China’s national carbon market is scaling up rapidly, with annual trading volume reaching a record 235 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, up 24.36 per cent year-on-year, according to a report released at the China Carbon Market Conference 2026 in Wuhan. By the end of August 2026, cumulative trading volume since the market’s launch had reached 961 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, while total turnover stood at RMB 65.7 billion (about USD 9.71 billion). A key development for the aluminium industry is the expansion of China’s national carbon market to include aluminium smelting, alongside power generation, steel and cement. As of 2026, 3,680 key emitters across these four sectors had been included in the market, collectively covering around 8.3 billion tonnes of CO₂...
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...
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RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) reportedly expects that Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is projected to post a higher net profit for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, supported by lower alumina prices. The core earnings are expected to grow Q-o-Q to between RM480 million and RM520 million, though this remains slightly below its earlier projections. During Q1 2025, the company's revenue stood at RM 3.89 billion. If we compare Y-o-Y, during Q2 2024 , Press Metal's revenue closed at RM 3.95 billion, representing a significant boost during Q2 2025. The improvement is attributed to the decline in alumina prices to USD 350 per tonne, which has reduced its alumina-to-aluminium cost ratio to 14 per cent, compared to the three-year historical average of 18 per cent. "However, this may be...
In a bold leap toward self-reliance and semiconductor supremacy, National Aluminium Company (Nalco) is gearing up to become the first Indian company to produce the elusive rare metal gallium within the next two years. On Tuesday, the firm announced its initiative to extract gallium is now at the advanced stage and the likelihood to start the commercial production in the upcoming two years. India's leading aluminium producer has partnered with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the Heavy Water Board (HWB) on R&D initiatives focused on gallium extraction and non-nuclear applications of heavy water. Leveraging these collaborations, the company has successfully developed an indigenous technology to extract gallium, a critical metal recovered as a by-product in the alumina production...
Futures: The most-traded AD2511 contract for cast aluminium alloy opened at RMB 20,090 per tonne, with the lowest point at RMB 20,075 per tonne and the highest point also at RMB 20,075 per tonne. It finally closed at RMB 20,090 per tonne, up RMB 15 per tonne or 0.07 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 420 lots, and open interest was 7,933 lots, mainly due to increased long positions. Image for representational purposes only Spot-futures price spread daily report: According to SMM data, on August 20, the theoretical premium of SMM ADC12 spot price over the closing price of the most-traded AD2511 futures contract at 10:15 am expanded to RMB 340 per tonne. Industry updates: (1) Aluminium Scrap Imports: According to the latest customs data, domestic aluminium scrap imports in...
Aluminium prices rose on Thursday, August 20, leading other base metals, as falling stocks and stronger demand from China supported the market. But the rise was held back by an increase in global supply. At the London Metal Exchange (LME), cash aluminium bid stood at USD 2,566 per tonne, down 0.21 per cent from USD 2,571.5 per tonne a day earlier, while the cash offer price also dropped by 0.21 per cent per cent to USD 2,567 per tonne from USD 2,572.5 on August 19. The three-month contract also eased slightly, with the bid and offer both falling 0.23 per cent, to USD 2,567 per tonne and USD 2,568 per tonne, respectively. Far-dated contracts were broadly stable. The December 2026 bid edged down 0.04 per cent to USD 2,622 per tonne from USD 2,623 per tonne, while the offer price slipped by...
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for alumina refining . The Certification covers processes for the manufacture of alumina at their Shandong Chuangyuan New Material Technology Co., Ltd. facility in Shandong Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility produces an annual output of 1.4 million tonnes of alumina, operating two refining production lines and supplying its products primarily to electrolytic aluminium smelters in China. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive...
In Magdeburg setzt die Mitteldeutsche Schlackenunion (MDSU) neue Maßstäbe für Lösungen in der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Mit ihrer hochmodernen Anlage zur Metallrückgewinnung aus Rostasche zeigt das Unternehmen die zentrale Bedeutung zuverlässiger und leistungsstarker Sortiertechnologien – und stärkt zugleich die Rolle von STEINERT als bevorzugtem Partner für industrielle Metallrückgewinnung. MDSU verändert die Sichtweise der Branche auf Verbrennungsrückstände. In Müllverbrennungsanlagen (MVA) bleiben nach der Verarbeitung 20 bis 30 Prozent der Materialien als Rostasche zurück – ein wertvoller Nebenstrom, der Aluminium, Kupfer, Messing und Edelstahl enthält. Dieses Potenzial erkennend, hat MDSU eine hochmoderne Rückgewinnungsanlage mit fortschrittlicher Röntgentechnologie in Betrieb genommen...
