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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The world of aluminium has always left me astonished. Every day, this "green metal" pushes the boundaries of possibility, silently weaving its way into every aspect of our lives. Like a quiet alchemist, aluminium strengthens and supports the modern world, blending into the fabric of our daily routines yet playing an indispensable role. It holds up our bridges and buildings, transforming the visions of architects and engineers into durable, sustainable realities. On the roads, aluminium lightens vehicles, boosting fuel efficiency, and in the skies, it shapes the wings of aircraft, making travel faster and greener. Our electronics also rely on it—aluminium is the "invisible guardian" within our phones and laptops, cooling and protecting them. Even in our homes, it wraps leftovers and frames...
Contradictory to August 2024's decision of cancelling the auction, State Property Fund has scheduled a repeated auction for the state-owned stakes of ZaporozhyeIndustrial Aluminium Plant JSC, a company in Ukraine that was known as the producer of aluminium bars and cylindrical ingots. Image Source: Wikimapia As per a regional media correspondent's report, the Ukrainian State Property Fund revealed the statement on social media. "On November 7, 2024, an online auction is expected to be held for the privatisation of the state-owned block of shares in the amount of 97.5458 per cent in the authorised capital of Zaporozhye Industrial Aluminium Plant JSC, totalling 607,446,012 shares," the report states. The enterprise, at the moment, is known to include 18 state-owned objects which were not...
Speira's latest alloy solution, VIA Maris Njørdal, has bagged the life cycle assessment (LCA) certification as an eco-friendly maritime as well as off-shore material. Image Source: Speira The LCA was conducted by the Water Revolution Foundation (WRF) and the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 by ALEA SRL (University of Modena Reggio Emilia Spin-Off) with third-party peer-review by LCA Working Group (research group of UNIMORE). Data quality evaluation of the material was based on metrics such as age, reference technology, process, calculation methods, and measurement irregularities. Data is categorised into specific data (from surveys or literature), selected generic data (from databases), and proxy data (estimates and averages). Supporting the fact, Awwal Idris, an Environmental Expert from WRF, has...
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The United States Department of Commerce has reportedly found that government subsidies are giving a lot of undue benefits to domestic companies importing disposable aluminium containers, pans, trays, and lids from China. This, in turn, is causing an unfair trading environment for indigenous producers, requiring them to compete with artificially low prices in the market. So, the Commerce Department has decided to instruct US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to impose countervailing duties on the products at the time of importation. The Commerce Department has also proposed this duty be implemented retroactively, meaning importers who procured disposable aluminium containers from China 90 days before the publication of the department’s preliminary determination notice in the Federal...
Baowu Aluminum Hot Rolling Plant has achieved a significant milestone with the successful trial rolling of its first batch of 7-series alloy coils. Targeting high-value aerospace applications, the plant overcame complex challenges with new processes, ultimately achieving a successful trial roll of the 7-series alloy coils. Image Source: Made in China The hot rolling plant collaborated closely with the manufacturing management department throughout the process, ensuring efficient coordination. By actively monitoring equipment status, managing key parameters, and solving emerging issues, the teams worked tirelessly to keep the project on track, resulting in this successful trial. This accomplishment broadens Baowu Aluminum Industry’s product portfolio, marking a crucial step into the...
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice-president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana, has recently declared that the development of central railway lines in the country will be key in steering forward the upliftment Ghana needs through bauxite and other mineral mining and transportation. Image Source: www. bawumia.com "One of my priorities in infrastructure development is railway expansion," Dr Bawumia told stakeholders of the Atwima Mponua Constituency at the start of his Ashanti Regional tour on Monday. "This is very important for our country because if we are blessed with bauxite but lack sufficient railway lines, it creates a significant challenge. Developing our railways will greatly benefit Ghana," he stated. He emphasised his intent to develop three main railway lines:...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, is reportedly thinking otherwise about its capacity expansion plans. Instead of proceeding with the plan of building a new Line 7, the company is considering installing new production facilities to replace the existing Lines 1, 2 and 3. Image Source: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) The news came after Alba C.E.O. Ali Al-Baqali said on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Forum, “Now the intention is to demolish or stop the old lines, which are efficient from 1971. They are more than 50 years-plus, and we will replace them with new lines. Technically, this is not a new Line 7 project anymore because we are going to close Lines 1, 2 and 3.” Sharing the essential details, Ali Al-Baqali also said the feasibility...
On October 11th, Dongxing Aluminum Company achieved a significant milestone as 20,000 tonnes of its electrolytic primary aluminium liquid received certification from the Green Product Evaluation Centre of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. With this certification, Dongxing Aluminum's product officially earned the designation of "Green Aluminum," marking a major step forward in its commitment to sustainable practices in aluminium production. In December 2022, the China Nonferrous Metals Green Product Evaluation Centre introduced a new concept of "green aluminium" in its group standard, Guidelines for Evaluation and Trading of Green Aluminum. This initiative aligns with the aluminium industry's low-carbon development strategy and responds to current market demands. According...
