Summary:Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) moved higher this week due to tightening warehouse stocks and steady demand from the automotive and packaging sectors. Market analysts indicate that reduced visible inventories and continued energy concerns in Europe are supporting prices in the short term. Article Link : https://www.lme.com
Summary: New market reports project the global aluminium extrusion market to reach $99.28 billion in 2026. Growth is being hyper-charged by the “EV Revolution”—where extrusions are critical for battery enclosures—and the rise of green construction. Technologies like AI-driven surface inspection (e.g., Promex CYRUS) are now being implemented to reduce waste and improve profile quality. Article […]
Summary: Following a peak earlier this month, LME aluminium cash prices have seen a 3.9% correction, dropping to approximately $2,995–$2,996 per tonne. This is attributed to the “Lunar New Year” slowdown in China and strong US labor data strengthening the dollar. However, analysts maintain a bullish long-term outlook due to persistent supply-chain bottlenecks and a […]
Summary: Industry leaders, policymakers, and investors are gathering today at the Business Design Centre in London for the Aluminium Outlook ’26. Key discussions focus on the impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the future of the scrap metal market in the EU/UK, and securing the European value chain in a fragmented global market. […]
Summary: Traditional construction extrusion remains stable, but the photovoltaic (PV) sector is now the leading growth driver for the industry. Rapid development in solar energy and EV (Electric Vehicle) lightweighting has caused a surge in demand for high-precision, value-added extruded profiles. Industry experts project an 8.4% growth in the global extrusion market for 2026. Aricle […]
Summary:The London Metal Exchange (LME) has seen a sharp correction in aluminium prices this week. After reaching 3-year highs earlier in the year, cash offer prices dropped to approximately $2,996/t. This volatility is largely attributed to a “wait-and-see” approach from downstream buyers and a slight buildup in global inventories during the Lunar New Year period. […]
Market reports show aluminium prices hitting near two-week highs with broader base metals – including copper – rising on supply worry cues and stronger risk appetite in financial markets. Summary: The price is still up 35percent over the last six months. “It’s been a very bumpy ride, but right now the focus is probably mostly […]
The CME Group plans to list aluminium warehouse locations in Taiwan and Hong Kong, challenging the traditional London Metal Exchange (LME) dominance and potentially boosting regional aluminium trade infrastructure across Asia as production in the region accounts for a large share of global output. Summary : Article Link : https://www.reuters.com
China’s aluminium industry continues relocating production to cleaner-energy regions such as Yunnan and Sichuan as part of its green transition and emissions-reduction efforts, influencing regional supply structures and aligning with global sustainability trends. Summary : Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to […]
Recent industry analysis shows aluminium price consolidation as markets digest earlier volatility and seasonal pressure, with price pullbacks amid profit-taking and short-term headwinds.👉 Source: SMM aluminium market update — Seasonal weakness continues to pressure aluminium prices with short-term consolidation noted. Article Link : https://news.metal.com