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 upstream sector of the global aluminium industry witnessed some important events this week. To begin with, LME aluminium price hit a 5-week high fuelled by the alumina shortage in China coupled with the weakening dollar that spurred fund buying. The price closed at US$2,435 per tonne after witnessing a growth of US$65.5 per tonne. The shortage of alumina, one of the key raw materials for producing aluminium, also created ripples in the China SMM market. China's domestic A00 aluminium ingot price had increased for the fifth consecutive day in tandem with the heightened price of the ore owing to tight supply and heightened demand. In July 2024, the world primary aluminium production saw a significant uptick, with strong output across all major metal-producing regions. According to the...
Alumobility, established in 2021, is a global collaborative network designed to promote the use of aluminium in the automotive industry. The ecosystem brings together leading aluminium producers—Constellium, Novelis, and Speira—with downstream technology partners and OEMs. "What we are trying to do is create a team of people with wide industry knowledge, including our technical partners, like Magna, Atlas Copco, and Fisher," said Mark White, technical director of Alumobility. Through joint project studies, Alumobility aims to develop innovative systems that enable the creation of lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles. In its first three years, Alumobility completed six major aluminium conversion projects, each demonstrating significant weight reduction while meeting or surpassing...
Ball Corporation partners with global beverage giants to advance sustainability in aluminium packaging as demand surges amid growing environmental concerns. According to a leading industry expert, global aluminium demand is expected to rise by 40 per cent by 2030, driven by its superior recyclability and lower carbon footprint compared to other packaging materials. Aluminium plays a crucial role in global food and beverage packaging, ensuring freshness and safeguarding contents. However, enhancing the recyclability of aluminium-containing food and drink packaging remains a significant global challenge that Ball Corporation is actively addressing. Aluminium is highly recyclable on its own, but when used in mixed packaging, it can impede the recyclability of many products, posing a...
According to a report on August 23, 2024, Vedanta Aluminium has appointed Fabio Roberto Martins as the new CEO of the aluminium billet division. Martins will lead the unit in the new role, focusing on production optimisation and efficiency. Under Martins' leadership, Vedanta Aluminium aspires to become the world's largest billet producer by expanding its capacity to 1.2 million tonnes per annum. So, Martins is expected to drive and execute commercial activities and oversee operational management, ensuring a new high for the business. Martins has 26 years of experience in the aluminium industry. His association with Alcoa, where he held various leadership roles, including Director of Operations, is seen as instrumental in enhancing Vedanta's aluminium billet business. On the appointment of...
Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has seen impressive growth in its first six months. Re-turn, the scheme operator, announced that since its launch on February 1, Irish consumers have returned more than 347 million drink containers, including aluminium, plastic and others. By returning these containers through the scheme, consumers contribute to the collection of higher-quality recyclable material compared to dry mixed recycling. This dedicated separation process allows for the continuous recycling of aluminium and enables plastic bottles to be recycled up to seven times. Public support has steadily increased, with a significant rise in the number of bottles and cans being returned each month. In February, the scheme's first month, 2 million containers were returned, and by July, the...
Aditya Birla Group-owned Hindalco Industries announced in its annual general meeting on August 22 that it would invest $10 billion in capacity expansions. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla distinctly outlined his plans for ongoing and near-term projects related to aluminium and copper smelters, including the Aditya flat-rolled product plant, a new alumina refinery in Rayadaga, and the Bay Minnette expansion in Novelis. Chairman said one of Hindalco's key expansion plans includes scaling up Aditya Aluminium smelter capacity by approximately 200,000 tonnes in Odisha, requiring a significant portion of power through renewable energy sources. In addition, Hindalco is establishing a greenfield alumina refinery in Rayagada, Odisha, with the first phase having a capacity of 850,000 tonnes and...
On 23rd August, according to the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM), China’s A00 aluminium ingot market seemed stable compared to the previous few days. Today, the average aluminium ingot price has experienced a very slight increase by RMB 10 per tonne after a huge surge in price for the entire week, settling at RMB 19,700 per tonne. The week ends on a more or less stable note. Analysing the month-on-month price variation, the average price has ascended by RMB 410 per tonne from RMB 19,290 per tonne on the same day the previous month. The average price of A00 aluminium ingot is hovering between RMB 19,680 per tonne to RMB 19,720 per tonne, while the spot contract is likely to be traded at a discount price of RMB 100 per tonne to RMB 60 per tonne with an average of RMB 80 per tonne, no change...
According to Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat, the future of large-scale mining in Guyana appears increasingly promising. On August 21, 2024, Minister Bharrat highlighted the resurgence of the mining sector, particularly in Region 10, where bauxite mining is experiencing a significant revival. This turnaround is boosting the local economy and generating much-needed employment opportunities for residents. Additionally, the manganese industry in Region One (Barima/Waini) is on an upward trajectory, with increased production and job creation, especially in the sub-districts of Matthew’s Ridge and Port Kaituma. Minister Bharrat encouraged more individuals to seize the growing opportunities in the mining sector, underscoring its potential to drive economic growth and development...
Overnight, LME 3M aluminium opened at US$2,482 per tonne, hit a high of US$2,531 per tonne, a low of US$2,466 per tonne, and closed at US$2,466.5 per tonne, down US$14.5 per tonne or 0.58 per cent. On Thursday, August 22, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained US$27.5 per tonne or 1.12 per cent and US$28 per tonne or 1.14 per cent to settle at US$2,470 per tonne and US$2,471 per tonne. As per the LME data, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price added US$15 per tonne or 0.60 per cent to settle at US$2,492 per tonne and US$2,492.50 per tonne. On the same day, both December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price ascended by US$10 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to halt at US$2,623 per tonne and US$2,628 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock...
