PV aluminium extrusion: This week, operating rates among sampled PV frame enterprises showed divergence. Some top-tier PV frame enterprises in Anhui and Hebei continued to run at relatively full operating rates; some other small and medium-sized integrated industrial extrusion enterprises reported that, for profitability considerations, they have proactively controlled production and reduced PV frame orders after the holiday, but their PV frame orders are limited, having little impact on the overall PV aluminium extrusion operating rate. From the downstream module side, October module scheduled production is expected to edge up from September, but the growth falls short of expectations, with China's scheduled production increasing by only 1-2 GW, providing limited support for PV-related...
This week, the overseas aluminium market overall remained in the doldrums. Weak demand continued to be the core issue across major markets, with offer prices in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the US, and China generally under pressure. Trading activity was sluggish, and the tug-of-war between sellers and buyers persisted, with the market lacking clear directional guidance overall. Japan: MJP negotiations continue, market sentiment remains subdued The Japanese market remained relatively quiet this week, with focus still on the progress of Q4 MJP negotiations. Some sellers are still negotiating premiums with buyers, but the two sides have significant differences in price expectations, and negotiations are progressing slowly. As a result, the MJP market remains subdued, with limited spot...
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Mexico-US trade talks, including discussions on aluminum tariffs , have been delayed, with the fourth round of negotiations now expected to take place in October. The delay comes as both countries manage busy diplomatic schedules. Luis Rosendo Gutierrez, Mexico’s deputy economy minister for foreign trade, said the delay stemmed from scheduling conflicts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States and the upcoming G20 summit. Although the formal talks have been postponed, technical discussions between Mexico and the US Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) are continuing on a “daily” basis, Gutierrez said. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036:...
The US aluminum extrusion sector is seeing another consolidation move, with Can Art Aluminum Extrusions acquiring BRT Extrusions, an aluminum extruded products supplier based in Niles. Can Art confirmed the acquisition in a letter sent to BRT customers earlier this week. The financial terms of the transaction are yet to be disclosed. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminum extrusions, explore our report “ The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 – Demand Forecast | Price Benchmarking | Plant Economics | Strategic Growth Sectors ” According to the customer communication, the combined organization will have over 1,000 employees and 15 extrusion presses. The expanded group will also offer a range of value-added aluminum processing capabilities, including...
Alcoa Corporation has completed a USD 2.6 billion senior notes offering, securing permanent debt financing for the cash component of its proposed acquisition of South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets. The offering, which closed on September 23, comprises USD 1.5 billion of 6.63 per cent senior notes due 2034 issued by Alumina Pty Ltd and USD 1.1 billion of 6.88 per cent senior notes due 2036 issued by Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. Both issuers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Alcoa, while the notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Alcoa and certain of its subsidiaries. USD 2.6 billion debt backs cash consideration Alcoa intends to combine the net proceeds from the notes with cash on hand to finance the approximately USD 3.1 billion cash portion of the consideration...
The US Department of Commerce has issued the final results of its changed circumstances reviews (CCRs) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders covering common alloy aluminum sheet from China, Bahrain and 15 other countries, deciding to revoke the orders in part for certain aluminum can stock. The decision follows Commerce’s August 11, 2026 publication of its initiation and preliminary results, in which it found that changed circumstances warranted partial revocation of the orders for qualifying aluminum can stock. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminum extrusions, explore our report “ The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 – Demand Forecast | Price Benchmarking | Plant Economics | Strategic Growth Sectors ” Scope revision...
Metycle , a global supplier of secondary copper and aluminium, has secured a USD 150 million credit facility from Rivonia Road Capital, a global private capital manager focused on asset-backed lending. The financing will support eligible transactions across the full trade cycle from supplier payment through buyer settlement, enabling Metycle to execute larger transactions, move greater volumes of secondary metals, and expand supply to industrial buyers and smelters. It also provides a repeatable framework for financing complex physical commodity transactions with institutional private credit, enabling faster execution for suppliers and larger, more consistent flows of specified secondary feedstock for customers. “Secondary metals do not lack demand. They lack predictability. Our...
