The aluminium trade graph, excluding scrap, of Argentina in the first eight months of 2026, till August, continues to surge with steady momentum, indicating an increase in shipments and export earnings of the nation. As of year-to-date (YTD) August 2026, Argentina exported a total of 48,977 tonnes, valued at USD 179.05 million. Excluding aluminium scrap, the export basket covered all the articles of aluminium products including unwrought, bars, rods and profiles, foil, plates, sheets and strips, tube or pipe fittings and aluminium wire. Explore: Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook Volume and value register strong year-on-year growth Calculating the year-on-year growth,...
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...
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The spot prices for automobile-grade aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots experienced a rise of INR 5,500 per tonne, reaching INR 189,500 per tonne. This increase can be attributed to the surge in raw material prices, specifically tense prices, which climbed by INR 5,000 per tonne to INR 160,000 per tonne ex-Delhi, excluding GST. Reason behind the price hike Imported scrap prices have gradually risen in recent weeks, owing to limited offers during the Christmas/New Year Holidays. The influence of sufficient future bookings has also played a role, particularly from the Middle East and Africa, causing a notable increase of approximately $60-70 per tonne. The current spread between tense and ADC12 is around INR 30,000 per tonne ex Delhi. Specifically, the prices of imported tense scrap from the UAE,...
The symbiotic relationship between the aluminium industry and lithium-ion battery recycling holds immense potential for positive implications. Extracting valuable metals like aluminium from spent batteries through recycling is crucial to mitigating the need for extensive primary aluminium production. This not only enhances resource efficiency but also advocates environmentally responsible practices. The environmental benefits of lithium-ion battery recycling are noteworthy as it contributes to resource conservation and reduced energy consumption. The aluminium industry's integration of this process aligns with sustainable practices increasingly sought after in the sector. Recycling also diminishes the environmental impact of primary aluminium production, lowering greenhouse gas emissions...
The aluminium industry and its unique approaches to commemorate those special occasions have always grabbed the utmost attention. Especially in the aluminium cans sector, which recently showcased many special edition launches featuring unique technologies. These vessels, once mere containers, have evolved into canvases of technological marvels that captivate attention and redefine the boundaries of innovation. Picture this: beverage cans showing photo-realistic images printed on them? Or a technology that can change the colour of the aluminium cans with the changing temperature? The aluminium cans sector has not merely embraced change; it has become a gallery of surprises. Imagine the delight as the temperature-sensitive nature of these cans causes them to change hues in sync with the...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the largest smelters in the world, has set a new record by producing 1,620,665 tonnes of aluminium in 2023. The output has registered an annual increase of 20,554 tonnes or 1.3 per cent from 1,600,111 tonnes. Alba's record production in 2022 It was in 2022 when the Middle Eastern aluminium company reached the production level of 1.6 million tonnes, reflecting a 2.5 per cent Y-o-Y increase from 1,561,222 tonnes. With each passing year, Alba is successfully breaking the record of the earlier year and setting a new one. Among several achievements this year, it is a special one that Alba has celebrated with a ceremony on January 4, 2024, at Oasis, attended by the company’s executive management, directors, managers, and employees from various departments...
The beginning of 2024 is witnessing growth in China’s aluminium billet inventories, reaching 82,000 tonnes. Until January 4, 2024, China’s social inventories of aluminium billets have encountered two back-to back hikes. The first increase this year was on January 2 by about 13,300 tonnes to 77,400 tonnes, followed by a rise of 4,600 tonnes on January 4 to 82,000 tonnes. The chart below indicates the status of aluminium billet inventories across major provinces on December 29, January 2 and January 4. As the above chart shows China’s aluminium billet inventories on January 4 recorded a week-on-week rise of 17,900 tonnes, primarily driven by the hike in Huzhou and Foshan. As per the data shown, aluminium billet inventories in Huzhou have surged by 9,000 tonnes W-o-W to stand at 23,000...
