Vietnam’s first electrolytic aluminium project has reached another major milestone, with the second phase of the 450,000-tonne-per-year (tpa) Da Nong project producing its first batch of molten primary aluminium on October 31, 2026. The milestone, achieved by China Nonferrous Metal Industry’s Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (NFC), which is the project’s general contractor, came four months and three days ahead of the contractual schedule, officially moving the second phase from construction to trial production. The latest development builds on the progress made during the first phase, which produced its first batch of molten primary aluminium on July 14. By September 15, all electrolytic cells in the first phase had successfully started producing aluminium. The second...
French renewable energy company Neoen has secured AUD 1.8 billion (USD 1.26 billion) in debt financing from 13 lenders to support a 1.2 GW portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage projects across Australia, marking its largest financing transaction to date. The financing package covers five operating and under-construction assets across New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia. The portfolio includes the 440 MWp Culcairn solar PV plant and its associated 215 MW/963 MWh battery storage project, alongside wind and storage assets in the other two states. Neoen said the transaction would strengthen its balance sheet and support further investment in new projects, as the company continues to expand its renewable energy footprint in Australia. “This transaction reflects the...
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The West African nation Ghana is poised to gain from a forthcoming alumina refinery as a strategic partner that has been successfully chosen to collaborate with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to implement Project 3A. This project is part of the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) initiatives, consisting of four projects in total. Let’s hear what the President commented The President of the nation, Akufo-Addo, present during the signing ceremony between the two parties in Accra, emphasised that the implementation of Project 3A, involving the establishment of a mine at Nyinahin-Mpasaaso and the construction of an alumina refinery, marks a significant step in discontinuing the longstanding practice of exporting raw bauxite from Ghana. The project aims to...
The second-largest aluminium smelter in southeast Missouri is set to cut back its operations by January 28, leading to a situation where "most employees" will no longer be necessary, as reported by local news on January 24. The information is sourced from a letter issued by the plant management. The reduction in operations at the New Madrid smelter in Missouri means that only four primary aluminium producers are active within the United States. The Magnitude 7 Metals LLC letter stated, "Due to abnormally cold weather, our operations have been severely impaired to the point where they cannot be restored while running." The letter also mentioned that Magnitude 7 plans to actively seek additional funding from potential investors to resume operations at the smelter in the coming years. The...
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), India, listed Bonlon Industries Limited, renowned for its expertise in copper wire manufacturing, is embarking on a venture to establish a state-of-the-art aluminium facility in MIDC Taloja, Maharashtra. Anticipated to be operational soon, the plant aims to achieve an annual production capacity of 75 thousand tonnes. Specialising in utilising aluminium scrap, the facility will manufacture rods, wires, and ingots to meet the escalating demand across diverse sectors. Soon, construction will begin As per a high-ranking official within the company, the location for the upcoming aluminium plant has been confirmed in Taloja, and construction activities are set to commence shortly. The objective is to initiate production at the new facility during the fiscal year...
In 2023, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Can Manufacturers (AEROBAL) recorded a 6 per cent growth in global shipments for its members, reaching approximately 6.4 billion units. Market stability ensures dynamic demand for personal care products The market's expansion is mainly driven by a notable surge in demand from the hairspray, deodorant, and shaving foam segments, experiencing growth rates of 12 per cent, 9 per cent, and 55 per cent compared to the preceding year. As a whole, personal care products constituted approximately 83 per cent of the total shipments. Conversely, the pharmaceutical sector witnessed a modest increase of around 1 per cent, falling below the average. Meanwhile, deliveries to the food and household products sectors declined by 3 per cent and 15...
In November 2023, the United States exported 163,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap versus 170,000 tonnes in October. That reflected a month-on-month decline of 7,000 tonnes or 4.12 per cent. According to the US Census Bureau data, the export in November marked the second back-to-back fall. In October, the United States aluminium scrap export stood 5.55 per cent down from 180,000 tonnes in September. On a year-on-year calculation, the United States aluminium scrap exports in November 2023 was 3,000 tonnes or 1.9 per cent higher than 160,000 tonnes. From January to November 2023, the export volume totalled 1.9 million tonnes, up by 3.26 per cent from 1.84 million tonnes a year ago, indicating a rise in scrap generation in the United States. In November, Malaysia emerged as the highest importer...
