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Aluminum market volatility amid geopolitical conflicts: Iran strikes US-related aluminum plants, will aluminum prices see another surge?
Recently, the international aluminum market has been volatile due to a sudden news – Iran launched attacks on two aluminum plants in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain related to the US military and aerospace industries. This incident quickly raised concerns about the security of aluminum...Read more -
7075 T652 Forged Aluminum Bar Comprehensive Introduction to Composition, Properties and Applications
In the high-end manufacturing and precision engineering sectors, aluminum alloys have become irreplaceable structural materials due to their exceptional lightweight and high-strength properties. Among them, 7075 T652 forged aluminum bar stands out as a top-tier high strength aluminum alloy produc...Read more -
A new energy vehicle pays an additional “war tax” of 760 yuan, yet its sales doubled? Aluminum is expensive, and oil is even more so. Are you still willing to foot the bill?
The smoke from the Strait of Hormuz is triggering a violent chemical reaction in the global manufacturing chain. On one hand, there is the “cost tsunami” caused by the interruption of electrolytic aluminum supply, and on the other hand, there is the “substitution dividend”...Read more -
Global primary aluminum supply surplus reached 218,200 tons in January 2026
According to the latest data released by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS), global primary aluminum production reached 6.1695 million metric tons in January 2026, while total consumption stood at 5.9513 million metric tons, resulting in a supply surplus of 218,200 metric tons. The repor...Read more -
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