The US aluminum trihydrate market strengthened in September 2026 as downstream procurement, rising overseas production costs, and shipping bottlenecks supported prices. In contrast, Bosnia’s market faced a quarterly correction as European buyers drew on accumulated inventories and lower caustic soda costs eased manufacturing pressures, highlighting diverging regional price trends. US aluminum trihydrate market gains on demand and supply constraints US aluminum trihydrate prices increased 2.38% month over month in September, supported by purchases from wire and cable manufacturers, electrical infrastructure compounders, and electric vehicle (EV) component producers. Demand remained particularly resilient for applications involving low-smoke cable compounds and flame-retardant materials....
China’s bauxite imports continued to rise in the first nine months of 2026, with Guinea accounting for nearly 80 per cent of its total supply. Against this backdrop, Alurion Resources, an independent company following a demerger from Brazilian Rare Earths, is advancing its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Bahia, Brazil, through infill drilling, bulk sampling and export-logistics studies, targeting a pre-feasibility study (PFS) by mid-2027. The company’s September 2026 quarterly activities report outlines plans to improve bauxite resource estimates, assess processing yields and evaluate export routes, as it works towards establishing a scalable direct-shipping bauxite (DSB) operation. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: "Global...
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Aluminium Co. of Egypt (Egyptalum), a subsidiary of the Metallurgical Industries Company and a leading player in the aluminium industry, has announced its fiscal results for the first quarter of FY2024-25 ended September 30, highlighting a striking increase in net profit and revenue. Image Source: Egyptalum According to the Q1 figures, Egyptalum yielded a net profit of EGP 4.23 billion after tax, up by 160 per cent Y-o-Y from EGP 1.63 billion. The company earned more profit in a single quarter than it secured in six months of the previous year. In the first six months of FY2024, Egypt Aluminium achieved a profit of EGP 3.43 billion , again up by 101 per cent Y-o-Y from EGP 1.7 billion. The above data shows a steady growth trend in Egyptalum’s net profit over the past two years. During the...
Marks and Spencer (M&S) Rushden Lakes has introduced the Beauty Takeback Scheme in-store, a program developed in collaboration with HANDLE, a beauty recycling specialist. Launched in June 2023 as part of M&S's Plan A roadmap towards achieving Net Zero, this initiative allows customers to recycle various types of aluminium and plastic beauty packaging from any brand, including bottles, tubes, caps, pumps, and tubs. Image Source: In Fashion Business Customers can simply drop their used packaging into designated collection boxes. Since its inception, the scheme has successfully gathered over 1.6 tonnes of beauty packaging—the weight of a small car—that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill. Rico Gilbert, Store Manager at M&S Rushden Lakes, said, "At M&S Rushden Lakes we want to play...
China Hongqiao Group Limited, one of the world’s leading aluminium manufacturers with a production capacity of more than 6 million tonnes and 11 major production bases around the world, has acquired Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. Image Source: Aluminium Stewardship Initiative The company has received the certification for its Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology Co., Ltd facility and subsidiary Zouping Dingrui Renewable Resources Co. Ltd. While the former is involved in the research, development, production, and sales of aluminium alloy rolling products, including can body material, can cover material, aluminium foil blanks, and other products, the latter is responsible for non-ferrous metal processing and treating metal...
Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) and the Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to repurpose former bauxite mining lands for agricultural development in an initiative that will revolutionise Jamaica's agricultural sector. This landmark agreement, executed on November 7, supports the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining's ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable agribusiness practices and strengthening climate resilience. The MoU outlines plans for a significant agricultural transformation on 670 acres of JBM's former mining land in Lydford, St Ann. This site will serve as the foundation for an innovative, technology-driven agro-park designed to boost investment in the sector and advance modern farming practices. The...
China’s aluminium production in October 2024 (31 calendar days) saw a year-on-year increase of 1.69 per cent and a month-on-month rise of 3.58 per cent, attributed to capacities back to operations in early October after technical renovations. However, some smelters unexpectedly delaying capacity resumption did offset the country’s monthly output, found the Shanghai Metals Market. Image Source: CRU The aluminium output hike in October could also be attributed to steady demand growth for downstream alloy products during the traditional peak season from September to October. In addition, China’s domestic primary aluminium price rally during October, reaching as high as RMB 21,080 per tonne, played a favourable role in metal production, providing the smelters an opportunity to make profits....
