The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has launched a new Reindustrialising UK Aluminium briefing, developed through its Trade Committee, setting out the immediate trade and industrial priorities facing the UK aluminium sector. The briefing comes as aluminium takes on increasing strategic importance within UK Government policy. Aluminium is recognised within the UK’s Critical Minerals framework and as a Growth Mineral, reflecting its importance to future UK manufacturing and economic growth. Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy describes critical minerals as foundational inputs to the Industrial Strategy’s growth-driving sectors. ALFED’s latest economic modelling estimates that the UK aluminium industry supports a wider economic footprint of £8.18 billion (USD 11.03 billion) in GVA and...
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 on the revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, under proposal 2025/0420 (COD). The two organisations want both materials covered by a single, technology-neutral mechanism with harmonised carbon-intensity thresholds and verification rules. They said the approach would give automakers greater flexibility in meeting regulatory requirements while supporting European markets for low-carbon materials. It would also allow vehicle engineers to continue selecting materials based on technical and economic...
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With the motive to drive aluminium's role as the champion among the critical materials, used in various vital sectors, Bridgnorth Aluminium, Britain's fully integrated producer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is currently looking for candidates to fill 10 positions in the expansive site in Bridgnorth. This recruitment drive will be conducted at the event set to take place in September. Sectors, likely aerospace, automotive, energy generation and defence, have been using aluminium as one of the key metals in their production process , but the spotlight upon it is not as much as steel. By considering that, the firm is aiming to provide the material the same spotlight with a special focus on its recyclability feature and its role within the circular economy. This is more so because earlier...
On Monday, September 1, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price opened the week with a fall of USD 8 per tonne or 0.30 per cent and USD 8.5 per tonne or 0.32 per cent to clock at USD 2,612 per tonne and USD 2,612.5 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also went down the graph by USD 6 per tonne or 0.22 per cent and USD 5.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent to halt at USD 2,609 per tonne and USD 2,610 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price slipped by USD 3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent to arrive at USD 2,657 per tonne and USD 2,662 per tonne. Get more industry insights from - Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2025 LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price for the same day arrived at USD 2,611 per tonne, from USD 2,615.50...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy AD2511 contract opened at the day's high of RMB 20,350 per tonne on Friday night, hitting an intraday high of RMB 20,365 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,270 per tonne, before closing at RMB 20,325 per tonne, down RMB 25 per tonne (0.12 per cent) from the previous settlement. Trading volume stood at 571 lots, while open interest declined to 8,297 lots, mainly due to long position liquidation. Image for referential purposes only Spot-Futures Price Spread Report: According to SMM data, the spot price of SMM ADC12 showed a theoretical premium of RMB 495 per tonne against the closing price of the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract (AD2511) at 10:15 am on August 29, with the spread widening. Aluminium scrap: Spot primary aluminium prices fell...
Pop the cork on a new kind of sparkle. Brown Brothers, Australia’s biggest name in Prosecco ( a sparkling white wine from the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy ), is raising a new kind of toast -this time not in a glass, but in a sleek and trendy aluminium bottle. Their new limited-edition aluminium bottle keeps Prosecco crisp and fresh, chills in no time, and is light enough to take from backyard barbecues to beachside picnics. Sleek, resealable, and planet-friendly, it’s proof that good taste and good choices can come beautifully bottled together. The resealable bottles are 40 per cent lighter than glass, helping to cut transport costs and lower environmental impact. Each 750ml bottle also supports eight-colour print technology, ensuring strong shelf appeal during peak sales periods...
Artificial intelligence has dominated global headlines in recent years, usually in connection with IT firms, chatbots, or image-generation platforms. That gave an impression that only digital startups can use AI. In reality, another story is unfolding. Industries once considered slow to change are also undergoing a transformation. Heavy industry, long viewed as conservative, is now adopting digital solutions to cut costs, raise efficiency, and improve quality. Building a digital ecosystem A prominent example is RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers. Breaking away from the stereotype of “sluggish” heavy industry, the company has built a complete digital ecosystem in only two years. Today, advanced systems are present across almost every stage of the chain, from raw...
