India domestic aluminium prices post weekly gains tracking global cues – 31 December 2025

Indian domestic aluminium prices saw a weekly rise as MCX and LME prices climbed, with primary producer prices lifted by global supply concerns and firmer premiums.πŸ‘‰ Source: AlCircle / BigMint report β€” https://www.alcircle.com/press-release/india-domestic-aluminium-market-posts-weekly-gains-tracking-strong-global-cues-116758alcircle Summary : India’s domestic aluminium prices recorded notable week-on-week gains, supported by upward price revisions from primary producers following a rise in […]

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Global aluminium futures up as markets digest supply tightness – 31 December 2025

Aluminium futures also traded near USD 2,987/t with strong momentum, showing market confidence amid continued supply constraints and solid end-use demand.πŸ‘‰ Source: TradingEconomics aluminium price chart β€” https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/aluminumTrading Economics Summary : Aluminum futures in the UK were at $2,950 per tonne in December, near the highest in over three years to set up an increase […]

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EU to adopt Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) benchmarks early 2026, increasing cost impacts on imports – 20 December 2025

A draft European Commission proposal details plans to enforce CBAM emissions costs when the policy takes effect, setting unwrought aluminium at a benchmark of 1.423 t COβ‚‚ per tonne, down from earlier drafts β€” a move that could raise import carbon fees.πŸ‘‰ Source: Marketscreener/Reuters draft CBAM benchmarks β€” https://www.marketscreener.com/news/eu-aluminium-and-cement-imports-to-face-higher-emissions-costs-draft-shows-42534570/MarketScreener Article Link : https://www.marketscreener.com/news/eu-aluminium-and-cement-imports-to-face-higher-emissions-costs-draft-shows-42534570/MarketScreener

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Aluminium prices rally near USD 2,960/t as markets tighten toward year-end – 20 December 2025

LME aluminium prices rose sharply, reaching approximately USD 2,958.90 per tonne on 19 December 2025, up about 1.47% on the prior session. The metal has gained over 16% in the past month, reflecting sustained supply tightness and year-end positioning by traders.πŸ‘‰ Source: TradingEconomics price data β€” https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/aluminumTrading Economics Summary : Aluminum futures in the UK […]

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EU carbon tax changes seen insufficient by aluminium industry stakeholders – 18 December 2025

Industry representatives say recent EU updates to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) improve transparency but do not go far enough to address competitive concerns for aluminium producers. The updated CBAM will apply carbon costs on imports from 2026 but may leave loopholes without further refinement.πŸ‘‰ Source: Reuters sustainability news β€” https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-carbon-tax-changes-metals-are-not-enough-industry-says-2025-12-17/Reuters Market Snapshot (18 […]

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Aluminium prices remain strong on tight supply and improving demand outlook – 18 December 2025

Aluminium futures were trading around USD 2,902 / t on 17 Dec 2025, up ~0.7% on the day, extending gains amid a generally tight market environment and positive macro sentiment.πŸ‘‰ Source: TradingEconomics price data β€” https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/aluminum Trading Economics Summary : Aluminum futures in the UK hovered around $2,870 per tonne, near the one-month high reached […]

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EU draft CBAM changes may add emissions-related costs for aluminium import – 16 December 2025

A new draft of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposes stricter CO2 benchmarks for aluminium, potentially increasing costs on aluminium imports from outside the EU beginning in 2026.πŸ‘‰ Source: Reuters sustainability news β€” https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-aluminium-cement-imports-face-higher-emissions-costs-draft-shows-2025-12-12/Reuters Summary : Primary aluminium from Mozambique – the EU’s top supplier in January-August 2025 – would face a […]

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Aluminium prices ease amid market reassessment of 2026 rate outlook – 16 December 2025

LME aluminium front-month futures traded around USD 2,864.5/t on 16 Dec 2025, slightly lower as markets reassess interest rate expectations for 2026 and base-metal weakness broadens. Despite this, prices remain elevated compared with earlier months, underpinned by solid demand and constrained supply.πŸ‘‰ Source: Metal.com price data β€” https://www.metal.com/Aluminum (Dec 16 2025 prices) Metal.com Market Snapshot […]

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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) draft signals higher costs for imports starting 2026 – 15 December 2025

A draft EU policy update proposes lower emissions benchmarks for imported aluminium, raising potential cost burdens for non-EU exporters when the CBAM scheme kicks in next year.πŸ‘‰ Source: Reuters sustainability news β€” EU aluminium & cement imports to face higher emissions costs Reuters Summary : Brussels will calculate these costs using a standardised benchmark for […]

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