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 latest data revealed by the International Aluminium Institute for November 2023 indicates that Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina production in the first eleven months of 2023 lags behind by 1.9 per cent from the prior year. Compared to 12.663 million tonnes of Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina output from January to November 2022, this year’s production stood at 12.421 million tonnes. In November 2023, Africa & Asia (ex-China) produced 1.169 million tonnes of alumina, of which the metallurgical-grade output was 1.146 million tonnes, accounting for 98 per cent of the total production. On a month-on-month calculation, Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina production in November 2023 slightly fell by 0.34 per cent from 1.173 million tonnes. But on a year-on-year basis, the output stood...
SolarDuck has recently announced the successful acquisition of additional funding dedicated to advancing offshore floating solar power technology development and implementation. This financial boost propels the company forward on a trajectory of sustained expansion, enabling it to strengthen its prominent role in the Offshore Floating Solar Energy sector. The newfound resources will empower SolarDuck to embark on its inaugural commercial projects and amplify its influence, aligning with the overarching objective of deploying more than 1 gigawatt of offshore-generated solar electricity by the year 2030. Who funded SolarDuck SolarDuck has secured funding from existing and new investors, including an international consortium comprising Katapult Ocean, Green Tower, Energy Transition Fund...
Egoras Technology, a firm specialising in sustainable transportation solutions, has recently introduced the Egoras Dual-Fuel Tricycle, a gas-powered vehicle. The tricycle is made of high-quality components such as aluminium, steel, and carbon fibre, ensuring endurance and dependability in various terrains. Aluminium has dominated the transportation sector as its primary end-use market for numerous years. Its lightweight properties have rendered it indispensable in manufacturing a wide array of vehicles, including cars, buses, railway coaches, trucks, ships, ferries, aircraft, and bicycles. The metal's significance lies in enhancing speed and fuel efficiency and contributing to cleaner and sustainable modes of transportation, owing to its 100% recyclable nature. The Chief Executive...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market data, China’s social inventories of aluminium billets ended the year 2023 on Thursday, December 28, at a new low of 64,100 tonnes. On a week-on-week calculation, aluminium billet inventories witnessed a drop of 800 tonnes, and from Monday, December 25, saw a decline of 2,700 tonnes, marking a new low as aluminium billet supply decreased at the year-end. To know the status of aluminium billet inventories on December 28, refer to the chart below: Last week, the downfall in China’s aluminium billet inventories was primarily driven by the fall in Wuxi. According to SMM data, the inventories in Wuxi decreased 3,200 tonnes to 8,500 tonnes on December 28 from 11,700 tonnes a week ago. Compared to 9,800 tonnes on December 25, the inventories fell by 1,300...
In the Highly competitive world of aluminium extrusions, Arabian Extrusions Factory, part of Ibrahim Saeed Al Ghass group, one of the leading diversified UAE family businesses, strives to satisfy its customer’s requirements to the utmost level, offering fast and flexible responses and supply ‘on demand’ the essential profiles for uninterrupted operations. Ibrahim Saeed Al Ghas, Managing Director and Vasanth Shetty, General Manager of Arabian Extrusions Factory, highlighted the company’s journey. Since the company’s formation in 2002, AREXCO has earned a formidable reputation as one of the region’s leading suppliers of high-quality aluminium profiles in the Mill, powder-coated, anodised, wood-coated finishes and thermal break systems. AREXCO is committed to the quality and performance of...
On Friday, December 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained US$21.5 per tonne or 0.92 per cent and US$22 per tonne or 0.95 per cent to settle at US$2,334.50 per tonne and US$2,335.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$15 per tonne or 0.63 per cent to reside at US$2,381 per tonne and US$2,382 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price expanded by US$15 per tonne or 0.60 per cent to peg at US$2,495 per tonne and US$2,500 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 549050 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants halted at 356125 tonnes and 192925 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dipped by US$2.17 per tonne to reach...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, in November 2023, initiated the construction of a pilot plant to convert bauxite residue, a waste stream from alumina refining, into manufactured soil. The pilot plant is thought to be the first-of-its-kind in the world. Construction follows five years of scientific research & development by EGA and a consortium of global research partners, which led to a breakthrough in reusing one of the aluminium industry’s most challenging waste streams. EGA has spent the last year on detailed engineering work. The pilot plant will use EGA’s proprietary technology to neutralise caustic bauxite residue into an environmentally benign raw material in hours instead of undergoing decades-long, natural...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global coal consumption will reach an all-time high in 2023 due to sustained demand in emerging and developing economies. Increase in demand The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported a projected 1.4 per cent increase in coal demand for 2023, reaching a historic milestone of over 8.5 billion tonnes. This surge is attributed to an anticipated 8 per cent growth in usage in India and a 5 per cent increase in China. The rise is driven by heightened electricity demand and decreased hydropower output. Notably, coal, a major contributor to CO 2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, remains the primary source of energy-related environmental impact linked to global warming. China is responsible for half of the world's coal consumption, and...
As we approach the final hours of the year 2023, let us reflect on the key highlights from the aluminium industry this December. At the start of the year, aluminium prices were positioned towards the higher end, but as foreseen in the preceding year, a continual decline ensued. Despite earlier predictions suggesting an improvement in demand and pricing during the second half of 2023, such expectations did not materialise. However, in the closing days of 2023, there has been a noticeable uptick in prices, signalling a positive trend in the industry. Despite facing challenges throughout the year, the aluminium industry experienced significant events, and December 2023 was also quite an eventful month. In brief, here are the highlights: Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that...