India may continue imposing anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil from China, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia for another five years, following a recommendation from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). The proposed duties on aluminium foil of 80 microns and below range from USD 93 to USD 977 per tonne, depending on the country and exporter. The final decision on the recommendation will be taken by the Finance Ministry. The DGTR said extending the duties was necessary after reviewing submissions from interested parties as part of a sunset review investigation. The review followed an application from Hindalco Industries, LSKB Aluminium Foils, Raviraj Foils, Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast, Shyam Sel and Power Ltd and SRF Altech Ltd. To know the global production, demand and...
LME aluminium prices softened across key contracts on September 23 compared with the previous session, while opening stocks remained broadly stable. The sharpest movement was recorded in cancelled warrants, which declined by more than 20 per cent. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,239.5 per tonne on September 23, down from USD 3,240 per tonne on September 22, a decline of 0.02 per cent. The cash offer price fell to USD 3,240 per tonne from USD 3,242 per tonne, down 0.06 per cent. For the three-month contract, the bid price declined to USD 3,258 per tonne from USD 3,263.5 per tonne, marking a 0.17 per cent decrease. The offer price fell to USD 3,260 per tonne from USD 3,264 per tonne, down 0.12 per cent. The December 2027 aluminium bid price stood at USD 3,180 per tonne,...
China's aluminium extrusion output has continued to trend lower, with the construction segment acting as a significant drag. According to Mysteel's sampled manufacturers, industry output sustained a decline from July to September 2026. Within this, construction aluminium extrusion output fell by a cumulative 21.2 per cent from early July to September, reflecting persistent weakness in traditional building demand. In contrast, industrial extrusion output declined by just 3.7 per cent over the same period, demonstrating relative resilience and providing a floor for total production. Total aluminium extrusion output dropped 11.8 per cent from early July to September, while capacity utilization rates slid from 41.83 per cent to 36.90 per cent. The industry is operating at a low ebb overall,...
The United States is sending more than $1 billion worth of aluminum cans to landfills each year, even as it relies heavily on imports of the metal. According to London-based AI waste intelligence company Greyparrot, the discarded cans represent around 11 million megawatt-hours of wasted energy annually. The scale of the lost material becomes clearer at the recycling plant level. Data from Greyparrot’s Analyzer systems at Circular Services’ Sunset Park material recovery facility (MRF) in Brooklyn, New York, shows that 89 percent of aluminum reaching the sorting belt is recoverable. The facility processes roughly 91,000 cans per day, equivalent to about 514 metric tons per year, and recovers nearly nine out of every 10 cans that pass through its sorting lines. Greyparrot released the...
Oklahoma Primary Aluminum has released a new economic impact study for its proposed USD 4 billion primary aluminium facility at the Tulsa Port of Inola, projecting a cumulative USD 49 billion contribution to the state’s economy through 2060. The study, prepared by Regional Economic Models Inc, describes the project as a “generational economic anchor” for northeastern Oklahoma, with thousands of jobs, higher household income and significant annual additions to state and national GDP. It was published as the developers face a local construction moratorium, a planned referendum and ongoing environmental and legal reviews. Scale and economic impact The joint venture between Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum says the 750,000-metric-tonne-per-year smelter would: Generate...
Over the past few years, the employment story of US aluminum industry has been entering chapters from the downstream segment. According to the Aluminum Association, almost 98% of all US aluminum jobs are now concentrated in mid- and downstream processing and recycling, even as employment in primary aluminum has fallen sharply. The Aluminum Association’s latest 2026 economic impact study puts direct industry employment at 165,354 jobs, with the wider aluminum ecosystem supporting 871,464 direct, indirect and induced jobs and generating $326.4 billion in economic output. The shift is particularly evident in recent employment growth. Between 2024 and 2026, jobs in secondary aluminum production rose 21.9%, aluminum coatings 23.1% and sheet and extrusions 22.2%, while primary aluminum...