Winstar Capital, the Malaysian investment holding company engaged in three core areas, namely manufacturing of aluminium products, the trading and distribution of building materials, and the installation of solar PV systems, has announced plans for a special Bumiputera share placement . 41.45 million new shares to be offered The placement will be up to 41.45 million new shares, which will be offered to the investors approved by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti). The move is aimed at fulfilling the company’s Bumiputera equity requirement. The proposed placement, which makes up 12.5 per cent of Winstar’s enlarged share capital, will have its issue price fixed at a later date, the aluminium products manufacturer said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia. “Under listing rules,...
A key announcement has been made by one of the biggest mining companies of Australia, Canyon Resources Limited, a bauxite development and exploration company, regarding the results of a definitive Feasibility Study alongside an upgrade in the ore reserves for the ongoing Minim Martap bauxite project, with the status being at a tier-one operation. The company, in relation to the Minim Martap bauxite project, is set to boost the total present net value of USD 835 million with the internal return estimated to be 29 per cent, reflecting a crucial increase in ore reserves. In addition, Canyon is under the plan to begin production of the Minim Martap bauxite project in the first half of 2026. For commencing the project, the firm shall leverage existing rail and port infrastructure with the...
On August 31, 2025, Zhongfu Industrial, an international high-end aluminium alloy new material enterprise, announced its performance for the first half of 2025, showing mixed results on a year-on-year basis. A significant fluctuation occurred due to the weakened alumina price , while the electrolytic aluminium equity production capacity increased sharply in the second quarter. The company's revenue in the first half of 2025 was recorded at RMB 10.57 billion (USD 1.48 billion), attributing to a year-on-year dip of 3.8 per cent. Net attributable profit stood at RMB 0.71 billion (USD 99.6 million), which inched higher year-on-year by 59.6 per cent. The non-attributable net profit also inched up to RMB 0.65 million (USD 91,000), showing a 52.5 per cent gain year-on-year. Focus: Second quarter...
Safety on Nigeria’s waterways has once again come under sharp focus, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, stressing the urgent need to replace unsafe wooden boats with sturdier fibre and aluminium alternatives. Following the heartbreaking Shagari boat tragedy in Sokoto State that claimed the lives of 29 teenagers, the ministry called it a painful reminder of the risks the people face when relying on unsafe wooden boats. He cautioned that sticking to outdated wooden boats continues to put lives in danger. Modern aluminium boats, on the other hand, are not only stronger and longer-lasting but also built to global safety standards, standards meant to protect passengers and prevent such needless loss of young lives. He made this appeal in a statement...
Brazil’s aluminium industry is under pressure from overseas suppliers after recent tariff changes. India’s largest producer Vedanta has been sending more metal into Brazil, increasing shipments to local buyers. Traders also reported that Russia’s top producer, Rusal has also entered the market with small trial sales. Traders also noted that Rusal, Russia’s top producer, has entered the market with small trial sales. A trader said, “I have been hearing a lot of rumours about Rusal’s approach. I heard that it had already made some sales and the cargo was about to arrive, and they would do a test [of the material].” Alumar, one of Brazil’s largest smelters, confirmed the shift, “The Brazilian market has attracted the attention of various producers, which increases competition,” a...
Europe’s renewable boom has a two-faced economy. On long, bright, windless days, it floods grids with cheap or even negative-priced power; when the weather turns, capture prices, as in the money actually earned by wind and solar assets after weighting by when they produce, recover sharply. That swing is not academic for aluminium. The metal’s primary production is among the industry’s hungriest electricity consumers, and swings in capture and wholesale power prices cut straight to smelters’ margins, investment plans and decarbonisation pathways. S&P Global’s Platts Renewable Energy Price Explorer shows exactly this dynamic playing out through mid-2025. Solar and wind output across Europe’s five largest markets rose about 10 per cent year-on-year in July, but output eased from June’s...
Sharvaya Metals IPO has captured the interest of investors ahead of its subscription period from September 4 to 9, 2025. Founded in 2014, Sharvaya Metals is a major manufacturer of aluminium products, supplying the domestic and international markets. The firm opened its plant in Ahmednagar in 2017, producing alloy ingots, billets, slabs, sheets, circles and electric vehicle (EV) battery housings specialised to meet the requirements of the “structural integrity and safety" of the cells. IPO overview and valuation The issue consists of 3,000,000 shares, worth INR 57.60 to 58.80 crore (USD 6.9 to 7.1 million). The price band is INR 192 to 196 (USD 2.31 to 2.36), and the minimum bid consists of 600 shares ( INR 1,17,600 or USD 1332); the IPO will be offered to retail and institutional...
