Caterpillar today launched the Cat® 355 Hydraulic Excavator and Cat D5 Dozer for mining and heavy infrastructure applications, and the Cat 120 GC Motor Grader for road construction, at bauma CONEXPO India 2026. Visitors can experience Caterpillar’s integrated portfolio at stall O.E20 at the India Expo Centre in Delhi NCR from September 15-18. Visitors can explore Caterpillar’s integrated portfolio of Cat and SEM machines, connected technologies, aftermarket services, financing solutions, rental and used equipment, FG Wilson gensets and work tools. The showcase demonstrates how Caterpillar and its dealers combine equipment, technology and support services to help customers improve productivity, and safety and lower operating costs. Solutions for quarry, mining and heavy infrastructure The...
Spanish racing driverFernando Alonso has added a one-off Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse to his growing collection of rare cars. Known as chassis 8.100, the car is distinguished by bespoke aluminium bodywork that required more than 20 tonnes of aluminium to produce, along with dedicated CAD programmes developed by Bugatti. Its history is equally distinctive, being produced after an original customer pushed Bugatti to create something it had initially considered too expensive. For Alonso, the automobile fits closely with an approach to luxury he outlined in 2024 about choosing manufacturers that treat individual customers differently rather than simply producing cars in larger numbers. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transportation sector, explore our report "Global...
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The 20th ALUMINIUM CHINA will take place from July 9-11, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Organized by RX China, the event will feature over 600 diverse exhibitors showcasing the entire aluminium industry chain. With the theme "Aspirational·Limitless·Unique: 20 Years of Excellence," next year's exhibition will span over 60,000 square meters and expects to bring together more than 30,000 global professionals. Exciting activities throughout the year will foster international industry exchange and business cooperation and celebrate aluminium sector innovation and development. A year full of engagements and innovations To mark its twentieth anniversary, ALUMINIUM CHINA will launch various activities to foster industry connections and showcase industry achievements....
The aluminium industry is committed to curbing greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with global scientific targets and national policies. The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has provided an update on the progress of its Aluminium Industry Greenhouse Gas Initiative, showcasing its member companies' ambitions, technological investments, and reporting strategies. The International Aluminium Institute launched the Aluminium Industry GHG Initiative at COP28 in Dubai in 2023. As part of the initiative, the IAI commits to reporting global GHG emissions for the aluminium industry annually to track sector progress and collate the targets of all IAI member companies based on publicly available information. Major aluminium producers have already backed this initiative as the sector...
On October 11, Anhui Lizhong Alloy Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as Anhui Lizhong) celebrated the grand commencement of its second-phase project. The Phase I project of Anhui Lizhong, with an annual output capacity of 60,000 tonnes, has been completed and is now operational. Image Source: Lizhong Alloy The second phase focuses on constructing the 2nd workshop and corridor, staff canteen, and additional supporting equipment and facilities. This phase is expected to be completed by March 2025 and will boost the company’s total annual production capacity to 120,000 tonnes. Anhui Lizhong, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lizhong Group, was established in November 2022. With a registered capital of RMB 50 million and a total investment of RMB 200 million, the company spans an area of 28,085...
On the evening of November 7, 2024, the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) hosted its prestigious annual Awards Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium in Perth. The event drew a full house, including distinguished guests such as the WA Premier, Hon Roger Cook; Minister for Mines, Hon David Michael; Leader of the WA Liberal Party, Libby Mettam MLA; and Director General of DEMIRS, Richard Sellers, alongside AMEC members and industry leaders. The gathering was an opportunity to recognise and celebrate mining and exploration companies' notable achievements and often underappreciated contributions nationwide. Warren Pearce, AMEC Chief Executive Officer, said, “These awards are all about ‘Celebrating Industry Excellence’, and without a doubt, there are plenty of incredible...
In 2011, Novelis made a groundbreaking move by shifting its business model to focus on recycling, sparking significant investments in expanding recycling capacity and capabilities. This strategic shift led to the creation of one of the world’s largest aluminium recycling centres, fundamentally transforming the aluminium industry. Today, the Nachterstedt Aluminium Recycling Centre (NARC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of trailblazing innovation and sustainability, solidifying Novelis’ position as a leading force in aluminium recycling. Image Source: Novelis “At NARC, we can cast aluminium ingots for car bodysides made from 86% scrap. Aluminium ingots for beverage can bodies with a recycling content close to 100% showcase our way of decarbonizing aluminium for...
