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 […]
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 […]
Official London Metal Exchange data shows the LME aluminium cash price at USD 3,091.50/t (bid) and USD 3,092/t (offer), with the 3-month contract around USD 3,112/t, reflecting continued elevated price levels early in 2026. Summary : The issue was discussed during a meeting between World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar and Minister for Power Sardar […]
According to industry pricing assessments, imported scrap grades such as Middle East Tense and Extrusion 6063 recorded weekly gains supported by strong LME prices, although buyer sentiment remained cautious. alcircle Summary : UK-origin Zorba 95 per 5 increased by USD 60 per tonne to USD 2,380per tonne, and US-origin Tense (6-7 per cent) rose USD […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
LME aluminium cash bids stood at USD 2,985.5/t recently, with stocks easing slightly to ~509,250 t, indicating ongoing drawdown of exchange inventories. alcircle Summary : Further along the curve, the December 2026 contract quoted a bid of USD 3,043 per tonne and an offer of USD 3,048 per tonne on January 2, compared with USD […]