Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced a technology upgrade pilot at the company’s Al Taweelah smelter, which will further improve productivity and efficiency. The pilot upgrades to 13 DX technology reduction cells will be used to prove the performance of the new technology, called E40, before industrialisation across all 808 DX technology reduction cells at potlines 1 and 2 at Al Taweelah. If applied to all 808 reduction cells, EGA’s E40 technology has the potential to increase hot metal production from the two potlines by 67 thousand tonnes per year, while reducing net specific energy consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions from power generation by approximately six per cent per tonne of...
Maaden’s aluminium business delivered a stronger Q2 2026 performance, with revenue rising 49 per cent year on year to USD 1.01 billion, supported by higher aluminium production and stronger realised prices. According to industry sources, Maaden’s aluminium business produced 242,000 tonnes in Q2 2026, while realised aluminium prices reached USD 3,915 per tonne, up 51 per cent. The combination of higher aluminium output and stronger realised prices helped drive the 49 per cent increase in Maaden aluminium revenue to USD 1.01 billion. The growth came alongside gains in both volume and pricing rather than from a one-off accounting effect. The stronger Q2 performance puts aluminium prices in focus for Maaden’s earnings. With realised aluminium prices reaching USD 3,915 per tonne, the company...
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Raytheon has acquired a pivotal three-year, two-phase contract with DARPA where they are to devise foundational Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors(UWBGS). The basic of the UWBGS, diamond and aluminium nitride technology, has revolutionised semiconductor electronics, enhancing power delivery and thermal management in sensors and other electronic applications. "This is a significant step forward that will once again revolutionise semiconductor technology," sported Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. "Raytheon has extensive proven experience developing similar materials such as Gallium Arsenide and Gallium Nitride for Department of Defense systems. By combining that pioneering history and our expertise in advanced microelectronics, we'll work to mature these materials...
In September 2024, China’s monthly production of metallurgical-grade alumina retreated from its peak by losing 4.27 per cent month-on-month. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output in September increased by 2.69 per cent from 6.732 million tonnes. Based on the above data provided by the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production is estimated to have amounted to 6.91 million tonnes in September versus 7.22 million tonnes in August 2024 . From January to September, China’s total output of metallurgical-grade alumina was 61.596 million tonnes, up 3.66 per cent Y-o-Y. SMM further showed China’s existing capacity of metallurgical-grade alumina increased by 1 million tonnes to 101.6 million tonnes, with the actual operating capacity down by 1.3 per cent M-o-M...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Grupo ReciclaBR Latasa Metais as the new Industrial User member. Grupo ReciclaBR, the largest non-ferrous metals recycling group in Brazil, was formed in 2013 through the merger of several companies. With a nationwide network of partners, the group promotes collecting and recycling aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, playing a crucial role in environmental preservation and social development. Operating across the entire non-ferrous metals chain, the group includes Latasa Reciclagem, Brazil's largest aluminium recycling company and a pioneer in implementing an integrated system for collecting and casting aluminium cans since 1991. Another key entity, Latasa Garimpeiro Urbano, manages the collection of non-ferrous metals...
Trivium Packaging, the $3.1 billion global supplier of metal packaging, has been honoured by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) for its ongoing innovation in metal packaging design. At this year's Annual Conference, the company received an Award of Excellence for its Conejo Verde aluminium wine bottles, produced by Trivium Argentina. These bottles feature a 59×225 ROPP 38 Pacific Round aluminium design, containing 8-10 per cent recycled content. Manufactured in a facility certified with ISO 50001 for energy efficiency and ISO 14001 for environmental management, the production also utilises approximately 80 per cent of green energy. The can's graphics proudly display a green rabbit dressed in formal attire, with the design printed directly onto the metal...
ALRO, a leading European integrated aluminium producer, is expanding its business in the North American market. The conglomerate has acquired a series of contracts scheduled to be delivered early next year. According to Florin Verboncu, General Director of Vimetco Trading, "The prospects for 2025 are optimistic. We already have contracts, especially for the North American area. The North American market has been a more difficult target in recent years for several reasons: the high cost of transportation, the competition from China and other very competitive areas." Chinese manufacturers dominated this market for years. However, being a well-known manufacturer on the continent, ALRO started to renew its acquaintance with its former clients. The disclosure came amidst Aluminium 2024, held...