The post-Christmas week was full of exciting clean energy updates. Two major solar projects in Western Australia, Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and Waroona Energy, merged to establish a new entity. The Bristol Springs project secured development approval for a 355 MW solar generation capacity, whereas Waroona Energy is progressing with its own 241 MW solar project on an adjacent property. JSW Renew Energy commissioned the initial phase of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 51 MW. Apraava Energy acquired a 300 MW wind energy project in Aski, Karnataka, as part of the 1,200 MW auction capacity for ISTS-connected wind power projects from SECI. Reynaers Aluminium UK has been awarded the ‘Best Use of Press and Public Relations’ title at the Construction...
The Jiangsu Hai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone Management Committee inked an investment agreement with Jiangsu Minglida and the People's Government of Hai'an County to construct a new aluminium alloy precision die casting project. The statement was made on December 15 during the 14th meeting of the second Board of Directors. On December 8, Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel (ZCW), a China-based firm primarily producing and distributing aluminium alloy wheels for vehicles and motorbikes finished the piling construction of its long-awaited automotive calliper project. Despite experiencing a deficit in the previous fiscal year, the share price of BD Thai Aluminium, a publicly traded firm in Bangladesh, increased by 82 per cent in a month. The company's income fell by 20 per cent yearly to...
Austal, the famous shipbuilder financed by the Forrest family, is said to have landed a coveted contract worth about $1.3 billion for designing and building three medical boats solely for the US Navy. This recent transaction adds to the Perth-based company's already enormous order book of $11 billion. According to a South China Morning Post story, Chinese automobile manufacturers are gaining popularity on the streets of South Africa's main cities, threatening the market's traditional dominance of Japanese and European-made vehicles. Thai Yazaki Electric Wire, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Yazaki, is planning to build a new facility specialising in producing aluminium electric wires. This project is motivated by the expectation of increased demand for the country's power...
This week, there has been news about the current state of the aluminium industry in China, with some regions facing supply constraints while others are trying to lower prices. The operational rate of the sector declined last week compared to the previous week. The World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel has ordered Turkey to rescind additional duties imposed on imports from the United States, which has implications for the global aluminium trade dynamics. EN+ Group IPJSC, a leading producer of low-carbon aluminium and renewable energy, has appointed Mikhail Khardikov as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2024, coinciding with the retirement of the current CEO Vladimir Kiriukhin on December 31, 2023. If we look at the LME aluminium price pre-Christmas Holidays, we can measure a...
In a significant development for the aluminium industry, the Association of German Die Casting Foundries (VDD) and the EUROGUSS trade fair have officially announced the return of the European Die Casting Competition. This highly anticipated event, supported by industry giants like BDG, AD, and EFM, aims to showcase the prowess of the die-casting process with a focus on materials such as aluminium, magnesium, and zinc. Key Highlights: Competition Overview The European Die Casting Competition is set to make a grand return, building on the success of its 2022 edition. The competition is a testament to the industry's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and continuous innovation. Diverse Applications Entries into the competition will be categorized based on materials, with a keen focus...
Abdulaziz Sarhan, the Technical Manager of Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Al Jufri, Vice President of the Business Development Department at Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), recently led a delegation of technical experts to visit the Qujing production base in Yunnan, China, for a collaborative exchange of technical insights. Liu Rui, the Vice President of Sotong Development, and Wang Dong, the General Manager of Sotong Cloud Aluminium, were present throughout the debate. During the symposium, Abdulaziz Sarhan and Al Jufri voiced their approval and admiration for the advanced pre-baked anode manufacturing technology and process level produced by Sutong. Simultaneously, they conducted thorough deliberations on establishing pre-baked anode facilities, digitalized management, and...
Recent events have occurred at the Conakry Kalum oil depot in Guinea, affecting the largest oil storage facility in the country. The government of Guinea has reported that 13 out of 18 warehouses in the oil storage area were destroyed, leading to potential fuel shortages in the future. It is important to note that Guinea's production of refined oil products is limited, and most of its gasoline and diesel fuels are imported from other regions. In light of the explosion, the main fuel supply is currently relying on the northern Kamsar Port oil storage area, and the shortage of fuel supply has impacted the daily lives of residents in the country. Recuperations after the incident The National Oil Company of Guinea has stated that rebuilding a new oil storage warehouse will take approximately...
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group experienced a surge in its stock value following the announcement of a substantial order worth approximately RMB 840 million (US$ 118 million) from a leading Chinese supplier of aluminium alloy materials and wheels. The order, received for high-end electric vehicle parts, propelled Lizhong's shares to close 3.9 per cent higher at RMB 21.12 (US$2.99) per share in Shenzhen as of today, with an earlier peak increase of 6.4 per cent. The broader Shenzhen market also saw a positive trend, gaining 1.1 per cent. The Baoding-based company disclosed that the order is for aluminium alloy wheels and anticipates the project to commence mass production in the first half of 2025, with an expected life cycle of five years. Further specifics, including delivery time,...
Dell Technologies, a leader in sustainable technology, is advancing its commitment to environmental responsibility with Concept Luna—a path-changing initiative geared towards minimising waste. The Australian-based company is dedicated to incorporating more sustainable and recycled materials, with the ambitious goal of reclaiming as many products as it sells. This move aims to address the global issue of 54 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated annually. A discography of Dell's yesteryear; Decoding Dell's Concept Luna In the past two years alone, Dell has filed over 430 patent applications for sustainability-related innovations, permeating across its diverse product line. Inspired by Concept Luna, introduced two years ago, the company has prioritised modular design to enhance...
