Aluminum investment has been spreading across the entire value chain, from primary smelting and alumina refining to recycling, rolling, extrusion and battery foil, building more integrated and higher-value supply chains. During the past 5 years, the US and Canada in North America and China in Asia have been grabbing headlines pertaining to the aluminum industry. These updates have involved growth stories or have shed light on volatile market situations. How have these headlines contributed to a greater picture for the benefit of the aluminum industries of the two continents? Between 2021 and 2026, major projects across North America and Asia have targeted new primary capacity, lower-carbon production, recycled aluminum and higher-value downstream products. But the investment pattern is...
Nautor Swan has unveiled new details and official renderings of its 43.5-metre Swan Alloy 44, the Finnish yacht builder’s first aluminium supermaxi, with construction now underway in the Netherlands. The yacht is being built at Gouwerok Shipyard, where hull and deck construction are currently in progress. Once this stage is completed, the vessel will move to Viareggio, Italy, for final outfitting, launch and delivery, which is scheduled for 2028. The project will also become the largest yacht ever built by Gouwerok Shipyard and its first all-aluminium supermaxi. Although construction is taking place outside Finland, Nautor Swan’s team will continue to oversee key aspects of the programme, including its design philosophy, performance studies and supply-chain coordination. The Swan Alloy 44...
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Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2609 contract settled at RMB 23,925 per tonne, up RMB 90 per tonne from yesterday's settlement price, an increase of 0.38 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,875 per tonne during the day and fluctuated in the range of RMB 23,835‑23,945 per tonne. Prices are trading above the MA5 (23,794.00), MA10 (23,609.50), MA30 (23,220.67), and MA60 (23,726.42) moving averages. The medium and long-term moving averages are overall in a bearish alignment and continue to exert downward pressure. The pattern of drifting higher from lows is persisting, with the high-level range above forming key resistance pressure. The MACD indicator's DIF (114.4849) is above DEA (19.7551), with a MACD histogram reading of 189.4596. Bearish momentum continues to weaken, while bullish...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices rebounded on the August 6 session, with cash, forward and longer-dated contracts all recording gains over the previous trading day. LME aluminium inventories, however, continued to decline, while the LME alumina Platts price also moved higher. The LME aluminium cash bid increased by 0.97 per cent day-on-day on August 6, rising from USD 3,228.5 per tonne to USD 3,260 per tonne, while the cash offer gained 0.99 per cent, climbing from USD 3,229 per tonne to USD 3,261 per tonne. On August 6, the LME aluminium three-month bid price rose from USD 3,229 per tonne on August 5 to USD 3,258 per tonne, marking a 0.90 per cent increase. The three-month offer advanced by 0.94 per cent, moving up from USD 3,229.5 per tonne to USD 3,260 per tonne ....
China's pre-baked anode prices found upward momentum in July as cost-side support re-emerged during the settlement cycle. According to Mysteel, a major Shandong-based aluminium producer raised its July prebaked anode purchase benchmark price by RMB 30 per tonne month-on-month, with settlement price at RMB 5,683 per tonne by cash and RMB 5,707 per tonne by acceptance. Following a brief downward correction, the prebaked anode market regained traction. Although the rebound was modest, price trends aligned with rising costs of upstream raw materials, petroleum coke and coal tar pitch, allowing cost pressures to successfully transmit to finished products. The industry's overall cost shifted slightly higher, but producers remained comfortably above the breakeven line, with marginal fluctuations...
China's alumina imports continued to rise sharply in the first half of 2026, but expanding domestic production and rising inventories have created a supply surplus that is expected to keep alumina prices volatile and largely range-bound in the near term, according to SunSirs. China imported 2.277 million metric tonnes of alumina between January and June 2026, a 749.1 per cent increase year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. During the same period, alumina exports reached 1.609 million metric tonnes, up 19.8 per cent, leaving cumulative net imports at 668,000 metric tonnes as the country's reliance on imported alumina continued to grow. On August 4, the most-traded alumina futures contract was quoted at RMB 2,644 per metric tonne, up 0.38 per cent during...
