Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate increased to 80.5 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, compared with 75 per cent in the same period last year, according to data published by RetuRO, the administrator of the country’s Deposit Return System (DRS), and analysed by Every Can Counts. The number of aluminium cans returned between January and September was 6.3 per cent higher than in the corresponding period of 2025. The return rate also improved to 85 per cent from 82 per cent a year earlier. Aluminium cans were the only packaging category to record growth in the first nine months of 2026, as the total number of deposit-bearing containers placed on the market declined by 2.4 per cent. The number of cans placed on the market increased by 2 per cent, while plastic and glass packaging...
Egypt’s largest aluminium producer, Misr Aluminium Company (EgyptAlum), is set to receive electricity from a 569 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant being developed in the country’s Qena Governorate. The project will supply power under a long-term purchase agreement, with Egypt’s Ministry of Finance guaranteeing EgyptAlum’s payment obligations. The first phase of the Dandara solar and battery project will also include a 100 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage system. It is expected to generate around 1,500 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in its first year of operation. Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours " by Jorge Dyszel. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a loan of up to USD 90 million towards the project, backed by...
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LME aluminium opened the previous trading day at US$2,489 per tonne, with a high of US$2,568 per tonne and a low of US$2,483 per tonne, closing at US$2,554 per tonne, up US$68 per tonne, an increase of 2.73 per cent. Both the cash bid price and official settlement price marked a surge of US$86 per tonne or 3.50 per cent and US$87 per tonne or 3.54 per cent on September 24. The rise in price can be attributed to the announcement of a series of policy measures by China to support its economy and property market. The cash bid price and official settlement price halted at US$2,540 per tonne and US$2,542 per tonne on Tuesday, September 24. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also shot up by US$87 per tonne to dock at US$2,558 per tonne and US$2,559 per tonne. December 25 bid price and...
CCL Container, a top manufacturer of recyclable aluminium packaging in North America, stated that under the personal care product category, body sprays in aluminium aerosol containers are gaining popularity among consumers for several reasons. CCL is known for providing innovative decorating and shaping options for its aluminium aerosol products, giving consumer brands a competitive edge. Reason for the growth They offer a convenient, quick way to refresh and apply fragrance or deodorant without requiring time-consuming routines. Many modern body sprays combine multiple functions, such as deodorising and fragrance, making them versatile and ideal for everyday use. This upward sales trend is driven by a growing demand for multi-functional products and continuous innovations in formulations...
Ghanaian studio Limbo Accra has designed the Duho Pavilion, located on the grounds of a dilapidated hotel in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The Duho Pavilion comprises a collection of 30 reflective aluminium poles arranged around and across the path. This installation is part of Limbo Accra's ongoing exploration of unfinished structures, distinguishing it by existing alongside the ruin rather than within it. Collaborating with landscape architect Malthe Mørck Clausen, this permanent installation features a winding pebbled path that meanders through the overgrown remnants of the hotel, abandoned for nearly 20 years following hurricane damage.Aluminium's role in architecture enables the construction of taller structures that are more energy-efficient and produce lower CO2 emissions. As the...
Jianpeng, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and General Commander of the Engineering Headquarters of Baowu Aluminum Industry, announced the successful installation of the rolling mill for the F0 production line at the hot rolling plant. The F0 project at Baowu Aluminum's hot rolling plant is a crucial initiative to upgrade the production line and optimise the product structure. This milestone in the construction of the F0 project marks a significant phase, as the project has now entered the comprehensive equipment installation stage, establishing a solid foundation for timely production. This project plays a vital role in enhancing the effective supply capacity of products and facilitating the company’s transformation and high-quality development. Upon...
Guizhou Aluminum New Materials Co., Ltd. (Gui Aluminum New Materials) has unlocked another significant moment following the successful manufacture of the double zero aluminium foil. As per the latest report, the all-oil recovery system at the aluminium foil division of Gui Aluminum New Materials has officially commenced operation after a thorough debugging and optimisation. Importance of the development This development signifies a significant breakthrough in environmental protection and energy conservation. This high-efficiency energy-saving and emission-reduction system effectively separates rolling oil from the oil mist generated during the aluminium foil rolling process, utilising advanced oil-gas separation technology. By enabling the efficient recycling of rolling oil, the system...
The Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro has extended its strategic partnership with the luxury automotive giant Mercedes-Benz to collaborate on a long-term initiative aimed at fostering positive social and environmental impacts in the Brazilian Amazon. Focussing on the same, both Hydro and Mercedes-Benz launched the long-term 'Corridor' Programme at the Climate Week 2024 in New York. About the Corridor Program The Corridor Programme is dedicated to creating positive impacts for people and nature in the Amazon. Through this initiative, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate with Brazilian NGOs IPAM, Imazon, and CEA, alongside Boston Consulting Group and other partners. The goals of the programme include: Safeguarding human rights Boosting income for local...
Fort Wayne, Indiana-based MetalX LLC has appointed Stan Gish as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of MMX Aluminium, the company’s forthcoming aluminium slab production facility in Defiance, Ohio. MetalX highlights Gish’s extensive experience and leadership as crucial assets in its expansion into recycled-content aluminium production. “Gish is a highly respected figure in the aluminium industry, with a remarkable history of success,” the company states, emphasising the value he brings to their future growth. According to the company, Gish began his career at Logan Aluminium in Kentucky. He later held positions at Alcan Aluminium and joined Tri-Arrows Aluminium, also in Kentucky, where he served as Vice President of Operations. After his time at Tri-Arrows, Gish established a...
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has inaugurated a $941 million smelter-grade alumina refinery operated by state miner Aneka Tambang (Antam) and state-owned aluminium producer Inalum in the West Kalimantan province. The refinery boasts a production capacity of 1 million metric tonnes of alumina annually, requiring 3.3 million tonnes of bauxite as input. Indonesia, rich in natural resources, is focused on strengthening its domestic mineral processing industry rather than exporting raw materials. "The domestic aluminium demand is 1.2 million tonnes, 56% is imported while we have the raw material. When these are all completed, we can stop the import," added Joko Widodo. The country has attracted significant investment in nickel processing plants following the export ban on unprocessed...
The Baphlimali Bauxite Mines, located in Odisha and operated by Utkal Alumina, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited under the Aditya Birla Group, has been honoured with the esteemed Misrilal Jain Environment Award for 2023-24. The award, presented by Shri V.L. Kanta Rao, I.A.S., Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Mines, was conferred during a ceremony organised by the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI). Rabi Mishra, Unit Head at Utkal Alumina, said, "We are honoured to receive this recognition, which reflects our dedication to preserving the environment while meeting the growing demand for bauxite. This award belongs to the entire team whose hard work and passion drive our sustainability initiatives." This recognition highlights the Baphlimali team's...
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,485 per tonne, with a high of US$2,499 per tonne and a low of US$2,456 per tonne, closing at US$2,486 per tonne, up US$1 per tonne, an increase of 0.04 per cent. On Monday, September 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$21 per tonne or 0.84 per cent and US$22 per tonne or 0.88 per cent to clock at US$2,454 per tonne and US$2,455 per tonne. As per the price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price dropped by US$33 per tonne or 1.31 per cent and US$32.5 per tonne or 1.29 per cent to settle at US$2,471 per tonne and US$2,472 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price lost US$25 per tonne or 0.95 per cent to dock at US$2,580 per tonne and US$2,585 per...
Scandium Canada Ltd. has filed a provisional patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative aluminium alloy powders explicitly designed for additive manufacturing (3D printing) applications. The patent, titled "Aluminum Alloy Powders for Additive Manufacturing: Methods of Producing the Same and Uses Thereof", marks a major milestone in the company's ongoing efforts to expand its technological and intellectual property portfolio. In addition to its core focus on advancing the Crater Lake scandium and rare earth project, Scandium Canada has successfully developed two proprietary aluminium-scandium (Al-Sc) alloys in collaboration with McMaster University in Ontario. These alloys have been specifically tailored for 3D printing applications, enabling more...