Befesa S.A., a hazardous aluminium and steel recycling service provider, has promising gains in the second quarter of the fiscal year with double-digit adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). Image Source: Linkedin (Befesa) Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company expects solid double-digit EBITDA growth in the coming year, implying several favourable factors. Despite some serendipity, such as zinc treatment costs, zinc prices and secondary aluminium margins, the company says its disciplined strategy to capital budget backs its strategic endeavours and appoints the company for success. Company CEO Asier Zarraonandia says, "Befesa has delivered solid Q3 results, demonstrating our resilience in a challenging market... This performance and a...
Investments in recycled-content aluminium and copper production worldwide have sparked unease among traders and industry experts, with many questioning whether non-ferrous scrap exports will face a tightening landscape in the years ahead. This issue took centre stage at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Non-Ferrous Division meeting held in Singapore (27) 28-29 October 2024, where industry leaders explored both the opportunities and challenges in the growing global race for recycled metals. At the BIR World Recycling Convention, speakers presented ambitious expansion plans for melt shop capacity, primarily focused on Asia and North America. This led to vigorous debate over the future availability of scrap for export. ASEAN in the spotlight: China's investments in Thailand Vivian...
The Americas primary aluminium production in the third quarter of 2024 maintained a steady trend, reaching 1.375 million tonnes compared to 1.372 million tonnes in Q2 2024, despite monthly output drop in August and September, particularly in North America. Image Source: Rio Tinto's Kitimat Smelter Over the past two months, North America's primary aluminium production decreased M-o-M, deriving 333,000 tonnes in August and 324,000 tonnes in September. The decline in August output was relatively marginal compared to 334,000 tonnes in July, but the decrease in September intensified, marking a 2.7 per cent fall. The declining rate in North America's primary aluminium production during Q3 was akin to a 2 per cent drop in Rio Tinto's aluminium output , primarily contributed by Kitimat smelter,...
BYU has collaborated with Toyota to develop a more efficient welding technique for the sliding doors of the Toyota Sienna. Traditionally, resistance spot welding has been used, a method suited to steel. However, the new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, adapts this principle specifically for aluminium's unique chemical properties. Image Souce: Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo This innovation is especially timely as car manufacturer’s shift towards lighter aluminium components instead of steel. According to a release from BYU, the new technique consumes 40 times less energy, emits fewer emissions, and results in welds that are 10 times stronger. “Toyota has been using the cleanest technologies they have available to them, but what BYU research is bringing to them is a technology...
In a significant leap forward for materials science, Nitride Global, Inc., a world leader in aluminium nitride technology, in September 2024, announced its latest advancements in aluminium oxynitride (AlON) films at the 19th International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE ’24). The event, held in Erfurt, Germany, provided an ideal platform for Nitride Global to present a groundbreaking study conducted in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP). The presentation, titled “Sputter Deposited Aluminium Oxynitride Films for Applications as Electrically Isolating, Thermally Conductive Films,” introduced advanced applications of AlON films, a hybrid material with significant implications for the semiconductor and power electronics...
meviy, a cutting-edge parts procurement platform developed by the MISUMI Group, has introduced anodised aluminium (pre-finished) sheets to its sheet-metal service lineup. The newly added aluminium sheets are ideal for projects involving 3D CAD designs, ensuring both versatility and precision. Image Source: QualityDigest These high-quality, prefinished sheets are now available with lead times as short as five days, offering a rapid, efficient solution for users in need of anodised aluminium components. Available in clear and black finishes, they deliver an attractive, corrosion-resistant surface while preserving aluminium's lightweight strength. To achieve the best results when using meviy's anodised aluminium sheets in projects, it's essential to consider several key factors: Prefinished...
An internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle generally has engine blocks, transmission housings, wheels, suspension systems, body panels, interior trim, headlights, and taillights made to some extent of aluminium. Meanwhile, in electric vehicles (EVs), the battery pack, the majority of the chassis, battery enclosures, and charging stations have aluminium as the primary building material. Image Source: Hydro Despite being lighter, the metal holds high durability and can resist extreme forces thus making aluminium a superior preference for structural pieces of EVs. Adverse environmental conditions such as contact with salt water and road salt are likely to cause corrosion in such automobiles, making it necessary to apply resistant materials. Aluminium is known for its corrosion-defying...
Century Aluminum Company, a US-based producer of primary aluminium, announced its third-quarter 2024 results, revealing net sales of $539.1 million. That was down by 3.9 per cent sequentially from $560.8 million, attributed to decreased third-party alumina sales but partially offset by increased aluminium shipments, higher aluminium prices on LME, and value-added product premiums. Image Source: Century Aluminum Company Century reported that its Q3 2024 shipments were 168,755 tonnes, up by 847 tonnes from 167,908 tonnes in Q2 2024. In contrast to declining net sales, net income attributable to Century stakeholders surged Q-o-Q from $2.5 million to $47.3 million. The company’s adjusted earnings per share also soared from $0.01 in Q2 2024 to $0.63 in Q3 2024, driven by the recognition of...
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles introduced a groundbreaking digital print technology tailored for die-cut aluminium dairy lids. This innovation, described as an "industry-first," was discussed by Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy, and Thomas Schulz, Vice President Group Marketing Communication. The new solution promises significant benefits for the dairy sector and sets new standards in sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. Constantia Flexibles' latest offering addresses key industry demands, including food safety, ease of use, and sustainability, all while adhering to rigorous regulatory standards like the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUP) and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). These regulations highlight the challenges and importance of developing...
