Cleaner aluminium depends on three things going right at once: scrap collection, melting it in a furnace without much carbon, and the electricity behind the whole chain not being coal-powered. Developments across North America, the UK, the European Union (EU), Egypt, Thailand, Malaysia and India depict how unevenly those pieces are falling into place. While some markets are losing recoverable metal at the sorting line, others are redirecting cargoes or writing scrap into industrial policy, and a few are lining up green projects to hold primary aluminium production together. Aluminium scrap trade: North America leads, Thailand bans, EU retains The international aluminium scrap market is facing a combination of changing trade flows and growing pressure to secure cleaner, more consistent...
ASSA ABLOY has agreed to acquire Brazilian aluminium solutions manufacturer Rometal, strengthening its manufacturing presence in Latin America while expanding its portfolio of door systems, furniture fittings and aluminium products. Announced on November 12, 2026, the proposed acquisition would bring an established Brazilian business with approximately 500 employees into the Swedish group's Americas Division. Rometal recorded sales of approximately BRL 332 million (USD 59 million) in 2025, equivalent to approximately SEK 580 million (USD 57.57 million) in ASSA ABLOY's announcement. The purchase price has not been disclosed. ASSA ABLOY described the company's EBIT margin in 2025 as strong and expects the transaction to be accretive to earnings per share from the start. Rometal acquisition...
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Dell has updated its XPS line by announcing new XPS 13 laptop ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 which is set to officially kick off January 9. With CNC machined aluminium body, new XPS 13 is claimed to be the smallest and most powerful laptop for its size and class. The 13-inch laptop has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB Type-C 3.1 port, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth 4.1, and an optional Windows Hello-compliant fingerprint scanner. “Now with a higher resolution display, incorporating 2.5 million more pixels with 4K Ultra HD compared to the previous QHD+ , the 100% sRGB display on the XPS 13 gives you great, saturated and accurate color, whether for graphic professionals or watching your favourite Netflix show,” said Dell. XPS 13 can be configured with either an i5...
The dollar edged up on Thursday after upbeat U.S. data and supportive minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting helped it shake off recent weakness. After registering some gains at the start of the New Year, LME aluminium is on a downward trend driven by dollar’s uptrend and higher Chinese inventory. The light metal contract fell further from US$2,241 per tonne on January 3, to US$2,230 per tonne on January 4, Thursday. According to Shanghai Metals Market, LME aluminium is on a downward trend and is expected to trade between the five-day and 10-day moving averages today at $2,215-2,255/t. The momentum in LME copper may also affect aluminium price movement. As on January 4, LME official cash buyer aluminium price (Bid Price) stands at US$2,228 per tonne, cash seller &...
Rusal’s Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter in Russia has ordered a new billet and slab homogenizing furnace from Danieli Olivotto Ferrè. Danieli will facilitate engineering, supply and delivery of the equipment and supervision of the erection and commissioning. The new furnace would be designed for homogenizing of slabs and billets of all aluminium alloys in series 1 to 9. produced in the plant. The unit will heat-treat products with sizes ranging from 300x700 mm up to 800x3,200 mm, and diameters from 127 mm up to 1,320 mm, in lengths from 1,000 mm up to 6,800 mm. The machine will also cool the slabs and billets by means of air flow. The plant will consist of one movable electrical homogenizing furnace on wheels with two fixed bases and one removable cooling system. The cooling system will be...
India’s Ministry of Mines informed Parliament today that bauxite production in the country has dropped by almost 73 per cent to 7,269 thousand tonnes (7.26 million tonnes) in financial year 2016-17. The sharp drop in production from 27,146 thousand tonnes (27.1 million tonnes) in FY 2015-16 can be attributed to a number of politico-economic factors. Currently, bauxite exploration in the country is being carried out by various agencies in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat, the Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Haribhai Parthibhai updated parliament. Orissa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh are the main bauxite producing states in India. According to a BMI Research report published last year, the estimated bauxite...
