GREEN ALUMINIUM: High premiums cap low-carbon differential

High aluminium premiums in Europe put an upper limit on any uptrend in the low-carbon aluminium differentials on Friday June 4.

Fastmarkets assessed the aluminium low-carbon differential value-added product (VAP), Europe, at $10-15 per tonne Friday, flat compared with the previous assessment on May 7.
Multiple market participants reported hearing long-term value-added product deals at $15 per tonne, but noted that liquidity was low, with value-added products continuing to hit new record highs.

Fastmarkets assessed the aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp North Germany (Ruhr region), at $950-1,000...

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