Aldi Australia has expanded its Aldi Solar programme into Western Australia and South Australia, giving more households access to affordable rooftop solar and home battery systems as rising electricity prices continue to drive demand for renewable energy solutions. The expansion extends Aldi Solar's reach to six Australian states and territories after the retailer first launched the programme in Melbourne in early 2025 before rolling it out across New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory later that year. Developed in partnership with Tempo Group, the programme combines rooftop solar panels, battery storage, inverter technology and installation into fixed-price packages designed to simplify the switch to solar energy. Affordable solar and battery packages target...
Mon ami, are you ready for a vacation? Because premium travel just received a sleek aluminium makeover. French luggage brand DELSEY PARIS has introduced Alu’r, its first-ever aluminium luggage collection, in India as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, while reinforcing its focus on the country's fast-growing premium travel market. Available exclusively on Tata CLiQ Luxury, the Alu’r collection comes in Pop Orange, Silver and Black, offering travellers a combination of luxury styling, durability and smart functionality. To learn about the future of aluminium in the packaging industry, explore our report “ ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics ” Built with a brushed aluminium shell featuring a carbon fibre-inspired texture, the collection is designed for those...
Luxury yacht buyers looking for speed, style and outdoor living have a new option on the market as Ikonic Yachts lists the 2019 Vanquish VQ58 IMPULSIVE, an open-air aluminium yacht that combines lightweight construction with high-performance cruising and premium comfort. Listed for USD 1.79 million, the 58-foot IMPULSIVE has been designed to deliver the experience of an open sports yacht while offering the comfort needed for extended weekend escapes. Aluminium design meets performance on the water At the heart of the yacht is a hand-crafted aluminium hull, chosen for its combination of strength, durability and lighter weight compared with many conventional yacht materials. The vessel features a custom metallic paint finish, a 16-foot-10-inch beam and a shallow two-foot-nine-inch draft,...
Brazilian low-carbon aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) posted its best-ever quarterly result in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, driven by record London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices, increased sales volumes, better product mix and continued operational efficiencies. CBA noted that it was back in profit, with revenue and EBITDA both registering huge year-on-year gains, highlighting the company’s recovery propelled by favourable market conditions. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook Financial highlights: Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025 Compared with the Q2 2025, CBA reported significant year-on-year improvements across nearly all key...
The U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded its anti-circumvention enforcement by launching new inquiries into disposable aluminium containers, pans, trays and lids assembled in Indonesia and Malaysia using Chinese-origin aluminium foil. The country-wide investigations, initiated on August 6, 2026, are the latest step in Commerce's efforts to examine whether Chinese products are being routed through third countries to avoid U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties. The inquiries were launched after the Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association (AFCMA), together with member companies Reynolds Consumer Products, Durable Packaging International and D&W Fine Pack, filed circumvention allegations on July 1. After reviewing supplemental information submitted by the petitioners,...
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has expanded its trade compliance priorities to include closer scrutiny of aluminium imports and tariff classification claims, signalling increased verification of importers seeking relief under Canada's steel and aluminium surtax framework. The updated compliance priorities, released in July 2026, introduce new verification measures covering steel derivative goods, Chapter 99 tariff classifications and trade agreement compliance, while retaining several existing customs and origin verification programmes. CBSA increases scrutiny of aluminium surtax exemptions Among the new priorities is enhanced verification of importers claiming exemptions from Canada's steel and aluminium surtaxes by classifying goods under Chapter 99 of the Customs Tariff. The...
From a Hong Kong-backed plant in Vietnam to Malaysia's largest extrusion expansion in years and Indonesia's biggest extrusion press, Southeast Asia is witnessing a wave of aluminium extrusion investments. Although these projects span different countries, companies and end markets, they all point in the same direction: manufacturers increasingly see the region as the next major hub for downstream aluminium production. The region's growing importance is also reflected in its market outlook. The extruded aluminium profiles market was valued at approximately USD 4.54 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 6.86 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 8.47 per cent as per various industry sources. But now the question is: what is making Southeast Asia the preferred destination for...
