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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Middle East Tensions Threaten South Korean SMEs' Raw Material Supply and Exports
The Middle East tension is affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea that depend on the region for aluminium and naptha. A report says these firms need support to manage raw material supply and exports. SMEs do not import much overall from the Middle East, but they depend on it for some key materials. According to a report by The Small and Medium Venture Business Research Institute, about 82.8 per cent of naphtha imports come from countries like Kuwait, the UAE and Qatar. Some aluminium products also rely on the region, including scrap (11.2 per cent) and non-alloy ingots (8.8 per cent). This creates a risk of supply problems.
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Century Aluminum sees 41% SG&A rise from higher alumina and power costs, margins at 10.1%
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has reported higher costs and expenses in 2025. Cost of sales increased by 10.9 per cent compared to the previous year. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by about 41 per cent. Other operating costs also increased by more than 100 per cent. The main cost pressures came from key inputs like alumina, electricity and carbon products. These made up over 84 per cent of total production costs. Changes in energy and raw material prices have also added pressure. Equipment issues at the Grundartangi plant in Iceland affected the cost efficiency.
58 mins ago
【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Graphene-Coated Aluminum Foil Plant Begins Trial Production in Fengshan Lake Industrial Park
On March 18th, the handover and trial production ceremony for the graphene-coated aluminum foil production base, a supporting project for the Fengshan Lake New Energy Industrial Park, was successfully held, officially marking the start of the trial production phase. The project has a total investment of approximately 200 million yuan and, upon completion, will have an annual production capacity of 48,000 tons of graphene-coated aluminum foil. The Fengshan Lake supporting production project is a new energy industry project focusing on high-end manufacturing. It is a joint development project between Jiangmen Development Group's subsidiary, Jiangfa Industrial Park Group, and Guangdong Shengkai Metal Industry Co., Ltd.
59 mins ago
【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Xingfa Aluminum's net profit for 2025 was approximately 632 million yuan.
Xingfa Aluminium announced its 2025 annual results. Revenue increased by 9.8% to approximately RMB 20.7 billion. Profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 23.5% to approximately RMB 632 million.
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Dianjiang County Hosts Q1 2026 Investment Signing, Including Major Recycled Aluminum Project
On March 26, a centralized signing ceremony for investment projects in Dianjiang County for the first quarter of 2026 was held. Among the signed projects, a project for the annual production of 50,000 tons of recycled aluminum and aluminum product processing is planned to construct 10 production lines for aluminum smelting and deep processing. After completion and operation, it is expected to achieve an annual output value of 1.25 billion yuan and tax revenue of over 10 million yuan.
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Nanshan Aluminum International: Net profit of US$418 million in 2025
Nanshan Aluminum International announced that for the year ended December 31, 2025, the company's total revenue was US$1.142 billion, an increase of 11.9% year-on-year; and the profit for the year was US$418 million, a decrease of 8.6% year-on-year.
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China Launches Two Trade Barrier Probes Against US, Targeting Supply Chain and Green Product Measures
On March 27, the Ministry of Commerce released two announcements, respectively launching two reciprocal trade barrier investigations into US practices and measures that undermine the global industrial and supply chains and US practices and measures that hinder trade in green products.
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Shanghai Jingzhi to Expand Intelligent Manufacturing via Subsidiary in South China
[SMM News Flash] According to reports, Shanghai Jingzhi Industrial Co., Ltd. recently plans to implement the "Intelligent Manufacturing Capacity Expansion Project for Precision Structural Components" through its wholly owned subsidiary, Dongguan Jingzhi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. The project focuses on building capacity for the full process of die-casting, machining, and assembly of high-end communication structural components, and is committed to creating a high-end intelligent manufacturing delivery base in South China.
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Sichuan Qimingxing 100 MW/200 MWh User-side ESS Project Breaks Ground
On March 25, the Sichuan Qimingxing 100 MW/200 MWh user-side ESS project, invested in and developed by the Municipal Industrial Investment Company, officially broke ground at the plant of Sichuan Qimingxing Aluminum Co., Ltd. The project was a key undertaking jointly developed by Meishan Industrial Investment Company and Sichuan Qimingxing, with a total investment of approximately 180 million yuan and a site area of about 30 mu, and adopted a technologically mature and performance-stable LFP battery BESS. Upon completion, the project is expected to deliver annual discharge of about 100 million kWh, effectively optimizing the enterprise's power consumption structure and improving the reliability of power supply.
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[SMM Flash News] Aluminum Ingot Inventory in Mainstream Consumption Regions on March 27
SMM, March 27: Inventory side, aluminum ingot inventory in mainstream consumption regions increased by 1,500 mt from the previous period today, while destocking was mainly seen in Gongyi and Guangdong. In the short term, aluminum ingot inventory continued seasonal inventory buildup after the Chinese New Year. Affected by bullish sentiment, premiums are expected to maintain a narrowing trend.
