Summary: Supply tightness in the primary aluminium market continues as major Gulf smelters face energy and shipping disruptions. Qatalum (Qatar) is currently maintaining production at 60% capacity following gas supply limitations, while Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has phased out nearly 19% of its total capacity. This ongoing regional disruption is expected to keep global premiums for […]
Summary: The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has formally requested the Ministry of Commerce to exempt the sector from recent 50% cuts to the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) scheme. With global trade barriers rising—including Mexico’s new 10–35% tariffs and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment—the AAI argues that maintaining these incentives […]
Summary: Following rumors of a production halt due to Middle East tensions, Hindalco Industries has officially clarified that its aluminium extrusion business remains operational. While some gas suppliers declared force majeure, the impact is limited to less than 0.1% of the company’s total operations. The extrusion segment remains a key growth driver, supported by captive […]
Summary: Industry reports for March 2026 emphasize a pivot toward “near-net-shape” extrusion to reduce scrap rates. With rising billet costs, extruders are increasingly moving toward 90% recycled content alloys (like those recently used in the Torre Seta project) to meet green building codes and insulate themselves from primary metal price shocks. Article Link : profileprecisionextrusions.com
Summary: Hindalco Industries has issued a force majeure notice to its extrusion customers following a severe gas shortage linked to West Asia supply disruptions. While the company’s primary smelters remain operational via captive power, the downstream extrusion segment is facing potential supply delays. This highlights the vulnerability of energy-intensive extrusion plants to global LNG volatility. […]
Summary: Aluminum prices recovered after a brief slide, with LME cash offers reaching $3,520 per tonne—a 32.8% breach of previous resistance levels. The rebound is driven by uncertainty over the duration of the conflict in the Middle East, which has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, stalling roughly 9% of global aluminum […]
Summary: Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have hit nearly four-year highs this morning. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has halted roughly 9% of global supply from the Persian Gulf. Smelters in Qatar (Qatalum) and Bahrain have begun scaled-down operations, further tightening the spot market. Article Link : https://discoveryalert.com.au/aluminium-market-fundamentals-lme-price-2026
Summary: New market data confirms that the automotive aluminium extrusion sector has entered a high-growth phase. This surge is driven by the global shift toward modular vehicle platforms and EV battery trays, which require high-precision, multi-hollow profiles. The Asia-Pacific region, led by India and China, remains the dominant force in this segment. Article Link : […]
Summary: LME aluminium prices have climbed above $3,500/tonne, fueled by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With roughly 9% of global production based in the Gulf region, markets are bracing for a prolonged supply squeeze. Commerzbank analysts note that while China is the largest producer, its government-imposed production cap (45 million tonnes) limits its […]
Summary: In a major shift for the industry, Vedanta has been ranked in the top 10% of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. This highlights a broader trend: customers are now willing to pay a premium for low-carbon “green” billets and extrusions with high recycled content. For manufacturers, ESG compliance is moving from a “nice-to-have” […]