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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The largest integrated aluminium producer in Southeast Asia, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, reported a 65 per cent increase in net profit for Q2 FY2024, driven primarily by higher selling prices and a stronger US dollar, which bolstered export revenues. For the quarter ending June 30, 2024, the company posted a net profit of RM505.83 million, up from RM305.79 million in the same period last year. Revenue also increased 5.2 per cent year over year, rising to RM3.95 billion from RM3.76 billion. However, Press Metal cautioned that macroeconomic uncertainties and rising alumina costs, driven by temporary supply disruptions, have increased expenses. The company remains optimistic, noting that these pressures are expected to ease by year-end as supply conditions stabilise. Tan Sri Paul...
Beverage can manufacturers stand to gain from AkzoNobel's drive for innovation with the introduction of a cutting-edge internal coating technology. The company's Packaging Coatings division has unveiled Accelshield™ 300, an advanced inside spray coating for aluminium beverage cans. This new solution is entirely free of bisphenols, styrene, PFAS, and formaldehyde and surpasses existing industry technologies by offering enhanced corrosion protection, flexibility, and superior sensory performance. Accelshield 300 technology "Our Accelshield 300 technology is further proof of our commitment to helping customers make the transition to a bisphenol-free world. We're providing the market with a more sustainable alternative that comes with even better performance, and because it far exceeds...
The concept of alloy wheels dates back to the early 1920s when they were used to enhance vehicles’ performance. The journey started with alloy wheels made from wooden planks with rounded edges and progressed until the age of aluminium alloy wheels. 1974 was the year that marked the first offer of aluminium alloy wheels to the general public on the VW Golf, Scirroco, Passat, and Audi as a low-cost, high-performance option for motorsports. Today, these wheels are a popular choice with the attainment of many other advantageous factors like heat dissipation, improved horsepower, better braking, better conduction, lower maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. Following various advancements in aluminium alloy wheels triggering demand, the global market size of the product is estimated to grow to...
Texas Disposal Systems, based in Austin, has unveiled a bespoke material recovery facility (MRF) at Q2 Stadium, the home of Austin FC, the city's Major League Soccer (MLS) team. The mini MRF can handle approximately 1.5 tonnes of materials per hour, including aluminium cans, glass, food waste, cardboard, paper products, plastic bottles, and other recyclables. In alignment with the team's goal of making Q2 Stadium the "greenest stadium in MLS," Texas Disposal has developed a tailored sorting system to address the stadium's specific needs. Now, all materials discarded at Q2 Stadium are processed and sorted into recycling, compost, and waste streams through this specialized mini MRF. “The Austin FC fans are fantastic and do a great job at keeping materials in the right container; however, to...
The global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling in selected niches, Gränges has officially joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC), a strategic move aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the aluminium industry. This initiative is crucial for Gränges as it seeks to secure access to low-carbon primary and recycled aluminium, a key factor in minimising the environmental impact of its products and achieving its ambitious 2040 net-zero target. The FMC, an initiative spearheaded by the World Economic Forum, represents a global coalition of companies committed to leveraging their purchasing power to drive down carbon emissions in heavy industries. This includes sectors such as aluminium, aviation, cement and concrete, steel, shipping, trucking, and advancements in carbon dioxide...
North Yorkshire Council has partnered with Podback, a coffee pod recycling service, to offer residents the option to recycle their aluminium or plastic coffee pods at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). The initiative accepts not only used coffee pods but also tea, milk, and hot chocolate pods. Executive member for waste services, Cllr Greg White, stated, “We are excited to be working with Podback to introduce another recycling stream for residents at the HWRCs. Coffee drinkers can now enjoy their coffee knowing their pods can be recycled and used to make new products and renewable energy and improve the soil.” Plastic and aluminium pods must be collected separately to ensure proper recycling, as they are processed at different facilities. Once collected, the pods are sent to...
The Australian mining and exploration company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Metro Mining, is poised for significant growth as it moves towards increased production from Q4 2024. It has ambitious plans to expand its capacity to over 7 million tonnes per annum by 2025 and beyond. CEO Simon Wensley attributes the company's recent success to the strategic decision to mobilise and commission the offshore floating terminal (OFT) Ikamba. This key initiative was crucial in achieving record results in the second quarter. Despite its current market capitalisation of $231.64 million, Metro Mining remains steadfast in its commitment to driving organic growth, a strategy that will guide the miner as it navigates the future. The OFT, Ikamba, commenced operations on April 28, 2024. After an initial...
On Wednesday, August 28, three-month LME aluminum contract opened at US$2,543 per tonne, with a high of US$2,548.50 per tonne and a low of US$2,484 per tonne, closing at US$2,484 per tonne, down by US$62.50 per tonne. After experiencing skyrocketing growth over six days by US$226.50 per tonne during August 19-27, reaching two-month high, the LME aluminium benchmark price suffered a loss of US$40.50 per tonne overnight reaching below US$2500 per tonne level. On Wednesday, August 28, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price decreased by US$39.50 per tonne and US$40.50 per tonne, respectively, to clock at US$2,478.50 per tonne and US$2,479.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price contracted by US$34 per tonne and US$35 per tonne to arrive at...
Guinea's bauxite exports have shown remarkable growth, marking a significant achievement in the global market. However, the country's bauxite exports are growing rapidly and being transported by Capesize bulkers. In 2023, Guinea exported a record 127 million tonnes of bauxite, an impressive increase of 25 million tonnes compared to the previous year. This surge represents a nearly 19.60 per cent year-on-year growth, bringing the country within 24.50 per cent of last year's total exports. Most of Guinea's bauxite is shipped to China, with the bulk of the exports departing from the ports of Kamsar, Boffa, Cap Verga, and Conakry. The continued expansion of Guinea's bauxite industry underscores the nation's growing importance in the global aluminium supply chain. According to research from...
