Aluminum Prices Rise After Force Majeure Declaration by Major Producer
Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange reached $3,621 per ton, nearing levels seen during Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Emirates Global Aluminium declared force majeure on part of its contracts following strikes on its smelter. The company supplies 4% of global aluminum production to multiple countries.
zerohedge.comAluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange increased to $3,621 per ton by the end of the week, approaching the high recorded during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Details This declaration followed Iranian missile and drone strikes that damaged the company's Al Taweelah smelter.
The strikes affected operations at the facility, leading to the force majeure notice.
The company's production accounts for a notable share of global output, and the disruption could influence supply chains in these markets.
Response Prices have risen in response to the supply concerns stemming from the incident.
The current price level is close to the peak observed in 2022 amid geopolitical tensions.
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