The PYRAMIDS ALU project has signed an agreement for its first phase of construction, where premium aluminium frames and solar mounting systems will be produced. The signing ceremony occurred on October 8 between Walid Youssef, Managing Director of the Main Development Company (MDC), and Tarek Shehata, General Manager of PYRAMIDS ALU, in the presence of Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The project will come up in three phases, with the first phase commissioning over a 5,000-square-metre factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, equipped with four Plug & Play units in the next two months. The project aims to achieve a monthly production capacity of 1,750 tonnes, powered by two fully automated fabrication lines and one production line, with an...
Insolation Energy (INA Solar), an Indian solar energy provider and manufacturer, announced the establishment of a 3 GW photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. The company specialises in developing, engineering, and deploying solar PV modules and aims to install a 12,000 metric tonne per annum (mtpa) aluminium frame plant in the region. With an investment of INR 400 crore, the groundbreaking ceremony for this state-of-the-art facility was recently held. INA Solar currently has a PV module manufacturing capacity of 1 GW. With the addition of the new facility, its total capacity will rise to 4 GW annually. “A tech tie-up is already been in place with a vendor for 1.4 GW of cell manufacturing capacity to be commissioned in 2025-26 and this will...
Aluminium Deutschland, IG BCE (a trade union in Germany) and IG Metall (a dominant metalworkers' union in Germany) have joined hands through the German Aluminium Alliance with five federal states intending to transition into climate neutrality and competitiveness for Germany's aluminium sector. European Aluminium has recently published its upcoming 5 years' top priorities which include 1. delivering an effective industrial strategy that boosts investment in Europe, 2. promoting green transition, 3. delivering internationally competitive energy prices and supporting industrial decarbonisation, 4. revitalising European Union's Trade Defence and Policy, 5. building coherent environmental practices through substance management framework. The German alliance is similarly based on 4 prioritised...
South Korea based POSCO Future M Co. has announced the production of nickel, cobalt, and aluminium (NCA) cathode materials at its Pohang factory, which is three months ahead of schedule. On October 12, the company successfully manufactured high-nickel materials with a nickel content of 88 per cent, which enhances energy density and output, making them well-suited for high-performance electric vehicle batteries. POSCO Future M is expanding its product portfolio by introducing NCA materials in addition to its existing lines of nickel, cobalt, manganese (NCM), and nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium (NCMA) materials. This diversification is aimed at meeting the growing demands of its customers. Single-crystal cathodes enhance battery stability and lifespan by integrating raw materials into...
The United States’ domestic primary aluminium production increased in July 2024 to rebound to the level of output achieved in May. Compared to the production volume in June at 55,000 tonnes, the United States output in July gained 2,000 tonnes M-o-M, according to the latest data from the US Geological Survey. Following the increase in July, the United States’ primary aluminium production volume amounted to 57,000 tonnes, which was, however, significantly down by 7,000 tonnes or 11 per cent year-on-year from 64,000 tonnes. In the first seven months of 2024, the United States’ primary aluminium output totalled 396,000 tonnes, registering an annual downfall of 10.41 per cent from 442,000 tonnes. The average daily production of primary aluminium in the United States during July 2024 was 1,830...
On October 11, 2024, Alba (Aluminium Bahrain), the single-sited smelter, announced its two significant safety milestone achievements: the company's no on-site Lost Time Injury(LTI) inclusive safe-working hours touching 25 million and 8th consecutive summer without any heat-induced injuries and illness. Alba's CEO, Ali Al Baqali, has praised the employees and contractor workers for their pivotal role in achieving these safety milestones. He emphasised, "Our 25 million safe-working hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI) and 8th consecutive safe summer are not merely numbers on a page; they represent a culture of safety that has been meticulously woven into the fabric of Alba. This is more than just a milestone; it's a testament to the unwavering commitment and dedication of our employees and...
