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Global demand for aluminum: a joint look at North America and China
The aluminum industry showed significant growth in 2024 in both North America and China, two of the largest global markets for the light metal. Data reported by the Aluminum Association and Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) highlight trends in demand, production and...
European P1020 Aluminum Premium Market: Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects for 2025
The European P1020 aluminum premium market faces a 2025 characterized by uncertainty and volatility. Premium dynamics are influenced by a combination of geopolitical factors, supply-side constraints, and still weak demand. Rising Premiums: A Look at the Numbers The...
Indonesia and the Problem of Excess Nickel Supply
Indonesia, currently the world's leading nickel producer, is considering significant cuts in production to counter the oversupply in the market. This glut has driven nickel prices below the critical $15,000 per metric ton (mt) threshold, reaching their lowest level in...
The Alumina Market in 2025: Skyrocketing Prices and Impacts on the Alumina Sector.
The year 2025 opens with an explosion in alumina prices, an increase that is putting pressure on the margins of aluminum smelters around the world. Alumina, an intermediate product used in aluminum production, has seen a record increase, with the benchmark price set...