LME price closes above $... per mton; European producers call for government support amid energy crisis

1. LME prices up to fresh three-month high as energy price rally continues; aluminum prices have historically struggled to sustain levels above $... per mton.

2. China’s aluminum prices rebound from a one-week low amid technical support.

3. EUROPEAN ALUMINUM ALERT. ENERGY CRUNCH: European aluminum producers call for government support amid energy crisis.

4. US PFA ALERT. WITH UPSIDE: PFA demand expected to gradually recover throughout the year amid tight supply.

5. GREEN ALUMINUM MONITOR: Latest green aluminum news.

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6. US EXTRUSION SCRAP ALERT. KEEPS GETTING TIGHTER: Discounts on new bare 6063 scrap narrow even further.

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7. LME Cash–3M backwardation eases, still bearish for P1020 spot premiums.

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