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ALUMINUM MARKET SURGE! June 2026 – The Hottest in 4 Years SO OK TRADING | 1 June 2026 Global aluminum prices are on fire this June! LME Aluminum futures have skyrocketed to $3,675–$3,769 per ton, marking the highest level since 2022 — up more than 50% year-on-year. Driven by the perfect storm of Middle East conflicts, Guinea’s export restrictions, China’s production cap, and soaring energy costs, the market is facing one of the most severe supply shocks in history. With global inventories at record lows, prices continue to climb relentlessly. Major financial institutions now forecast aluminum to stay strong: Morgan Stanley: $3,700–$3,800 World Bank: $3,300–$3,600 Goldman Sachs: $3,150–$3,500 SO OK TRADING: $3,500–$3,900 Thailand’s industries are feeling the heat — from EVs and solar panels to packaging — yet rising scrap prices and export opportunities to the U.S. and EU offer golden chances for local producers. ✨ June 2026 marks a turning point for the global aluminum market — a month of record highs, supply shocks, and strategic opportunities for Thailand’s exporters. SO OK TRADING Your Business Partner — FAST • SHARP • RELIABLE

Aluminum: From Crisis to the Era of “Strategic Metal”

Copper's excellent electrical/thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and antimicrobial properties make it vital for electrical wiring, plumbing (pipes, fittings), and electronics; it's also crucial in construction (roofing, gutters), transportation (EVs, radiators), machinery (motors, pumps), and has uses in medicine (hospital surfaces), art, and agriculture (fungicides). Its role is growing with the energy transition (solar, wind, EV infrastructure). Key Applications by Industry Electrical & Electronics: Wires, cables, circuit boards, motors, transformers, switches, connectors (essential for data centers, AI, EVs). Construction: Plumbing (pipes), roofing, gutters, downspouts, architectural details, door handles (due to antimicrobial nature). Transportation: Vehicle wiring, motors, radiators, braking systems, marine hardware (anti-fouling). Industrial Machinery: Heat exchangers, pumps, valves, bearings, industrial piping. Medical: Hospital surfaces, doorknobs, equipment (reduces bacteria). Consumer Goods: Cookware, jewelry, musical instruments, tools, decorative items. Agriculture: Copper sulfate used as fungicide and algaecide. Why Copper is Used High Conductivity: Best for transferring electricity and heat efficiently. Corrosion Resistance: Resists weathering and soil corrosion, ideal for water/plumbing. Malleability & Ductility: Easy to shape and draw into wires. Antimicrobial: Kills microbes, reducing infection spread. Durability & Recyclability: Long-lasting and highly sustainable