Japan imported 1.36 million tonnes of downstream aluminium products in January–August 2026, down 6.2 per cent from 1.45 million tonnes in the same period of 2025. The latest figures show lower overall imports, with shipments from the UAE seeing the biggest decline among the five leading exporters listed, while imports from Australia also fell. Japan’s total imports decline Japan’s downstream aluminium imports stood at 1.36 million tonnes through August 2026, a drop of around 90,000 tonnes, compared to shipments in 2025 during the same period. However, annual imports remained broadly stable over the previous three years, rising from 2.11 million tonnes in 2023 to 2.12 million tonnes in 2024, an increase of 0.3 per cent. In 2025, imports edged up by a further 0.1 per cent to 2.12 million...
Bering Yachts has presented the first hull of its BC60 aluminium explorer catamaran, marking the shipyard’s move to a twin-hull platform while retaining the long-range capability and structural robustness associated with its established explorer vessels. The 18.9-metre vessel has already been delivered and is afloat, with founder and CEO Alexei Mikhailov providing a detailed walkthrough of its design and onboard systems. Measuring 18.9 metres (60 feet) in length overall, with an 8.6-metre beam, the BC60 is designed as a displacement explorer rather than a high-speed production catamaran. Its all-aluminium construction, shallow draft and substantial fuel capacity are intended to support extended passages and greater autonomy at sea. The vessel has a draft of 1.58 metres and carries more...
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Alurion Resources has started infill drilling and bulk-sample trenching at its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Bahia, Brazil, as the newly listed company advances the asset toward a targeted mid-2027 pre-feasibility study. The field programme marks a shift from defining the project’s resource base to gathering the technical, metallurgical and logistics data needed to assess a potential direct-shipping bauxite operation. Alurion is also holding preliminary, non-binding discussions with alumina and aluminium groups in Brazil, China and the Middle East on possible offtake and partnership opportunities. Drilling targets PFS resource upgrade The programme includes 203 auger drill holes for 2,436 metres, 20 diamond twin holes for 800 metres and up to 16 bulk-sample trenches across the...
Hindalco Industries has commissioned India’s first superfine precipitated aluminium trihydrate, or PPT ATH, plant in Belagavi, Karnataka, adding domestic production of a specialist material used in halogen-free fire-protection applications. The new facility has initial annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes and is intended to supply growing demand from the wire-and-cable sector, polymer insulators, thermal insulation, composites, paints and electric-vehicle applications. Hindalco says the plant can be expanded to 60,000 tonnes as the domestic market grows. Focus on fire-safe cables Superfine PPT ATH is used as a flame-retardant filler in halogen-free flame-retardant, or HFFR, cables. In a fire, these materials are designed to help slow flame spread and suppress smoke without releasing halogen...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reported improvements above 1 per cent across the pricing and contract segments on the August 26 close, recovering from the downward trend reported at the August 25 session . The LME aluminium cash bid and offer prices gained 1.24 per cent day-on-day on August 26. The bid climbed to USD 3,227 per tonne from USD 3,187.5 per tonne, and the offer shifted to USD 3,227.5 per tonne from USD 3,188 per tonne. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On August 26, the LME aluminium three-month bid and offer prices reported a 1.01 per cent rise over the previous close. The bid moved to USD 3,238 per tonne from USD 3,205.5 per...
Aluminium extrusion is a widely used manufacturing process that turns aluminium billets into precisely shaped profiles for buildings, vehicles, solar systems, electrical equipment and industrial machinery. Its relevance comes from aluminium’s low weight, corrosion resistance, conductivity and recyclability, while extrusion allows manufacturers to create complex sections for a specific use. Industrial aluminium extrusion profiles can also be tailored to customers’ required dimensions, alloy composition and functional requirements. This makes extrusion relevant for uses such as electrical enclosures, transport components, solar structures and equipment where reducing weight or improving corrosion resistance is important. In India’s aluminium value chain, Bhoruka Extrusions Private Limited...
The US Department of War has committed USD 750 million to back rare earth supplies from Brazil’s Serra Verde, as Washington moves to build a more secure, China-independent supply chain for critical minerals used in defence, energy, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The investment will support an offtake agreement for mixed rare-earth carbonates (MREC) from Serra Verde’s Pela Ema Project in central Brazil. The funding forms part of a broader USD 1.55 billion initiative mobilised by the Department of War’s Economic Defense Unit. China’s rare earth supply chain is at present a point of dominance over the world seeking rare To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore “ ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap ” Shaping the USD 1.55 billion...