Xinhao Co., Limited, a prominent manufacturer specialising in Silicon Metal, Electrolytic Manganese Flakes, and Magnesium Ingot, has officially joined AL Biz, the world's 1st B2B online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain showcasing its commitment to excellence in production, sales, and export. With a sprawling 60,000-square-meter facility, the company has established itself as a key player in the industry. The diverse product portfolio of Xinhao Co., Limited includes metal silicon, electrolytic manganese sheets, metal manganese ingots, magnesium ingots, ferrosilicon, and calcium silicon. These high-quality products have found their way to more than 20 countries and regions, including Europe, the United States, Japan, South...
According to China customs data, China’s aluminium wheels exports amounted to 72,600 tonnes in December 2023, reflecting a month-on-month fall of 6 per cent but a year-on-year hike of 9 per cent. The total export volume through the year, thus, stood at 934,000 tonnes, up by 58,500 tonnes from the previous year. China’s top five export destinations The top five export destinations in December were the United States, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand. Of them all, the United States was the highest importer, accounting for 28 per cent of China’s total aluminium wheels exports, followed by Japan, accounting for 23 per cent; Mexico, accounting for 11 per cent; South Korea for 9 per cent; and Thailand for 4 per cent. It is to be noted here that the gap in aluminium wheel export volume...
"Securing a 10-year Natural Gas Supply Agreement marks a significant chapter for Alba", remarked Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board at Alba, during the Signing Ceremony held with Bapco Upstream, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bapco Energies, on January 23, 2024, at Al Dana Hall, Alba. The signing event saw the presence of Khalid Al Rumaihi, the Chairman of Alba, Eng. Faisal Al Mahroos, Chairman of Bapco Upstream, Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Alba, Johann Pleininger, CEO of Bapco Upstream, along with other officials from Alba. Effective from January 23, 2024, this Agreement replaces all prior agreements and seamlessly extends the Company's existing contract for natural gas requirements. Notably, the Agreement introduces a stable pricing framework for the initial 5-year term at a rate of US$4...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, the domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has surged by RMB 210 per tonne over night to exceed RMB 19,000 per tonne. On Friday, January 26, the week closed at RMB 19,120 per tonne versus RMB 18,910 per tonne on January 25. Thus, on a week-on-week basis, the price is up by RMB 290 per tonne or 1.54 per cent from RMB 18,830 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 19,100 per tonne and RMB 19,140 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a premium price of RMB 20-60 per tonne. In Wuxi, the price has jumped by RMB 220 per tonne to reach RMB 19,120 per tonne, while the price in Hangzhou and Chongqing has built up by RMB 210 per tonne to reach the same amount. In Gongyi, Shenyang, and Tianjin, A00 aluminium ingot price has...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,222.50 per tonne yesterday, with high and low at US$2,244 per tonne and US$2,205 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,232 per tonne, up US$10 per tonne or 0.45 per cent. The LME aluminium benchmark price again recorded a decline on Thursday, January 25, after the two consecutive days of hike . Both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price decreased by US$19 per tonne or 0.86 per cent to stand at US$2,188 per tonne and US$2,188.50 per tonne, respectively. Compared to the beginning of the month when the price was at US$2,336.50 per tonne, the LME aluminium benchmark price stands 6.33 per cent down. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price shrank by US$15 per tonne and US$14 per tonne, respectively, to come in at...
Germany is currently experiencing an economic slowdown, and unfortunately, the aluminium industry is not immune to this challenging situation. It faces significant hardships due to elevated energy costs and the overall economic downturn. Rob van Gils, the President of Aluminium Germany (AD), emphasised, “The year 2023 has shown very clearly that the energy transition strategy in its current form is not working. Over-regulation, massive bureaucracy, and a lack of understanding of the importance of industry for prosperity and participation in Germany are damaging acceptance of the need for a clever climate protection policy.” Source: AD The outlook and review are equally impactful In 2023, the German aluminium industry experienced substantial reductions in production across various sectors,...
