Mercuria plans to pull large amounts of aluminium from LME stocks, according to reports

Mercuria's intention to withdraw significant aluminum volumes from LME stocks signals a potential supply tightening in the market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 11 Mar 2026, 16:06 UTCOn the live feed at 15:46 UTC — 10 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Mercuria plans to pull large amounts of aluminium from LME stocks, according to reports

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Iran Parliament Speaker says "Iran can target any location it chooses with fewer missiles."

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This action may influence aluminum prices upward, especially if it catalyzes concerns about broader supply chain issues. Traders should watch for immediate reactions in aluminum prices and related commodity markets as this move unfolds.

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