Crude oil prices last year were dragged down by weak Chinese demand and a supply glut — market watchers expect prices to remain pressured in 2025.

Meanwhile, alumina prices remained elevated by late December after several supply disruptions, including Guinea’s export halt. Alumina prices hold an 88% correlation to LME aluminum prices.

SMM reports that the SMM A00 Aluminum Ingot averaged $2,364.73/mt in early 2025, with steady growth expected as solar installations accelerate. Solar frames, mounting systems, and trackers—all rely ...

Aluminum foil demand soars as flexible packaging flourishes, automotive electrification accelerates, and antiviral coating innovations emerge. Global supply chains, however, grapple with raw material ...

Surbhi Jain Constellium Shares Are Falling Behind Competitors As Europe Copes With Aluminum Supply Restraints Constellium's become a victim of geopolitics. Long-term investments will likely pull ...