The LME aluminium price movement on Friday, August 29 showed an upward movement from the previous day, reflecting a steady market performance. As per the data, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 2,620 per tonne, and the LME aluminium cash offer price stood at USD 2621 per tonne. On the previous day, both the prices had closed at USD 2,614 per tonne and USD 2,615 per tonne. Comparing the two days, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price had gained USD 6 per tonne or 0.22 per cent. On the same day, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price settled at USD 2,615 per tonne, and USD 2615.5 per tonne compared to USD 2609.5 per tonne and USD 2610 per tonne the previous day. In a single day, the LME aluminium 3-month cash bid price and LME...
Global market leader in packaging, Crown Holdings, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, "Built to Last", doubling down on the company's commitment to the aluminium beverage can as a pillar of the circular economy. The report details significant advancement on its ambitious Twentyby30 targets, with special emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting higher recycling rates for aluminium packaging. "Worldwide, our team's unwavering pledge to create a more sustainable future allows us to continue making significant strides in our initiatives focusing on innovation, responsibility, and community engagement," said Timothy Donahue, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Crown Holdings. "Sustainability is about creating a resilient organization and environment...
Iran produces approximately 560,000 tonnes of aluminium ingots annually, and it does not fully utilise more than 650,000 tonnes of installed capacity, Houshang Goodarzi, head of the Iranian Aluminium Industries Syndicate, reported due to a consistent lack of electricity and natural gas supplies. Image for referential purposes only Goodarzi explained that the aluminium chain begins with alumina production at the Jajarm complex and flows through four key smelters. “Iran requires about 1.3 million tonnes of alumina to meet its full ingot production capacity. Domestic supply provides only 250,000 tonnes, with the remainder imported, often under foreign exchange constraints. For every kilogram of aluminium ingot, roughly twice as much alumina powder is needed,” he said. Although about 450,000...
Chinese alumina prices in both spot and futures markets faltered further on August 29, largely pressured by increased availability of spot material and firmer bargains from downstream buyers. Mysteel assessed smelter-grade alumina with purity exceeding 98.6 per cent in the Guangxi autonomous region at RMB 3,290 per tonne (USD 461 per tonne) last Friday, down by RMB 15 per tonne from the previous day. Similarly, the assessed prices in Shandong and Shanxi fell by RMB 10 per tonne on day to RMB 3,160 per tonne and RMB 3,180 per tonne respectively, while those in Henan and Guizhou eased by a smaller RMB 5 per tonne to RMB 3,180 per tonne and RMB 3,290 per tonne. Growing availability of spot alumina prompted both sellers and buyers to show greater willingness to trade at lower prices, market...
In the race to decarbonise heavy industries, some companies are leaving no stone unturned to find ways that are sustainable and beneficial to the environment. And in this race, one such company which is rewriting the rulebook with innovations is Novelis . Regarded as the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis has successfully carried out the UK’s first industrial-scale hydrogen fuel switching trial at its Latchford plant. The two-week demonstration, backed by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero’s (DESNZ) £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) through the Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS) Competition, saw a conventional natural gas furnace successfully adapted to run flexibly on hydrogen. The trial showed that hydrogen can be safely used in aluminium...
The storm gradually subsided! The final scale of primary aluminium billets production cuts in July was lower than expected, with a smooth resumption pace in August. Three main reasons contributed to this: (1) Aluminium prices hovered at highs during the off-season, and the adaptability of the industry chain to high aluminium prices strengthened; (2) Aluminium smelters adopted a clear stance, leaving limited room for aluminium billet producers to halt or cut production; (3) After the production cut turmoil, the centre of processing fees slightly rose, easing financial pressure on aluminium billet enterprises. Image source: https://www.chaluminium.com/ Looking back at the earlier production cut turmoil, it started with marginal cuts in early June, escalated into regional large-scale halts...
