Interest Rate Cut was Announced, Fundamentals Remain Strong, Short-term Aluminum Prices Expected to Fluctuate Upward [SMM Aluminum Morning Comment]

PA Resources Bhd has renewed its supply agreement with First Solar Inc., First Solar Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and First Solar Vietnam Manufacturing Co Ltd to supply aluminum extruded profiles for PV module production. The new contract is valued at 1.31 billion ringgit (approximately $321.22 million), with a term of 18 months from July 2026 to December 2027. According to PA Resources Bhd, this is the fifth supply agreement awarded by First Solar. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, PA Resources Bhd stated that the contract is expected to improve operational efficiency through optimized production scheduling, material planning, workforce utilization, and logistics coordination. In addition, the company expects the agreement to have a positive impact on its earnings and net assets.

[Notícias SMM Aluminum Express] Segundo fontes do mercado, um dos agentes do Oriente Médio está buscando revender três carregamentos de 30.000 toneladas de alumina, um proveniente do Vietnã e outro da Austrália Ocidental, após a escalada de tensões no Estreito de Ormuz.