Gravita India is set to reduce the share of lead in its portfolio and expand into aluminium recycling, rubber, and lithium battery. The Jaipur-based recycling firm will decrease the share of lead from 88 per cent to 70 per cent, as Navin Prakash Sharma, the Executive Director of the firm anticipates significant growth in their aluminium operations, which currently have a capacity of 40,000 tonnes. "This will increase demand of around 200,000 tonne of aluminium from the secondary segment. It will also give value addition for the secondary material as compared to primary materials. So altogether, I foresee that this segment will grow with the help of EPR on non-ferrous metal, by hedging through MCX, by launching this derivative of aluminium alloy," added Sharma. This expansion will be...
On Thursday, August 29, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has declined by RMB 250 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,550 per tonne, with the average price expected to stand between RMB 19,530 per tonne and RMB 19,570 per tonne. The spot contract price will be traded at a discount price of RMB 110 per tonne to RMB 70 per tonne. As per the SMM price graph, Y-o-Y, the A00 aluminium ingot price has witnessed a surge of RMB 640 per tonne from RMB 18,910 per tonne recorded on August 29, 2023. On M-o-M, the price had expanded by RMB 390 per tonne, followed by a fall of RMB 140 per tonne W-o-W from RMB 19,160 per tonne recorded on May 29 and RMB 19,690 per tonne recorded on May 22. Region-wise analysis The price of domestic aluminium ingot has fallen in all the provinces, with the highest in Foshan,...
California is set to boost its recycling efforts with the launch of over 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties, making it convenient for people to recycle their used aluminium or plastic containers, beverage cans, and other recyclable products. This initiative is supported by nearly $70 million beverage container redemption innovation grants from CalRecycle. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. It oversees the state's waste management, recycling, and waste reduction initiatives. Established in 2010, CalRecycle succeeded the California Integrated Waste Management Board. About the grant The grants are intended to fund advanced recycling solutions, including reverse vending machines (RVMs),...
Hind Aluminium, a manufacturer of aluminium & alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, announced its first quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2024-25, reporting a fall in net sales to INR 0.25 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the Q1 net sales decreased by 24 per cent from INR 0.33 crore, and that on a year-on-year calculation plunged by 34 per cent from INR 0.38 crore. The company’s net profit was in the June quarter of FY2024-25 was INR 0.05 crore, dramatically down by 97 per cent from INR 1.55 crore a quarter ago and 98 per cent less than INR 2.95 crore a year earlier. The sharp decline in net profit could be attributed to increased raw material costs due to higher prices of primary aluminium on LME, coupled with weaker demand for aluminium products. EBITDA stood at INR...
On August 27, 2024, the technology leader in electrification and automation, ABB, announced an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. This acquisition will enhance ABB's offerings in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and strengthen its position in technology and innovation. By integrating the Födisch Group, ABB aims to expand its portfolio to address customers' most complex measurement challenges. Födisch Group, headquartered in Markranstädt, Germany, reported revenues of approximately €50 million in 2023 and employs around 250 people. The company operates a 3,000 m² production facility in Markranstädt, with additional sites in Germany, the Netherlands, and China. Födisch...
Rio Tinto Gove, Australia's leading alumina extraction facility, has significantly enhanced its process efficiency and safety protocols by adopting Rhosonics' Slurry Density Meter (SDM) technology. This cutting-edge solution replaces traditional radioactive density meters, offering a safer, more accurate, and environmentally friendly method for measuring density in alumina extraction. Previously, Rio Tinto Gove encountered significant challenges with radioactive density measurement methods, which not only posed safety risks to employees but also introduced operational limitations that impacted the reliability of the extraction process. To address these issues, the facility sought a precise, non-radioactive alternative that could ensure optimal efficiency without compromising safety....
Vedanta Limited, an Indian multinational mining company, is reportedly planning to establish two industrial parks, one for aluminium and one for silver and zinc. The news came on Wednesday, August 28, after Vedanta's chairman Anil Agarwal announced it on one of his LinkedIn posts, indicating a future plan for similar parks for the oil & gas and iron & steel sectors. Chairman Anil Agarwal also noted on his social media post that the parks would be created on a not-for-profit basis. His post reads, "For India, industrial parks are a good way to achieve scale in different sectors and across the value chain. They will be transformative not just for entrepreneurs but also employees and workers who can avail of best-in-class townships and facilities that will come up around the cluster."...
Vimetco Extrusion, € 3.8 million project. Reduced CO 2 emissions, less waste in the manufacturing process. Vimetco Extrusion has completed the implementation of a project worth over € 3.8 million. The project involved the purchase of an automatic packaging line for finished products, an investment that will lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions and a reduction in the amount of waste generated in the production process. The project `Extruded Aluminium Profiles automatic packaging line` was financed with the support of grants from the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 within the program `SME Development in Romania`, Focus Area: Green Innovation in Industry, Blue Growth and ICT, according to the Financing Contract number 2020/548499, concluded with Innovation Norway as the program...
With over four decades of experience, UAC is a leading global manufacturer and an integrated producer of structural components for the aerospace sector has successfully commissioned a new aluminium billet casting line in Satu Mare, Romania. This new plant enhances UAC's ability to produce aerospace-grade alloys, catering to customers across Europe and globally. This strategic investment will allow UAC to expand its product offerings and strengthen its position as a global leader in the aerospace extrusion industry. New aluminium billet casting line The new aluminium billet casting line at UAC's Satu Mare plant was fully supplied by Almex USA Inc., based in Buena Park, California. The comprehensive equipment package includes: The EXCELL™ billet tooling system A patented three-chamber LARS®...
