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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As part of a bold move to protect local jobs and the North American auto industry, Ryan Williams, MP for the Bay of Quinte, Canada, will reportedly submit a motion in Parliament on August 21, 2024, questioning the Federal Government's stance on tariffs for electric vehicles imported from China. In a press release issued by his office, Williams expressed concern that the influx of Chinese electric vehicles poses a significant threat to the livelihood of North American auto workers. He emphasised the potential impact on local jobs in Belleville, particularly at automotive parts manufacturers Magna International and Hanon Systems. Williams stated in the release, “We have an integrated North American automotive industry that employs 500,000 people in Canada, including car dealers, auto part...
The SMM aluminium market has witnessed an increase in prices today, with the A00 aluminium ingot price soaring by RMB 100 per tonne to rest at RMB 19,690 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 19,670 per tonne and RMB 19,710 per tonne. This week seems optimistic in comparison with last week. The average price has increased by RMB 680 per tonne in just one week from RMB 19,010 per tonne. If we analyse the aluminium price on Aug 19, this Monday, we can see a growth of RMB 230 per tonne from RMB 19,460 per tonne recorded that day. The price of low-carbon aluminium has surged by RMB 71 per tonne to peg at RMB 20,511 per tonne. Again, High purity aluminium (99.99%) price and high-purity aluminium (99.996%) prices in China have both swollen by RMB 100 per tonne to park at RMB...
ABx Group, a uniquely positioned, high-tech Australian company delivering materials for a cleaner future, recently advocated rare earth elements, green metals like aluminium, and clean energy from the perspective of environmental well-being. ABx Group's managing director, Dr Mark Cooksey, took the discussion straight to the Parliament House, explaining Australia can become a clean energy superpower just by increasing aluminium production and supporting local rare earth projects. Representing the aluminium industry, Dr Cooksey illustrated their roadmap to develop local rare earth supply chains. In addition, he explained the role of ABx Group in the Australian Aluminium Council and the importance of aluminium to Australia's sustainable future, and also provided insights into the $474,126.21...
Overnight, LME 3M aluminium opened at US$2,482.5 per tonne, with a high of US$2,495 per tonne, a low of US$2,452.5 per tonne, and closed at US$2,479 per tonne, down US$23 per tonne or 0.92 per cent. On Wednesday, August 21, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$8.5 per tonne or 0.34 per cent and US$8 per tonne or 0.32 per cent to settle at US$2,442.50 per tonne and US$2,443 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price ascended by US$11 per tonne or 0.44 per cent to peg at US$2,477 per tonne and US$2,477.50 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price added US$10 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to dock at US$2,613 per tonne and US$2,618 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 877950 tonnes. Live warrants and...
In response to an unwavering commitment to upgrade its employees on latest technology and knowledge for improved daily operations, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has collaborated with the Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre (NAIRDC), the research and development arm of the Nasser Vocational Training Centre (NVTC), to deliver a comprehensive three-day course on 'Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Industry 4.0' to 35 of its employees. This three-day course offers a wide array of knowledge on artificial intelligence, touching upon some of the critical points that would help employees enhance their daily operations, complementing the future trend. The topics include modern applications, future trends, and fundamentals of generative AI and prompt...
Exlabesa, an aluminium extrusion manufacturing company with the conviction of bringing imaginations to life, is reportedly expanding its recycling capacity to produce recycled aluminium billet at a plant in the province of A Coruña, Spain, installing technology once again supplied by Hertwich Engineering, an SMS group company. As per the report, Hertwich will supply a continuous homogenising furnace equipped with an air cooling station, a long-billet stacker, and a semi-automatic PET strapping system. This new furnace will exclusively produce recycled aluminium billet from post-consumer scrap, complementing the existing second melting furnace at the plant. The new furnace is designed to produce aluminium billets with a diametre of 178 to 406 millimetres and a length of 7 metres. The...
Thailand’s Foreign Trade Department has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of aluminium extrusions from China. This action comes in response to complaints from domestic steel manufacturers who argue that the increasing volume of imports is affecting local production. Ministry to launch an investigation Caretaker Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has announced that the ministry is launching an investigation as part of a broader effort to manage the growing influx of Chinese goods into Thailand. A ministry source, speaking anonymously, revealed that Phumtham has instructed relevant agencies to implement policies and measures to safeguard local industries. “With the trade war happening, local steel operators are concerned about Chinese steel products being dumped in...
Baotou Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd., a first-class large enterprise in China with ten aluminium smelting enterprises, has reportedly installed the first wind turbine of self-owned power plant, which replaced the 1200 MW new energy project in Damaoqi with renewable energy. This action is in line with Baotou Aluminum’s dual carbon goals, aimed at accelerating the company’s transformation to a clean energy power supply for smelting. Baotou Aluminum’s coal-fired power plant with renewable energy project is located in Damao Qi, Baotou City, in Inner Mongolia, China. The project has a renewable energy generation capacity of 1,200 MW, encompassing 1000 MW wind power, 200 MW photovoltaic, two 220kV booster stations, delivery lines and Baotou demonstration project 900,000 kW lines. The project is...
The world's largest aluminium producer, China's use of liquid metal transfers slowed in June and July 2024 but picked up again in August. Following a strong period in the previous three months, the use of liquid metal transfers as a means of moving metal into the market dropped by around 2 per cent in June and by about the same amount in July. It's a normal process. Liquid metal makes the most sense in a busy market - the smelter can deliver metal straight into the customer's holding furnace. In a quieter market, such as the early part of this northern summer, extrusion plants and other customers opted to idle their machinery in the face of reduced orders. The smelters were forced to pour the metal into ingot form. Now it's a good sign that things are picking up again. Liquid metal...
