Imported aluminium scrap prices in India gain amid strong LME cues – 10 January 2026

India’s imported aluminium scrap prices rose as global LME aluminium remained strong above USD 3,000/t, with selective buying in higher-grade scrap despite cautious market sentiment. Summary : India’s imported aluminium scrap prices rose in the week ended 6 January, supported by selective buying and stronger global aluminium sentiment. BigMint assessed Middle East-origin Tense (8-9 per […]

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Imported aluminium scrap prices in India gain on strong LME cues – 9 January 2026

India’s imported aluminium scrap tags rose, supported by firm global LME pricing; however, buyer sentiment is cautious with a wait-and-watch approach. Summary : India’s imported aluminium scrap prices rose in the week ended 6 January, supported by selective buying and stronger global aluminium sentiment. BigMint assessed Middle East-origin Tense (8-9 per cent) at USD 1,940 […]

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Aluminium futures eased slightly as mixed base-metal trends emerge – 9 January 2026

LME base metals data indicates aluminium prices eased about 1.3% to ~USD 3,089/t, while other metals showed mixed performance; aluminium inventories also ticked lower, underscoring ongoing supply tightness. Summary : LME warehouse inventories showed varied movements, indicating uneven supply conditions. Aluminium stocks fell 0.50% to 501,750 t, while zinc inventories edged down 0.26% to 105,500 […]

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Aluminium futures have retreated slightly after recent record highs – 8 January 2026

After hitting multiyear and record price levels earlier in January, aluminium futures eased as traders booked profits, with MCX aluminium futures in India slipping marginally from ₹317.80/kg to around ₹313.30/kg, and international LME aluminium futures falling slightly as well. The Week+1 Summary : Ending the three-day rally, aluminium futures for January delivery slipped by Rs […]

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LME aluminium cash price stays strong above USD 3,090/t as inventories decline – 8 January 2026

London Metal Exchange base-metals data shows aluminium prices firming, with LME aluminium cash near USD 3,092/t while exchange warehouse inventories continued to ease, signaling tight supply conditions in the global market. alcircle+1 Summary : Stocks showed a small decline. LME aluminium opening stock on January 6 came in at 504,250 tonnes, compared with 506,750 tonnes […]

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Aluminium futures at multi-year highs as base-metals super-cycle persists – 7 January 2026

Commodities tracking reports global aluminium futures trading above USD 3,080/t, reflecting a continuing “super-cycle” driven by structural supply deficits and renewables/EV demand.👉 Source: Chronicle Journal market report — https://markets.chroniclejournal.com/chroniclejournal/article/marketminute-2026-1-6-aluminum-breaks-3000-barrier-as-base-metals-super-cycle-intensifies-nalco-and-hindalco-hit-record-highs The Chronicle-Journal Summary : The global commodities market reached a historic milestone this week as aluminum prices decisively breached the $3,000 per tonne mark on the […]

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LME aluminium price holds above USD 3,000/t on tightening global supply – 7 January 2026

London Metal Exchange aluminium prices continued strength into early January, with the LME cash bid recently rising to around USD 3,022.5/t. Supply tightness concerns, inventory drawdowns and strong demand signals have supported the rally.👉 Source: AlCircle News — https://www.alcircle.com/news/lme-aluminium-surges-as-cash-offer-hits-usd-3-022-5-per-tonne-116808alcircle Summary : The rising trend followed at the forwards contract where the LME 3-month bid rose […]

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Global supply deficit narrative persists as LME aluminium contracts top USD 3,000/t – 6 January 2026

Supply concerns driven by China’s production cap, smelter shutdowns and tariff-pressure impacts on exports have pushed the three-month LME aluminium contract above USD 3,015.50/t, a level not seen in over three years. alcircle Summary : Market intelligence projects a global deficit of around 2 million tonnes in 2026, sending the aluminium prices to an average of USD […]

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