Metlen Energy & Metals PLC is investing EUR 25 million in its recycled aluminium production facility EP.AL.ME. in Greece, targeting higher processing capacity and greater use of complex aluminium scrap streams. The investment will fund automated sorting, processing and melting equipment at EP.AL.ME., which Metlen describes as Greece’s largest independent recycled aluminium producer. The project will allow the facility to process more complex scrap, including post-consumer aluminium recovered from end-of-life products. The expansion will connect EP.AL.ME. more closely with Metlen’s Aluminium of Greece facility. EP.AL.ME. will manage the collection, sorting and pre-processing of aluminium scrap, while Aluminium of Greece will provide the production scale needed to incorporate recycled metal...
Germany’s aluminium foil export market is showing a shift after two years of steady recovery. The upward trend that had returned after the 2023 downturn failed to hold, with shipments slipping again even as some markets continued to show resilience in H1 2026. The change becomes clearer when the recent history is put together. Germany exported 151,000 tonnes in H1 2022, but the volume dropped to 138,000 tonnes in H1 2023, down 8.6 per cent. Exports then began to recover, reaching 141,000 tonnes in H1 2024, up 2.2 per cent, and 144,000 tonnes in H1 2025, an increase of 2.1 per cent, according to ITC data. In H1 2026, however, exports fell back to 140,000 tonnes, down 2.8 per cent year on year. The decline is relatively modest, but it marks a break in the recovery - raising the question of...
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The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,298 per tonne, hit a high of US$2,303 per tonne and a low of US$2,266 per tonne, and closed at US$2,277.5 per tonne, down US$17.5 per tonne, a decrease of 0.76 per cent. Aluminium prices have been significantly down since the beginning of July. After witnessing bearish growth for the past two days, on Thursday, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dwindled by US$47 per tonne, or 2.07 per cent, and US$47.5 per tonne, or 2.09 per cent, to settle at US$2,218 per tonne and US$2,218.50 per tonne, respectively. W-o-W, the benchmark price also fell US$116.5 per tonne, or 4.98 per cent, from US$2,335 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also declined by US$37 per tonne, or 1.60 per...
We are delighted to announce the upcoming IBAAS-IIM 2024 International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition, set to take place during September 25-27, 2024 in the beautiful Goa, India. This prestigious event is poised to be a pivotal gathering for industry professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts, fostering collaboration and innovation within the bauxite, alumina, and aluminium sectors. Why Attend IBAAS-IIM 2024? Engaging Keynote Sessions: Hear from renowned experts and thought leaders who will share their insights on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the industry. Our keynote sessions are designed to inspire and inform, setting the stage for fruitful discussions. Over 70 In-Depth Technical Presentations: Gain valuable knowledge from over 70 technical...
On July 24, RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. RHI Magnesita delivered a resilient set of results against a challenging market backdrop which was largely dominated by declining sales volumes for both steel and industrial divisions, and lower average pricing. Revenue decreased by 0.3% whilst Adjusted EBITA declined 5% on the prior period to €190 million (H1 2023: €200 million). RHI Magnesita’s Adjusted EBITDA contribution from M&A of €34 million represented progress towards the full year guidance of c.€80 million and the company expects synergy benefits to fall into H2, whilst demand and pricing conditions will be at a similar level to the base business....
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest premium aluminium producer in the world and the biggest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has digitally linked its metals quality analysis system to the London Metal Exchange. EGA is the world's first company to do so, enabling the automation of the process of submitting analysis certificates. These are quality assurance documents required for metal shipments into and out of LME-approved warehouses worldwide. Metals are eligible for delivery into LME warehouses only when they meet specified standards for quality, shape, weight, and the Exchange's responsible sourcing requirements. Emirates Global Aluminium has achieved a significant milestone by connecting certificates of analysis digitally to the London Metal...
According to Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) survey, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has descended by RMB 190 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,010 per tonne on July 25, continuing the bearish trend observed over the past weeks. This reduction brings the price to a level substantially lower than earlier in the month by RMB 1,190 per tonne from RMB 20,200 per tonne. The average price may range between RMB 18,990 per tonne and RMB 19,030 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB 50 per tonne. However, if compared with the same period of the previous year, China’s domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has edged a surge of RMB 670 per tonne from RMB 18,340 per tonne. Region-wise analysis The price has declined across all regions by a large amount in Gongyi and Foshan by...
Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group Limited, a leading aluminium extruder in Hong Kong, plans to invest $100 million in building an aluminium plant in Vietnam's northern province of Nam Dinh. According to Herley Lei, a company executive, this plant will be Kam Kiu Aluminium's first overseas investment. It will be located on 12-20 hectares of land in My Thuan Industrial Park. The plant will produce high-quality aluminium parts for electronic equipment, smart devices like phones, displays, speakers and watches, and automotive parts, leveraging advanced technologies. Harley Lei said the plant will serve tech giants with its advanced aluminium parts for electronic equipment. Kam Kiu Aluminium aims to start operations at the plant in May 2025 after receiving provincial authorities to facilitate...
In the dynamic landscape of aluminium production, innovation and collaboration are essential, Fives has taken a significant step forward by launching the Rhodax® Club. This exclusive club brings together experts and end users to address critical challenges and drive advancements in the Rhodax® process technology. The Rhodax® Process: A Brief History The Rhodax® process, jointly developed by Aluminium Pechiney (today Rio Tinto) and Fives in the early 2000s, revolutionised Green Anode Plant technology. Its unique approach to dry mix preparation has been adopted by major players worldwide. In 2003, ALBA became the first industrial user of this groundbreaking technology. Twenty years later, the Rhodax® process has become the keystone of 11 Green Anode Plants (GAPs), collectively producing 2.7...
On Wednesday, July 24, the three-month LME aluminum contract opened at US$2,296 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,320.50 per tonne and a low of US$2,286 per tonne, and closed at US$2,295 per tonne, down US$2.5 per tonne or 0.15 per cent. LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price inched up for another day by US$2 per tonne after relentless declines since the beginning of July. With a slight growth for the second day in a row, LME aluminium cash bid price clocked at US$2,265 per tonne and LME aluminium official settlement price arrived at US$2,266 per tonne, which was however, down by 4.1 per cent week-on-week from US$2,363 per tonne. 3- month bid price and 3-month offer price, on the other hand, continued to decline by US$3 per tonne to stand at US$2,312 per...
Co-op has initiated a 94-store trial featuring new BWS chillers for single-serve cans. The entire range, available in single-serve recyclable aluminium cans and displayed in new BWS chiller sections, includes pre-mixed cocktails, craft beers, ciders, wines, and ready-to-drink spirit mixers, providing Co-op members and customers with a wide variety of choices. As per AL Circle's "Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2024" report, the demand for recycled aluminium has grown steadily during the last decade. While the overall production for aluminium is likely to improve by about 2.3% in 2024, the demand for recycled aluminium is forecasted to grow at about 4.2 per cent. About the trial This trial includes ready-to-drink beverages, craft beers, ciders, wine, and cocktails, catering to the...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, in partnership with NITI Aayog and leading national institutions, recently hosted a high-level stakeholder meeting to identify sustainable applications for red mud, a key byproduct in the bauxite refining process for making aluminium. Experts from NITI Aayog and Vedanta were joined by scientists and subject matter experts from National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) and the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) which are under the aegis of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, and Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur. The experts congregated at the 8 th joint meeting of the monitoring and steering committee for the project titled Technology Development for...
According to China customs data, China's alumina exports in June 2024 trended up M-o-M by 54.78 per cent to reach 157,100 tonnes versus 101,500 tonnes in May. The latest hike brought the country's cumulative exports during January-June to 810,700 tonnes. However, China's alumina imports in June decreased by 58.8 per cent month over month, amounting to 37,700 tonnes. Also, the import volume slumped by 13.93 per cent year-over-year. From January to June, China's total alumina imports stood at 1.185 million tonnes, up 56.04 per cent from the corresponding period of the previous year. Net imports of alumina in June were 119,400 tonnes, bringing the cumulative six months volume to 374,300 tonnes. Among the sources, Australia topped the list in June, supplying 31,500 tonnes, which accounted for...
Constellium announced that the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) has selected its Muscle Shoals, Alabama facility for a $23 million investment under Title III of the Defence Production Act. This funding, awarded through the Defence Production Act Investments (DPAI) Program, will be overseen by the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Program (MCEIP) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defence for Industrial Base Policy. About the investment The investment will support the installation of cutting-edge casting equipment at the site of a previously dismantled Direct Chill aluminium casting centre. This upgrade is expected to boost the plant's annual casting capacity by 300 million pounds. With this increased capacity, Constellium aims to enhance its use of recycled...
