Aluminium futures also traded near USD 2,987/t with strong momentum, showing market confidence amid continued supply constraints and solid end-use demand.👉 Source: TradingEconomics aluminium price chart — 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 […]
SHFE aluminium 2602 contracts traded around RMB 22,155/t on 19 Dec, with LME aluminium closing at USD 2,955.50/t, showing firm trading sentiment ahead of the holidays. alcircle Summary : On the night of December 19, SHFE aluminium 2602 contract opened at RMB 22,295 per tonne and closed at RMB 22,245 per tonne, up 0.27 per […]
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 CO₂ per tonne, down from earlier drafts — a move that could raise import carbon fees.👉 Source: Marketscreener/Reuters draft CBAM benchmarks — 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
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.👉 Source: TradingEconomics price data — https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/aluminumTrading Economics Summary : Aluminum futures in the UK […]
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.👉 Source: Reuters sustainability news — https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-carbon-tax-changes-metals-are-not-enough-industry-says-2025-12-17/Reuters Market Snapshot (18 […]
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.👉 Source: TradingEconomics price data — 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 […]
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.👉 Source: Reuters sustainability news — 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 […]
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.👉 Source: Metal.com price data — https://www.metal.com/Aluminum (Dec 16 2025 prices) Metal.com Market Snapshot […]
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.👉 Source: Reuters sustainability news — EU aluminium & cement imports to face higher emissions costs Reuters Summary : Brussels will calculate these costs using a standardised benchmark for […]
According to Reuters reporting, China’s aluminium exports fell ~9.2% in 2025 as domestic manufacturing and energy sectors absorb more metal, tightening global supply and pushing international prices higher near multi-year highs.👉 Source: Reuters / Mining.com column — China steel exports surge but aluminium shipments slide Reuters Summary : Steel production is informally capped at no […]