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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Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed a method to convert polyethylene plastic waste into fuel at temperatures below 200°C. The process uses a molten salt solution containing aluminium chloride. It breaks down plastic into smaller molecules that can be used as fuel. Around 60 per...
Supply disruptions linked to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East are starting to show up in India’s real estate sector, with developers adjusting how they plan projects and source materials. Across the board, inputs like aluminium, steel, tiles and cement are becoming harder to manage, not...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 FOB Australia alumina prices are expected to remain under pressure in the second quarter of 2026 due to continued oversupply in the market. Demand for alumina weakened in late Q1 as smelter operations in the Middle East were disrupted by geopolitical conflict. Production cuts at...
Rio Tinto reported steady performance in its aluminium value chain in the first quarter of 2026, with mixed production volumes of bauxite, alumina and primary metal output Bauxite production was reported at 13.3 million tonnes, down 11 per cent year-on-year, largely flagged by the company towards...
Constellium SE has entered into a multi-year agreement with Airbus for the supply of aluminium alloy extrusions, strengthening its long-standing position in the aerospace supply chain. Under the agreement, Constellium will supply a range of extruded products, including bars and both small and large...
At a refinery in Krasnoturinsk, work is continuing to modernise existing processing systems, with a new piece of equipment now in use at the site. The facility, known as the Bogoslovsky Aluminium Plant, is part of RUSAL’s alumina production network. The latest addition is located in the section...
TOMRA Recycling has launched a new metal-sorting system, FINDER™, to improve the recovery of non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, from complex waste streams. The system is modular. Operators can configure and expand sensors based on the material. It is designed to handle shredded end-of-life...
Global aluminium production and supply is considerably driven by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which contributes around 9 per cent of aluminium to the supply chain. Every year, the GCC produces and supplies approximately 6 to 6.5 million tonnes and 5 to 5.5 million tonnes of aluminium,...
Saudi Arabia is sharpening its focus on aluminium and mining, with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources taking on a strategic role at the next Aluminium Arabia event. The move reflects a wider push to expand industries beyond oil and to build a stronger manufacturing base in line with...
While cutting-edge sensor sorters provide STEMIN’s "brain" for aluminium alloy-sorting, the "backbone" of their success lies in the machine’s durability. Secondary smelters demand consistent quality and supply. One company achieving these requirements is STEMIN S.p.A., one of Italy’s leading...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced plans to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Italy-based Eco Green, subject to regulatory approvals, as it expands its recycling activities in Europe. Founded in 1993 by the Scappini family, Eco Green is engaged in aluminium scrap collection, sorting,...
China now possesses the world's largest nuclear power development programme, including units in operation, plants under construction, and approvals issued for new plants, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2026 released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA)....
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminium imports in March 2026 were approximately 255,000 tonnes, up 26.5 per cent M-o-M and up 14.8 per cent y-o-y. From January to March 2026, domestic cumulative primary aluminium imports totalled approximately...
Is China’s aluminium industry gradually finding itself more dependent on overseas suppliers for a critical raw material? That question becomes difficult to ignore when the 2025 numbers come into focus. During the year, China’s bauxite imports climbed to 201 million tonnes, rising from 159 million...
In March 2026, China's import of alumina, which is the essential raw material for aluminium production, reached a two-year high. The surge is mainly owed to the shipments, which were originally planned to reach the Middle East smelters, but changed the route to the world's largest producer. As per...
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) reported solid performance in its Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I) segment, supporting overall growth in 2025. The company’s aluminium product portfolio remained a key driver of segment performance. Also Read: Constellium 2025 scorecard The segment recorded...
As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East disrupts the aluminium availability in the global automotive industry , Japan’s automotive sector comes into focus with a concerning exposure to supply chain vulnerability. Japan’s manufacturing sector is increasingly pressured as the Middle East...
The 5th Global Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2026, hosted online by JA Solar, brought together over 20+ senior representatives from leading international organisations and industry players to share insights on the accelerating energy transition. The summit featured keynote speeches and panel...