In 2024, Ukraine heightened its aluminium ore and bauxite concentrate import Y-o-Y by 46.8 per cent in physical terms during the time period of January to October. The cumulative imports accounted for this year towered at a whopping 19,842 thousand tonnes. As stated in the statistical report released by the State Customs Service (SCS), bauxite import in monetary terms has increased by 50.9 per cent (USD 2.681 million) in the aforementioned time span. This year's imports can be attributed to Turkey, which has supplied 70.31 per cent of supplies in monetary terms and China, which has accounted for 26.67 per cent. Ukraine has not re-exported bauxite from January to October 2024 as opposed to the same period in 2023. As noted in 2022, Ukraine lowered imports of both substances in physical...
Toys are integral to kids' babyhood laughter, fun and, at times, their cognitive development. Kids' toys have a wide range and variety from miniature cars and bikes to kitchen utensils, from robots to electronic gadgets, and from medical instruments to building blocks. They ignite imagination, promote creativity, and provide hours of entertainment. However, when buying a toy for your champ ahead of the upcoming International Children's Day, remember that not all playthings are built equal, and in the long run, some might do more harm than good. In particular, plastic toys, which have conquered the market due to their low cost and accessibility, have been prone to their potential adverse impact on children's health, our planet, and their overall development. Conversely, aluminium is a...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has announced the second quarter fiscal results for FY2024-25, wherein it has posted a fourfold growth in net profit. From INR 206 crore (US$24.4 million) in Q2 FY2023-24, the company’s net profit this year increased to INR 1062 crore (US$125.7 million), up by 415 per cent Y-o-Y. In Q1, the company’s net profit had grown by 72 per cent annually from INR 349 crore (US$41.3 million) to INR 601 crore (US$71.14 million). In Q2, the sequential growth was 76.69 per cent. During the period under review, the company’s total income from operations was INR 4001 crore (US$473.6 million) – 32 per cent higher than INR 3044 core (US$360.37 million) during the corresponding period of the previous year. EBITDA in...
The aluminium beverage can sales in Brazil have recorded an impressive 12 per cent year-on-year growth for H1 2024, revealed the Brazilian Association of Aluminium Can Manufacturers (Abralatas). The association, representing the country's aluminium can sector, previously noted that macroeconomic development significantly drove the increase in Brazilian beverage can sales this year. Following the revelation of this momentous growth, Abralatas expects the year to close with a high-digit sales figure for aluminium beverage cans. Earlier, the association estimated a growth rate of 5 per cent at the year-end, compared to an annual increase of 1.65 per cent last year. However, it is essential to see if the projection remains the same after this double-digit growth in H1. Production, consumption...
IB2, a trailblazer in the aluminium industry, has secured a remarkable €100 million investment secured from a group of financial and industrial investors . This significant funding will be used to pioneer sustainable alumina technology, further solidifying IB2's leading role in the industry. The business has announced that the investment will be utilised to develop and deploy its groundbreaking process further to produce more sustainable alumina. This substantial funding, attained over the past 12 months from financial and industrial investors, including Glencore, marks a pivotal juncture in the company's mission to transform the traditionally energy-intensive aluminium sector. Robin Scheiner, Head of Glencore's aluminium business, expressed sanguinity about the investment, stating, "As...
In the era of rapidly rising global warming, air conditioners have become a common household item for people from most financial backgrounds. However, a handful understand how these electronic devices do more harm to us than good in the long run. Thus, researchers are dedicated to bringing forth newer, more environmentally friendly cooling technologies into the market. And finally, a team from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has succeeded in their effort, offering a ray of hope to combat global warming. They have created a cooling device based on the commercial thermoelectric heat pump, mainly used in mattress pads and high-end portable coolers. The major difference between the new device and the traditional cooling ones is that the new device does not blow cool air into...
In a significant judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court in India has quashed the Korba Collector's (the highest officer of the revenue department in the district) order that imposed a hefty royalty of INR 863.18 lakh (USD$ USD 1.04 million) on Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) Limited for vanadium sludge. The High Court Single Bench presided over by Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, found the order to be legally unsustainable, citing an improper examination of both legal and factual grounds. The crux of the Court's decision rested on whether vanadium sludge— a by-product generated during the removal of impurities from bauxite as it is processed into alumina—could be classified as a mineral liable for royalty. Justice Guru ruled that vanadium sludge does not fall within the definition of a mineral,...
