A potential easing of trade tensions between the United States and Canada could reshape the North American aluminum market, with European buyers facing the risk of stronger competition for Canadian metal. Import data from ITC Trade Map shows that US purchases of Canadian unwrought aluminum fell sharply in 2025, while imports from Canada increased across six European markets, highlighting how trade flows have evolved amid tariff uncertainty. The United States imported approximately 2.03 million metric tons of unwrought aluminum from Canada in 2025, down 25.9% from 2.74 million metric tons in 2024. The decline amounted to around 711,494 metric tons over the year. Import value also decreased, falling 22.2% from $7.82 billion to $6.09 billion. The figures come as the possibility of a...
Century Aluminum’s proposed USD 4 billion primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, is “moving forward on all fronts” as the company prepares for construction, despite local opposition and legal challenges, CEO Jesse Gary said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Developed jointly by Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the project is designed to produce 750,000 tonnes of primary aluminum annually, potentially doubling U.S. primary aluminum production. The facility is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and add USD 1.5 billion to Oklahoma’s gross domestic product, according to company estimates. The partners had targeted construction to begin by the end of 2026. However, local restrictions and permitting challenges have affected the...
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The US dollar held steady against a basket its rivals on Monday. LME aluminium shed 0.8% and SHFE aluminium sank 0.3%. LME aluminium closed Monday’s trading at US$ 1766.5 per tonne, down 0.31% from Friday. Three-month LME aluminium retreated to its lowest in more than a week at US$1,788.5 per tonne in European trading hours, before it recovered some ground to close the trading day 0.77% weaker at US$1,798 per tonne. LME aluminium is expected to trade between US$1,780-1,810 per tonne today. As on Monday January 13, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stands at US$ 1766 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 1766.5 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 1792 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$ 1793 per tonne; Dec 20 bid price stands at US$ 1928 per tonne, and Dec 20 offer...
After a rise of 14,000 tonnes in primary aluminium inventories on Monday, January 13, the A00 aluminium ingot price has further recorded a decline of RMB 100 per tonne to RMB 14,300 per tonne, as of January 14, according to Shanghai Metals Market. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 14,280 per tonne and RMB 14,320 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB 20-160 per tonne. Foshan, Gongyi, and Chongqing have witnessed the highest plunge of RMB 120 per tonne to stand at RMB 14,280 per tonne, RMB 14,340 per tonne, and RMB 14,100 per tonne respectively. Wuxi, Shenyang, and Linyi have seen a drop of RMB 110 per tonne and RMB 100 per tonne to RMB 14,240 per tonne, RMB 14,290 per tonne, and RMB 14,310 per tonne. In Hangzhou and Tianjin, the price has...
The first time in a decade, Bauxite mining company Alcoa, at their mines near Pinjarra, Western Australia, has been offering nine-year-long traineeships and has recruited 2 peoples from Rockingham for the job. It has been published that more than 1300 peoples have applied for the traineeship program, but Jesse Horsley and Lisa Clements are the 2 lucky ones to cut. Alcoa Australia’s Huntly Bauxite mine manager Brett Hodges said the traineeships would provide valuable experience in the industry. “These traineeships are a great opportunity for people in our communities who are either changing careers or newly entering the workforce.” He also added, “The new recruits represent the future of our company and the industry.” Post a two-week onboarding program in January, the recruits will get...
Alba’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) Ali Al Baqali held his first Annual Majlis today, Monday, January 13. Today’s was the first session of the many to be held over the week for Alba’s Executive Management, Directors, Management and employees from various departments at the Alba Oasis Hall. The Annual Majlis is a platform wherein the company’s ACEO communicates with the employees and engages with the workforce whose primary interests revolve around the aluminium industry and its contribution to Bahrain. Speaking to the audience at the Annual Majlis 2020, the ACEO Ali Al Baqali said: “At a time when the only constant in life is change, we as a Company must have the right preparedness to adapt to the changes amidst market uncertainty. As we set Alba’s 2020 Expectations – Safety...
Global Dynamics United (GDU) is a camera Accessories Company based in Los Angeles. In a way, it is connected to the RED digital cinema. The majority of their products are photographed with RED cameras including the new RED Komodo. GDU Mini V-Lock batteries are new 98Wh batteries with machined 6061 aluminium back. They offer one D-Tap port and one USB 5V/2A port. Power output is 14.8V / 10A (120W), a maximum of 15A. They are available now in the black or red anodized finish. They majorly offer aluminium accessories like handles, quick release plates, lens caps, but even some prime lenses. The design of their products is very indistinguishable to the design of RED cameras. GDU recently presented its V-Lock (V-Mount) batteries with Aluminium back. The new GDU Mini V-Lock batteries offer 98Wh...