ICMM, or the International Council on Mining and Metals, has issued comprehensive guidance to empower mining and metals companies in the pursuit of impactful short, medium, and long-term targets for mitigating their Scope 3 emissions. This initiative emphasises the utmost significance of transparency and active engagement with suppliers, customers, investors, and regulators. Such collaborative efforts are essential for expediting the reduction of emissions across aluminium's entire value chain. How has sustainability become the most important notion within the aluminium industry? Within the realm of the aluminium industry, sustainability takes centre stage as companies strive to address Scope 3 emissions, a pivotal focus area representing up to 95% of a company's total emissions. This...
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp., an international company providing strategic services and products that allow the world’s leading manufacturers to streamline their manufacturing processes, announced on January 3 that it completed the sale of its aluminium products business, effective December 29, 2023. As per the report, Park-Ohio sold the business unit for approximately $50 million in cash and promissory notes. In addition, it expects nearly $3 million of finance lease obligations by the buyer. Park-Ohio will get a cash down payment of $20 million, cash of $15.5 million, and promissory notes totalling $15 million, of which $10 million is dependent on attaining certain revenue milestones during 2024. All this money will be utilised in repaying a portion of the company’s outstanding...
Recycling is the most important aspect or the need of the hour in the dynamic landscape of the aluminium industry. Many companies are taking up recycling initiatives to move towards a sustainable future, highlighting the importance of the same. Like, Hungary has implemented a new deposit return scheme (DRS) for disposable beverage containers in partnership with TOMRA and central system administrator MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt. (MOHU). This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of returning old packaging for recycling. The DRS only takes single-use aluminium cans and glass or plastic bottles for ready-to-drink or concentrated drinks, except milk and milk-based beverages. The size of these must fall between the ranges of 0.1 to 3 litres. "We applaud Hungary's bold steps toward a...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,326 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,337.5 per tonne and US$2,287 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,306 per tonne, a decrease of US$19.5 per tonne or 0.84 per cent. On January 3, the London Metal Exchange registered falling aluminium prices today, with the LME aluminium cash bid price stopping at US$2,255 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price closing at US$2,255.50 per tonne, with a uniform loss of US$81 per tonne or 3.47 per cent. The 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price have both decreased by US$77 per tonne or 3.24 per cent to anchor at US$2,301 per tonne and US$2,302 per tonne, respectively. The 24 December bid price and the 24 December offer price have dipped by US$71 per tonne or 2.73 per cent...
The Shanghai Metals Market data has estimated that China's domestic aluminium production in December 2023 would be around 3.56 million tonnes, reflecting a year-on-year rise of 3.5 per cent and a month-on-month increase of 2.06 per cent. For the entire year, the estimation is 41.5 million tonnes of production, seeing a Y-o-Y rise of 3.6 per cent. In December 2022, China's aluminium production was 3.44 million tonnes, bringing the year's total output to 40.08 million tonnes. China's aggregated aluminium output in 2022 demonstrated an annual rise of 4.1 per cent, meaning the estimated production growth rate would be slightly slower than in 2022. It is to be noted here that China's domestic operating aluminium capacity at the end of 2023 was about 42 million tonnes, up by 3.88 per cent from...
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In the December quarter, India's leading primary aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, saw a 6 per cent rise in production, reaching 599,000 tonnes compared to 566,000 tonnes during the corresponding period last year. The Lanjigarh alumina refinery of Vedanta Aluminium saw a 6 per cent increase in alumina production year-on-year, reaching 470,000 tonnes. In 2024, a notable upswing is anticipated in worldwide primary aluminium production, with industry leaders projecting a more favourable performance in the latter half of the year compared to the initial months. The transportation sector is poised to be pivotal as the key demand driver for aluminium for the year. Find out what the aluminium industry will look like in 2024 and its forecast dynamics by pre-ordering AL Circle's...