O sistema de reciclagem bem estruturado do Brasil mais uma vez impulsionou a taxa de reciclagem de latas de alumínio do país para impressionantes 97,3%. Há mais de 15 anos, o Brasil mantém consistentemente uma taxa superior a 95%, resultado não apenas de uma forte infraestrutura de reciclagem, mas também de um profundo senso de compromisso com a sustentabilidade, que incentiva o consumo de latas de alumínio. Em 2024, as vendas de latas no Brasil cresceram 7,6%, totalizando 34,8 bilhões de unidades, contra 32,3 bilhões no ano anterior. Por trás desse cenário, o progresso econômico constante também é um fator que impulsiona o consumo de latas de alumínio. Segundo o Banco Mundial, o Brasil, com uma população de 205,3 milhões, registrou um PIB per capita real de US$ 10.616 em 2024, contra US$...
Every aluminium can has a second life waiting to be written. When recycled, it can be back on store shelves in as little as 60 days, saving energy, cutting waste, and keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Now, Fayette County is giving residents a simple way to be part of that cycle of renewal. Fayette County has rolled out a brand-new aluminium can recycling trailer, now parked at the corner of McDonough Road and Highway 54 in Fayetteville, right across from the fleet maintenance department entrance. Thanks to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which provided the trailer at no cost, recycling aluminium cans is now as simple as a quick drop-off. Every can collected helps protect the environment while fuelling a cause that truly changes lives. The initiative is part of the...
Today three premier US and Canadian aluminium extrusion companies combine to launch Metra North America. Extruded Aluminum Company, Profile Custom Extrusions and Metra Canada unite as Metra North America to redefine aluminium extrusion quality, reliability and worth. “Simply put, we’re raising the bar to make our customers’ jobs more rewarding and a lot less worrisome,” said Colin Brosmer, President, Metra North America. Image for referential purposes only “That means providing unequalled value beyond price that comes from being a true partner. A partner who puts customer needs first and does what they say they will to meet them.” The new Metra-NA.com website also debuts today. Although a new brand, the three companies comprising Metra North America provide over a century of collective...
A public consultation on Wales’ proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister of Wales. This proposal is mainly based on the concept of reuse over recycling to reduce waste and promote net zero. This scheme comprises a 12-week consultation on the DRS (Deposit Return Scheme), which began its historic journey on 18th August at Corona Pop Factory in Porth. This would continue till 10 November, which would be helping to implement the scheme. Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, said, “Wales has always led by example on environmental action, and the deposit return scheme represents our next bold step forward. By putting reuse at the centre of our approach, we’re not just tackling waste – we’re creating a model that other nations can...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices declined by USD 30-40 per tonne W-o-W, primarily due to a downward trend in London Metal Exchange (LME) prices. Despite strong demand and ongoing supply constraints, prices continued to fall as subdued trading activity during the festive week limited any significant gains. Price assessments BigMint assessed Tense scrap from the US at USD 2,000 per tonne, down by USD 40 per tonne W-o-W, while US taint tabor HRB (2-3 per cent) saw a drop of USD 10 per tonne, settling at USD 2,175 per tonne. Meanwhile, Zorba 95/5 witnessed a slight gain of USD 20 per tonne W-o-W and extrusion from the UAE witnessed a reduction of USD 30 per tonne W-o-W. LME prices down w-o-w amid inventory inflows At the time of reporting, LME aluminium prices stood at USD 2,572 per...
Viggo Boats, a boat-building firm, has expanded its global reach through Vortec Marine as the exclusive dealer for the UK and Ireland. Their collaboration represents a growing demand for sustainable marine solutions, and Viggo's hybrid aluminium vessels will fit Vortec's solid position in the region. Vortec, headquartered in Swanwick and Gosport, will provide test drives, technical demonstrations, and full aftersales support, making it the single point of contact for both private owners and commercial operators interested in Viggo’s range. “Vortec Marine’s technical expertise, established reputation, and deep understanding of the UK marine market make them the ideal partner for Viggo Boats,” said Erik Wickgren, CEO of Öregrund Marine Service AB, manufacturer of Viggo Boats. “As interest...
