Press Metal sees growth prospects amid tightening supply – 29 September 2025

HLIB notes average LME aluminium prices rose ~7% quarter-on-quarter to around USD 2,560/t, with Press Metal expanding upstream to secure feedstock.👉 Source: Business Today Summary : Aluminium’s upward price trend is expected to underpin Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd’s earnings momentum, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research) said. In its latest note, HLIB said average […]

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LME advances market structure modernisation – 29 September 2025

The LME has announced changes to its Financial OTC Booking Fee (FOTCBF) for “lookalike” trades, effective 1 October 2025, as part of efforts to level the playing field between on-exchange and OTC markets.👉 Source: LME Press Release Summary: The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today published its consultation outcomes confirming the introduction of certain market […]

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Aluminium price slips to USD 2,652.60/t – 26 September 2025

According to TradingEconomics, aluminium fell by ~0.32% compared to the previous day, reflecting volatility in the market.👉 Source: TradingEconomics Summary : Aluminum futures fell to around $2,650 per tonne, retreating from a six-month high reached on September 16, amid weakening demand. In North America (the US and Canada), aluminum demand fell by 4.4% year-on-year in […]

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Upstream trends: India’s aluminium exports down ahead of CBAM, China’s production slightly up – 25 September 2025

Exports of unwrought aluminium & related products rose to 542,000 t in July from 489,000 t, but Indian aluminium exports to EU fell ~9.8%. Chinese output increased ~1.22% YoY in August.👉 Source: ALCircle “Upstream Weekly” Summary: In the first half of 2025, China’s trade in unwrought aluminum has revealed a growing imbalance: imports surged to […]

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