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May 18, 2026

Alex's Daily Alu Digest — Monday, 18 May 2026

Monday, 18 May 2026 — Alex's Daily Alu Digest

Alex's Daily Alu Digest

Monday, 18 May 2026

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LME Aluminium $3,599/t -$104 (-2.8%) Cash settlement · USD/t
ECDP $598/t -$3 (-0.5%) P1020A in-whs dp Rotterdam · USD/t
Novelis / Hindalco 18 May #1

Hindalco shares jump nearly 4% ahead of May 22 results

Hindalco Industries shares surged 3.43% to ₹1,077.90 on NSE ahead of the company's Q4 and full-year FY26 results, due for board approval on 22 May.

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Sustainability & Recycling 16 May #2

From CBAM to recycling growth, here's how supply shocks and sustainability race redraw the global aluminium map

Supply chain tightening from Gulf conflict disruptions and CBAM implementation are accelerating recycling investments and shifting global scrap trade patterns toward increased secondary aluminium production.

Novelis angle CBAM charges on high-carbon primary imports strengthen the competitive position of Novelis's high-recycled-content FRP as the EU prepares to extend CBAM scope to downstream aluminium products from 2028.

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Industry News 16 May #3

Positive factors still provide support, but upside room for aluminium prices is limited

LME aluminium 3-month closed at $3,660/t on 16 May as LME inventory fell 11,700 tonnes week-on-week to 346,500 tonnes; volatile US–Iran negotiations and elevated US CPI data send conflicting signals on near-term price direction.

Novelis angle With LME inventory at multi-month lows and P1020 premiums elevated by Gulf disruptions, Novelis faces a tight input market as it simultaneously ramps Oswego recovery and advances Bay Minette commissioning.

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