NALCO jumps as much as 8% after Alunorte alumina refinery cuts output to 50%
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Norsk Hydro's Alunorte refinery cutting alumina output to 50% due to gas shortages tightens near-term alumina supply, supporting expectations for higher alumina prices. With alumina priced at an unusually low ~10% of aluminum versus a 14%–16% historical range, upstream producers' earnings sensitivity rises, driving gains in NALCO, Hindalco, and Vedanta. The move also challenges assumptions of projected alumina market surpluses in 2026–2027.
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Norsk Hydro’s Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil cut production to 50% of capacity due to a gas shortage, tightening global alumina supply. Alumina prices are currently about 10% of aluminium prices, below the historical average of 14%–16%. NALCO surged as much as 8% intraday on Wednesday as alumina contributes 27% of its FY2026 EBIT and 44% of its FY2025 EBIT. Hindalco and Vedanta Aluminium rose about 3% as expectations of higher alumina prices boosted upstream names.
