Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 2 Impact #5 of ad hoc industrial policy: Failing to use all required tools Industrial policy is often caricatured as just tariffs and subsidies. Mis-framed debates that evaluate the merits of tariffs in...
Roeslein & Associates has introduced the R.U.D.I. AI Vision Camera, a new tool for aluminium beverage and food canmakers designed to track can counts and identify production losses in real time. The camera expands Roeslein’s R.U.D.I. AI platform, which has previously focused on data management and...
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Building on tangible progress in the Sultanate’s recycling landscape, Sohar Aluminium organised the third edition of the Aluminium Recycling Forum, in collaboration with the Environment Authority, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of Environment Authority,...
American producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, has posted its financial report for the January-March quarter (Q1) 2026, reporting record profits and raising the annual outlook to a considerably higher level. Keith A. Harvey, Chairman, President and Chief...
Chongqing Shunbo Aluminium Co., Ltd. witnessed an impressive increase in its financial performance in the fiscal year 2025, owing to considerable growth in both income and profits as compared to the previous year. For 2026 aluminium market outlook, download our report TOC: Global Aluminium Industry...
China's imports of uncalcined petroleum coke remained elevated in March, rising 24.47 per cent year-on-year to 1.4224 million tonnes, though down 13.5 per cent month-on-month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC). The average import price stood at USD 242.85...
As aluminium prices continue to experience an upward trend since the start of the Middle East conflict, shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, the largest integrated aluminium producer in Southeast Asia, achieved a record all-time high on April 24. The stock experienced an intraday high...
A temporary dip in the aluminium prices has been noticed when the traders got the ray of hope of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which continued to show an upward trend due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. However, the production data and evolving dynamics of the Chinese markets are deemed to...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices recorded improved figures on April 24 compared to the previous close. Cash price reported gains by wide margins, near-term futures contracts recovered from the previous session’s decline, while longer-dated contracts and opening stocks continued to...
Last Friday night, the aluminium alloy 2606 contract moved downwards after a higher opening, opening at RMB 23,415 per tonne, rising to a high of RMB 23,485 per tonne before pulling back in a fluctuating trend, dipping to RMB 23,380 per tonne at the close and settling at that price, down RMB 15 per...
Renewable energy is moving from supportive to strategic role as it is set to account for 45 per cent of the global electricity generation. This marks a structural shift in how industries will be powered. China, Europe, the United States, and India are at the centre of this transformation, driven by...
The geopolitical tension involving Iran has disrupted alumina markets, not only by limiting exports through the Strait of Hormuz but also by restricting the inflow of raw materials into the Gulf region, thereby tightening supply chains and raising operational risks for smelters dependent on...
An Australian research collaboration is exploring whether nickel-aluminium bronze (NAB) can be produced via 3D printing for maritime spare parts. Backed by Charles Darwin University and supported through the Queensland Defence Sciences Alliance, the initiative brings together James Cook University,...
The board of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has given tentative approval to add a new specification called “ginger” to its ISRI Specifications booklet. The proposed ginger grade refers to wrought aluminium materials such as sheet, extrusion, and plate that are separated from mixed...
According to SMM statistics, as of April 23, aluminium billet inventory across major consumption regions in China totalled 278,000 tonnes, down 14,000 tonnes W-o-W from last Thursday, successfully falling below 280,000 tonnes, largely in line with expectations at the beginning of the month. On...
SHFE aluminium 2605 fluctuated upward in the morning session. End-users mainly maintained just-in-time procurement, with some buyers stockpiling ahead of the holiday. Mainstream transactions were concentrated around the SMM A00 aluminium average price to +RMB 10 per tonne. The shipments sentiment...
Scissors are precise tools. They work through a balance between two blades. If they stop cutting well, the issue is often at a micro-level on the cutting edge. A common online tip suggests cutting through layers of aluminium foil to sharpen dull scissors. While this may feel effective for a short...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak Győr Alumíniumöntöde Kft has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures aluminium automotive components, including cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, structural components, and electric...
Through its Pontianak branch, PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok (PTP Nonpetikemas) is steadily progressing the process of strengthening the role of the Kijing Terminal into an essential logistics hub for West Kalimantan. The move reflects a major step towards reinforcing supply chain movement with smooth...
CIE Automotive India Ltd approved merging its full subsidiary, CIE Aluminium Casting India Ltd. This pulls all aluminium casting under the main company. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The board cleared the...
