in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana, during 2027. The company said operations at the California facility will end on January 1, 2027, although some activities are expected to continue through the first quarter. The Louisiana plant will continue operating until April 1, 2027, followed by a gradual shutdown through the third quarter of the year. According to Hydro, both facilities have been operating below capa ...
Mozambique confirms talks over future of Mozal aluminium smelter
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The Mozambican government said negotiations are under way regarding the future of the Mozal aluminium smelter, the country's largest industrial operation. The facility has been under care and maintenance since March after operations were halted over concerns about rising electricity costs. Government spokesperson Salim Valá confirmed that discussions are taking place with interested parties but declined to provide details, saying the process is still ongoing. The update comes after South32, ...

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LME aluminium prices moved lower on June 16 compared with June 15, with both cash and three-month contracts recording declines. Meanwhile, exchange inventories continued to shrink, reflecting ongoing withdrawals from LME warehouses. The LME cash bid price fell to USD 3,358.50 per tonne on June 16 from USD 3,418.50 per tonne on June 15, indicating a decrease of 1.76 per cent. The cash offer price also dropped by 1.77 per cent to USD 3,359 per tonne from USD 3419.5 per tonne. Three-month alumi ...
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Chang Aluminum set for control change under $197.9M stake transfer deal
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17 Jun 2026
Chang Aluminum is set for a change in ownership after its controlling shareholder, Qilu Caijin Investment Group, agreed to sell a 22.38 per cent stake in the company to Shandong Jixin Industrial Development.  The proposed transaction values the shares at RMB 5.79 (USD 0.86) each, putting the total deal value at around RMB 1.338 billion (USD 197.9 million).  If the transfer is completed, control of the company will change hands, with Jixin Industrial Development becoming the new controlling s ...
Constellium or Alcoa: Who is benefiting more from the aluminium market upswing?
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16 Jun 2026
Constellium SE and Alcoa Corporation are benefiting from a stronger aluminium market, with demand from electric vehicles, aerospace, packaging and transportation continuing to support the sector. The growing use of recycled aluminium and the recovery in global air travel have also improved conditions for producers and processors. Constellium posts growth across major businesses Higher aluminium prices and steady customer demand helped Constellium's key business segments during the first quar ...
UK and Japan announce $24B investment deal focused on infrastructure and clean energy
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15 Jun 2026
Japan and the United Kingdom have unveiled a series of agreements that could lead to Japanese companies investing up to USD24 billion (EUR 18 billion) in Britain over the coming years. The announcement followed talks in London between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of the G7 Summit in France. Starmer said the agreements marked a "new era of co-operation" between the two countries. Under the package, about USD 12 billion is expected to be inves ...
Hindalco stock in focus as Novelis restarts New York hot mill: UBS remains bullish on aluminium
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15 Jun 2026
Hindalco Industries attracted investor attention after Novelis, its subsidiary, resumed operations at the hot mill of its Oswego facility in New York. The unit had been affected by a fire earlier, leading to a temporary disruption. The company said the hot mill is now back in operation and work is underway to gradually increase production and meet customer demand. During the shutdown, Novelis relied on its other facilities around the world to help maintain supplies. The company said that its ...
LME aluminium prices rise on June 12 as stocks continue to decline
Primary AL
15 Jun 2026
LME aluminium price graph showed a stronger trend on June 12, with cash, three-month and forward contracts all moving higher compared with the previous trading session, while stocks continued to fall. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 3,535 per tonne on June 12 from USD 3,498 per tonne on June 11, an increase of 1.06 per cent. The cash offer price also gained 1.07 per cent, climbing to USD 3,536 per tonne from USD 3,498.50 per tonne. In the three-month market, the bid price incre ...
LME aluminium price improves but remains below $3,500/t; stocks continue to decline
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12 Jun 2026
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash price and near-term contracts recorded improvement on the June 11 over the previous trading session of June 10. Longer dated contracts and stocks, however, continued to record further decline. The LME aluminium cash bid rose 0.29 per cent day-on-day on June 11, up from USD 3,488 per tonne to USD 3,498 per tonne. The offer moved from  USD 3,489 per tonne to USD 3,498.5 per tonne, gaining 0.27 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-loo ...
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