Christian Mabey, Managing Director of Optima Products, has raised concerns over the increasing influx of Russian aluminium into the UK market despite ongoing sanctions, as published in The Manufacturer. According to Mabey, Russian aluminium is finding its way into the UK through third-party vendors in Eastern Europe and other regions, undermining the intended impact of the sanctions. Mabey highlighted that the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical crisis continues to cause significant disruptions across global supply chains, particularly in the metals markets. As a leading UK manufacturer and installer of aluminium-framed glass partitions, Optima Products plays a crucial role in the UK market and is heavily reliant on aluminium, making the company particularly sensitive to market fluctuations. "The...
Link Powder Coating has advanced its sustainability efforts by selecting Capral's LocAl® Green lower-carbon aluminium. This strategic choice demonstrates their dedication to environmental responsibility. Capral's LocAl® Green aluminium is produced as primary aluminium using alternative energy sources, which results in a significantly reduced embodied carbon footprint. "At eight kilograms of carbon emissions per kilogram of aluminium, the LocAl Green offer has significantly lower carbon emissions than the current global average for primary aluminium. It gives Australian manufacturers an important opportunity to make more responsible procurement decisions when they source extruded aluminium," said Luke Hawkins, Divisional GM Industrial and Supply Chain. Link Powder Coating’s sustainable...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) survey, as of August 21, 2024, China's domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has continued to increase by RMB 100 per tonne to officially close at RMB 19,590 per tonne . China's domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has risen for the fifth consecutive day in tandem with the increased price of the ore owing to tight supply and heightened demand. Today, the average prices of A00 aluminium ingot are expected to range between RMB 19570 per tonne and RMB 19,610 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB 100-60 per tonne. China's low-carbon aluminium price has increased by RMB 85 per tonne to close at RMB 20,440 per tonne, marking a week-on-week increase of 3.09 per cent from RMB 19,827 per tonne. The price of high-purity...
According to the General Administration of Customs, China’s primary aluminium imports in July 2024 recorded a month-on-month rise of 7.2 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 11.4 per cent. With the latest hike, China’s primary aluminium imports in July reached 129,900 tonnes, bringing the cumulative import volume in the first seven months of the year to 1.349 million tonnes, up 124 per cent Y-o-Y. The customs data even showed China’s primary aluminium exports were at nearly 190,000 tonnes, moving up by 169.4 per cent month-on-month but down by 16.7 per cent year-on-year. From January to July, China exported 47,200 tonnes of primary aluminium, about 41 per cent less than a year ago. Taking into account the export volume, China’s net import volume of primary aluminium came in at 111,000...
Novelis Inc., a global leader in sustainable aluminium solutions and the foremost authority in aluminium rolling and recycling, is pleased to announce the successful fulfilment of its Green Bond financial commitments. This milestone highlights Novelis' unwavering commitment to sustainability, supported by substantial investments in environmentally-friendly projects. In its third Green Bond Report, Novelis outlines how these investments are fostering innovation and driving progress toward the company's objectives of reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and landfill waste. The projects featured in the Novelis Green Bond Report showcase the company's dedication to fostering innovation, advancing a circular economy for aluminium, and contributing to a more sustainable...
The eastern Indian state of Jharkhand has taken a significant step toward imposing new taxes on mineral production, a move poised to increase the prices of key resources such as coal to bauxite. According to sources familiar with the matter, the state assembly has passed the Jharkhand Mineral Bearing Land Cess Bill, which now awaits the governor's assent before becoming law. Once enacted, the bill will impose a tax of INR 100 ($1.19) per tonne on coal and iron ore production. Jharkhand, a key player in the Indian mineral industry, is one of the nation's leading coal-producing states and rich in iron ore, bauxite, and manganese reserves. This legislative move follows a recent Supreme Court of India ruling that granted Indian states the authority to impose additional levies on mining...
The China-based world's largest EV maker, BYD, marked a significant milestone as the first customer delivery of its YANGWANG U9 electric supercar rolled off the production line. The company announced that deliveries of the U9 will commence shortly, setting a new benchmark in automotive production standards. To meet the exacting demands of the YANGWANG U9, BYD has constructed a state-of-the-art factory dedicated exclusively to its production. This facility includes specialized zones for body assembly, general assembly, logistics, and auxiliary functions. Central to the factory's operations is a 2,000-square-meter temperature and humidity-controlled cleanroom specifically designed to produce the vehicle's carbon fibre cabin. This cleanroom ensures an ultra-high standard environment,...
Overnight, LME 3M aluminium opened at US$2,430 per tonne, with a high of US$2,506 per tonne and a low of US$2,418 per tonne, closing at US$2,476 per tonne, up US$30.5 per tonne or 1.25 per cent. On Tuesday, August 20, both the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hit a five-week high driven by a shortage of alumina, a key raw material for aluminium production in leading producer China, coupled with a weakening dollar that spurred fund buying. The price yesterday had augmented by US$65 per tonne or 2.74 per cent and US$65.5 per tonne or 2.76 per cent to clock at US$2,434 per tonne and US$2,435 per tonne. As per the LME price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price expanded by US$55.5 per tonne or 2.30 per cent to peg at US$2,466 per tonne and...
World's largest alumina refinery (outside China), Hydro Alunorte's recent fuel switch project is a key step towards Hydro's climate strategy and aligns with its global commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. As per the reports, Hydro Alunorte's alumina refinery has begun using natural gas in its production process, replacing fuel oil. Alunorte's significant achievement With this, Alunorte has become the first refinery in northern Brazil to produce alumina using natural gas. The R$1.3 billion investment to transition from fuel oil to natural gas at Hydro Alunorte's alumina refinery is set to reduce the refinery's carbon emissions by 30 per cent. "Hydro will become the largest single consumer of natural gas in Brazil and the project reinforces our commitment to...
