The Symbiosis concept pairs a premium aluminium outer shell with a transparent inner bottle, while the partners highlight low-carbon aluminium and future sustainability development. GEKA and AXILONE have partnered to introduce Symbiosis, a luxury beauty packaging concept combining GEKA’s injection blow-moulding technology with AXILONE’s expertise in premium aluminium packaging. The concept will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco, presenting a design that brings together a premium aluminium outer shell and a see-through inner bottle. The inner bottle’s transparent windows allow consumers to view the formulation’s colour and texture, adding a sensory element to the packaging. The combination is designed to offer beauty brands a distinctive appearance alongside a tactile product experience....
With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approaching, secondary aluminium alloy enterprises have successively finalized their production and holiday arrangements for the festive period. SMM recently conducted a survey on the double-holiday production plans, pre-holiday stockpiling, and raw material procurement of some secondary aluminium alloy enterprises, covering a total capacity of 4.2 million mt. The following is a summary of the survey findings: According to the SMM survey, during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, secondary aluminium alloy enterprises generally arranged for continuous production or brief shutdowns, though some enterprises extended their holiday duration compared with 2025. Among the 25 sampled enterprises, more than half had...
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The acquisition gives Rio Tinto control of a major undeveloped Cape York resource as it expands its existing Weipa operations and advances new mining areas. Rio Tinto is expanding its Cape York bauxite portfolio by acquiring the Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore and Mitsubishi, adding a potential source of up to 8 million dry tonnes of export bauxite per year to its regional pipeline. The transaction, for an undisclosed price, gives Rio control of the greenfields project located about 23 kilometres north-east of Aurukun and 35 kilometres south of Weipa. The deal remains subject to Queensland Government and other regulatory approvals. Under the development plans previously advanced by Glencore and Mitsubishi, Aurukun could produce up to 15 million tonnes per year of run-of-mine...
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and strips, tubes or pipe fittings and aluminium wire. Out of the grand total, unwrought aluminium occupied the lion’s share or 86.58 per cent, the export volume reaching 1.16 million tonnes. H1 snapshot: 2026 vs 2025 vs 2024 Over the past 2 years, Canada’s unwrought aluminium exports in January-June period have seen a year-on-year dip: 2026 vs 2025: 1.16 million tonnes vs 1.32 million tonnes, down 12.57 per cent Y-o-Y 2025 vs 2024: 1.32 million tonnes vs 1.5 million tonnes, down 12.02 per cent Y-o-Y...
Stadler is moving ahead with the next phase of its Astana plant in Kazakhstan, investing more than KZT 14 billion (USD 31 million) in new welding and painting shops for aluminium railcar bodies. The project will create the first aluminium carbody production facility of its kind in Central Asia. The new capacity is being developed under long-term contracts to supply and maintain 557 passenger coaches for Kazakhstan’s national railway operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). Stadler Kazakhstan said the new shops, along with the modernisation of existing production facilities, will increase the plant’s capacity by 25 per cent and create around 100 additional jobs. The Astana plant currently has capacity to produce 80 railcars a year. The company said, “Once the welding and painting shops for...
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes with radar-based blind spot detection, which monitors the area behind the motorcycle and warns the rider when another vehicle enters the blind spot. Its wider safety system also includes lane-change assistance and rear-collision warnings in Explore versions. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transportation sector, explore our report " Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant Economics, Alloy Segmentation, Pricing Intelligence, Supply Chain Analysis & Strategic...
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including aluminium and steel products, take effect as Washington intensifies pressure on Canadian industry. Canada is escalating its trade confrontation with the United States, imposing tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US imports worth CAD 27.6 billion (USD 20 billion), including aluminium and steel products, as tensions between Ottawa and Washington deepen. The countertariffs take effect at 12:01 am on Tuesday, following the breakdown of trade talks between the two countries. Canada's Finance Ministry confirmed the measures in response to an enquiry from dpa. The measures cover a broad range of US goods, including steel and aluminium products, household appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper products and electronics. The move follows...
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and China will continue to dominate the global market, the next decade is expected to bring stronger momentum from transportation, electrical and electronics, industrial applications and emerging markets across Asia. China accounted for 64 per cent of global aluminium extrusion usage in 2025, while the Rest of Asia Pacific (ROAP) represented 10 per cent, North America 8 per cent, Europe 10 per cent, the Middle East and Africa 5 per cent and South America 3 per cent. At the same time, the global...
The government has declined provisional protection against surging aluminium extrusion imports, leaving local producers waiting for the outcome of a wider safeguard investigation. New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry faces several more weeks of uncertainty after the government decided not to impose an emergency provisional duty on imports, even as local producers warn that a sharp increase in low-cost material is already affecting operations. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer made the decision after receiving advice on whether provisional duties should be introduced. The move does not end the trade-remedy process, however, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) expected to report on its broader aluminium extrusion safeguard investigation...
The diesel anode transport vehicle independently developed by Guizhou Aluminum Plant has successfully passed factory inspection and been officially loaded for shipment to Kazakhstan. The anode transport vehicle is a core specialised equipment for aluminium electrolysis production, facing harsh operating conditions over the long term such as high temperatures, dust, strong magnetic fields, and heavy loads, with high barriers to R&D and manufacturing. The vehicles in this shipment have undergone targeted technical upgrades based on Guizhou Aluminum Plant's proven export car model Huaguang HG-5, addressing practical challenges in Kazakhstan such as extreme winter cold, long transfer distances, and strong magnetic field interference in workshops, achieving a dual leap in product adaptability...
Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A. de C.V. in Lerma. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Bocar has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facilities manufacture aluminium components for engine, powertrain, structural and electric mobility applications in the automotive industry using melting, high-pressure die casting, finishing, machining and assembly processes. To explore trade opportunities of secondary aluminium, visit AL Biz The ASI Certification program was developed...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to deploy EGA’s UAE-developed DX+ Ultra aluminium smelting technology at its proposed 500,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) brownfield smelter expansion at Angul, Odisha. The agreement was signed in Dubai on September 7, 2026, in the presence of NALCO Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Singh and EGA Chief Executive Officer Abdulnasser Bin Kalban. Biju K, Chief General Manager (Projects), signed the agreement for NALCO, while Abdalla Zarouni, Acting Executive Vice President – Midstream, signed on behalf of EGA. NALCO Director (Projects & Technical) Jagdish Arora and Director (Finance) Abhay Kumar Behuria also attended the signing ceremony. To know the...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reported improvements across the pricing and contract segments on the September 7 close, recovering from the downward trend reported at the September 4 session . As the repair and operations stabilise at the facilities of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the LME aluminium price rally appears to have cooled down . The aluminium inventory, however, continues on a declining graph. Hence, the monthly average of September 2026, hovering around USD 3,284.4 per tonne, has not yet come down to the September 2025 levels around USD 2,653.25 per tonne, reflecting a 23.79 per cent uptick. The LME aluminium cash bid climbed to USD 3,308 per tonne from USD 3,292 per tonne, rising 0.49 per cent. The offer price shifted to USD...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,400 per tonne in the night session on September 7, reached a high of RMB 24,470 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,335 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,450 per tonne, up 30 from the previous close, a gain of 0.12 per cent. Prices traded above the 5/10/20/40/60-period moving averages, with short, medium, and long-term moving averages diverging upward in a bullish alignment, forming stepped support. Trading volume contracted notably during the session, and open interest fell slightly, driven mainly by bear position reductions. On the technical front, the 4-hour MACD golden cross extended, with the red histogram maintained and bullish momentum continuing. On September 7, LME aluminium opened at USD 3,291 per tonne, reached a high of...
China's domestic spot alumina prices continued their gradual downward trend last week, with sporadic discounted transactions emerging in the market, based on Mysteel's survey. The pressure was partly contributed by the persistent expectation of fresh supply coming online in southern China, leaving cargo holders broadly bearish. On top of that, concerns that deepening industry losses could eventually force voluntary curtailments, together with overseas production headlines and softness in seaborne deal levels, prompted a wave of short-covering that lifted alumina futures on thinning open interest. The underlying physical picture, however, stayed soft, and the September commissioning pipeline in the south has not gone away. As the basis widened, basis traders have been picking up more...
Russian aluminium producer RUSAL is working on plans to build a bauxite and alumina complex in Indonesia as it looks to strengthen its raw material supply for aluminium production. The company mentioned that the Indonesian project is part of its “ diversification strategy in the Pacific region ”. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia that RUSAL planned to build facilities in Indonesia together with the country’s domestic companies. RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer outside China, has explored opportunities in Indonesia before, although earlier projects did not move forward. To know the futuristic market and value proposition of red mud, explore the report " A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability,...
Metro Mining's Bauxite Hills operation delivered record quarterly production as lower unit costs and a broader customer base strengthen its growth profile. Metro Mining is building momentum at its Bauxite Hills bauxite mine in Queensland, with record quarterly output, lower unit costs and improving cash generation signalling progress from the operation's earlier ramp-up phase. The Australian producer is targeting 6.6 million to 7.1 million tonnes of production for the full year, with the latest quarter showing that investments in mining, barging and export infrastructure are translating into higher throughput. The operation produces direct-shipping bauxite for alumina refiners, with China continuing to account for most demand. However, Metro is also expanding its customer base, including...
DriveSys Systems Private Limited has acquired additional land in Maharashtra to expand its aluminium project. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZF Steering Gear. The company has acquired Plot No. E-10, covering around 25,882 sqm, at Supa Parner Industrial Park in Ahilyanagar district. The land acquisition follows a communication from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) dated September 2, 2026. On September 3, ZF Steering Gear revealed the transaction under the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " The newly acquired plot is located next to DriveSys’ existing project site....
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium operations. The company said the milestone was made possible through the combined efforts of its employees, management and contractor workforce, with safety built into day-to-day activities and operations. Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali said reaching 50 million safe working hours was a significant achievement for the company and “a proud moment in Alba’s history.” In his words, “It reflects Alba’s unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace where safety is embedded in every activity, decision and behaviour.”...
ALENZ is calling for provisional trade protection as rising low-cost aluminium extrusion imports put pressure on domestic producers during an ongoing safeguard investigation. New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry is urging the government to introduce temporary trade protection as imports surge 38 per cent year-on-year, putting pressure on local manufacturers while a safeguard investigation is underway. The Aluminium Extruders Association of New Zealand (ALENZ) asked the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in January to investigate whether safeguard measures should be applied under the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Act. MBIE began an 85-day investigation in May, after the government accepted the need to examine the industry's concerns. ALENZ is now calling for a...