Leading the way in sustainable logistics, the Woodland Group and Ball Corporation have always prioritised transparency, social responsibility, and carbon footprint reduction. In addition, the company is intensifying its focus on supply chain sustainability, exploring alternative fuels and EV technology in partnership with Ball Corporation, a leader in sustainable aluminium packaging. This dedication has been highlighted by key accomplishments, including earning the prestigious gold EcoVadis certification and installing solar panels at major locations. These initiatives now enable the company to source over 60 per cent of its energy from renewable sources. Collab between Woodland Group and Ball Corporation The collaboration between Woodland Group and Ball Corporation is dedicated to...
Suntory Oceania has begun production at its AU$400 million (US$260.8 million) facility in Australia, with plans to manufacture its ready-to-drink (RTD) brands by mid-2025. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, Suntory's spirits division, Suntory Global Spirits, teamed up with its beverage subsidiary, Frucor Suntory, last year. The brand is also known for its sustainable initiatives, like incorporating 100 per cent recycled aluminium cans for its limited edition drinks. A key part of the upcoming RTD venture is constructing a net-zero facility in Ipswich, Queensland, marking the largest investment in Australia's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in over a decade. The partnership was done to form an AU$3 billion (US$1.96 billion) venture across...
China’s primary aluminium imports recorded month-on-month and year-on-year increases in August 2024, while exports showed a downtrend, suggesting an impressive domestic demand for the primary metal over the rest of the world. China’s domestic aluminium processing enterprises have received new orders that require primary aluminium for production prior to the implementation of tariffs by many countries on Chinese aluminium. Lower aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange than on the Shanghai Futures Exchange could also be linked to China’s higher imports as the wide price gap led domestic downstream manufacturers to source raw materials from abroad, whilst overseas manufacturers refrained from sourcing Chinese metal. According to the General Administration of Customs, China’s primary...
Platinum Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Trivium Packaging for over $3.5 billion, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter. The firm is working to finalise an agreement with Trivium's current owners, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) Board and Ardagh Group, within the coming weeks, the sources, who requested anonymity, revealed. While talks are ongoing, the deal is not yet guaranteed. Ardagh and OTPP had previously explored selling Trivium in 2021 but decided against it. In June, packaging company Sonoco withdrew from the bidding to acquire Trivium Packaging after signing a deal to purchase European food can manufacturer Eviosys for around $3.9 billion. According to media reports, representatives from Ardagh,...
In August 2024, the Oceania region played a critical role in driving the world’s primary aluminium production. In tandem with a month-on-month drop in the region’s primary aluminium production, the world’s output decreased from the record high level but was largely offset by stable production volume in other parts of the world. With the decrease in primary aluminium production across the Oceania region, its contribution to the global output dipped from 2.62 per cent in July to 2.49 per cent in August 2024. According to the International Aluminium Institute, the world’s primary aluminium production in August 2024 slipped from its record high, standing at 6.179 million tonnes versus 6.185 million tonnes in July. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output stood impressively high at 1.2 per...
The National Technical Committee for Standardisation of Nonferrous Metals has forwarded the notice from the National Standardisation Administration announcing the release of the fourth batch of recommended national standard plans and their foreign language versions for 2024. Notably, the national standard plan for aluminium and aluminium alloy plates and strips for New Energy Power Battery Cases and Covers, led by the Chinalco Materials Institute, has been approved, along with its foreign language version. Revised Standards to Support Growth in New Energy Vehicle Industry This standard revision aims to support the rapid growth of the new energy vehicle industry and to utilise standards to guide and enhance the high-quality development of green intelligent manufacturing. The project, led...
On the previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,536.5 per tonne, hit a high of US$2,551 per tonne and a low of US$2,478 per tonne, and closed at US$2,486 per tonne, down US$53.5 per tonne, a decrease of 2.11 per cent. As per the LME price graph, on Friday, September 20, both cash bid price and official settlement price had declined by US$47 per tonne or 1.86 per cent and US$46 per tonne or 1.82 per cent to settle at US$2,475 per tonne and US$2,477 per tonne. On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also contracted by US$32 per tonne or 1.26 per cent and US$34 per tonne or 1.31 per cent to peg at US$2,504 per tonne and US$2,504.50 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price slumped by US$25 per tonne to halt at US$2,605 per tonne and US$2,610...