Indian aluminium extrusion manufacturers are sounding the alarm over surging pressure from low-priced Chinese imports. They warn that these imports, facilitated indirectly through regional trade agreements, are disrupting domestic competitiveness, exposing a critical imbalance in the market's playing field. This led to the manufacturers demanding that the government re-examine the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between ASEAN countries and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Industry stakeholders allege that China is routing its finished aluminium products into the Indian market via Vietnam and Malaysia at zero duty under the FTA framework. In contrast, domestic producers face an 8.25 per cent import duty burden, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage against Chinese suppliers in both domestic...
A new study by Market Forces has shed light on Australia’s industrial gas consumption, revealing a striking concentration of demand among a handful of facilities. According to the findings, just 10 industrial sites are responsible for more than half (50.9 per cent) of the country’s total manufacturing gas use, with alumina and ammonia leading the way. The remaining 49.1 per cent of demand is driven mainly by the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, underscoring its dominant role in Australia’s energy landscape. Five ASX-listed giants, Rio Tinto, South32, Orica, Dyno Nobel, and Wesfarmers, operate six of these major gas-consuming plants. Their reliance on gas drives both operational costs and climate exposure. At the same time, these companies have begun mapping decarbonisation pathways,...
Chinese spot alumina prices edged down slightly but remained stable overall during the week of August 8-14, as inventories continued to build while limited spot alumina availability provided some support, Mysteel Global learned. Image for representational purposes only According to Mysteel's price assessment, the national average price for smelter-grade alumina with purity exceeding 98.6 per cent slid by a marginal 0.2 per cent from a week earlier to RMB 3,262 per tonne (USD 454 per tonne) as of August 14. During the same period, China's alumina inventories continued to mount. Mysteel's latest survey showed that total alumina stocks at the ten major Chinese ports, 44 alumina refiners, 89 primary aluminium smelters, and rail yards or in transit had increased by 1.3 per cent from August 7...
History has repeated itself as Russia, after the 1990s, has returned to barter deals owing to geopolitical predicaments. Not a generic practice yet, but the initiation of barter deals commenced at the Kazan Expo business forum. Chinese companies cited settlement issues and Russian demands that they bring production to Russia as major issues hindering the development of bilateral trade. Image Source: Wikipedia “We offer innovative cooperation models aimed at reducing settlement risks,” Xu Xinjing from Hainan Longpan Oilfield Technology Co. Ltd told Reuters through a translator, adding that “we offer a model of barter trade.” In exchange for the power equipment, his company wants to receive Russian shipbuilding metal alloys like aluminium and steel. “In the current conditions of limited...
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The most-traded AD2511 contract for cast aluminium alloy opened at RMB 20,050 per tonne, hit a low of RMB 20,025 per tonne, and reached a high of RMB 20,090 per tonne overnight. It finally closed at RMB 20,055 per tonne, down RMB 40 per tonne or 0.20 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 549 lots, with open interest at 7,897 lots, mainly due to longs reducing their positions. Spot-Futures Price Spread Daily Report: According to SMM data, on August 19, the theoretical premium of SMM ADC12 spot price over the closing price of the most-traded casting aluminium alloy contract (AD2511) at 10:15 am was RMB 255 per tonne. Industry Updates: (1) According to CAAM data, in July, auto production and sales were 2.591 million and 2.593 million units, up 13.3 per cent and 14.7 per cent...
Peel Ports Group, providing port and logistics services, has become the first UK port operator to join the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing and supporting the UK aluminium industry, underpinning its strategic focus on helping the steel and metals industries. This development aligns with the Group's ambition to strengthen its presence in the aluminium sector, building on a record year for steel imports handled at the Port of Liverpool. The Group stated that its membership with the ALFED will enable it to deliver more efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions for aluminium importers. In addition to this, it has already been collaborating with customers to position cargo closer to demand hubs, mainly across its seven statutory harbour...
