【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Dongxing Aluminum's aluminum coil production reached 160,100 tons in the first quarter.

[SMM Aluminum Alloy News] Futures side, the most-traded aluminum alloy 2607 contract opened at 22,955 yuan/mt today, reaching a high of 23,070 yuan/mt and a low of 22,880 yuan/mt during the session. As of the pre-afternoon close, it settled at 22,970 yuan/mt, edging down 45 yuan/mt from the previous settlement price, a decline of 0.20%. Futures overall moved sideways with narrow fluctuations. Spot side, the ADC12 market was stable with a slight recovery today. Some enterprises raised their quotes by 100 yuan/mt, driven by the rebound in aluminum prices and rising raw material costs, but most enterprises maintained a cautious wait-and-see attitude. ADC12 prices are expected to continue moving sideways in the short term.

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Canyon Resources is advancing its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon with integrated mine-to-port logistics ahead of first production in late 2026. The company has increased stakes in Camrail (26.9%) and the Port of Douala operator (42.8%) to secure rail and export capacity. Trial mining began in April 2026, with rail, port, and rolling stock commissioning underway. First bauxite shipment is targeted for late September 2026, while offtake talks and a potential alumina refinery study (due Q3 2026) are ongoing. The project targets high-grade bauxite averaging ~51% alumina and ~2% silica.