Norsk Hydro Reports Q1 2026 Earnings: Adjusted EBITDA at NOK 8.67B, Higher Aluminum Prices Boost Results

[The purchase price of caustic soda from the mainstream alumina factory in Shanxi Province] SMM informed that the purchase price of 50% ion membrane liquid alkali standing order of the mainstream alumina factory in Shanxi Province decreased by 500 yuan/ton in May compared to April. And the delivery-to-factory price was 2,190 yuan/ton (price adjusted on a 100% concentration basis).

[SMM Aluminum News Flash] On April 29, LME aluminum inventory was recorded at 368,200 mt, down 2,075 mt or 0.56% from the previous day. Over the past week, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 12,900 mt or 3.37%. Over the past month, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 50,500 mt or 12.06%.

DTE has partnered with US-based recycler and smelter Valor Alloys to deploy real-time molten metal analysis technology in its operations. The solution enables immediate monitoring of melt chemistry, helping optimise charge mix strategies, shorten melting cycles and improve material yield. The company noted that delayed data has traditionally limited efficiency, while real-time insights support faster decision-making and more consistent product quality. As the industry faces pressure to reduce costs and improve stability, data-driven melt management is becoming a key competitive advantage, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sustainability goals.