Aluminum prices rose about 6%, with benchmarks on the London Metal Exchange reaching around $3,492 a ton, after Iran struck key production facilities in the Middle East. Emirates Global Aluminium reported significant damage at its Abu Dhabi plant, while Aluminium Bahrain said it is assessing impacts. Shares of Australian aluminum producers also gained following the attacks.

2026-03-30

Aluminum prices rose about 6%, with benchmarks on the London Metal Exchange reaching around $3,492 a ton, after Iran struck key production facilities in the Middle East. Emirates Global Aluminium reported significant damage at its Abu Dhabi plant, while Aluminium Bahrain said it is assessing impacts. Shares of Australian aluminum producers also gained following the attacks.