Leading recycled aluminium producer Norsk Hydro stock is attracting investor attention as its second-quarter (Q2) performance, aluminium prices and market outlook shape sentiment around the company. Hydro reported strong Q2 2026 profitability , backed by higher aluminium prices, product premiums and improved recycling results. As of August 25, Hydro stocks closed at USD 10.08, marking a stark month-on-month (M-o-M) rise by 14.16 per cent over the closing price of USD 8.83 reported on July 27, indicating how investors continue to assess the outlook for aluminium demand and margins. Hydro’s Q2 adjusted EBITDA reached NOK 8.92 billion (USD 927.39 million), rising per cent from NOK 7.79 billion (USD 809.6 million) a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) jumped to NOK 2.2 (USD 0.23)...
Motilal Oswal has maintained its “buy” rating on Vedanta Aluminium Metal, saying production growth, lower costs and a bigger share of value-added products could support a multi-year expansion in earnings. The brokerage has set a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.67) per share, implying potential upside from the stock’s recent level of about INR 451 (USD 4.73). Vedanta Aluminium shares were trading higher in Wednesday morning deals after gaining about 3 per cent over the previous week. Growth outlook drives bullish call Motilal Oswal expects Vedanta Aluminium’s revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax to grow at compound annual rates of about 11 per cent, 18 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively, between financial years 2026 and 2028. The brokerage’s investment case rests on rising aluminium...
Bridgnorth Aluminium has appointed Ilias Avgerinos as General Manager to lead a new expansion push after investment and operational upgrades returned the UK aluminium producer to round-the-clock production. Avgerinos takes charge as the company targets growth in North America and newer markets including electrification, energy storage and defence. He replaces Gerhard Trilling following a difficult period for the business, which says it has restored full operational performance within two years and built an order book worth more than GBP 300 million (USD 408.83 million). “This is a very exciting time to be joining Bridgnorth Aluminium, a company I know well after sitting on the board since 2024,” explained Ilias. “We are the UK’s only coil aluminium rolling mill and play a critical role in...
BotBlox has introduced SwitchCore, a compact 40-gram Layer 2 networking module featuring a 7075 aluminium enclosure that serves as both the structural chassis and heatsink. Measuring 27.6 × 27.6 × 10.7 mm, the module provides eight-port Fast Ethernet functionality for space- and power-constrained platforms while using 1 W of power. The 7075 aluminium enclosure eliminates the need for additional cooling hardware and also helps protect the internal electronics from shock, vibration and environmental ingress. The module is designed for applications including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), ground robotics, industrial systems and defence payloads. Explore aluminium casting demand forecast in the transporation sector, explore our report " Global Aluminium...
Alcoa’s proposed acquisition of South32’s aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa is an important development for the global aluminium industry, particularly for South Africa’s primary aluminium production. Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) CEO, Muzi Manzi, said, “On July 1, South32 signed a binding conditional agreement to sell its aluminium value chain assets…to US-based Alcoa.” The deal was valued at up to USD 5.6 billion and included the Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. For South Africa, the key point is Hillside. The smelter is the country’s only primary aluminium smelter. Alcoa has said that its acquisition will keep Hillside operating...
Emirates Global Aluminium’s restoration of its Al Taweelah smelter has reached a 25 per cent milestone, with 315 of the facility’s 1,262 reduction cells now restored and back in operation. The company said the progress puts it on track to restore full production at the smelter in the first quarter of 2027, as work continues across all three potlines in parallel to accelerate the pace of reduction cell start-ups. Al Taweelah sustained significant damage on March 28 when an Iranian attack on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi led to an emergency shutdown of all EGA’s facilities on the site. To restore hot metal production, EGA is progressively repairing and restarting each reduction cell. Potline 1 was energised on May 26, followed by potline 3 on July 13 and potline 2 on August 3. Following a...
