Shares of key Indian aluminium producers such as Nalco, Hindalco, and Vedanta saw strong momentum, with analysts expecting prices to stay firm supported by lower inventories and production disruptions in China. Summary : During Q4CY25, Alcoa’s earnings were driven by higher aluminium prices, stronger regional premia, and lower alumina input costs, resulting in a sharp […]
Domestic aluminium futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in India were reported near ₹ 316.7 per kg on 27 Jan 2026, in line with steady global cues amid consolidated price action. Summary : Why aluminium prices are rising and what to expect next Aluminium prices are currently trading between $2,450 and $2,600 per ton, […]
Summary : There are a handful of greenfield projects but these are several years away from producing first metal, even assuming they can compete with Big Tech for long-term power supplies. In the interim, the U.S. remains dependent on imports of primary metal and these have been falling. Volumes were down by 14% in the first 10 […]
Supply concerns related to China’s strict capacity cap and broader structural demand from sectors such as construction, renewables and transportation continue to support fundamentals even amid short-term pricing fluctuations.👉 Source: Industry analysis / Structural outlook — https://m.economictimes.com/markets/commodities/news/aluminiums-spectacular-rally-in-india-whats-driving-the-rally-above-320/kg-and-what-lies-ahead/articleshow/126603056.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : Globally, aluminium’s rally is anchored in supply constraints and energy costs. Europe’s smelters remain scarred by […]
Domestic aluminium futures on the MCX opened this week around ₹ 316.21 per kg on 24 Jan 2026, showing modest stability in trading amid ongoing global price volatility.👉 Source: Economic Times MCX aluminium pricing data — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/commoditysummary/symbol-ALUMINIUM.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : Base metal prices are shaped by global economic trends and industry-specific factors, with China’s economic conditions […]
Recent base metals activity on the LME showed aluminium prices modestly up ~0.24% to around USD 3,115/t, while inventories increased to about 507,175 t, indicating fresh metal inflows into exchange warehouses. Summary : Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) edged higher on 22 January, with modest gains recorded across most of the […]
After the market close on 22 January, the **London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash offer declined to about USD 3,093.5 per tonne, while exchange stocks saw a modest build. This slight pullback follows recent volatility as markets adjust to supply/demand dynamics. Summary : At the futures market, both the 3-month bid and offer inched down […]
Premiums on imported aluminium into Japan for the first quarter of 2026 surged significantly on tight global supply and constrained regional inventories, underlining ongoing bullish sentiment for physical aluminium shipments. Summary : The premium for aluminium shipments to Japan for January-March 2026 was set at $195/t, up 127% from the previous quarter, marking the first […]
Domestic aluminium futures on the MCX were reported near ₹ 315/kg on 22 January 2026, reflecting steady global price support and local market sentiment. Summary : Aluminium prices are currently trading between $2,450 and $2,600 per ton, experiencing a 10-15% increase since January due to US-China tariffs and supply chain issues. China’s manufacturing slowdown and […]
According to global price feeds, aluminium was trading around USD 3,119.58/t on 21 January 2026, nearly flat day-on-day, and remaining elevated on sustained supply tightness and demand expectations. Summary : Aluminum futures in the UK hovered around $3,130 per tonne, close to a more than three-year high, amid supply-side constraints in China, the world’s largest […]