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DAILY: Chinese alumina prices move higher in spot, futures markets
Alumina
At the national level, the average price for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent was assessed by Mysteel at RMB 2,729 per tonne (USD 403.8 per tonne) last Friday, moving up by a larger RMB 12 per tonne on day and marking a nearly two-month high, Mysteel Global noted. The ...
From waste to value: How Jereh builds the circular ecosystem for batteries
Recycled AL
As electric vehicles and energy storage systems scale globally, a critical challenge has emerged: how to manage millions of batteries at the end of their life cycle. The EU Battery Regulation and similar frameworks are imposing stricter mandates for recycled material content, carbon footprint dis ...

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China Hongqiao Group is looking to raise the annual limits on a bauxite supply deal involving its subsidiary, Well Harvest Winning. The company said the current limits may not be enough for its expected needs over the coming years. The supply agreement runs until 2033 and is with Indonesia-based C ...
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After peaking at 1.47 Mt, accelerated pullback—How far can China’s aluminium ingot destocking go?
Primary AL
15 Jun 2026
Aluminium ingot inventory: Destocking turning point established at high levels, but absolute volume pressure persists China’s aluminium ingot inventory, after hitting a peak not seen in nearly three years in 2026, accelerated its pullback this week. According to SMM statistics, as of June 11, alu ...
Synchronised slight recovery in domestic and international aluminium prices, China's destocking stabilises, upside room limited
Primary AL
15 Jun 2026
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,165 per tonne in the night session on Jun 12, with its highest price at RMB 24,280 per tonne, lowest price at RMB 24,145 per tonne, and closing price at RMB 24,275 per tonne, up 0.46 per cent from the previous settlement. Prices bo ...
Limited maintenance support amidst persistent import pressure petroleum coke prices to stay weak short term
SupplementAL
14 Jun 2026
Entering June, the petroleum coke market broadly exhibited a pattern of initial decline followed by stabilisation, with divergent trends among different varieties. Early in the month, low-sulphur petroleum coke prices were cut in a concentrated manner, intensifying bearish sentiment and generally ...
Aluminium processor’s operating rate drops to 63.6%; Prices fall amidst off-season decline
Downstream
13 Jun 2026
This week, the operating rate at leading aluminium downstream processors in China came in at 63.6 per cent, down 0.4 percentage points W-o-W. Off-season characteristics emerged, with most segments under general pressure, while only the aluminium wire and cable sector bucked the trend and held up w ...
Innovating power distribution: Renyun to unveil advanced aluminium busbars at Canton Fair
Downstream
13 Jun 2026
The bustling aisles of the Canton Fair complex have long been regarded as the heartbeat of global trade, where the future of industrial infrastructure is showcased to a worldwide audience. Amidst the vibrant energy of international buyers and cutting-edge machinery, a significant shift toward sust ...
Is China’s critical mineral refining network the hidden backbone of AI, EV, defence?
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12 Jun 2026
China is marking its footprint as the world's leading processor of critical minerals, extending its influence well beyond mining into the refining stage, which highlights modern technologies. The country currently dominates refined production for 19 of the world's 20 key critical minerals, includi ...
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