Shanghai Metals Market expects China’s primary aluminium production to be rebounded banking on new or recommenced smelting projects, while consumption to gather some pace with anticipated recovery in the automobile industry and building and construction sector. In 2020, China’s primary aluminium production is anticipated to come in at 36.64 million tonnes growing by 3.4 per cent year-on-year, while consumption at 36.19 million tonnes rising 0.3 per cent. In terms of social inventories, the level of 1 million tonnes is unlikely to be broken around the Chinese New Year holiday during January-February. Between March and May also, the stocks are less likely to record a substantial growth or decline given a traditional high consumption season and supply expansion. June onwards, the inventories...
Constellium SE is the provider of Aluminium Auto Body Sheet for the hood of Groupe PSA’s New PEUGEOT Partner and the New PEUGEOT Rifter. Constellium provides Surfalex® for the outer hood panels, a material developed to meet extreme requirements for high surface quality with specific edging and roping properties. For the inner hood, it delivers a material solution with superior formability and mechanical resistance that enables efficient processing of complex geometries on the customer’s equipment. <iframe width="550" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lA3W1YGfvzM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> It also delivers the front Crash Management System (CMS) for this range of vehicles....
After remaining restrained at 610,000 tonnes last week, the social inventories of primary aluminium on Monday, January 13, increased by 14,000 tonnes across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, to stand at 624,000 tonnes, according to Shanghai Metals Market. Rise in primary aluminium inventories was last on January 2 by 18,000 tonnes to 610,000 tonnes, followed by the previous growth of 2,000 tonnes to 594,000 tonnes. The chart below indicates the current status of primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: In Wuxi, Gongyi, Hangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, the inventories have increased by 5,000 tonnes, 7,000 tonnes, and 1,000 tonnes from last Thursday, January 9, to stand at 197,000 tonnes, 56,000 tonnes, 60,000 tonnes, and 14,000 tonnes...
The US import of aluminium crude, metals, and alloys from Qatar has shown an abrupt rise in 24% during Jan’19-Sept’19 in comparison to the previous year at the same phase. The total import recorded to 123,000 tonnes during Jan’19-Sept’19, whereas in the previous year during Jan’18-Sept’18 the import was recorded at 93,100. Though from June’19-Sept’19 there have been some insignificant figures recorded in the US imports of aluminium crude, metals and alloys from Qatar (June-11900 tonnes, July-15300 tonnes, August-10,700 tonnes and September-9400 tonnes). There has been a rise of 3400 tones when compared between June’19 and July’19. Again there is a steep decrease in import in August’19 when compared to July’19 which accounted for 4600 tones. Substantially there is again a downfall when...
Aludium’s facilities in Amorebieta and Alicante have been certified against the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The facilities’ operations include re-melting/refining, casting and semi-fabrication activities as well as Aludium’s R&D Center and plant administrative facilities. The ASI Certification program is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The independent, third-party audit of the plants was carried out by DNV GL. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI said: “ASI sincerely congratulates Aludium on their ASI Certification of their Spanish facilities. Sustainability is an important commitment for every business, and the...
The average spot alumina price stands at RMB 2454 per tonne on Monday, 13 January 2020, an increase of RMB 8 per tonne or 0.33 per cent from RMB 2446 per tonne on January 10. The alumina prices in China have increased in all major markets, except South. The average prices of Alumina-East and Alumina-Central have risen by RMB 10 per tonne each to stand at RMB 2450 per tonne and RMB 2470 per tonne. Their average prices are expected to range at RMB 2430-2470 per tonne and RMB 2460-2480 per tonne. The price in Central stands at RMB 2465 per tonne, up RMB 5 per tonne. South China markets remain unchanged at RMB 2520 per tonne. After a continuous rise for the past three days in a row, A00 aluminium ingot price has declined by RMB 130 per tonne from its earlier price to RMB14400 per tonne on...
