European Aluminium and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are calling on the European Parliament and the Council to make low-carbon aluminium eligible alongside steel under the proposed material-credit mechanism for vehicle CO2 standards. The joint industry statement focuses...
Aluminium extrusion is quietly powering the global sustainability shift, ranging from solar mounting systems and renewable energy infrastructure to aerospace, electrification, industrial automation and next-generation mobility. Its combination of low weight, durability and recyclability makes...
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On Monday, September 15, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved downward by USD 13 per tonne or 0.48 per cent and USD 13.5 per tonne or 0.49 per cent to settle at USD 2,693 per tonne and USD 2,693.5 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price...
According to preliminary estimates from the Aluminum Association, aluminium demand in North America (the US and Canada) fell 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025. Whether this decline is the direct fallout of Washington’s punitive duties is a question the Association intends to...
In the futures market, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2510 contract opened at RMB 20,995 per tonne during the night session, reaching a highest price of RMB 21,095 per tonne and a lowest price of RMB 20,955 per tonne, closing at RMB 21,060 per tonne, up RMB 40 per tonne from the previous close,...
Oppo has just broadened its F series lineup in India with the introduction of three exciting new models, the Oppo F31 5G, Oppo F31 Pro 5G and Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G. Aimed at the mid-range market, these smartphones are built to last, featuring three IP ratings and a frame made from aerospace-grade...
The entrepreneur and long-time Chairman of the Executive Board of the SMS group, Heinrich Weiss, passed away on September 8 at the age of 83, surrounded by his family. Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS group: "Heinrich Weiss was always a great role model. He was an entrepreneur of exceptional stature who...
Concrete may be the backbone of modern construction, but its reliance on cement comes at a steep environmental cost. What if industrial waste, something as ordinary as residue from old aluminium engine parts could not only reduce this burden but also make concrete stronger and more efficient?...
As Brussels pushes forward with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and doubles down on its climate ambitions, the European aluminium sector is sounding the alarm on another missing piece in the policy puzzle: aluminium scrap. The call is not new, but it is urgent. As downstream...
When stone meets aluminium at Kazakhstan's new Almaty Museum of Arts, it's not just about stylish design, it's a game plan for how architects and builders can rethink cultural landmarks through innovative materials. Kazakhstan's vibrant cultural centre has just welcomed the newly opened Almaty...
9.15 SMM cast aluminium alloy morning comment Futures: On friday night, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2511 futures contract opened at RMB 20,505 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,650 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,475 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,645 per tonne, up RMB 170 per tonne or...
A drastic upward movement has been noticed in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on Friday, September 12. Both the LME cash bid and offer price alongside the 3-month bid and offer increased, and the opening stock, live warrants and cancelled warrants remained unchanged from the...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V. has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for their Nemak Mexico production unit, Melting Centre located in Nuevo León, near Monterrey, Mexico. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak México, S.A. Melting Centre has been...
The recent proposal by Trump to the EU to impose a 100 per cent tariff on India and China, which was a part of an effort by the Russian president to end the war in Ukraine, is on the verge of conclusion. The EU has turned down Trump's suggestion to impose a 100 per cent tariff on India due to its...
On Wednesday, September 10, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the significant role of aluminium, in global manufacturing and green transition. Speaking at Alumex India 2025, an exclusive event for aluminium extrusion and its allied industries, Birla described aluminium as a versatile metal,...
Henkel has unveiled a major rebrand of its personal care line Fa, introducing shower gels packaged in 100 per cent recycled plastic and deodorants made with 50 per cent recycled aluminium. The move is aimed at cutting the brand’s carbon footprint and supporting its wider sustainability goals. The...
An Austrian company, Lithoz, which specialises in ceramic 3D printing, is now focusing on the manufacturing of aluminium nitride (AlN) heat exchangers for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft. This project forms a part of the TRIATHLON project that mainly aims to produce low-emission...
The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low against the US dollar on Thursday, highlighting the growing strain from US tariffs on Asia's third-largest economy. The currency ended the day at 88.4425 per dollar, which is a drop of 0.39 per cent from the previous close of 88.1000, slipping past its...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE’s largest industrial company outside oil and gas, has signed an agreement with the Department of Government Enablement to recruit more than 200 UAE nationals in the newly launched EGA Academy industrial training programmes. The signing took place at the...
Sampat Aluminium, an aluminium products producer from Gujarat, is opening its first initial public offering (IPO) for subscription from 17 September 2025, with the issue closing on 19 September 2025. The company aims to raise about INR 305 million (USD 3.67 million) from a fresh issue of 25.44 lakh...
