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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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...
China-based Chongqing Millison Technologies has achieved the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its re-melting, casting, and processing operations for aluminium alloy parts in Banan District. Earlier in January 2024 the company had also achieved the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification for its facility in the Banan District . In addition, the facilities achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification in December 2023. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the certification, highlighting the facility's key processes, which include remelting, die-casting, cleaning/shot blasting, and machining, with a designed production capacity of 30,000 tonnes. An independent, third-party audit of Chongqing Millison Technologies Inc.'s...
Aluminium is an essential component of the global economy, and its growing demand underscores its lasting importance. Despite occasional challenges or disruptions, the market for sustainable aluminium will continue to grow, reflecting the unrelenting need for this eco-friendly material. To begin with, Vedanta Aluminium officially announced that the new 37-km Sardega-Bhalumuda rail project, connecting Odisha and Chhattisgarh, will facilitate smoother and faster transportation of coal from the company's mines once it becomes operational. Apart from this, under the alumina segment, alumina's price also recorded a surge of RMB 7 per tonne on Wednesday (September 18), followed by a growth of RMB 18 per tonne the next and RMB 13 per tonne on Friday. The increase in prices highlights the growing...
On Friday, September 20, Vedanta Aluminium officially confirmed that the new 37-km long Sardega-Bhalumuda rail project connecting Odisha and Chhattisgarh, once operational, would establish a smooth and faster transportation of coal from the company’s mines. Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved three railway projects, including Sardega-Bhalumuda New Double Line. The transition from road transportation to railways for coal shipment from Vedanta’s Jamkhani and Ghogharpalli captive mines in Odisha will significantly reduce carbon footprint and also expenditure associated with logistics. Coal is an integral raw material for primary aluminium production. It is used in two ways: coal tar pitch, which is used to...
The United Centre, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks has recently partnered with Culligan, the global water treatment company, to promote using recyclable aluminium to replace plastic. This new partnership will see more use of aluminium bottles or cans, eliminating single-use plastic water bottles. In a world where sustainability and emission reduction have become the primary goal, the use of aluminium has increased significantly, with many companies shifting towards green metal to ensure an environment-friendly production or usage. Starting this September, recyclable aluminium bottles will replace plastic water bottles at concession stands, locker rooms, and stadium boxes. The arena will also feature new filtered water fountains, including some for sparkling water, and nearly 100...
China-based Baowu Aluminum has obtained the AS9100 aerospace quality management system certification. This certification grants the company access to the aviation materials market and marks an essential step towards entering the global civil aerospace industry. The AS9100 certification is among the most stringent quality management standards in the aerospace sector, with rigorous audit requirements for businesses. It thoroughly assesses an organisation's capabilities across various areas, including product governance, design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management. It ensures they meet the specialised demands of the aerospace and defence industries. The successful certification has established a strong foundation for Baowu Aluminum's expansion into domestic and international...
While global investment in renewable energy continues to surge, a critical bottleneck is hindering progress: insufficient power grid capacity. According to estimates, solar and wind facilities capable of producing electricity equivalent to 480 nuclear reactors remain disconnected from transmission networks in both the U.S. and Europe. This issue is not isolated to the West. South Korea's government recently denied U.S. asset manager BlackRock's proposal to build an offshore wind farm in Asia, citing a lack of available grid capacity, as reported by local media. The challenge of connecting new renewable projects to the grid is becoming a significant roadblock. Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that the world added approximately 560 gigawatts of renewable power...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has become the first company to accomplish the Green Power Aluminium certification procedures. On September 9-12, an evaluation team from the China Non-ferrous Metal Industry Association (CNIA) Green Product Certification Center, led by Ma Cunzhun, Head of the Green Product Evaluation Centre, embarked on their first international certification visit. The goal was to assess RUSAL, one of the largest aluminium producers globally. Two major plants, the Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter (KrAZ) and the Bratsk Aluminium Smelter (BrAZ), each with production capacities exceeding 1 million tons per year, were visited and certified by the delegation. Compliance with the regulatory standards set by the Green Power Aluminium initiative was confirmed...
China's bauxite imports have set a new monthly high for August 2024, exceeding the previous month's record by marking M-o-M increase of 3.64 per cent and year-on-year surge of 34.23 per cent. China incessantly ramped up its bauxite import by volume, taking advantage of lower imported prices compared to domestic rates. In August, while the domestic average price was US$89.24 per tonne, the imported price was US$75.77 per tonne, marking a difference of US$13.47 per tonne. According to the General Administration of Customs, China imported 15.546 million tonnes of bauxite in August 2024 versus 15.0007 million tonnes in July. From January to August, China's total bauxite imports amounted to 107.8974 million tonnes, up by 11.8 per cent Y-o-Y. Leading import sources Guinea, Australia, Turkey,...
Meadow, a Swedish tech start-up, has bagged the esteemed Innovation Gallery award at London Packaging Week for its innovative Daisy Top Refill System. The Daisy Top Refill System has implemented aluminium beverage can, one of the most efficient circular packaging for its product. Chosen from over 190 exhibitors, the Daisy Top Refill System was named "Best Product" for its pioneering contribution to sustainable packaging in the beauty and personal care sector, receiving unprecedented votes from attendees. This approach allows brands to move away from single-use packaging toward a sustainable alternative that taps into existing recycling infrastructures, promoting packaging circularity on a global scale. "Sustainability must be easy and fun to engage people and drive real impact. With great...