India-based auto component manufacturer ASK Automotive Limited's first-quarter FY2027 performance offers a telling example of how elevated aluminium alloy prices can simultaneously inflate revenues and squeeze margins across the automotive component value chain. Despite the commodity-price pressure, the company emerged from the quarter with record revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax (PAT). Major numbers reaffirming the performance include total income of INR 13.61 billion, up 52.1 per cent year-on-year, EBITDA of INR 1.64 billion compared with INR 1.23 billion a year earlier, and PAT of INR 850 million, representing an increase of 28.8 per cent. Earnings per share consequently improved to INR 4.32 from INR 3.35 in Q1 FY2026. Business momentum remained strong even after stripping out the...
TDK has expanded its aluminium electrolytic capacitor portfolio with new 125 V-rated components and upgraded existing 63 V products to support higher-voltage electric mobility and industrial applications. The company introduced 125 V versions of its B43693/B43793 axial-lead and soldering star aluminium electrolytic capacitor series, while upgrading the 63 V range of its B41687/B41787 series. The capacitors are designed for DC-link capacitor banks used in systems operating between 48 V and 120 V, including small electric vehicles, micromobility platforms, forklifts, electric boats and humanoid robots. The B43693/B43793 series covers voltage ratings from 125 V to 250 V, offers capacitance between 56 µF and 650 µF, and supports ripple currents of up to 21.6 A. The components operate at...
A Pentagon-led simulation has brought fresh attention to the US’ dependence on imported high-purity aluminium, a critical raw material used in military aircraft, armoured vehicles and other defence applications. Conducted months before recent disruptions spurred by the Middle East conflict, the exercise had the US aluminium supply chain in focus. It examined how the US aluminium supply chain would respond during a major geopolitical conflict and identified high-purity aluminium as one of the most exposed segments of the country’s defence industrial base. The findings have gained renewed relevance following the Iranian missile attacks on the aluminium facilities of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) in the Middle East or Gulf region on March 28, 2026. Although...
Sorting and separation technologies specialist for the recycling and raw material industries, Steinert , is broadening its activities in Mexico to provide customers in the region with direct support. Increased market proximity and enhanced service capabilities support the company’s continued growth in the Mexican recycling and mining industry. The company’s most recent expansion activities in 2024 and 2025 focused on increasing production capacity in Germany at Steinert UniSort and Steinert MSort. The move to Mexico reflects the growing importance of the Mexican market for the waste management, metal processing and mining industries and reinforces Steinert’s commitment to developing long-term partnerships with local operators. By establishing a stronger presence in Mexico, Steinert aims...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2609 contract closed at RMB 23,835 per tonne, up RMB 70 from the previous settlement price, a gain of 0.29 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,785.00 per tonne today and fluctuated in a range of RMB 23,740–23,905 per tonne. Prices were trading above the MA5 (23,740.00), MA10 (23,542.00), MA30 (23,191.33), and MA60 (23,741.00). The medium and long-term moving averages remained in a bearish alignment, continuing to exert downward pressure. The pattern of consolidating at lows and drifting higher persisted, with the higher range above forming key resistance. The MACD indicator showed the DIF (93.4473) above the DEA (-3.5285) and the MACD histogram at 193.9515. Bearish momentum continued to wane, while bullish recovery momentum remained strong. The...
The US has added 43 Chinese companies, including several aluminium producers, to its forced labour entity list, increasing pressure on automakers to review their aluminium supply chains. The companies were added under the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA). This US law presumes goods produced by listed entities are linked to forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. They are therefore prohibited from entering the US. The list includes five major aluminium producers based in Xinjiang, highlighting growing scrutiny of the aluminium sector. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transporation sector, explore our report " Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant Economics, Alloy Segmentation, Pricing Intelligence, Supply Chain Analysis & Strategic...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium market witnessed a mixed performance on August 5, with spot and three-month prices declining while longer-dated contracts and the Asian Reference Price strengthened. LME aluminium cash bid and offer prices fell by 1.3 per cent day-on-day. The cash bid slipped from USD 3,270 per tonne to USD 3,228.5 per tonne, while the offer eased from USD 3,271 per tonne to USD 3,229 per tonne. On August 5, the LME aluminium three-month bid price edged down by 0.22 per cent to USD 3,229 per tonne from USD 3,236 per tonne on August 4 . The offer price also declined by 0.22 per cent, falling to USD 3,229.5 per tonne from USD 3,236.5 per tonne. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036:...
