Fastmarkets is proposing to change its aluminium premiums methodology to reflect its decision to follow international sanction guidelines on the inclusion of brands.

Aluminium premium offers reported to Fastmarkets in the United States rose in some instances and fell in others in a contradictory, initial reaction to news of a possible US ban on aluminium imports from Russia that broke last week

Primary foundry alloy (PFA) premiums in the US and European aluminium markets moved down in the month to Friday, October 14, amid weak spot purchasing and despite the US considering a ban on Russian aluminium

The European aluminium market is preparing for further volatility with uncertainty building over the future availability of Russian aluminium supply, market participants told Fastmarkets on Thursday, October 13

Several aluminium premiums in Europe and the United States reverted to mid-2021 levels or earlier amid a general downtrend in the week to Tuesday, October 4.

Spot demand for aluminium is softening and Rotterdam premiums now, at the end of September 2022, are at a nine-month low, so market participants are considering whether Europe remains an attractive destination for imports

Hydro will partially curtail aluminium production at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Husnes in Norway, the company announced on Tuesday, September 27.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly lower during morning trading on Monday September 26, with the strong dollar and demand concerns still weighing on the market

Key talking points at Fastmarkets’ International Aluminium conference, held in Barcelona, Spain, on September 12-15

A tough winter is coming for the Aluminium industry, given high energy costs and falling demand, European aluminium market participants told Fastmarkets