North America's aluminium Zorba-Zurik scrap trade is evolving as major recyclers invest in advanced metal recovery technologies and international buyers seek consistent supplies of specification-compliant non-ferrous scrap. From established exporters such as CMR America, GP Harmon Recycling, and Sims Global Commodities to traders offering different Zorba grades and shipment volumes, the market is increasingly shaped by material quality, processing capabilities, and global demand. While India and Southeast Asia remain important destinations for North American scrap, the region’s leading processors are also expanding domestic sorting operations to produce higher-purity, furnace-ready materials. This dual approach is reshaping the competitive landscape for aluminum scrap exporters and...
For decades, aluminium windows and doors were largely viewed as functional elements of construction. Today, advances in extrusion technology, precision engineering and architectural design have transformed their possibilities. What once required bulky frames and conventional openings can now be achieved through remarkably slender profiles, expansive glass surfaces and sophisticated systems that bring together structural strength, durability and understated luxury. As Indian architecture becomes increasingly ambitious, aluminium is no longer simply framing spaces; it is helping redefine how they are designed, experienced and connected. Market data According to ALUMEX India 2025: Extruding the Future, India is the world’s second-largest primary aluminium producer and third-largest consumer,...
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The ongoing trend in China is aligned with the global industry-wide push for carbon reduction. It signifies the Chinese aluminium industry's commitment to meeting the country's carbon reduction mandates for high-energy-consuming sectors. Renewable energy-sourced aluminium encompasses liquid and ingot forms produced using environmentally friendly sources. While thermal power has traditionally been the primary energy source for the aluminium industry in China, there has been a rapid increase in the utilisation of green power, particularly hydroelectric power, as reported by AL Circle's latest industry-focused report, " Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2024" . During 2014-2015, approximately 87-90 per cent of the energy utilised by Chinese aluminium smelters was derived from thermal power,...
EKA, a prominent player in the electric mobility sector, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 1.5-tonne electric Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in collaboration with Mitsui Co., Ltd. from Japan and VDL Groep from the Netherlands as equity partners. This groundbreaking vehicle is entering the market with a competitive starting price of INR 13.9 lakhs (ex-showroom). The EKA K1.5 offers customisation for over eight applications featuring multiple variants, establishing itself as the most versatile electric LCV range in its segment. The grand reveal occurred at the prestigious Bharat Mobility Global Expo, underscoring EKA Mobility's dedication to providing sustainable and profitable transportation solutions. The most recent industry-focused report from AL Circle, titled "Global...
Kloeckner Metals UK has recently inaugurated its cutting-edge stockholding and processing facility at Newbridge Link in the Newbridge Industrial Estate in Edinburgh. With a substantial stock capacity of 5,000 tonnes, comprising aluminium, carbon steel, and stainless steel, combined with Kloeckner Metals UK's extensive processing proficiency, the facility is well-equipped to provide a wide range of sustainable solutions. Opting for a strategic location just 10 miles from the city centre, the company has established the largest metal stockholding and processing warehouse in Scotland, featuring an impressive internal space exceeding 100,000 square feet and an accompanying 11,114 square feet office pavilion. Peter Whiting, CEO of Kloeckner Metals UK, said, "At Kloeckner, we continue to...
Evtec Aluminium Limited, a leader in designing and manufacturing complex aluminium castings, has reportedly entered into a supply contract with Jaguar Land Rover. According to the deal, the former will supply automotive components to Jaguar for its new line of electric vehicles. Evtec is a world-class manufacturer of lightweight aluminium parts for electric vehicles and luxury automobiles. For Jaguar, it will be a single-source supplier for key components, generating over $67 million in its auto part sales. Jaguar’s new line of luxury electric vehicles will include a four-door GT model and a luxury sedan that is expected to have a range of over 435 miles and are capable of fast charging 200 miles in about 15 minutes. On signing the contract with Jaguar, Evtec chairman David Roberts said,...
Maaden Rolling Company (MRC), a subsidiary wholly owned by the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden), recently forged a three-year supply arrangement with Lucid Motors, a leading electric car manufacturer based in the United States. Alumex PLC, a standout in the realm of aluminium extrusion, commemorated the conclusion of an outstanding 2023 with achievements and successes. On Monday, January 29, Novelis Inc., a global leader in the production of flat-rolled aluminium products and the largest aluminium recycler, disclosed the signing of a fresh agreement with Ardagh Metal Packaging USA Corp. This contract entails Novelis supplying aluminium beverage packaging sheets to the latter. Maaden Rolling Company (MRC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden), entered...