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[SMM Flash News] A00 Central China Market on March 27
SMM, March 27: Over the past two days, aluminum prices fluctuated continuously, with bullish and bearish sentiment intertwined in the central China market. As the weekend approached, downstream processing enterprises saw stockpiling demand fall short of expectations, while purchasing traders remained cautious and made no large-scale procurement or stockpiling moves. Suppliers showed limited willingness to hold prices firm, and final transaction prices were around parity with the central China price to a discount of 20 yuan against the central China price. Central China market shipment sentiment index was 2.65 today, up 0.01 MoM; the purchasing sentiment index was 2.38, down 0.03 MoM.
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[SMM Flash News] A00 East China Market on March 27
SMM, March 27: In early trading, SHFE aluminum 2604 fluctuated downward, while its center was higher than the previous day. Supported by higher futures prices, shipment sentiment increased from yesterday, though some sellers still held back from selling, with a clear willingness to hold prices firm. Mainstream transaction prices in the market were concentrated at premiums of 10-20 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum 04 contract. East China market shipment sentiment index was 2.92 today, up 0.29 MoM; the purchasing sentiment index was 3.22, down 0.17 MoM.
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Data: SHFE, DCE market movement (Mar 27)
The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 27 Mar , 2026
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Aluminum Alloy ADC12 Market Edges Up, Driven by Rebound in Aluminum Prices
[SMM Daily Review of Aluminum Alloy] Today, the ADC12 market edged up slightly, driven by the rebound in aluminum prices. Some enterprises raised their quotations by 100–200 yuan/mt, while others chose to hold prices temporarily steady and wait due to the pace of yesterday’s price adjustments or weak demand. In terms of transactions, downstream procurement still mainly met rigid demand, the market trading atmosphere showed no obvious improvement, and demand provided insufficient momentum.
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What Could Change if Middle East Aluminum Trade Reroutes—and Supply Becomes Substitutable
What Could Change if Middle East Aluminum Trade Reroutes—and Supply Becomes Substitutable
Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Iran tensions are driving up aluminum prices and premiums. Aluminium Bahrain and Qatalum have cut output, while feedstock is tight. Rerouting via Port of Sohar or Saudi ports raises costs and delays. Buyers are turning to China, India, Russia, Canada, and scrap to offset risk. Prolonged disruption could reduce Middle East market share and reprice it as higher-risk supply.
Mar 24, 2026 17:22
China’s Silver Ingot Imports Hit Multi-Year High in February 2026, Reshaping Supply-Demand Landscape
China’s Silver Ingot Imports Hit Multi-Year High in February 2026, Reshaping Supply-Demand Landscape
Mar 25, 2026 17:51
Soaring Rare Earth Ore Imports in Jan-Feb 2026 & Falling Demand Exacerbate Oversupply [SMM Analysis]
Soaring Rare Earth Ore Imports in Jan-Feb 2026 & Falling Demand Exacerbate Oversupply [SMM Analysis]
Mar 24, 2026 10:24
[SMM Analysis] 2026 Sodium-Ion Battery Competitive Landscape: Na‑ion Pioneers vs Lithium Battery Giants
[SMM Analysis] 2026 Sodium-Ion Battery Competitive Landscape: Na‑ion Pioneers vs Lithium Battery Giants
Mar 20, 2026 15:00
 [SMM Analysis] Sulfur Market: Supply Contraction & New Energy Surge Keep 2026 Tight.
[SMM Analysis] Sulfur Market: Supply Contraction & New Energy Surge Keep 2026 Tight.
Mar 24, 2026 16:24
Aluminum Inventory Buildup in China Slows Down, Turning Point to Emerge in Late March [SMM Analysis]
Aluminum Inventory Buildup in China Slows Down, Turning Point to Emerge in Late March [SMM Analysis]
Mar 22, 2026 23:24
Silver crash as an opportunity? What supports the second half of the year after the 37% drop
Silver crash as an opportunity? What supports the second half of the year after the 37% drop
Mar 26, 2026 15:47
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SHFE Cast Aluminum Alloy Warrants Drop to 36,684 mt on March 27
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Saudi finance minister warns of supply shocks, including aluminium, beyond post-COVID levels
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Hydro signs long-term power contract with Alpiq
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Middle East Tensions Threaten South Korean SMEs' Raw Material Supply and Exports
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Century Aluminum sees 41% SG&A rise from higher alumina and power costs, margins at 10.1%
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Graphene-Coated Aluminum Foil Plant Begins Trial Production in Fengshan Lake Industrial Park
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Xingfa Aluminum's net profit for 2025 was approximately 632 million yuan.
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Dianjiang County Hosts Q1 2026 Investment Signing, Including Major Recycled Aluminum Project
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【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Nanshan Aluminum International: Net profit of US$418 million in 2025
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China Launches Two Trade Barrier Probes Against US, Targeting Supply Chain and Green Product Measures
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Shanghai Jingzhi to Expand Intelligent Manufacturing via Subsidiary in South China
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Sichuan Qimingxing 100 MW/200 MWh User-side ESS Project Breaks Ground
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[SMM Flash News] Aluminum Ingot Inventory in Mainstream Consumption Regions on March 27
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[SMM Flash News] A00 Central China Market on March 27
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[SMM Flash News] A00 East China Market on March 27
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Data: SHFE, DCE market movement (Mar 27)
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Aluminum Alloy ADC12 Market Edges Up, Driven by Rebound in Aluminum Prices
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