In the lead-up to Christmas, El-Watch, a technology company based in central Norway with offices in Rindal and Trondheim, solidified a new collaboration by welcoming Mesurex, a reputable Spanish company specialising in measurement and control solutions since 1996, into our growing network of partners. Antonio Soler, the CEO of Mesurex, said, "The 'plug & play' philosophy of El-Watch captivated us from the very first moment, and we are sure that the ease and speed of installation of the sensors and data transmission will win the hearts of a large number of customers in the Spanish industry at first sight." Innovation Norway acted as a matchmaker, orchestrating the connection between the two companies. It soon became apparent that Mesurex was highly impressed with El-Watch's Neuron...
The Indian market for aluminium scrap has seen a notable price increase, attributed mainly to a surge in futures contracts on the London Metal Exchange (LME) after the Christmas and New Year holidays. Despite a rise in transaction volume, particularly from the western region, many sellers remain inactive as market participants are still returning from their holidays. As per Steel Mint's analysis, the reduced activity from Western countries has prompted customers to show a growing preference for Middle Eastern cargoes. This shift in preference has resulted in the conclusion of deals originating from the Middle East. Scrap prices in the Middle East Steel Mint's recent assessment for scrap in the Middle East indicates a tension-driven increase, reaching US$1,670 per tonne, with a...
The fuel depot explosion in Conakry, Guinea, just before the year 2023 ended caused fuel sale restrictions, leading to transportation disruption. That led to a fret about bauxite availability in China, given that Guinea is the largest exporter of bauxite ore to China. The incident even led to anticipation that China's alumina output might drop due to the scarcity of bauxite, inducing enthusiastic ore purchases for future stock. Thus, the alumina contract surged to a ceiling high of RMB 3,210 per tonne as of January 3, 2024. Guinea's share of bauxite imports to China Guinea's bauxite exports to China have inflated recently in terms of volume. From January to November 2023, Guinea exported 91.1035 million tonnes of bauxite to China, accounting for the latter's total imports. Compared to...
The incorporation of aluminium tape as a peculiar upgrade in the 2024 model year Toyota GR Corolla has raised eyebrows among automotive enthusiasts. This seemingly unconventional addition, part of the 2024 upgrade kit, includes not only the expected structural bolts and air ducts but also four strips of specially designed aluminium tape. Unlike traditional assumptions that such tape may serve a structural or sealing purpose, Toyota's patented innovation focuses on addressing electrostatic discharge. The concept revolves around the idea that a moving car accumulates a positive charge, and the surrounding air carries a similar positive charge. The repulsion between two positively charged entities disrupts the airflow around the vehicle. The inception of the concept Interestingly, Toyota's...
In a daring leap toward sustainability, Lamborghini is on the brink of introducing the successor to the Huracan, signalling a pivotal departure from conventional naturally aspirated engines in favour of a more environmentally conscious, electrified approach. The upcoming model, yet to be christened, will bid farewell to the traditional V10 engine, making room for a plug-in hybrid system featuring an innovative V8 power unit—a testament to Lamborghini's engineering prowess. Lamborghini's quest toward a sustainable future In contrast to the Urus SUV, which relies on a modified version of Audi's 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, the new marvel on wheels will boast a Lamborghini-developed engine, highlighting the automaker's dedication to self-reliant engineering and steering clear of external...
New York based Closed Loop Partners invested in Found Energy, a company located in Boston that converts aluminium scrap into hydrogen fuel. Found Energy employs a unique process wherein scrap aluminium is treated with a catalyst, activated with water, which yields multiple valuable outputs. These include energy in the form of hydrogen and steam and alumina trihydrate, a raw material crucial for aluminium production. Danielle Joseph, Managing Director and Head of the Closed Loop Ventures Group at Closed Loop Partners expressed in an email to Resource Recycling that the company's strong team drove the investment, robust business model, and the inherent circularity integrated into its operations. This strategic investment aligns with Closed Loop Partners' commitment to supporting...