Envisioning a sustainable future, EVERY CAN COUNTS has ignited its U.S. chapter, spreading its recycling campaign overseas to promote the circularity of aluminium beverage cans. This collaborative effort brings together major players in the aluminium industry, including aluminium packaging suppliers like Ardagh Metal Packaging, CANPACK, Crown Holdings, Envases, and aluminium producers Constellium, Kaiser Aluminum, Novelis, and Tri-Arrows Aluminum. CMI's senior vice president of sustainability, Scott Breen, implied: "Supporting Recycle Dat at Mardi Gras is the perfect way to launch EVERY CAN COUNTS U.S. because it brings can recycling to an event where there are many beverages enjoyed in aluminium cans, but essentially no public space for recycling them once they are empty." Ambitious...
With effect from Thursday, February 1, Ireland has launched the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a simple incentive system to encourage consumers to recycle aluminium cans and plastic bottles. So, from February 1, on purchasing an aluminium can or a plastic bottle with the Re-turn logo, customers will have to pay a small deposit over and above the drink’s price. They will get a full refund of the deposit when they return their empty and undamaged containers to any participating retail outlet. Containers ranging from 150ml to 500ml will require a 15-cent deposit, while containers between 500ml and 3 litres will have a 25-cent deposit. Nearly five million drinks are consumed in single-use containers in Ireland daily. The Deposit Return Scheme aims to reduce the volume of littered cans and...
In a noteworthy achievement, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PSX: PABC) has successfully exceeded its previous production capacity, reaching an impressive 1,200 million cans per annum. This major news came just after the completion of PABC's expansion/equalisation project, reflecting the company's commitment to meeting the rising demand for aluminium beverage cans. "We are pleased to announce that with the successful installation and commissioning of our expansion/equalisation project, our new rated capacity now stands at 1,200 million cans per annum," the stock filing cabinet of PABC declared. Company background - in short PABC, the most extensive and exclusive beverage can manufacturer in Pakistan, unveiled plans last year to augment its production capacity. The successful...
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Chongqing University, Baowu Magnesium, and Chongqing Millison Technologies joined forces and inked a visionary agreement. Their collective endeavour aims to establish the China Magnesium and Aluminum Alloy Ultra-Large Castings Research and Development Centre. The official pact was sealed amidst the dynamic ambience of the Automobile Lightweighting Expert Achievement-sharing Event, heralding a new era of innovation and expertise convergence. This initiative aligns with Chongqing's "33618" modern manufacturing industrial cluster system, which places a strong emphasis on three primary industrial clusters: electronic information manufacturing intelligent connected and new energy vehicles advanced materials Additionally, it aims to foster growth in six key...
In a significant stride towards advancing the additive manufacturing landscape, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Ltd. (TNSC), a prominent industrial gas company based in Tokyo, Japan, has secured the sales rights for Constellium's Aheadd Additive Manufacturing powders. This strategic move aligns with TNSC's commitment to offering cutting-edge products and services in the additive manufacturing industry. Aheadd CP1 stands out as an aluminium-iron-zirconium powder meticulously crafted for Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing. Notably, it eliminates volatile elements, rare earths, silicon, or ceramic particle additions. This innovation brings forth a paradigm shift with its exceptional combination of high strength, ductility, thermal/electrical conductivity, and...
With the continuous development and growth of the aluminium processing industry in Liupanshui, Guizhou Liupanshui Shuangyuan Aluminium Company has decided to support the development of a recycled aluminium facility there. Tian Haijun, general manager of Guizhou Liupanshui Shuangyuan Aluminum, stated that the aluminium and aluminium processing sector in Liupanshui continues to progress, the existing production capacity of Shuangyuan's electrolytic aluminium facility alone is insufficient to sustain the high-quality growth of the downstream industry. "I will bring proposals to the provincial two sessions on the introduction of policies to support the development of recycled aluminum from the provincial level, such as taxation, energy, scientific and technological innovation, and talent,"...