On November 08, 2024, Shanghai Metals Market saw the price of alumina rise to RMB 5,391 per tonne on average. However, the real eyecatcher was the price climb in the provinces of Lianyungang and Bayuquan. The price of alumina has been on a rapid surge spree since the beginning of September. Despite the five other provinces witnessing the surge, these two provinces kept a steady heed in alumina pricing. Surprisingly (or is it?), in the past 6 months (till October 22), the price of alumina in Bayuquan and Lianyungang has skipped over RMB 1600 per tonne. The W-o-W price has seen a 14 per cent hike in both provinces. Image Source: Elemental Microanalysis Chinese port inventories in the aforesaid provinces have dipped to over-exhausted levels since at least 2015. Contributing factors like...
On November 7, Alcoa announced the suspension of bauxite shipments from Brazil’s Juruti port due to a vessel stranded in the waterway. This marks the latest in a series of supply chain disruptions impacting the aluminium raw material market, contributing to record-high alumina prices and supporting elevated aluminium prices. Image Source: Alcoa Website Alcoa invoked force majeure at its Juruti bauxite mine on November 6, citing the blocked waterway as a barrier to fulfilling customer supply commitments, according to an emailed statement from an Alcoa spokesperson to Reuters. The statement did not provide an estimated timeframe for the resumption of shipments. A trader source indicated that a vessel has been stranded near the Juruti port since late October, halting bauxite movement for...
Australia’s Metro Mining has secured multi-cargo offtake agreements for bauxite shipments from its Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland, covering the years 2025 and 2026. The agreements total 6.9 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) in 2025 and 6.1 million WMT in 2026, ensuring a robust demand for its bauxite supply. These agreements include partnerships with key Chinese companies such as Xinfa Aluminium Group and China Aluminium International Trading Group. The deal with Xinfa Aluminium Group, Metro’s longest-term customer, also includes extending their contract. Additionally, Metro has signed a new agreement with China Aluminium International Trading Group, the trading arm of the Aluminium Corporation of China, as well as a contract with Shandong Lubei Enterprise Group General Company, a...
Jiaxin New Materials Company has conducted a trial production of its new 7-series high-end aluminium alloy round ingot product. The development of this much-awaited product marks a significant milestone for the China-based company. The newly developed product is a high-strength aluminium alloy with zinc as its primary alloying element. It exhibits excellent plasticity following solution treatment, allowing it to serve as a steel substitute in high-temperature environments. In addition to being lightweight, this alloy offers superior corrosion resistance and weldability, making it ideal for aerospace, mould manufacturing, mechanical equipment, and various other applications. To achieve the successful development of this new product, the company mobilized its management and technical teams...
Suzuki is all set to hit the market with its newest addition to the series DR-Z4S dual-purpose model and DR-Z4SM supermoto model. The brand gave a sneak peek at the new two-wheelers model at the EICMA, better known as Milan Motorcycle Shows (the trade show is being held from November 7 to November 10, 2024). Suzuki has stood as the immaculate blend of versatility, performance, and modern technology with its DR-Z legacy for over two decades. The DR-Z used for the Australian Army is slightly revised for the Army role. Image Source: www.bikeexif.com The Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM feature an avant aluminium subframe incorporated in the all-new steel twin-spar framing and a lightweight aluminium swingarm for improved handling arrangement. The new twin-spar steel frame, which includes a...
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 42nd International Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France, from October 27 to 31, 2024, at the Lyon Convention Centre and the adjacent Marriott Hotel. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Lyon served as the ideal setting for this year's ICSOBA gathering. The region holds a special place in the history of aluminium: Bauxite was first discovered nearby at Les Baux-de-Provence by Pierre Berthier, and pioneering contributions from Paul Héroult further propelled the industry. It was here that the foundations of the aluminium sector were laid, and France has remained a leading force in its development ever since. Established in 1963 in Zagreb, ICSOBA proudly counts France as one of its six...
