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Global aluminum market low inventory crisis intensifies, structural shortage risk looms
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum inventory continues to bottom out, dropping to 322000 tons as of June 17, hitting a new low since 2022 and a sharp decline of 75% from the peak two years ago. Behind this data is a deep game of supply and demand pattern in the aluminum market: the spot pre...Read more -
6061 aluminum plate universal solution for high performance applications and custom processing
Within the vast landscape of aluminum alloys, 6061 stands out as a premier choice for aluminum plate applications requiring an exceptional balance of strength, machinability, corrosion resistance and weldability. Often supplied in the T6 temper (solution heat-treated and artificially aged), 6061 ...Read more -
12 billion US dollars! Oriental hopes to build the world’s largest green aluminum base, aiming for EU carbon tariffs
On June 9th, Kazakhstani Prime Minister Orzas Bektonov met with Liu Yongxing, Chairman of China Eastern Hope Group, and the two sides officially finalized a vertical integrated aluminum industrial park project with a total investment of 12 billion US dollars. The project is centered around the ci...Read more -
2000 Series Aluminum Alloy: Performance, application and custom processing solutions
2000 series aluminum alloy — a versatile group of copper-based alloys renowned for exceptional strength, heat-treatable properties, and precision manufacturability. Below, we detail the unique attributes, applications, and customized processing capabilities of 2000 series aluminum, tailored...Read more -
Casting aluminum alloy futures have emerged: an inevitable choice for industry demand and market improvement
Ⅰ Core application areas of cast aluminum alloys Casting aluminum alloy has become an indispensable key material in modern industry due to its low density, high specific strength, excellent casting performance, and corrosion resistance. Its application fields can be summarized into the following ...Read more -
Understanding 5000 Series Aluminum Alloys: Properties, Applications and Custom Fabrication Solutions
As a leading provider of premium aluminum products and precision machining services, Shanghai Mian di Metal Group Co., LTD understands the critical role of selecting the right alloy for your projects. Among the most versatile and widely used aluminum families, 5000 series alloys stand out for the...Read more -
AI+robots: New demand for metals erupts, aluminum and copper race welcomes golden opportunities
The humanoid robot industry is moving from the laboratory to the eve of mass production, and the breakthrough progress in embodied large models and scenario based applications is reshaping the underlying demand logic of metal materials. When the production countdown of Tesla Optimus resonates wit...Read more -
7000 Series Aluminum Alloy: How Well Do You Know Its Performance, Applications, and Custom Processing?
The 7000 series aluminum alloy is a heat-treatable strengthened aluminum alloy with zinc as the main alloy element. And addition elements such as magnesium and copper granting it three core advantages: high strength, lightweight, and corrosion resistance. These properties make it widely applicabl...Read more -
Casting aluminum alloy futures and options listed: aluminum industry chain ushers in a new era of pricing
On May 27, 2025, the China Securities Regulatory Commission officially approved the registration of aluminum alloy futures and options on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, marking the world’s first futures product with recycled aluminum as its core to enter the Chinese derivatives market. This...Read more -
Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating puts pressure on copper and aluminum supply and demand, and where will metals go
Moody’s downgraded its outlook for the US sovereign credit rating to negative, sparking deep concerns in the market about the resilience of the global economic recovery. As the core driving force of commodity demand, the expected economic slowdown in the United States and the pressure of fi...Read more -
Does a global primary aluminum supply surplus of 277,200 tons in March 2025 signal a shift in market dynamics?
The latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) has sent ripples through the aluminum market. Data shows global primary aluminum production reached 6,160,900 tons in March 2025, versus consumption of 5,883,600 tons—creating a supply surplus of 277,200 tons. Cumulatively from Ja...Read more -
Do you know the differences between 6061 aluminum alloy and 7075 aluminum alloy, and which fields are suitable for them?
Chemical Composition 6061 Aluminum Alloy: The main alloying elements are magnesium (Mg) and silicon (Si), with trace amounts of copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), etc. 7075 Aluminum Alloy: The primary alloying element is zinc (Zn), with added magnesium (Mg) and copper (Cu) for strengthening. Mechanical...Read more