During the International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR) in Aachen, Germany, Almatis and ROMCO signed a term sheet outlining the key principles for a long-term strategic partnership for Brown Fused Alumina (BFA). The proposed partnership brings together ROMCO’s established fused alumina manufacturing capabilities in India with Almatis ’global sales , technical service and distribution network. Subject to the conclusion of definitive agreements, the parties intend to establish a long-term manufacturing, sales and marketing collaboration for ROMCO’s Brown Fused Alumina portfolio. Almatis CEO Anil Sonmez stated , “This is another significant step forward in line with our vision, ‘Alumina and Beyond for Tomorrow.” Sonmez continued, “Following the expansion of our Calcium Aluminate Cement...
Premium luggage brand Carl Friedrik has expanded its aluminium collection with the launch of the aluminium Check-in, a 76-litre suitcase designed for longer trips and international travel. Priced at USD 1,095, the new suitcase features a hard-wearing anodized aluminium shell, TSA-approved combination locks, and 360-degree ball-bearing wheels designed for smooth movement. The Check-in model follows the launch of the smaller aluminium Carry-On in March. According to the source, the Carry-On sold out within eight weeks, prompting Carl Friedrik to expand the aluminium range with a larger case. The new suitcase retains several features from its smaller counterpart while adding capacity for travelers who need more space. It is currently available in silver with black, cognac, or chocolate trim....
The global aluminium extrusion landscape is undergoing a structural transition driven by industrial decarbonisation, global electrification, and the rapid deployment of clean energy infrastructure. Historically anchored by civil engineering and residential real estate, demand for extruded aluminium profiles in China, the world’s dominant manufacturing hub, is decoupling from traditional property sectors. Persistent structural weakness in China’s domestic construction market has slowed the consumption of conventional architectural profiles such as window frames, door sections, and curtain walls. Conversely, advanced industrial applications, specifically solar photovoltaic (PV) racking, battery energy storage systems (BESS), power grid modernisation, and electric vehicles (EVs), have...
Neuman Aluminium has upgraded a melting furnace at its Marktl headquarters in Austria, improving its ability to process low-density aluminium scrap for the production of aluminium slugs used in packaging and technical applications. The furnace retrofit comes as customers increasingly seek products with higher levels of post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. By adapting its existing melting and recycling setup, Neuman aims to handle a wider range of challenging scrap streams while maintaining the quality requirements of impact-extruded aluminium products. Furnace retrofit strengthens aluminium recycling The project involved the refurbishment of an existing melting furnace and the installation of a Typhoon™ chip submersion system from Zmag. Neuman also renewed the furnace door system,...
From alloy-level sorting to the intelligence behind each batch, Metycle is connecting aluminium recycling with industrial supply. Explore the model at ALUMINIUM 2026, Hall 6, Booth 6F19, and join the SmartSorting Hub Opening Night on 7 October in Düsseldorf. Aluminium does not become interchangeable when it becomes scrap. A window profile, a vehicle panel and a cast component may enter the same recycling stream, but their chemistry still matters. Recovering the metal is one task. Preserving the alloy value is another. For an industrial buyer, the distinction is practical: which material fits the next melt, what evidence supports its specification, and how reliably can it be supplied? Metycle is building its business around those questions. The vertically integrated secondary metals...
Guinea is looking to bring US financing into its growing push to process more bauxite into alumina at home, with its Mines Ministry holding discussions in the United States over possible support for an alumina refinery planned by Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG). The discussions involve the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Exim Bank, adding a potential US financing component to Guinea’s efforts to expand domestic alumina refining capacity. Chinese capital has so far played a major role in supporting the country’s move towards local bauxite processing. CBG refinery plans take shape as Guinea seeks US funding The talks took place on Friday, September 18, on the sidelines of an international critical minerals conference. Christopher Kulukundis, acting US...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) reviewed its production operations and development projects during a visit by the Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who also welcomed the company’s recent acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque, the largest aluminium smelter in the European Union. During the visit, His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Alba’s national workforce. He reviewed the progress of operations across Alba’s production lines and the development projects currently being undertaken by the company. He also commended the company’s achievements, including the milestone of recording 50 million safe working hours. He also commended the efforts and dedication of Alba’s national workforce in maintaining...
