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Bauxite prices have nearly halved, causing Guinea to panic: it will regulate production and standardize exports, effective in the coming weeks
On March 17th, it was reported that Guinea, the world’s largest bauxite producer, is in discussions with domestic mining companies. They plan to mitigate the impact of falling ore prices on the country by controlling the market supply of bauxite, ensuring stable corporate income and governm...Read more -
China’s Alumina Production Cost Edges Lower in February 2026
According to Baichuan Yingfu’s industry tracking, China’s average tax inclusive full production cost of alumina stood at 2,697.10 yuan per metric ton in February 2026, down 51.3 yuan from January’s 2,748.4 yuan, representing a month-on-month decrease of 1.87% and a year-on-year drop of 18.02%. Th...Read more -
Aluminum Surges to Highest Level Since 2022 as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Supply Chains
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum prices have skyrocketed to their highest point in nearly four years, intensifying concerns for global manufacturing sectors as geopolitical instability tightens its grip on primary production hubs. LME aluminum climbed as much as 2.6%, hitting a peak of $3,546...Read more -
Nearly 100,000 tons of aluminum will be released from storage! Mercuria responds to the impact of shipping blockades in the Middle East
On March 12th, according to media reports, due to the disruption of aluminum shipments in the Middle East caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Mercuria Energy Group Ltd., the world’s largest independent integrated energy and commodity trading group, plans to withdraw a large amoun...Read more -
5052 H112 Aluminum Bar The Superior Choice for Marine, Structural, and Formability Applications
In the diverse world of aluminum alloys, where specific demands for corrosion resistance, moderate strength, and exceptional workability intersect, 5052 aluminum stands as a preeminent solution. Supplied in the H112 temper, this non-heat treatable alloy offers a reliable and versatile profile for...Read more -
The situation in the Middle East disrupts the global aluminum supply chain! International aluminum companies withdraw their premium quotations for Japan, leading to changes in the benchmark price o...
On March 3rd 2026, foreign news reported that due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, global aluminum producers have either withdrawn or allowed their quarterly premium quotations to Japanese buyers to expire, urgently assessing the safety risks of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz...Read more -
Global Primary Aluminum Market Posts 57,000 Tonnes Supply Surplus in December 2025
The global primary aluminum market recorded a modest supply surplus in December 2025, according to the latest monthly report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS). Official data showed total primary aluminum output reached 6.1598 million metric tonnes while global consumption stood at ...Read more -
5052 H112 Aluminum Bar: The Superior Choice for Marine, Structural, and Formability Applications
In the diverse world of aluminum alloys, where specific demands for corrosion resistance, moderate strength, and exceptional workability intersect, 5052 aluminum stands as a preeminent solution. Supplied in the H112 temper, this non-heat treatable alloy offers a reliable and versatile profile for...Read more -
Stirring the global aluminum industry! EGA and Century Aluminum to build a 750,000-ton primary aluminum plant in the United States, empowering local manufacturing upgrades
On January 27th, 2026, a significant news broke out in the global aluminum industry. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum jointly announced a cooperation agreement, under which both parties will jointly invest in the construction of a primary aluminum production plant with an annu...Read more -
7075-T6/T6511 Aluminum Bar: The Pinnacle of High-Strength Aluminum for Demanding Applications
In the hierarchy of engineering materials, where the relentless pursuit of maximum strength to weight ratio meets the reality of harsh operating environments, one aluminum alloy stands above the rest: 7075. In its peak aged T6 and stress relieved T6511 tempers, 7075 aluminum bar represents the go...Read more -
China exported 6.134 million tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products in 2025
China’s aluminum exports experienced a moderate contraction in 2025, reflecting shifts in global demand and domestic policy adjustments. According to the latest statistics released by the General Administration of Customs, the country exported 545,000 metric tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminu...Read more -
In 2025, China’s electrolytic aluminum production will reach 45.02 million tons, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics confirms a year of steady expansion for the nation’s non-ferrous metals sector, with primary aluminum production being a core component of this growth. Annual output of primary aluminum (electrolytic aluminum) reached 45.02 millio...Read more