Intalco Aluminum LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, the operator of the closed aluminium smelter in Ferndale, has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This settlement addresses violations of the Clean Air Act identified during a 2019 EPA inspection. Operations at the site began in 1966, and in 1984, the smelter shipped a record 286,000 tonnes of aluminium, a strong, durable, and lightweight metal essential for manufacturing aircraft and consumer goods such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and cooking utensils. According to Mark Personius, the director of Whatcom County Planning and Development, Intalco has submitted an application for a permit to demolish its former smelter site at Intalco Works. Personius informed...
Amid an unprecedented supply shortage of aluminium alloy, Porsche AG has reduced its sales and profit outlook, which has led to the German company’s shares falling 4 per cent to the bottom of Frankfurt’s blue-chip index. The news came after the luxury sports car maker said that a shortage of aluminium alloy supply in the market due to floods at Novelis’ Swiss site affected the production of all its models, possibly resulting in a suspension of manufacturing one or more vehicle series. According to the report, US-based Novelis had to shut down a Swiss site due to floods in the canton of Valais, at the end of June. Since then, the aluminium producer is working with its customers to minimise the impact of this natural catastrophe. However, the shutdown of the plant has affected its...
Amid growing concerns about demand, A00 aluminium ingot price has continued to decline by RMB 90 per tonne on Wednesday, July 24, to reach RMB 19,200 per tonne, marking almost a four-month low. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 19,180 per tonne and RMB 19,220 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB 80-40 per tonne. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has edged a sharp W-o-W decline of RMB 290 per tonne from RMB 19,490 per tonne, while the price on a M-o-M basis has nosedived by RMB 1,060 per tonne from RMB 20,260 per tonne. A00 aluminium ingot price across regions In Gongyi, the A00 aluminium ingot price has descended by RMB 100 per tonne to stand at RMB 19,090 per tonne, followed by a...
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at $2,319 per tonne, hit a high of $2,327 per tonne and a low of $2,293 per tonne, and closed at $2,298.5 per tonne, down $16 per tonne, a decrease of 0.69 per cent. After witnessing a fall for the past few days, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved up by US$4.5 per tonne or 0.19 per cent and US$5 per tonne or 0.22 per cent. The prices as of Tuesday, July 23 settled at US$2,263 per tonne and US$2,264 per tonne. W-o-W the LME aluminium benchmark price had declined by US$99 per tonne or 4.18 per cent from US$2,363 per tonne. As per the LME price graph, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price inched down by US$1 per tonne or 0.04 per cent and US$0.5 per tonne or 0.02 per cent to settle at...
The Neath Port Talbot materials recycling facility (MRF) in South Wales, UK, was designed and installed by Ken Mills Engineering (KME). The plant features metal separation equipment designed and built by Bunting-Redditch, including a Permanent Overband Magnet and an Eddy Current Separator. The container recycling MRF in Neath Port Talbot processes dry-mixed recyclables, including aluminium cans, film, and plastic. Its design allows for easy future modifications, enabling the council to incorporate additional separation technologies, such as optical sorting. “The Bunting metal separators are just one stage in a successful recycling process. The ability to successfully recover the steel and aluminium is dependent on the feed. The excellent plant design means that there is liberated feed to...
On Tuesday, July 23, Norsk Hydro ASA, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, headquartered in Oslo, posted its second quarter results for 2024, revealing a 7 per cent sequential increase in revenue to NOK 50,944 million versus NOK 47,545 million in Q1. However, on a year-on-year basis, the company's revenue decreased by 5 per cent from NOK 53,630 million. Hydro's total revenue in H1 2024 was NOK 98,490 million, down by 3.6 per cent from NOK 102,164 million in H1 2023. Hydro's Adjusted EBITDA also saw a year-on-year decline in Q2 2024, standing at NOK 5,839 million, down by 18 per cent from NOK 7,098 million. Sequentially, it rose 8 per cent from NOK 5,411 million. The year-on-year decline in Q2 adjusted EBITDA also led to a reduced EBITDA for H1 to NOK 11,250 million versus...