On Monday, October 14, the average alumina spot price in China opened the week with a surge of RMB 63 per tonne to halt at RMB 4,304 per tonne. W-o-W, the alumina price had grown by RMB 196 per tonne from RMB 4,108 per tonne. As of today, the prices in regions like Shanxi and Shandong have gained RMB 75 per tonne and RMB 70 per tonne to arrive at RMB 4,375 per tonne and RMB 4,275 per tonne. In Henan and Guizhou, the alumina price has added RMB 65 per tonne to dock at RMB 4,325 per tonne and RMB 4,225 per tonne. In Guangxi, the price has been hiked by RMB 40 per tonne to clock at RMB 4,240 per tonne. A00 aluminium ingot price On the other hand, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China has grown by RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,740 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be...
At the Battery Show in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, Sino Applied Technology (SiAT) and C.S. Aluminium Corporation (CSAC), the two Taiwan companies, have jointly unveiled the test results of a carbon-coated aluminium foil collector designed to enhance battery performance and durability. The product has gained significant attention from battery and electric vehicle manufacturers due to its exceptional conductivity and ability to reduce interfacial contact resistance. This is particularly important in lithium battery production, where preventing corrosion of the aluminum foil collector is a real challenge. The carbon-coated aluminium foil collector, a resultant of Sino Applied Technology and C.S. Aluminium Corporation’s joint experiment, serves as a conductive connector between...
European Space Agency (ESA) engineers have closely examined a groundbreaking aluminium weld produced in space. This marks a historic milestone as the first autonomous welding conducted in orbit and the first of its kind involving ESA. The weld, a mere one centimetre in size, was created using electron beam welding technology as part of an experiment led by ThinkOrbital, a US-based startup. The experiment occurred aboard a spacecraft launched in May via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Now, ESA's Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory in the Netherlands is rigorously scrutinising the weld. The team is analysing the structure and quality of the space-made weld using advanced testing tools such as microscopes and X-ray tomography. The results will be compared with identical samples produced...
The Romanian aluminium producer Alro Slatina reported at Aluminium 2024 in Dusseldorf that its carbon footprint has reached beneath the average level in Europe. The company even stated that it feels optimistic ahead of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will be imposed by Europe and target imports of carbon-intensive goods, including aluminium. At the same event, a representative from Vimetco Extrusion, Alro's downstream subsidiary, also underscored that European aluminium producers will come under the global spotlight when the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism becomes mandatory in 2026. Vimetco Trading general manager Florin Verboncu said customers' focus would also shift to European low-carbon aluminium. "Demand is going well. The trend is that next year customers,...
In a strategic move to broaden its influence within the architectural and construction sectors, profine Group has announced the acquisition of EFP International B.V. (EFP), a Netherlands-based company with a global presence. EFP specialises in the design, development, and production of aluminium profile systems, marketed under the brand ‘EFP European Facade Products,’ catering primarily to the architectural facade industry. The owner and CEO of profine Group, Dr Peter A. Mrosik, stated, “This acquisition will unite two forces with the common goal of transforming the facade industry by offering innovative solutions to our valued customers while pursuing a sustainable approach to preserving our environment, which is our primary concern.” According to industry sources, EFP’s product range...
Alumina futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange soared to a new record, driven by bauxite supply disruptions from Guinea and sustained demand from China. On Friday, alumina prices surged by as much as 6.4 per cent, reaching RMB 4,630 ($655) per tonne on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, marking the highest level since the contract's debut in June 2023. In tandem, the price for alumina shipments from Western Australia also saw a significant rise, climbing to $550 per tonne, the highest level recorded in data going back to 2021. The tightening market for alumina, a key feedstock for aluminium smelters, is primarily attributed to supply chain challenges and resilient Chinese demand, which continues to bolster prices. This development highlights growing concerns about alumina availability as...
In August, an impressive 18-foot aluminium sculpture was unveiled in Muscle Shoals, AL, honouring the region's rich musical legacy. The aluminium used for the artwork was supplied by Constellium's plant in Muscle Shoals, highlighting the connection between the local industry and the cultural tribute. The sculpture not only honours the region's rich musical heritage but also serves as a testament to the significant role of the aluminium industry in the area. The statue is a striking depiction of a trumpet player resembling William Christopher (W.C.) Handy—born in nearby Florence, AL—pays tribute to his lasting contributions to the music world. Standing tall, the sculpture celebrates the legendary Father of the Blues, whose life and influence are commemorated each year through the W.C....