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodised aluminium, announces that its anodised aluminium is the foundation of Isaiah Industries' ClickLock Standing Seam wall panels. This partnership highlights the value of anodised aluminium in architectural applications, where the unique metal enables long-lasting and aesthetically superior solutions. Isaiah Industries' ClickLock Standing Seam wall panels feature the superior performance of ClickLock and the incredible durability of Lorin's anodised aluminium. Isaiah Industries trusts Lorin as a partner for this product because Lorin's anodised aluminium is the finish of choice for everything from spacecraft to computer parts. Renowned for its scratch resistance, longevity, and clean,...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, is developing a metro car made entirely of aluminium alloys. This project aims to benefit the engineering and transportation sectors by reducing the metro car's weight by at least 2 tonnes compared to its steel counterparts. This weight reduction will result in significant energy savings during metro operation and lower costs for new energy infrastructure. RUSAL has commissioned a research and development project (R&D) to create the design of an aluminium metro car. Leading engineering companies are conducting R&D consultations with engineering enterprises and metro systems in Russia. "The main goal of the project is to develop an aluminium metro car model that, due to the use of this metal, will weigh at least 2 tonnes less than...
Hunan Xiangtou Light Materials Technology Co., Ltd (also known as Xiangtou Light Materials) has announced establishing a new production line in Changsha. With a total investment of around RMB 43.8228 million and an annual output capacity of 200,000 pieces of aluminium ceramic brake discs for passenger vehicles, the project is estimated to be completed within eight months. The project will include the following key components: An automated production line for manufacturing automotive disc bodies An automated production line for machining and testing automotive disc bodies A nitrogen gasification station Equipment foundations and civil engineering works Installation of production and auxiliary equipment Workshop internal pipeline networks and other mechanical, electrical, and piping systems...
The international organisation representing aluminium aerosol cans manufacturers (AEROBAL) has reportedly announced the winners of the industry's prestigious competition, the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards 2024. This year, top brands like Adidas, Grand Tongo, etc. bagged prizes under different categories. With its rigorous standards, the globally renowned AEROBAL Award has become a benchmark for outstanding performance in the aluminium aerosol can industry, attracting participants and recognition from around the world. The awards, judged by an international panel of trade journalists from the top can and packaging magazines, including World Aerosols, recognise excellence in three categories: 'Aluminium Aerosol Cans Already on the Market,' 'Prototypes,' and 'Sustainability.'...
The partnership will combine Romco's and Elemental's expertise and resources in collecting, pre-processing, smelting, and trading recycled base and precious metals. The partners will expand Elemental's existing business in spent auto-catalyst recycling, e-waste recycling, and li-ion battery recycling to Africa while accelerating the expansion of Romco's existing aluminium and copper recycling operations. Romco has a strong, established presence in West Africa, which will serve as an initial base for the partnership. Combining resources from both partners, Romco and Elemental will aim to deliver the world's most green and sustainable base and precious metals to its customers, using best-in-class ESG standards. The partnership will initially focus on the production of aluminium, copper,...
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, has again bagged recognition for its energy-efficient practices at Lanjigarh alumina refinery. This time, the company received several awards at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2024. Vedanta has reportedly obtained the first prize in the 'Best Energy Efficient Designated Consumer (under BEE-PAT scheme)' category and acquired several acclamations in the categories of 'Best Energy Efficient Organisation (Large Sector)' and 'Best Managed Electrical System for Energy Efficiency'. These awards testify to Vedanta's commitment to responsible business operations while addressing sustainability concerns. At present, more than 29 energy efficiency projects are in progress at Vedanta's...
The use of aluminium in trains has steadily increased in recent years and is likely to continue in the years to come. Aluminium can cut the total weight of a rail car body by half, making it a critical component in the railway industry’s shift. Aluminium is crucial in modernising trains and boosting energy efficiency. INNOVIA 300 APM vehicles Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is set to become the first U.S. airport to utilise the INNOVIA 300 APM vehicles, featuring regenerative braking system. The outer layer of the INNOVIA 300 APM is composed of aluminium, thus indicating a steady increase in its use for train bodies. An APM (Automated People Mover) is a fully automatic system without drivers and usually moves along on a flat plane, which differentiates it from funicular railways....
Bahrain's non-oil exports have shown a positive upward trend, increasing by 4 per cent to reach BHD337 million (USD 894.31 million) in July 2024, up from BHD323 million in July 2023, according to a newly released report from the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). The July 2024 Foreign Trade report offers a detailed overview of Bahrain's trade performance, highlighting that the top 10 export destinations accounted for 68 per cent of the total export value. Saudi Arabia emerged as Bahrain's leading export destination, with exports totalling BHD61 million (18 per cent). This was followed by the United States, which received BHD28 million (8 per cent), and the UAE, which received BHD25 million (7 per cent). In terms of product categories, 'Agglomerated Iron Ores and Concentrates...
According to a recent report, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) will most likely obtain a major stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, the world’s leading recycling company headquartered in the United States, subject to regulatory approvals. The news came after EGA and Spectro Alloys signed an equity purchase agreement, according to which EGA would acquire 80 per cent of the recycling company. As per the report, the transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2024. Upon acquiring a stake in Spectro Alloys, EGA will expand its business in the United States and gain further recognition in the global aluminium recycling industry. EGA has been solidifying its identity in the worldwide recycling industry by recently acquiring a German speciality foundry, Leichmetall . Expanding...
