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US-Iran conflict reignites, disrupting commodities; geopolitical premium helps SHFE aluminium shoot up on heavy volume
Primary AL
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 23,190 per tonne in the night session on July 28, reached a high of RMB 23,535 per tonne, a low of RMB 23,130 per tonne, and settled at RMB 23,445 per tonne, up 0.97 per cent from the previous close. During this period, prices surged on strong volume to close as a bullish candlestick, breaking through the previous consolidation range and firmly holding above the MA5 (23,317.37), MA10 (23,269.85), MA20 (23,223.10), MA40 (23,234.24), ...
China's aluminium rod market cools as export orders shrink, processing fees slide
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Recently, the domestic aluminium rod market has cooled down from its previous heated state. With no substantial increase in actual demand at present, the demand void triggered by the contraction of export orders continues to ferment. The mismatch between supply and demand in the market has intensified. Trading sentiment continues to weaken, while overall industry output remains stubbornly high. Under these dual pressures, the destocking progress of aluminium rods has been significantly hinder ...

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Maan Aluminium Limited has secured overwhelming shareholder approval to expand its business into power generation, paving the way for the company to formally include renewable and conventional energy activities within its corporate objectives. Through a postal ballot conducted via remote e-voting, shareholders approved two special resolutions with 99.9976 per cent of votes cast in favour, including an amendment to the company's Memorandum of Association (MOA) and the appointment of a new Inde ...
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VALCO workers protest over alleged privatisation plans for state-owned aluminium company
Primary AL
29 Jul 2026
Workers of Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), supported by members of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), staged a protest on Monday over what they described as alleged plans to privatise the state-owned aluminium producer. The demonstration took place at the VALCO Club House in Tema, where workers gathered wearing red and displayed placards expressing their opposition to any proposal that could result in changes to the company's ownership structure. Workers oppose report ...
IEA flags mounting energy security risks as Iran conflict threatens global oil flows
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28 Jul 2026
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that escalating tensions involving Iran are increasing risks to global energy security, with concerns centred on potential disruptions to key oil transit routes and critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East. According to the agency, the deteriorating geopolitical situation has heightened uncertainty in international oil markets, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, two of the world's most strategica ...
Century Aluminum expansion lifts US primary aluminium output by 10% as top officials mark Mt Holly milestone
Primary AL
28 Jul 2026
Century Aluminum has celebrated the expansion of its Mt Holly aluminium smelter in South Carolina, with senior US officials joining the company to mark a project expected to increase the country's primary aluminium production by approximately 10 per cent. The ceremony brought together US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr Peter Navarro, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, US Senator Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Centur ...
The next evolution of aluminium cans? AMP Europe introduces XO resealable ends
End User
28 Jul 2026
Sustainable aluminium beverage can manufacturer Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) Europe has partnered with Xolution Germany to become the official European distributor of XO resealable can ends, expanding its range of beverage packaging solutions.  The agreement enables AMP Europe to offer XO’s resealable technology across Europe, giving beverage manufacturers a new aluminium can-end solution that combines portability, ease of use and product protection. To learn the future of aluminium in the ...
Anchors aweigh: Tecnomarine unveils aluminium superyachts in comeback after 3 decades
End User
28 Jul 2026
After nearly three decades off the radar, Italian yacht builder Tecnomarine is making a stylish comeback. The iconic brand is reviving its legacy with a fresh range of five custom-built aluminium superyachts, proving that some legends are too good to stay anchored. Founded in Viareggio in 1972, Tecnomarine earned recognition for producing premium aluminium yachts before ceasing operations in the early 2000s following a change in ownership from Moreno Maestrelli and the Picchiotti family to Az ...
LME aluminium stocks hit the lowest level this century amid Middle East supply constraints
Primary AL
28 Jul 2026
Aluminium stocks on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have slumped to their lowest level this century as supply constraints stemming from the conflict in the Middle East continue to force consumers to draw down exchange inventories to secure physical metal. While the market is still forecasting aluminium surpluses in the coming years, the relentless decline in warehouse stocks points to tightening physical availability, underscoring the growing impact of geopolitical disruptions on the global al ...
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