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Brazil, a New Hub for Aluminum Exports: Foreign Producers Target Domestic Market
Due to increasing difficulties accessing the US market due to import tariffs imposed by Washington, several international aluminum producers are turning their attention to Brazil. A spokesperson for Alumar said: "The Brazilian market has attracted the attention of...
Bauxite and Alumina Surplus in 2025, Chinese Domestic Aluminum Demand Driven by Transportation Sector
China's aluminum supply chain is preparing for a 2025 characterized by surpluses of key raw materials such as bauxite and alumina, while domestic aluminum consumption is expected to grow slightly thanks to demand from the transportation sector. According to analysts...
Southeast Asian Aluminum Scrap Market: Weak Demand but Prices Stable Thanks to Limited Supply
In the week ending Tuesday, August 26, the Southeast Asian aluminum scrap import market remained quiet, aided by the typical seasonal lull. Market sources reported continued weak downstream demand for secondary ingots, but limited scrap availability and a temporary...
SHFE Base Metals: Mixed Movements, With Zinc and Lead Decreasing
On the morning of Friday, August 29, base metal prices listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed mixed trends, with zinc recording the largest percentage decline. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the most traded October contracts (prices inclusive of 13%...