Hindalco Industries Ltd. has reportedly submitted bids for the leading aluminium rolled products manufacturer Aleris. The non-binding offer valued at around US$2.5 billion (including debt) has been made by the India aluminium giant’s U.S. unit, Novelis Inc., sources preferring anonymity said. However, there is no certainty that Novelis would proceed to make a binding offer for the Ohio-based aluminium rolled products company, and other firms could also come up with similar bids. Aleris, owned by Oaktree Capital Group LLC and Apollo Global Management LLC, had earlier agreed to a buying bid from the Chinese-origin Zhongwang USA LLC. The deal was valued at US$2.3 billion. It got called off in November last year after the U.S. officials raised a series of national-security concerns. Novelis,...
Vestas, a Danish manufacturer and installer of wind turbines, has signed a contract with Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C, Argentina’s leading aluminium producer, for the construction and installation of the El Llano wind park’s second phase. “The contract to build El Llano wind park’s second phase comprises supply and installation of 14 V126- 3.45 MW delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, ensuring optimal operation of the wind park,” said Vestas. The turbine delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2018, while commissioning is expected for the first quarter of 2019. “Located close to Aluar’s facilities, the wind park will provide electricity for Aluar’s aluminium smelting, highlighting wind...
With the holiday season coming to an end, civic authorities across the Americas and the Caribbean have stepped in to clean the litters generated over the last few weeks. The objective is to collect and recycle all the recyclable waste such as aluminium beverage cans and aluminium foil and reduce landfill as much as possible. The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) in Grand Cayman, Caribbean, has placed collection skips at six locations for the public to put their holiday waste and natural Christmas trees inside them for the annual mulching programme. The DEH is also requesting everyone to deposit their PET bottles, tin/aluminium cans, paper and cardboard at the drop-off sites for recycling. In another similar initiative, Macon-Bibb Solid Waste Department have reminded people to start...
A Bosnian inventor has designed a collapsible vehicle that can be folded into a wheelie suitcase. Mechanical engineer Elvis Cero has called it his Go City electric "car" that can be reasonable solution to parking problems in cities. The vehicle is designed to be used like a foldable bicycle, with wheels exposed and can be carried by the users to their destination once they arrive. "People who live in narrow streets, in big cities where there is no space, at any time they can take this vehicle out. They don't need a garage, this car can be parked anywhere inside a house," Mr Cero said. The collapsing process takes about three minutes and the vehicle provides easy portability. "People can also take this vehicle out, drive towards the bus station, easily fold it and then enter the bus, tram...
Aluminium powder and flakes are used as/for pigments and coatings for decorative purpose. The products are finding more and more application in automobile exterior and electric parts. The data shows a downward trend for aluminium powder and flakes export in Germany. The largest part of aluminium powder and flakes is exported to the USA, Poland, France and Spain. As shown in the data, Germany exported 20490 tonnes of aluminium powder and flakes in 2015 as compared to 18470 tonnes in 2016. The total revenue from the export was USD 89.94 million and USD 90.25 million respectively. In 2017, aluminium powder and flakes export by Germany is estimated to reach 17444 tonnes and the revenue from export is estimated to be about USD 100.94 million.
Despite the continuous struggle to move up, China aluminium prices continue to stay low with support of moving averages and driven by higher inventory. Despite the official number stating that China’s aluminium production dropped in November YoY, the inventory continues to climb up. Independent analysts express reservations about official numbers, asserting that production totals show cuts have been far less severe than announced by Beijing. After registering a slight increase yesterday, Average A00 ingot price drops today to stand at RMB 14,590 per tonne and expected to move within a range of RMB 14,570-14,610. Spot discount is set to shrink to RMB 310-270/t. Aluminium ingot prices in all individual markets in China have registered a drop. According to SMM, SHFE aluminium is also set to...
Nalco CMD TK Chand said that the company will dedicate three major projects to the nation on its foundation day celebration on 5th January. The three projects include South Block Bauxite Mines, Panchpatmali, Odisha, 18.5 MW Turbo Generator at Alumina Refinery, Damanjodi and Nano Technology based Defluoridation Plant at Smelter, Angul. With a project cost of INR 600 crore, South Block Bauxite Mines has a capacity to produce 3.15 million tonnes per annum. The bauxite mine will help the company to increase its production capacity. The projects will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Mines Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. “The company will also sign MoU with the National Skill Development Corporation in presence of Union minister of skill development...
