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[SMM Aluminum Alloy Daily Review] The most-traded cast aluminum alloy 2606 futures contract closed at 23,820 yuan/mt in the midday session today, down 265 yuan/mt, a decline of 1.10%. On the spot side, ADC12 market prices were generally lowered. Downstream buyers mainly made just-in-time procurement, and transactions were sluggish. Under the pattern of weak supply and demand on both sides, the price center continued to shift downward. Going forward, attention should be paid to aluminum price trends and marginal improvement on the demand side.

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Alcoa alumina production fell 5% QoQ to 2.4 Mt (due to Australian maintenance), while aluminum output was steady at 607 kt. The company noted rerouting of millions of tons of refining capacity due to Middle East disruptions. Higher aluminum prices provided a ~$55M gain in the aluminum segment, offset by a ~$15M hit in alumina. Alcoa highlighted ongoing challenges from the Iran conflict on alumina supply chains.

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Century Aluminum has started hot metal production at its expanded Mt. Holly smelter in South Carolina, USA. The expansion is expected to reach full capacity by June 2026 and will increase U.S. primary aluminum production by approximately 10%.