For reducing the dependence on the mining industry for recycling, Apple Inc. will reportedly use a new technology called Daisy robot that will disassemble iPhone parts to recover and reuse the minerals used in making products. Apple says the robot is part of the plan to make the manufacturing process closed-loop which would stop the company from relying on the mining industry. Lisa Jackson, Apple’s head of environment, policy and social, however, clarifies that the company has no competition with the miners and the latter should not fear in this development. Inside a nondescript warehouse on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, Daisy robot breaks apart iPhones so that 14 minerals, including lithium, can be extracted and recycled. Less than 20 yards in length, the robot follows four-step...
The new state Govt. of Maharashtra, India, led by Uddhav Thackeray has delivered a push in the mining activity by issuing fresh guidelines for the auction of tonnes of bauxite dumps. Maharashtra has enormous dumps of bauxite. As per the new policy guidelines issued by the industries department, the dumps are proposed to be auctioned on “as is where is” basis. The rule will be applied for the disposal of mining dumps of major mineral outside the “legal mining areas”. The new guidelines, issued on 8 th January’20, have come as uncertainty continues over the fresh extraction of ore in the country. Besides the disposal of low-grade ores and overburdened dumps on government and private land and forest areas, the guidelines are also meant to give the mining industry a push. It also comes at a...
The US dollar eased against a basket its rivals on Friday, as investors digested the news of the US imposing fresh sanctions on Iran and weaker-than-expected US jobs data. As on Friday January 10, LME aluminium cash (bid) price continued to drop to stand at US$1770 per tonne, while LME official settlement price to US$1770.50 per tonne after inching down from US$1771 per tonne on January 9. 3-months bid price also decreased to US$ 1797.50 per tonne and 3-months offer price US$ 1798 per tonne. Dec 20 bid price clocked at US$ 1935 per tonne and Dec 20 offer price at US$ 1940 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock further declined to 1410675 tonnes, compared with 1425575 tonnes on January 9. Live Warrants totalled at 797175 tonnes and Cancelled Warrants 613500 tonnes. LME aluminium...
The aluminium industry has sought the government to lower the basic customs duty on critical raw materials like aluminium fluoride, making a statement that high import duties are a huge drawback as they make Indian finished goods overpriced and uncompetitive in the international markets. The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) said: "To improve the cost structure of the Indian Aluminium Industry and enhance competitiveness, it is requested to reduce the basic customs duty on the critical raw materials.” The aluminium industry has suggested to the Government of India for the forthcoming Union Budget 2020-21, that basic customs duty on raw materials like aluminium fluoride, caustic soda lye and green anode/pre-baked carbon anode needs to be slashed to 2,5% from the present 7.5%. AAI has...
Emirates Global Aluminium and PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for licensing the UAE-developed EGA technology to INALUM, upgrading an existing INALUM smelter, and developing a new aluminium smelter in Indonesia. The MoU was signed by Abdulla Kalban, Managing Director of EGA, and Orias Petrus Moedak, President Director of INALUM and exchanged in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia. Under the MoU, EGA and INALUM will also evaluate the potential to form a joint venture to develop a Greenfield aluminium smelter in Indonesia, contributing services related to...
The Piriou group has acquired the order for an offshore delivery vessel from Jana Marine Services, a Saudi Arabian company. The vessel is premeditated for the transportation of personnel and freight, will be the 250th aluminium vessel built by the Piriou Company in Concarneau. The Piriou Group has published that it had just secured the order for a 55m Fast Passenger & Supply Vessels (FPSV) by Jana Marine Services, a Saudi provider of maritime services for the oil and gas industry offshore. Certain revamping will be made to this vessel to meet the specific demands of the owner, in particular, an increased speed thanks to a new propulsion unit. This FPSV will provide multiple missions for the offshore industry, including the transport of personnel and freight. It thus has a lounge furnished...
Rahul Sharma, CEO of Vedanta’s Alumina Business, has received an award for ‘Business Icon of the Year’ from one of the leading newspapers in Odisha called Samaya. The award is in recognition of Mr Sharma’s enormous contribution towards India’s metals and mining industry and for his crucial role in the development of the sector through business excellence. He is also a key proponent of sustainable mining and exploration and has been instrumental in driving India’s metals and mineral policy and leading development of policy frameworks through the adoption of global best practices. Rahul Sharma leads the alumina business for Vedanta, providing strategic guidance to the aluminium business and introducing best-in-class operational practices to scale-up Vedanta’s world-class alumina refinery in...
