A draft EU document shows lowered carbon benchmarks for imported aluminium under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), implying higher emissions-related costs for non-EU exporters.👉 Source: Argus Media EU CBAM update — https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2764083-eu-lowers-cbam-benchmarks-for-aluminiumArgus Media Summary : The benchmark for secondary aluminium, which the EU defines as metal which is more than 50pc sourced from scrap […]

According to market data, LME aluminium cash-settlement was around USD 2,845.50/t, and the 3-month contract near USD 2,876.00/t on 12 Dec 2025, while LME warehouse stocks edged modestly higher to about 519,650 t.👉 Source: LME/WestMetall market data — https://www.westmetall.com/en/markdaten.php?action=table&field=LME_Al_cash Market Snapshot (13 Dec 2025): Key themes: Firm LME pricing, tighter inventories, higher emissions costs on […]

Market watchers note that LME aluminium prices and U.S. aluminium premiums are holding at high levels, with ongoing tightness expected to carry into 2026, even as new environmental and trade policies (e.g., EU’s CBAM) pose challenges to producers.👉 Source: SteelNews aluminium market report — https://steelnews.biz/aluminium-prices-remain-at-high-levels/Steel News by Gerber Group Summary : LME aluminium prices, after […]

SHFE aluminium futures closed modestly up (~RMB 21,960/tonne) recently, but momentum remains sluggish, hinting at limited immediate upside despite firm fundamentals.👉 Source: AlCircle press release — https://www.alcircle.com/press-release/interest-rate-cut-expectations-fail-to-offset-off-season-realities-aluminium-prices-upside-momentum-at-high-levels-remains-limited-116542alcircle Summary : On Wednesday, the sales sentiment index in the east China market was 2.71, up 0.09 M-o-M; the purchase sentiment index was 2.63, up 0.03 M-o-M. SMM […]

Latest data from the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) indicate that LME aluminium inventories fell by about 2,500 t, while most other base-metal stocks also declined, signaling continued tightness in primary metal availability.👉 Source: SMM NewsFlash (Inventory Data) — https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103085500news.metal.com Market Snapshot (12 Dec 2025): Global Outlook: Prices remain elevated with tight supply into 2026 LME […]

The CEO of Constellium warned that the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) may raise costs for local aluminium producers, potentially slowing regional industry competitiveness and encouraging imports.👉 Source: ReutersReuters Summary : Article Link : https://www.reuters.com

India’s imported and domestic aluminium scrap prices trended higher week-on-week as LME supply tightened and inventories declined. UAE‐origin and UK-origin scrap grades saw notable price increases.👉 Source: AlCircle / BigMintalcircle Summary : Imported aluminium scrap prices have strengthened in line with the uptrend in LME aluminium. The rise in LME prices, supported by tightening global […]

Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) aluminium closed modestly higher but with weak upward momentum, suggesting limited immediate price breakout despite firm fundamentals. Summary : In the morning session, the SHFE aluminium December contract fluctuated upward, but the absolute price pulled back compared to the previous trading day. Market sentiment in East China recovered, with downstream maintaining […]

Latest data shows the London Metal Exchange aluminium cash offer rose to approximately USD 2,836.5 per tonne on 10 Dec, while opening stocks dipped by about 0.29%, indicating continued inventory drawdown.👉 Source: AlCirclealcircle Summary : The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,836 per tonne on December 10, up from USD 2,831.5 per […]

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