The Indian aluminium industry has once again knocked the government to remind about the increase of import duties on primary and downstream aluminium and to raise customs duty on aluminium scrap to restrict the inflow of low-quality scrap into the country. This urge to the government time and again is essential in the background of skyrocketing primary aluminium and low-grade scrap imports, particularly from countries with excessive production capacity like China, causing the domestic market to fight against uncompetitive prices and impeding investments in local production. In July 2024, ahead of the Union Budget, Indian aluminium producers had asked for an import duty hike on aluminium scrap to 7.5 per cent from the present 2.5 per cent. For primary aluminium, the demand was an import...
An industry group stated on November 13, 2024, that increased use of aluminium and recycled copper could assist China in managing its limited copper resources. This is because Chinese smelters face profit challenges due to constrained copper concentrate supplies. Ge Honglin, Chairman of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA), stated, "The copper industry faces many uncertainties and severe challenges ... profit of smelters, in many cases, is not from copper but from byproducts with some already suffering loss." Global miners and smelters from the world's leading copper producers and consumers traditionally gather in Shanghai each November for the Asia Copper Week event. This gathering is crucial for negotiating copper concentrate contracts and establishing treatment...
Goyal Aluminiums Limited, a leading manufacturer of aluminium coil, aluminium sheets, aluminium sections and other aluminium parts, has announced its second quarter results ended September 30, 2024, revealing a 75 per cent surge in net sales. From INR 12.39 crore (US$1.47 million) in Q2 FY2023-24, the company’s net sales increased to INR 21.68 crore (US$2.57) in Q2 FY2024-25. Image Source: Goyal Aluminiums On a quarter-on-quarter basis, Goyal Aluminiums’ net sales grew by 12.8 per cent from INR 19.22 crore (US$2.28 million). Quarterly net profit grew by 6.31 per cent Y-o-Y from INR 0.48 crore (US$56,879) to INR 0.51 crore (US$60,436). Over three-month period, net profit in Q2 stood 2 per cent higher than INR 0.50 crore (US$59,254). EBITDA stood at INR 0.80 crore (US$94,805) in the...
From smartphones to smart shoes, every gadget that we use daily is enhanced with aluminium. The demand for this versatile metal is skyrocketing, but so is its toll on the environment. The time for action is now. Image Source: Hydro The aluminium production industry is unified on decarbonisation. And the industry giants have taken baby steps towards the goal. According to the 2023 Aluminum Paradox report by the Environmental Integrity Project, global aluminium production resulted in 1.2 billion tonnes of global greenhouse gases in 2021. Now, the initiatives are to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to keep the subsequent global warming under 2 °C (vs pre-industrial levels, i.e. the Beyond 2 Degrees Scenario, or B2DS). Whereas it should ideally be below 1.5 °C....
Contradictory to the usual chassis design of motorhomes, there are aluminium-chassised king-size vintage motorhomes sold in the marketplace, competing with the newer models. Where? On the Airstream Marketplace platform, of course. Airstream, for over three decades now, has been a known name in the recreational vehicle and motorhome segment. The vehicles are known for their basically bulletproof drivetrains or rather 'silver bullet' travel trailers with riveted aluminium bodies. Let's delve into some individual models to understand the 'why' of the demand for vintage vehicles. Image Source: Pinterest Airstream 360 In 1993, Airstream presented a humungous bumper-to-bumper slightly smaller than a 36-foot vehicle with aerodynamic aluminium bodies. The standard 360 model was mounted on a...
After a decline last month, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production grew in October 2024, marking a M-o-M increase of 2.93 per cent, according to the Shanghai Metals Market survey. The output also escalated by 6.51 per cent year-on-year, backed by capacity expansion and higher operating rate. Exceeding the initial forecast of 1.73 per cent M-o-M growth, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production in October is estimated to have amounted to 7.112 million tonnes versus 6.91 million tonnes in September . Notably, the country's monthly output volume yet again surpassed the 7 million tonnes benchmark but fell short of 1.5 per cent to touch the August production. From January to October 2024, China's total production of metallurgical-grade alumina was recorded at 68.708 million...
