Aluminum and alumina futures have slumped since the start of 2025 as a supply shortage eases, with demand falling in the traditional off-season before the Lunar New Year and as new capacity ramps up.

Forecast issued at 4:30 pm EDT on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Mostly sunny. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming easterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning.