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...
In the first half (H1) of 2026, the US imported a total of 1.68 million metric tons of unwrought aluminum (HSN code: 7601), of which 16.96% was sourced from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). How has H1 2026 fared for the momentum of unwrought aluminum exports from the UAE to the US? Year-on-year cooling in trade can be noticed, largely owing to the temporary shutdown of the Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA’s) Al Taweelah smelter for repair and maintenance. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” H1 aluminum trade snapshot: 2026 vs 2025 vs 2024 Comparing the H1 2026 figures of unwrought aluminum exported by the UAE to the US, a mixed result...
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Aluminium extrusion is entering a new phase of structural growth, shaped by electrification, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, lightweighting and more sustainable material solutions. Global aluminium extrusion usage was estimated at 34.27 million tonnes in 2024 and is projected to reach 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a CAGR of 2.29 per cent. But the bigger question is where incremental demand will come from, which applications will drive it and where the greatest opportunities will emerge. Over the next decade, major extrusion demand is expected from EVs and lightweight mobility, solar and renewable energy infrastructure, electrical networks, data centres, AI infrastructure, industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Meanwhile, China remains the largest source...
What does it take to make an aluminium beverage can more sustainable? The answer is no longer limited to what happens on the production line. For Crown Holdings, it starts with the aluminium entering the plant, continues through energy and water use during manufacturing and extends to what happens to the can after it is used. That wider picture runs through Crown’s 2025 Sustainability Report. As the company reaches the midpoint of its Twentyby30™ programme, the report brings together its progress on emissions, renewable energy, recycled aluminium, lightweighting, water, waste and responsible sourcing, while setting out the next stage of its sustainability ambitions. For the aluminium industry, perhaps the most significant part is the growing focus on the material itself - from increasing...
The US Department of Energy and Alcoa are teaming up on a pilot project in Saline County, Arkansas, to recover critical minerals from mining waste left behind by earlier bauxite operations. The project is part of USD 162 million in DOE selections for nine private-sector projects aimed at recovering critical minerals and other valuable materials from industrial and mining byproducts. Alcoa has not mined bauxite in the area for decades. However, the company says residue from earlier mining operations may contain rare earth elements and other critical minerals that have been difficult to recover. Alcoa plans to test a microwave-based technology developed to extract these materials from the existing residue. DOE Assistant Secretary Audrey Robertson said, “We think their technology can unlock...
LME aluminium prices declined on August 19 compared with the previous trading day, while exchange stocks remained unchanged. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,191 per tonne on August 19, down from USD 3,218.5 per tonne on August 18, marking a decline of USD 27.5 per tonne, or 0.85 per cent. The cash offer price fell to USD 3,191.5 per tonne from USD 3,219 per tonne, down USD 27.5 per tonne, or 0.85 per cent. The LME aluminium 3-month bid price declined to USD 3,211 per tonne on August 19 from USD 3,232 per tonne on August 18, a decrease of USD 21 per tonne, or 0.65 per cent. The 3-month offer price fell to USD 3,212 per tonne from USD 3,234 per tonne, down USD 22 per tonne, or 0.68 per cent. For December 27, the bid price stood at USD 3,145 per tonne on August 19, compared...
Chuangxin Industries reported a sharp improvement in its first-half (H1) 2026 earnings, supported by higher aluminium prices, lower production costs and reduced finance costs. Revenue reached RMB 11.53 billion (USD 1.7 billion), while profit attributable to the company's owners rose to RMB 2.30 billion (USD 342 million), up about 166 per cent year on year. The company said the stronger market was supported by rising demand from areas including artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy. In contrast, geopolitical tensions and higher energy costs continued to affect the aluminium market. A major part of Chuangxin's strategy is its integrated aluminium production chain, covering energy, alumina refining and electrolytic aluminium smelting. The company...
Impact Minerals Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue to raise up to approximately AUD 4.1 million (USD 2.9 million) before costs, as the company continues to develop its High Purity Alumina (HPA) opportunities. Under the offer, eligible shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for one new share for every four shares held at AUD 0.032 per share. For every three new shares subscribed for, shareholders will receive two free attaching new options, each with an exercise price of AUD 0.06 and an expiry of 2.5 years from the date of issue. The company will apply for quotation of the new shares and options on the ASX. HPA remains a key focus for Impact Minerals, which describes the material as a critical mineral with strong global demand. The company’s Lake Hope resource provides a...
US-based surface science technology platform Talica has acquired Minneapolis-area company Hard Anodize. The move would help Talica expand its precision aluminium anodising and specialised surface treatment capabilities for the aerospace, defence, medical device and high-performance manufacturing sectors. Financial terms of the transaction are yet to be disclosed. Hard Anodize adds specialised aluminium finishing expertise With more than 30 years of experience, Hard Anodize provides technical metal finishing services for mission-critical components where precision, quality and performance are critical. The company operates under an AS9100-certified quality management system and ISO 9001 certification, while also holding NADCAP process approvals for commercial aerospace and defence...
Ducon Infratechnologies has secured an end-to-end contract to supply and service a Forced Cooling Network system for the potlines of one of India’s largest single aluminium smelter plants. The order covers manufacturing, testing, packaging, transportation, installation, commissioning and performance proving, as well as specialised technical support during execution. The company did not disclose the contract’s financial value, so its immediate contribution to Ducon’s revenue, margins and earnings cannot yet be assessed. Full-scope industrial contract Under the agreement, Ducon will manage the FCN system’s delivery across the project lifecycle, from manufacturing and testing through transport, installation and commissioning. The company will also provide technical personnel during the...
The United States is emerging as one of the most important markets for aluminium extrusions , with demand spread across transportation, building and construction, electrical and electronics, machinery and equipment, consumer durables and other industrial applications. IMARC estimates that the US aluminium extrusion market reached 3.0 million tonnes in 2025 and projects it to reach 4.2 million tonnes by 2034, representing a CAGR of 3.71 per cent between 2026 and 2034. Transportation and building & construction dominate North American aluminium extrusion demand, together accounting for around 65 per cent of total usage. In 2024, transportation was estimated to represent 33 per cent of North American aluminium extrusion consumption, followed by building & construction at 32 per cent ....
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed a significant slide of nearly 2 per cent in Canada’s export chart of aluminium products. As of H1 2026, Canada’s exports of all aluminium product categories , viz., unwrought, bars, rods and profiles, foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and strips, tube or pipe fittings, and wire, stood at 2.68 million tonnes. Comparing the H1 2026 trade volume with that over the past two years, the year-on-year gap appears to have widened: H1 2026 vs 2025 – 2.68 million tonnes vs 2.73 million tonnes, down 1.86 per cent Y-o-Y H1 2025 vs 2025 – 2.73 million tonnes vs 2.77 million tonnes, down 1.48 per cent Y-o-Y Comparing the annual export volumes, 2025 saw exports of 4.82 million tonnes, marking a Y-o-Y decline of 11.3 per cent from the export volume of 5.42 million...
Canyon Resources has requested a voluntary trading halt in its securities on the Australian Securities Exchange as it prepares an update on the development schedule and funding position of its Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon. The halt will remain in place until the planned announcement is released or normal trading resumes on August 20, 2026. The move indicates that Canyon expects to disclose information that may be material to investors, particularly regarding the timing of mining and the project’s first bauxite shipment. Investors await schedule clarity The upcoming announcement will be closely watched because Canyon’s project timeline has changed during 2026. In June, the company said mining was scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, while the first bauxite shipment...
CMR NLM Eco Aluminium’s Continuum™ combines advanced recycling, process control and high post-consumer recycled content to deliver a new generation of high-performance aluminium billets for extrusion applications. Aluminium is central to the transition towards a more electrified and resource-efficient economy. Its low weight, durability and recyclability make it increasingly important across automotive, electric mobility, renewable energy, construction and industrial applications. As demand for aluminium continues to grow, recycling is becoming an increasingly important source of material for new applications. Advances in scrap recovery, sorting, alloy management and billet manufacturing are enabling higher levels of post-consumer aluminium to be incorporated into products while...
