Across Europe, aluminium extrusion has become closely woven into some of the region’s biggest industrial and construction markets. From automotive and transport to buildings and industrial applications, extruded profiles are finding demand across a wide range of sectors. This is reflected in...
Taber Extrusions has launched a $70 million expansion in Russellville featuring North America’s largest aluminum extrusion press, with production scheduled to begin Wednesday and 70 new jobs expected at the facility. The company marked the grand opening of the expanded facility Tuesday, unveiling...
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The deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans reflected an annual decline in the first six months of 2025, as reported by Aluminium Deutschland. Members of its Tubes, Cans and Impact Extruded Parts Association reported a shipment of 393 million aluminium tubes and 268 million units of aerosol...
Futures: In yesterday's night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2511 contract opened at RMB 20,790 per tonne, with the highest price at RMB 20,840 per tonne, the lowest price at RMB 20,750 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,800 per tonne, up RMB 20 per tonne or 0.10per cent from the previous...
After a slight dip, the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Thursday, September 25, the aluminium price inched up again. The LME cash bid and offer price went up by USD 38.5 per tonne or 1.5 per cent, up from USD 2,622.5 per tonne to USD 2,661 per tonne and USD 2,623 per tonne to USD 2,661.5 per tonne...
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a fire broke out at Tennessee Aluminum Processors (TAP) facility in Mount Pleasant, causing significant damage. The blaze, which began at the Tennessee Aluminum Processors (TAP) plant, was sparked by a magnesium-laden slag pile that ignited, leading to...
On Wednesday, the European Union announced its intention to resume discussions with the United States regarding the reduction of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium. This move comes as various nations seek to address ongoing trade tensions. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is scheduled...
On September 15, 2025, one of Ashapura Minechem's mining subsidiaries located outside of India signed a multi-year strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) with China Railway. The deal focuses on developing the Boffa bauxite deposit in Guinea-Conakry, spanning over 200 sq km and estimated to hold more...
Supplies of thermal coal in Indonesia may face a shortage during October-December, several Chinese and Indonesian traders have warned, noting that some major coal producers in Indonesia have already sold out most of their cargoes scheduled for delivery during the period. Supply would be...
National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco), in partnership with the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), recently hosted an exclusive roadshow in Bhubaneswar on September 23, 2025, to unveil the ambitious Angul Aluminium Park Pvt. Ltd. (AAPPL). This dynamic joint venture...
The aluminium extrusion industry is carving out a space as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global aluminium value chain. As demand soars across a range of applications, from transportation and construction to renewable energy, industrial sectors, and consumer products, the industry is...
In its final judgement, the Rotterdam court dismissed all claims against Norsk Hydro ASA and its Dutch entities in the case filed by Brazilian Cainquiama and nine individuals in 2021. The case was dismissed by the Rotterdam court on both legal and factual grounds. During the proceedings, Hydro...
The first half of 2025 showed a divided picture for the global bauxite trade. Some producers set new records, while others stumbled against logistical and policy headwinds. Guinea and Australia stayed firmly ahead, fuelled by Chinese demand and reliable supply chains. At the same time, Turkey and...
According to customs data, China's aluminium profile exports (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) reached 84,300 tons in August 2025, up 0.17 per cent m-o-m but down 14.94 per cent YoY. Breakdown by export origin : By export registration location, the top three provinces in...
Chinese demand for bauxite is restructuring the dry bulk market, with imports of bauxite hitting record levels in 2025. Between January and August, port discharges of bauxite in China reached 145.2 million tonnes, up 26 per cent year-on-year, according to AXSMarine. This marks an increase of 30...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices recorded a marginal decline on September 24 compared to the previous day, while warehouse stocks rose moderately. The cash bid price slipped from USD 2,645.5 per tonne on September 23 to USD 2,622.5 per tonne on September 24, down 0.87 per cent, while...
PanAsialum Holdings Company Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for remelting and casting, extrusion, fabrication, powder-coating, anodising, die making, and CNC processes for the production of aluminium ingots at PanAsia Enterprises (Nanyang) Co. Ltd. in China. Aluminium...
According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in August 2025 (31 days) increased 1.22 per cent Y-o-Y and 0.33 per cent M-o-M. August marked the transition between off-peak and peak seasons, with some regions reporting early signs of demand recovery. The proportion of liquid aluminium...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, an aluminium-producing firm, is set for steady earnings in the second half of 2025. The growth will be supported by firmer aluminium prices, effective hedging and easing input costs. Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB Research) said margins will improve with...
China's unwrought aluminium trade landscape in 2025 shows imports on the rise, climbing to 2.1 million tonnes in the first half of the year, which is a 2.4 per cent increase compared to the same time last year. This growth is largely driven by robust demand from the construction and transportation...
