Summary: Hydro has confirmed that its Qatalum joint venture in Qatar will continue to operate at a scaled-down capacity of 60% (approximately 388,800 tonnes) due to ongoing gas supply limitations and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This curtailment is expected to tighten the global supply of primary aluminium and billets, potentially impacting lead […]
Summary: As of April 1, 2026, London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices continue their upward trajectory, significantly outperforming copper. Prices are hovering near 4-year highs, driven by supply-side constraints in the Middle East and a surge in demand for lightweight materials in the EV sector. For extrusion manufacturers, this indicates continued pressure on raw material […]
Summary: Effective today, March 30, 2026, the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) has introduced three new daily price points for ADC12 aluminium alloy in Thailand and Malaysia. This move aims to provide localized pricing transparency for the growing recycled aluminium value chain in Southeast Asia. For extrusion firms utilizing secondary billets, these new FOB and Ex-works […]
Summary: The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association (ALEMA) has issued an urgent appeal for government intervention. Escalating conflict in West Asia has severely disrupted the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG)—the lifeblood of the melting and ageing processes in extrusion. Many manufacturers report being forced to cut production by 30–70%. The […]
Summary: Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) jumped 6% this morning, reaching levels not seen since early 2022. The surge is a direct response to Iranian drone and missile strikes on two of the world’s largest production sites: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Abu Dhabi and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba). These facilities account for […]
Summary: Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) has acquired a strategic stake in Aluminij Industries. This partnership is aimed at securing supply chains and advancing sustainable aluminium production in Europe. For extrusion manufacturers, this signals a further consolidation of green-focused casting and extrusion capabilities within the European market. Article Link : Light Metal Age – HAI Strategic […]
Summary: Social inventory of aluminium billets in major consumption hubs has entered a phase of “rapid destocking,” dropping by nearly 30,000 tonnes in a single week. The trend is driven by extrusion plants restocking after a sharp drop in primary aluminium prices and the return of peak-season consumption. Despite the price dip, regional processing fees […]
Summary: The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMA) has issued an urgent plea for government intervention. Escalating conflict in West Asia has triggered a severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG)—both critical for melting and ageing processes. Many extrusion units have reported production cuts ranging from 30% to 70%, […]
Summary: The Aluminium Extrusions Manufacturers Association (ALEMA) has issued an urgent plea for policy support. Due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, supplies of LPG and PNG—critical for extrusion melting and aging furnaces—have become erratic. Some units report production cuts between 30% and 70%. The industry is calling for interest rate cuts and loan moratoriums […]
Summary: Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) saw a sharp upward trajectory yesterday, with cash settlement prices closing at $3,332 per tonne. This surge is fueled by a steady decline in exchange inventories, which dropped to roughly 423,075 tonnes. For extruders, this represents a significant increase in input costs compared to last month’s […]