Jindal Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium extrusion company, has reportedly announced that it launched a new fabrication division to manufacture engineered aluminium products for the building and construction sector like interior and exterior architectural products, frameworks, windows and gates, appliances, furniture, exhibition displays, roofing and many more. The unit is equipped with cutting-edge machinery developed by an expert team of skilled employees with over a decade of experience in cutting, punching and operating four-axis machines. According to Jindal, this new division is another value-added offering after the launch of its environment-friendly power coating unit. The unit houses automated sawing machines, including the FOM Industries Mirage 600 and Panda 400, which would...
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and TCI Texarkana, Inc., operating as Texarkana Aluminum, Inc., have established a fresh academic collaboration enabling employees of Texarkana Aluminum to enrol in university courses at a reduced rate. The partnership was formally inaugurated by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on January 22, 2024, in a ceremony held on the Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus. “We are proud to add Texarkana Aluminum as a priority workforce partner. We will provide a pathway to degree attainment for their employees and collaborate directly with them to craft innovative curricula in Industrial and Metallurgical Engineering,” said A&M President Dr. Ross Alexander. As per the terms of the recent collaboration, every full-time employee at Texarkana Aluminum is entitled to...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified China Hongqiao Group Co., Ltd. against the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for designing and producing aluminium and aluminium alloy high-precision foil at two of its subsidiaries in Shandong, China. Weihai Chenxin New Material Co., Ltd. and Weihai Haixin New Material Co., Ltd. are the two subsidiaries of China Hongqiao Group that have received the certification. In addition to producing aluminium alloy high-precision foil, the subsidiaries also produce aluminium belts and plates. The rolling facilities have an annual production capacity of 120,000 tonnes and 30,000 tonnes, respectively. The products they produce have wide applications in the packaging and industrial sectors. China Hongqiao Group’s subsidiaries...
Aluminium, the second most utilised metal worldwide, holds diverse and foundational applications, from electrical transmission to defence and construction. Notably, aluminium is a crucial input in manufacturing goods that contribute to emissions reduction, such as electric vehicles and energy-efficient buildings. This dual role underscores the significance of decarbonising aluminium, as it can positively influence industries pivotal to global climate efforts. As the repercussions of climate change intensify, nations and industries are actively exploring innovative approaches to decarbonise, aiming to meet emissions targets, mitigate the risk of carbon border tariffs, and alleviate energy costs. Industrial energy consumption is the primary contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG)...
The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC), representing the three Canadian world-class aluminium producers – Alcoa, Alouette, and Rio Tinto - has wholeheartedly accepted the government’s decision to add aluminium to Quebec’s list of critical and strategic minerals. According to AAC, the government’s decision has come at an ideal moment in industrial development as Quebec, which accounts for 75 per cent of North America’s primary aluminium production, will play a critical role in decarbonising the North American economy through its contribution to electrification. Quebec’s low-carbon aluminium will be a significant part of this phenomenon for being an absolute essential in electrification products. From solar panels for producing renewable energy to electric vehicle batteries with lower...
Taural India , a globally renowned integrated aluminium foundry, is excited to announce its partnership with Indian Railways, marking a significant milestone in India's journey toward self-sufficiency and technological advancement. The company has provided cutting-edge aluminium casting solutions for the recently revealed Amrit Bharat Express train in Ayodhya. As part of Taural India's dedicated indigenisation efforts, the production of customised aluminium Gear Cases for WAP5 electric locomotives has reached new heights. These locomotives, manufactured by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the flagship production unit of Indian Railways, have seen a transformative shift by incorporating locally produced aluminium casting components. This initiative not only triumphantly supplanted the...
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States' domestic primary aluminium production showed no change in November 2023 from the previous month, remaining at 61,000 tonnes. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output experienced a 1,000 tonnes fall from 62,000 tonnes. Detailed evaluation of the output In eleven months of 2023, the United States' primary aluminium production amounted to 686,000 tonnes, of which 378,000 tonnes was produced in the first half of the year. In the second half of the year till November, the output totalled 308,000 tonnes, meaning the United States' primary aluminium production trended down in H2 2023. Overall, the United States' Y-T-D production lags behind 175,000 tonnes of the previous year's total output of 861,000 tonnes. The United States'...
