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LME aluminium price surges to $3,222/t with stable opening stocks on August 28

The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart recovered on the August 28 trading session across the pricing and contract segments compared to the August 27 close. On the inventory side, opening stocks and live warrants remained stable for three consecutive sessions. The LME aluminium cash bid and offer prices gained 0.3 per cent day-on-day on August 28. The bid shifted from USD 3,212 per tonne to USD 3,221.5 per tonne, and the offer surged from USD 3,212.5 per tonne to USD 3,222 per t ...

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China's July aluminium wire and cable exports surge 482% y/y on prior orders, but m-o-m dip flags fading momentum

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's aluminium wire and cable exports reached 102,800 tonnes in July 2026, representing a year-on-year surge of 481.8 per cent but a month-on-month decline of 8.5 per cent . From January to July 2026, cumulative exports of aluminium wire and cable totalled 386,300 tonnes, up 152.78 per cent year-on-year. Among these, exports of other non-insulated aluminium stranded wire, cables, ...

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Hyundai expands beyond cars as robotics becomes a new growth engine

What happens when an automaker starts building a business beyond cars? For Hyundai Motor Co., robotics is becoming a key part of that shift, with the company moving from using robots in its factories to developing, manufacturing and deploying them at scale. Hyundai is laying the groundwork to become a physical AI and technology company following its takeover of robotics maker Boston Dynamics. The move comes as the company looks to diversify its revenue, with its automotive business currently ...

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29 Aug 2026

AL Circle analysis: From cans and NEVs to extrusion, shifting end-use demand reshapes aluminium’s growth story

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29 Aug 2026

AL Circle Analysis: Regional output & trade reflect bauxite-alumina supply contrast in aluminium market

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28 Aug 2026

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

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Bauxite

30 Aug 2026

Global bauxite flows climb 3% in July as Guinea shipments surge ahead of potential export curbs

Global bauxite flows rose to 20 million tonnes in July 2026, up more than 3 per cent year on year, as a sharp increase in shipments to China offset declines across almost every other region. However, the strength in July may not fully carry into the coming months, with Guinea’s expected export restrictions prompting buyers to bring purchases forward. Bauxite flows destined for China increased by 5 per cent in July, providing the main support to global volumes. India, despite recording a surge ...

Aluminium billet inventory drops to 139,500 tonnes, warehouse withdrawals recover, processing fees under pressure across the board

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30 Aug 2026

Aluminium billet inventory drops to 139,500 tonnes, warehouse withdrawals recover, processing fees under pressure across the board

Aluminium billet inventory fell to 139,500 tonnes, warehouse withdrawals recovered and processing fees were broadly under pressure. According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium billet inventory in major consumption areas recorded 139,500 tonnes on August 27, down 5,000 tonnes from last Monday and down 3,500 tonnes from last Thursday, ending the previous continuous inventory buildup trend and turning to a slight decline during the week. Compared with the same period, inventory was 5,500 tonn ...

PV aluminium frame operations continue to consolidate on a strong note, aluminium price macro sentiment weakens, and inventory forward oversupply pressure persists

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30 Aug 2026

PV aluminium frame operations continue to consolidate on a strong note, aluminium price macro sentiment weakens, and inventory forward oversupply pressure persists

PV aluminium extrusion: In this week's survey sample, the operating rate of PV frame enterprises consolidated on a strong note. Affected by the expected implementation of the US Section 232 PV new regulation, policy-driven advance stockpiling demand was mainly concentrated in the upstream solar cell sector. Order-taking and production schedules at the end-user module export side remained relatively cautious, with no large-scale concentrated market trend emerging. As a result, growth in suppor ...

Jura Z10’s new Aluminium Champagne finish brings luxe in coffee breaks

End User

30 Aug 2026

Jura Z10’s new Aluminium Champagne finish brings luxe in coffee breaks

Who doesn’t enjoy a steaming cup of perfectly brewed coffee from a processor that appears dedicated to making your morning energetic? Jura has given its second-generation Z10 fully automatic coffee machine featuring solid aluminium for its distinctive convex-concave front panel and housing accents, a stylish new twist with an Aluminium Champagne finish. The new aluminium-look finish joins Aluminium Black and Aluminium White, adding a little more flair to a machine featuring 51 hot, light, col ...

European aluminium foil deliveries rise 5.8% in Q2 as demand shows signs of recovery

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29 Aug 2026

European aluminium foil deliveries rise 5.8% in Q2 as demand shows signs of recovery

European aluminium foil deliveries showed a clear improvement in the second quarter of 2026, following a subdued first quarter. EAFA member companies delivered around 238,000 tonnes between April and June, up 0.6 per cent year on year and 5.8 per cent higher than the 225,000 tonnes delivered in Q1. The quarter-on-quarter improvement came as the market began to recover from the weakness seen at the start of the year. In Q1, European aluminium foil deliveries fell 4.3 per cent year on year, whi ...

Maaden secures $1b in oversubscribed financing as Saudi mining push accelerates

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29 Aug 2026

Maaden secures $1b in oversubscribed financing as Saudi mining push accelerates

Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) has secured USD 1 billion in inaugural international syndicated credit facilities, with strong demand from global lenders highlighting confidence in the company's expansion strategy and Saudi Arabia's broader mining ambitions. Maaden has secured USD 1 billion in international credit facilities as the Saudi mining giant looks to expand its operations and capture opportunities created by the Kingdom's rapidly developing mining sector. The financing was signifi ...

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