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India’s alumina trade surplus nearly quadruples to 1.72 Mt in H1 2026 as exports hit 2.5 Mt

India’s alumina trade underwent a sharp shift in the first half of 2026, with exports accelerating to a new high while imports contracted substantially. Data for HS 281820, i.e. aluminium oxide excluding artificial corundum, shows that India exported 2.5 million tonnes in H1 2026, up 51.3 per cent from 1.65 million tonnes in H1 2025. At the same time, imports fell 34.9 per cent year-on-year to 775,362 tonnes from 1.19 million tonnes. The result was a substantial widening of India’s net alumin ...

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Oklahoma Primary Aluminum details 99% fluoride capture plan for proposed 750,000-tonne smelter

Oklahoma Primary Aluminum has outlined the environmental controls planned for its proposed aluminium smelter at the Tulsa Port of Inola, a project that could add up to 750,000 tonnes of annual primary aluminium capacity in the United States. The proposed facility is expected to create at least 1,000 permanent direct jobs, according to the company. It is also part of the broader effort to expand domestic aluminium manufacturing and reduce US reliance on imported primary metal, although the pro ...

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China Hongqiao’s recycled aluminium efforts earn third consecutive Circular Economy Leadership Award

China Hongqiao Group Limited has received the Circular Economy Leadership Award at the 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards in Singapore in recognition of its work in developing recycled aluminium. Organised by Enterprise Asia, the award marks the third consecutive year that China Hongqiao has received the honour. The company has placed sustainability and circular economy practices at the centre of its strategy, aligning its efforts with China’s “3060” dual-carbon goals and its own “25·55 ...

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Germany aluminium extrusion market outlook H2 2026 after imports fall 3.5% as exports rise 1%, & billet premiums double

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Downstream 24 Aug 2026

Canada’s aluminium extrusion imports rise 20% over five years, strengthening the case for protection measures

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Tasmania’s Kings Outdoor Living embraces aluminium with Capral support for locally made shade and shelter systems

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28 Aug 2026

Tasmania’s Kings Outdoor Living embraces aluminium with Capral support for locally made shade and shelter systems

Tasmanian manufacturer Kings Outdoor Living is increasingly turning to aluminium as it expands its locally made shade and shelter products for schools, parks, sporting clubs, hospitality venues and homes. According to Capral Aluminium, the company has increasingly focused on local manufacturing to address the freight, handling and supply challenges involved in sourcing products from mainland Australia. Sam King, Kings co-owner, said, “With the Bass Strait freight cost, and complexity, and t ...

Macro headwinds persist while peak season expectations rise; aluminium prices consolidate at highs on inventory support

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28 Aug 2026

Macro headwinds persist while peak season expectations rise; aluminium prices consolidate at highs on inventory support

Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 23,960 per tonne, up RMB 125 from yesterday’s settlement price, a gain of 0.52 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,850 per tonne and fluctuated within the range of RMB 23,840–23,965 per tonne. Prices traded above the MA5 (23,812.00), MA10 (23,803.00), MA30 (23,694.00), and MA60 (23,582.00) moving averages. The medium and long-term moving averages remained in a bearish alignment and continued to press lower overall. The drift-higher ...

LME aluminium price pulls back to $3,212.5/t while opening stocks remain stable

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28 Aug 2026

LME aluminium price pulls back to $3,212.5/t while opening stocks remain stable

The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart declined on the August 27 trading session across the pricing and contract segments compared to the August 26 close. Meanwhile, the Asian Reference Price surged, and the inventories held steady. The LME aluminium cash bid and offer prices plunged 0.46 per cent day-on-day on August 27. The bid dipped from USD 3,227 per tonne to USD 3,212 per tonne, and the offer shifted from USD 3,227.5 per tonne to USD 3,212.5 per tonne. Explore- Most co ...

Primary AL

28 Aug 2026

China aluminium profile trade shifts in July: Nigeria shipments jump 1,614 per cent, US imports slump 31.6 per cent

According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's aluminium profile imports in July reached 2,467.211 tonnes, up 21.55 per cent month-on-month (M-o-M) and down 4.92 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). In terms of import origins, China's aluminium profile imports in July were still mainly sourced from Taiwan (China), the United States, Japan and South Korea. Taiwan (China) ranked first with imports of 1,163.617 tonnes, accountin ...

17 presses, 100k sqm, 30+ years: Syntech Metals targets North America’s EV charging market

Sustainability

28 Aug 2026

17 presses, 100k sqm, 30+ years: Syntech Metals targets North America’s EV charging market

Chinese aluminium extrusion manufacturer Syntech Metals Limited is positioning its aluminium extrusion and thermal-management capabilities to serve the growing electric vehicle charging infrastructure market in North America. Higher power density, faster charging and demanding outdoor conditions are driving the need for more effective heat management. As EV charging systems handle higher electrical loads, thermal management has become an important part of equipment design. Syntech Metals is p ...

Press Metal’s Q2 Profit Rises 42% as Aluminium Market Boosts Earnings

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28 Aug 2026

Press Metal’s Q2 Profit Rises 42% as Aluminium Market Boosts Earnings

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad reported a 42 per cent increase in core profit after tax and minority interest for the second quarter of FY2026, as higher realised aluminium prices and lower alumina costs supported earnings growth. Core PATAMI, excluding a one-off associate-related gain, reached MYR 685.58 million (USD 170 million) for the three months ended June 30. Reported PATAMI rose 66 per cent year on year to a record MYR 801 million (USD 198.62 million), while revenue increased 1 ...

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