US-headquartered global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, KYOCERA AVX has launched two new aluminium electrolytic capacitor series, viz., AEVA and AEVB, designed for high-vibration and high-temperature resistance in industrial applications such as robotics, motor controls, photovoltaic inverters, DC/DC converters, UPS systems etc. The objective of developing the AEVA and AEVB series is to address mechanical stress, a primary limitation for aluminium electrolytic capacitors used in demanding industrial environments. Mack Cartagena, Staff Research Development Engineer at KYOCERA AVX, stated, “Mechanical stress has long been a critical concern for aluminium electrolytic capacitors.” To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore...
The Bureau of Indian Standards has seized about three tonnes of aluminium foil intended for pharmaceutical packaging from a Rohtak-based firm over suspected violations of India’s mandatory quality-certification rules. The Haryana office of BIS said it recovered about 250 rolls of foil, with an estimated value of INR 1.4 million (USD 14,695), during an enforcement operation at Jainalco Industries Limited. BIS cites missing licence According to BIS, the foil was covered by Indian Standard IS 16011, which applies to aluminium and aluminium-alloy foil used for pharmaceutical packaging. The agency said the company was found in possession of the material without a valid BIS licence, even though the product is subject to a Quality Control Order. Such orders require notified products to comply...
Canada’s planned submarine fleet could open a new industrial application for recycled aluminium. Canadian cleantech company GH Power is exploring a potential collaboration with Germany’s TKMS to convert scrap aluminium into hydrogen. The technology could potentially support the Type 212CD submarines, which use hydrogen fuel cells as part of their air-independent propulsion system. GH Power’s technology is based on a modular chemical reactor that combines scrap or recycled metals, predominantly aluminium, with water. The process generates three outputs, viz., hydrogen, high-purity alumina (HPA) and heat. Join the webinar by Alberto Monje Gama to learn about recycled aluminium, CBAM and trust Hydrogen is the most relevant output for the potential submarine application. The process also...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced new retaliatory tariffs on US goods after trade talks between the two countries collapsed, with US aluminium and steel products facing tariffs of 50 per cent. Canada said the measures would match the latest US tariffs dollar-for-dollar and also announced a CAD 7.5 billion (USD 5.4 billion) support package for businesses affected by the trade dispute. The move marks a change in Carney’s approach towards the US. A year ago, Canada had removed many of its retaliatory tariffs on US goods in an effort to improve relations and bring both sides back to the negotiating table. Carney had also made other concessions, particularly on digital policies, while trying to reach a trade agreement. However, talks between the two countries broke down on...
LME aluminium prices declined on August 25 compared with the previous session, while exchange stocks remained broadly stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell to USD 3,187.50 per tonne on August 25 from USD 3,215 per tonne on August 24, a 0.86 per cent decline. The cash offer price dropped to USD 3,188 per tonne from USD 3,215.50 per tonne, down 0.86 per cent. The LME aluminium three-month bid price declined to USD 3,205.50 per tonne from USD 3,233 per tonne, a 0.85 per cent decrease. The three-month offer price fell to USD 3,206.50 per tonne from USD 3,235 per tonne, down 0.88 per cent. The December 2027 bid price stood at USD 3,122 per tonne on August 25, compared with USD 3,153 per tonne a day earlier, marking a 0.98 per cent decline. The December 2027 offer price fell to USD...
The choice of the right aluminium extrusion alloy can have a direct impact on profile strength, corrosion resistance, surface finish, manufacturability and project cost. Aluminium alloy series from 1xxx to 7xxx offer combinations of performance features, but the 6xxx series prevails as the preferred choice for extrusion, offering strength with extrudability and finishing potential. Alloy selection starts with the application Aluminium extrusion involves heating a billet and forcing the softened metal through a shaped die to produce profiles ranging from simple bars and channels to complex hollow sections. The alloy composition plays a major role in determining how the metal behaves during extrusion and what properties the finished profile delivers. To know the global production, demand...
India’s public-sector banks have proposed putting electric vehicles, charging networks, battery-swapping infrastructure and climate-transition projects into a clearer priority-sector lending framework. The plan could direct more formal credit toward the systems needed to scale electric mobility, from personal EV purchases to charging projects and commercial fleet deployment. It remains a proposal and would require government and Reserve Bank of India approval before becoming policy. Focus moves to EV infrastructure Under the proposal, loans for personal electric two-wheelers of up to INR 200,000 (USD 2,089) would qualify for priority-sector lending. The proposed limit for personal electric four-wheelers would be INR 2 million (USD 20,892). The larger proposed thresholds focus on the...
