Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has moved from a titanium frame to an aluminium unibody, marking one of the biggest material changes. The new phone uses an aluminium unibody alongside 40 per cent recycled content, while adding a larger display, upgraded cameras and longer battery life. The iPhone 15 Pro...
The European Commission has delayed its planned measures on aluminium scrap exports, replacing the earlier proposal for export duties with restrictions on waste shipments to non-OECD countries. European Aluminium said the change has added to discomfort across the aluminium industry, which has been...
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This week, the weekly operating rate of leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises in China rebounded 1.1 percentage points MoM to 64 per cent. Operating rates across segments showed differentiated recovery, and consumption gradually returned to the peak-season pace, but the overall level...
The European Union (EU) has been discussing some changes around how its rules apply to aluminium and alumina trade, especially when it comes to how materials actually move across supply chains. At the moment, restrictions are in place for certain aluminium imports, but alumina, which is used to...
The European aluminium premium, the extra cost buyers pay above London Metal Exchange prices to obtain physical metal, has risen in early 2026, indicating higher costs and tighter supply in the region. It was at USD 335 per tonne on January 2, 2026 and stayed within USD 340 per tonne to USD 360.63...
Guinea and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have finalised an agreement that could prevent an arbitration post the seizure of the miner’s local unit in 2025. The development is a marker toward resolving tensions that have disrupted bauxite supply flows from Guinea. Explore- Most accurate data to...
Futures: In the night session on March 26, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 23,970 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 23,995 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,850 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 23,870 per tonne, up 0.61 per cent. Open interest in the night session...
Saudi Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, has cautioned that recent global supply chain disruptions are now exceeding the impact seen after the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that ongoing geopolitical tensions could have wider economic consequences if they continue for an extended period of time. He...
The producer of high-quality metallurgical-grade alumina, Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited, announced its formally adopted terms of reference. The board-level committee responsible for overseeing the nomination of directors and senior management will be the Nomination Committee. In...
From rule-based sorting to full rule-based sorting to full integration and connectivity. Since the introduction of the first AUTOSORT™ 30 years ago, TOMRA has led the industry transition from pioneering automated sorting to fully integrated, connected systems. Visitors to the booth will learn about...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices soared on March 26 compared to the previous close. Both cash and futures contracts reported gains by wide margins, while exchange inventories continued to falter. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report...
A USD 2 billion funding deal has been announced to support the Boyne aluminium smelter in Queensland. The deal is expected to secure jobs in Weipa, where Rio Tinto’s bauxite operations supply raw materials to the smelter. The investment involves the Australian government, the Queensland government...
The Middle East tension is affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea that depend on the region for aluminium and naptha. A report says these firms need support to manage raw material supply and exports. SMEs do not import much overall from the Middle East, but they depend on it...
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has reported higher costs and expenses in 2025. Cost of sales increased by 10.9 per cent compared to the previous year. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by about 41 per cent. Other operating costs also increased by more than 100 per cent. The main...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally submitted its response to HMRC's consultation on the draft regulations for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), highlighting the urgent need for clarity, alignment and practical implementation to protect UK manufacturing competitiveness....
Germany, the wider European Union and South Korea are increasingly finding themselves on the back foot in securing rare earth supplies, even as countries like the United States and Japan move quickly to lock in access through strategic deals and investments. The imbalance is becoming more visible...
The importance of aluminium for the global energy transition is undeniable, yet the fact remains that its production is one of the most carbon-intensive processes in the industrial sector. According to the International Aluminium Institute (2023), the aluminium value chain accounts for roughly 3...
The ongoing Middle East conflict led to the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices soaring above USD 3,500 per tonne , with forecasts pointing to a potential rise to USD 4,000 by 2026. While the rally offers the primary aluminium producers a strong earnings opportunity, it is severely...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has been getting strong demand for its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), recording over 1,200 applications worth nearly PHP 400 million (USD 7.2 million) within 24 hours of launch. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Ever since the emergence of recycled aluminium as a key lever for both decarbonisation and supply security in the industry, the United States (US) has emerged as one of the world’s leading exporters of aluminium scrap, with a well-established collection network and surplus...