IREL (India) Ltd has invited entrepreneurs, startups and industries to commercialise seven technologies developed in India for the rare-earth and titanium sectors, as the country looks to solidify its critical-minerals value chain by improving its domestic capacity. The technologies were developed and demonstrated at IREL's Rare Earth & Titanium Theme Park (RETTP) in Bhopal, which was inaugurated on May 10. This is the first time IREL has offered technologies for commercialisation on such a scale. The package consists of technologies for producing lanthanum and cerium, which are used in batteries, catalysts and glass polishing. It also includes technology for producing neodymium, an important material for permanent magnets, as well as recovering neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) from...
The United States exported about 1.25 million tonnes of aluminium-bearing scrap in the first half of 2026, up 21 per cent from 1.03 million tonnes during the same period last year. The figures, based on US Census Bureau data cited by Davis Index, show that more recycled aluminium is leaving the country even as domestic producers and policymakers debate whether the material should be retained to support US supply chains. Thailand and India lead purchases Thailand was the largest destination for US aluminium scrap in the first six months of 2026, receiving 268,000 tonnes. India followed with 233,350 tonnes, while Malaysia, South Korea and Hong Kong rounded out the top five destinations with 160,700 tonnes, 139,500 tonnes and 136,200 tonnes respectively. All five markets increased their...
The Indian government is moving to allow bauxite and other major minerals to be traded on an exchange, in a move aimed at making mineral trading more transparent and improving price discovery. The exchange is likely to become operational by the next financial year, with the initial list expected to include iron ore, bauxite, limestone and manganese. The Ministry of Mines has notified rules for setting up the exchange and appointed the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) as the nodal agency and regulator. The IBM will invite applications from companies seeking to set up and operate the exchange. For bauxite producers and traders, the proposed exchange could provide a more structured mechanism for price discovery and transactions. According to government officials, the platform is also expected to...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reported major declines of over 1 per cent across the pricing and contract segments on the August 18 close, continuing the trend reported at the August 17 session . The LME aluminium cash bid dropped by 1.6 per cent day-on-day on August 18, down to USD 3,218.5 per tonne from USD 3,271 per tonne. The offer shifted to USD 3,219 per tonne from USD 3,272 per tonne, marking a difference of 1.62 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On August 18, the LME aluminium three-month bid and contract prices contracted by 1.16 per cent. As the bid plunged to USD 3,232 per tonne from USD 3,270 per tonne, the offer price...
Andromeda Metals has launched a Share Purchase Plan targeting AUD 3 million (USD 1.95 million) to advance its High Purity Alumina Project and support the next stage of commercialisation. Eligible shareholders can apply for new Andromeda shares at AUD 0.0059 (USD 0.0038) each, representing a discount of about 15 per cent to the company’s recent five-day volume-weighted average market price. Applications will close at 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on August 31, 2026. Funds to support HPA development Andromeda said the funds will be used primarily to progress its High Purity Alumina Project, including completion of a pre-feasibility study. The capital will also support co-product evaluation, technical and engineering work, pilot-scale activities, customer engagement and general...
China is importing bauxite at a pace that raises a bigger question for the aluminium market: why are imports still climbing when the country is moving towards a 45-million-tonne primary aluminium production capacity cap? In H1 2026, China imported 121 million tonnes of bauxite, up from 103 million tonnes in H1 2025, a rise of 17.5 per cent. Imports were also well above the 77 million tonnes recorded in H1 2024, after rising 33.8 per cent between H1 2024 and H1 2025. If we see, quarter on quarter, China imported 58 million tonnes in Q1 2026, followed by 63 million tonnes in Q2, an increase of around 8.6 per cent. The quarterly numbers were also significantly higher than in previous years. China imported 47 million tonnes in Q1 and 56 million tonnes in Q2 2025, while imports in 2024 stood...