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina production from January to December 2023 totalled 13.31 million tonnes, accounting for 9.37 per cent of the world’s total output. On a year-on-year calculation, Africa & Asia’s alumina output in 2023 edged a fall of 3.48 per cent from 13.79 million tonnes. In December, Africa & Asia’s alumina production amounted to 1.22 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month rise of 6.09 per cent from 1.15 million tonnes and a year-on-year increase of 7.96 per cent from 1.13 million tonnes. That brought the total production in the fourth quarter of the year to 3.51 million tonnes, up by 2.03 per cent from 3.44 million tonnes in Q3. The decline in Africa & Asia’s annual alumina production of 2023 was...
The German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall's thriving thermal management division is expanding further, marking a significant milestone by introducing an inventive plug-and-play heat pump solution to be integrated into a hydrogen-powered truck for the first time. The thermal module, already prevalent in battery-powered commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and marine vessels, has achieved a significant breakthrough. Rheinmetall has successfully advanced the integration of this innovative plug-and-play solution into a cutting-edge fuel cell-powered truck, marking a milestone in its adoption within a forward-looking sector. Notably, the order for this advancement comes from a new customer. Delivered fully preassembled and filled with coolant, the heat pumps play a...
Aluminium ADC12 alloy ingot spot prices for automobiles increased by INR 7,000 per tonne W-o-W, reaching INR 197,000 per tonne. This surge is primarily attributed to the rise in local and imported Tense scrap prices, per sources. The largest automobile manufacturer in India, which also sets the price benchmark in the domestic aluminium alloy ingot market, declared a monthly settlement price of INR 199,500 per tonne for ADC12 in February 2024. This marks an increase of INR 8,500 per tonne month-on-month and represents the highest prices in five months, based on data compiled by BigMint since September 2023. "We have secured future bookings up to a certain timeframe and are currently not taking new orders. This decision is attributed to a severe shortage of the raw material, namely casting...
In the last financial quarter (Q4 2023), Ball Corporation, a prominent player in the aluminium packaging industry, demonstrated robust performance, surpassing profit expectations. This success is attributed to strategic choices, including the adoption of eco-friendly aluminium packaging and efficient cost management. Ball Corp experienced a surge in demand for its aluminium cans as consumers increasingly favoured eco-friendly packaging over plastic alternatives. This preference aligns with the industry's global push towards sustainability, marking a significant win for aluminium in the packaging arena. Cost Efficiency - Market Response Lower input costs, specifically reduced aluminium and freight expenses, played a pivotal role in bolstering Ball's profitability. Despite economic...
On Thursday, February 1, Alcoa Corporation announced its aluminium supply deal with global cable producer Nexans. Alcoa will supply aluminium produced through its breakthrough ELYSIS process that eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions from the smelting process. Nexans will be the world’s first cable manufacturer to use aluminium produced from the ELYSIS technology. The technology uses proprietary materials, including inert anodes, first developed at the Alcoa Technical Centre near Pittsburgh. Nexans facilities in Western Europe and Scandinavia will use ELYSIS technology-produced aluminium for their various types of cables, from low to medium to high voltage. Using ELYSIS aluminium will enable Nexans to reduce their carbon footprint across the cable range. This latest deal further...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,274.0 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2,244.0 per tonne and US$2,275.6 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,249.0 per tonne, down 1.58 per cent. The London Metal Exchange (LME) market’s official aluminium price graph on February 1 displayed minor setbacks in the rates of ingots, with the LME official cash bid price stopping at US$2,212 per tonne and the LME official settlement price halting at US$2,212.50 per tonne, dwindling by US$19.50 per tonne or 0.87 per cent, respectively. Comparison with January 2024 – Prevailing market conditions The LME aluminium market shows a Month-on-Month descent of US$124 per tonne or 5.3 per cent from the highest recorded price of 2024 on January 2, which was US$2,336.50 per tonne. The overburdening...
On Friday, February 2, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dipped by RMB10 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,910 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 40 to a premium price of RMB 0 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the price in Gongyi has gained RMB 50 per tonne to arrive at RMB 18,810 per tonne, followed by a growth of RMB 10 per tonne in Chongqing and Shenyang to settle at RMB 18,910 per tonne and RMB 18,950 per tonne. On the other hand, the price in Wuxi has decreased by RMB 20 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,890 per tonne. In Hangzhou and Linyi, the A00 aluminium ingot prices have lost RMB 10 per tonne, reaching RMB 18,910 per tonne and RMB 18,880 per tonne. The domestic price of...