The Jamaica-based bauxite mining and alumina-producing company Jamalco has successfully reopened its Rocky Point port following extensive repairs, resuming normal shipping operations. The port's conveyor system was damaged by storm conditions caused by Hurricane Beryl, which passed offshore on July 3 and impacted Jamaica's southern coast. In response to the damage, Jamalco declared force majeure and temporarily shifted to alternative port arrangements to fulfill shipments. However, the interim solutions presented logistical challenges, and the company acknowledged that only partial commitments were met during the disruption. With the Rocky Point port back in operation, Jamalco has restored its regular shipment schedules, concluding the challenges posed by the storm damage. Repairs to the...
According to the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM), alumina price has surged by RMB 13 per tonne, averaging at RMB 4,006 per tonne as of 20th September. This brings the price higher by RMB 99 per tonne in one month from RMB 3,907 per tonne. The price has increased in almost all the key regions. Like in Guanxi, the average price reached RMB 3,990 per tonne, up by RMB 25 per tonne from the previous day. Shandong and Guizhou regions experienced price hikes of RMB 20 per tonne to officially close at RMB 3,980 per tonne and RMB 3,995 per tonne, respectively. Also, in Henan and Shanxi, the price has improved slightly by RMB 5 per tonne and RMB 15 per tonne. This brings the average price to RMB 4,015 per tonne in Henan and RMB 4,030 per tonne in Shanxi. Meanwhile, the aluminium ingot price on the...
Saudi Arabia has reiterated its strong interest in enhancing its presence in the metals and mining sector, aiming to turn it into a third pillar of the kingdom’s economy. A key part of this strategy includes acquiring control over Bahrain’s aluminium smelter and accumulating assets in global companies. Previously, Saudi Arabia expressed a similar interest asserting its aim to become a key global hub for metal production . In line with this future goal, the state-owned Saudi Arabian Mining Co., known as Ma’aden, has recently signed a series of deals this week, including buying a 20.62 per cent stake in Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) from Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) for over $1 billion. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has put the aluminium industry as the...
Yesterday, LME aluminium opened at US$2,521.5 per tonne, hit a high of US$2,569 per tonne and a low of US$2,506 per tonne, and closed at $2,540 per tonne, up $18 per tonne or 0.71 per cent. On Thursday, September 19, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved up by US$2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent and US$3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent to clock at US$2,522 per tonne and US$2,523 per tonne. As per the LME price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price added US$8.5 per tonne or 0.33 per cent and US$10 per tonne or 0.39 per cent to settle at US$2,536 per tonne and US$2,538 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price gained US$10 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to settle at US$2,630 per tonne and US$2,635 per tonne. LME aluminium...
Exlabesa, a global leader in producing industrial aluminium components, is inaugurating a new production facility in Soure, located in the Coimbra district of Portugal. This €25 million investment is expected to bolster the local economy significantly. Exlabesa's tenth production centre According to a statement from the municipality of Soure, the company specialises in aluminium extrusion—a hot transformation process that shapes aluminium into various components—and has been working on this investment for over 12 years. However, it has only recently reached a crucial implementation stage without relying on EU funds. The new facility will create 120 direct jobs. The new factory in Soure spans 8.6 hectares—approximately the size of 10 standard football pitches—and features a covered area of...
BIKAR Aerospace Metals, a leading supplier of aerospace aluminium, is expanding its operations with two new production facilities in Bristol, UK, and Belagavi, India, at AEQUS. These strategic investments reflect the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in global aerospace markets. “The establishment of our own production facilities in the UK and India was a logical step for the company to further expand the market for its service offerings. With the new locations in Bristol and Belagavi, we are optimally positioned to further advance our internationalisation strategy in the aerospace business. This expansion enables us to respond more quickly to market demands and offer our customers customised solutions for their semi-finished material needs,” said Alexander Bikar,...
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), alumina production in the Americas totalled 1.179 million tonnes in July 2024, with 83.88 per cent contribution from South America and 16.12 per cent from North America. Unlike the primary aluminium sector, South America dominates the alumina industry over North America. South America’s production and analysis However, South America’s alumina production in July saw a dip from this year’s highest output in the previous month. Recording a fall of 5.36 per cent, South America’s alumina production in July stood at 989,000 tonnes versus 1.045 million tonnes in June. July was the second month this year when South America’s alumina output volume stood below the 1 million tonnes level. In February, the production volume was 975,000 tonnes,...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings has announced a partnership with three Indonesian firms to establish and operate an alumina refinery in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The refinery is projected to produce between one and 1.2 million tonnes annually in its first phase, with plans to double this capacity. "By partnering with AAR and DSM through this joint venture, we are not only expanding our upstream business operations but also unlocking synergies that will enhance the overall value of the Press Metal group," said Press Metal Group CEO Tan Sri Paul Koon. About the project The project's first phase will cost an estimated US$750 million (RM3.24 billion) and will be financed through a combination of equity and loans. Press Metal, the largest aluminium smelter in Southeast Asia, is collaborating...