The intelligent control R&D team at the Zhengzhou Research Institute of Chinalco has successfully developed and implemented a Remote Centralised Control System for cranes in raw material warehouses, which has passed enterprise-level acceptance with high praise from experts. Addressing challenges such as inefficiencies in material handling and mixing, harsh working conditions, and limited automation, the team upgraded the crane's mechanical and electrical control systems. The system is seamlessly integrated with the petroleum coke precise batching metering control system, independently developed by the R&D team. This integration enables the crane to grab materials automatically, facilitates intelligent raw material mixing, and ensures accurate, unmanned batching operations. The system...
AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company has installed its largest solar energy plant in Europe at its Pilawa site, marking significant step in the company's shift to renewable electricity across all production locations. This new installation is part of a series of major recent investments at the Pilawa site, which also include the automation of the solvent paint filling process and the raw material dosing system. Image Source: AkzoNobel Spanning nearly three hectares—equivalent to about four football fields—the plant features 3,551 solar panels with a total capacity of 1.9 MWp. These panels will supply nearly 25 per cent of the electricity required by the decorative paints facility. A recent solar project was also completed in the Czech Republic, where 1,300 panels were installed at...
Each tonne of alumina production emits such heat, which, if reused further, can increase the energy demand, which in the long run also boosts carbon footprint reduction globally. Image Source: Hilt CRC How can we do that? The answer is ‘industrial heat pump’. These use electricity to transfer heat from one location to another, supplying heating and cooling for a building. Heat pumps are better energy efficient than conventional heating mechanisms with gas or oil boilers, emitting less carbon cumulatively. According to the International Energy Agency's (IEA's) World Energy Outlook special report titled The Future of Heat Pumps, decarbonisation of industrial heat through electrification is crucial in tackling the climate conundrum, and there is substantial potential for electric heat pumps...
The two leading sorting solutions providers, REDWAVE and TOMRA, have announced a strategic agreement aimed at providing customers with a seamless supply of sorting systems based on XRF (x-ray fluorescence) and XRT (x-ray transmission) technology. This new arrangement will make it easier and more efficient for customers to access top-tier sorting technologies from one turnkey supplier. Effective November 1st, 2024, REDWAVE and TOMRA Recycling will offer each other’s complementary metal sorting technologies directly to their respective customers. By facilitating access to the combined technologies in one go, both REDWAVE, a Competence Center of BT-Systems, and TOMRA Recycling aim to address the growing demand for sustainable and efficient Zorba sorting processes, enhancing scrap metal...
Donald Trump returning to the White House as the 47th President of the United States after winning the 2024 election against Kamala Harris is already raising speculations about global trade policies and economic measures for the ensuing time. This especially comes after his protectionist regime as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, which saw heavy import duties as part of the "America First" economic policy. Image Source: Facebook (Handle - Donald J. Trump The Trump presidency during 2017-2021 imposed waves of tariffs on products like solar panels, washing machines, and consumer goods. Even steel and aluminium were not spared from the heavy import duties. Countries like China, Mexico, Canada, and the European Union, the big players in the world aluminium market,...
The combination of high alumina prices, positive sentiment in relation to the Chinese economy, the US$ index moving down, and small shortages of metal has seen metal prices rise to over RMB21,000/ tonne. However, there are also signs that the price may have moved higher into the stratosphere. Traders are becoming concerned about entering the market at such a high price, while downstream factories are only buying bare minimums based on their order books. While the price may further test new highs, it's becoming clear that there's not much oxygen at these levels. On the other hand, alumina costs will continue to push the metal, and there is some evidence of major houses taking positions to push the metal price up. That's happening in alumina too. Overall, we think that the metal price will...
Novelis Inc., a global leader in sustainable aluminium solutions and a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 on November 6, 2024. The company, renowned for its dominance in aluminium rolling and recycling, reported a significant decline in its quarterly earnings. Net income for the September quarter fell by 18 per cent, amounting to $128 million. This downturn reflects the challenges the aluminium sector faces amidst evolving market conditions. Despite the decrease, Novelis remains committed to its core innovation and sustainability strategy, leveraging its leadership to navigate complex industry dynamics. The US-based aluminium rolled products company reported a net income of $157 million for the corresponding period...