After making a strong start to the New Year, LME aluminium fell slightly as US Dollar index consolidated daily gains by rising to 92.25 from the previous mid-91.00s. The dip was also partly driven by the Chinese refined aluminium inventory data which touched record highs in November. The light metal contract fell from US$2,256 per tonne on January 2, to US$2,241 per tonne on January 3, Wednesday. Technical analysis suggests that LME aluminium will remain weak and range below the 5-day moving average at US$2,200-2,240 per tonne on Thursday, January 4. As on January 3, LME official cash buyer aluminium price (Bid Price) stands at US$2,240 per tonne, cash seller & settlement aluminium price (Offer price) is US$2,241 per tonne, 3M Bid Price is US$2,251 per tonne, 3M Offer Price is US$2,251.50...
Midas Holdings Limited announced that CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rail Transport Co., Ltd. has secured three metro train car supply contracts worth RMB2.68 billion in China. Midas, the leading manufacturer of aluminium alloy extrusion products for the passenger rail transportation sector, has a strategic 32.5% stake investment in CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rail Transport Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of metro trains, bogies and related parts. The first contract was awarded by MTR Technology Consultation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. for the Shenzhen Line 4 Phase 3 Project. Delivery is scheduled between February 2019 and September 2020. The second and third supply contracts were jointly awarded by Hangzhou Metro Group Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Hangfu Rail Transit Co., Ltd. for the Hangzhou Metro Line 6 Phase 1 Project...
World aluminium output dropped sharply in November 2017 compared to the volume recorded in the same period previous year. According to the data released by the International Aluminium Institute, total aluminium output globally stood at 4.714 million tonnes in November. The volume is lower by 8.3 per cent from November 2016 figure i.e. 5.145 million tonnes. Month-on-month data reveals a drop in the global aluminium output as well. From 4.957 million tonnes in October, the volume has declined to 4.714 million tonnes in November last year. China can be seen as the strongest trigger in this production drop. Aluminium production in China decreased from 2.54 million tonnes in October to 2.35 million tonnes in November 2017. According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics data, primary...
Panasonic Corporation, which develops diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, and automotive, announced that it has commercialized an anti-vibration, surface-mounted conductive-polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitor. The new capacitors are suitable for use in power circuits for automotive electric control units (ECUs) employed in hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, and gasoline-powered vehicles. “With the growing demand for eco-friendly cars, energy efficiency and the need to comply with environmental regulation, more ECUs are being employed in cars,” according to company’s press release. “The company launches the industry's first surface-mounted conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitor which is...
The new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which is expected to be in the market in the first three months of 2018 has all grown up since its inception 75 years back. A globally popular vehicle born out of necessity became a household name for its functionality and its appeal to the adventurers, back country explorers and also for some city style icons. The vehicle is the symbol of the Jeep brand, one of the most significant assets of its owner, Fiat Chrysler. The 2018 model has been re-engineered for better performance and convenience, using aluminium in some of its key components to keep the weight low and to enhance the performance. The new jeep has added new engine choices while maintaining its iconic look. The new Jeep Wrangler has metamorphosed into a sophisticated SUV without losing its original...
Aluminium alloy export by the United Arab Emirates to China has tripled in the 11-month period of 2017. From 661 tonnes in January to 2,038 tonnes in November, the Gulf country has sold more than 14,188 tonnes of aluminium alloy billets to the world’s biggest aluminium consuming market during January-November 2017, up 85.77 per cent from the same period previous year. The volume exported accounts for around 23 per cent of the total aluminium alloy imported by China. The month-on-month increase in aluminium alloy export by the UEA to China is represented in the below graph: Data Source: Shanghai Metals Market The UAE is the global leader in the export of aluminium alloys. The country has doubled its export capabilities in the last 5 years. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) – a joint venture...
Braidy Industries has purchased 204 acres of land for the construction of $1.3 billion aluminium rolling mill in northeastern Kentucky. According to EastPark chairman and Boyd County Economic Development Director Nickie Smith, the company has paid around $900,000 for the acquisition of land at EastPark Industrial Center. The construction of new aluminium rolling mill is expected to start in early April. Braidy Industries expects the production at the mill to roll out in 2020. Kentucky Power President and COO Matt Satterwhite said: “Today’s land acquisition marks another tangible event that further cements Braidy Industries’ commitment to invest, construct and create valuable, high wage jobs, here in eastern Kentucky, a commitment we here at Kentucky Power have never questioned.” In...
