LME prices unchanged below three-year highs; Hydro to use solar energy at US Cressona plant

1. LME prices still supported around $2,600 per mton but unable to consolidate much higher; key Fed speech tomorrow could provide direction.

2. SHFE aluminum prices attempting to consolidate at thirteen-year highs amid afterhours bounce.

3. GREEN ALUMINUM ALERT. GREEN ENERGY DEAL: Hydro to use solar energy at US Cressona extrusion plant

4. EUROPEAN BILLET UPDATE. BULLISH ENCOUNTER AFTER THE BREAK: Early Q1 contractual billet offers jump above $… per mton, deals for Q2 as high as $… per mton.

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5. LME Cash–3M backwardation eases slightly; conditions ahead of September remain at the tightest since 2019.

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