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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On Friday, June 28, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price increased by RMB 30 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,150 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 100 to RMB 60 per tonne. The average prices may orbit between RMB 20,130 per tonne and RMB 20,170 per tonne. As per the data, the domestic aluminium ingot prices reflected a surge of RMB 1,580 Y-o-Y from RMB 18,570 per tonne recorded on June 28, 2023. However, in M-o-M, the prices declined by RMB 880 per tonne and RMB 260 per tonne W-o-W from RMB 21,030 per tonne and RMB 20,410 per tonne. Region-wise growth The SMM aluminium ingot prices in Hangzhou and Foshan have grown by RMB 60 per tonne and RMB 50 per tonne to stand at RMB 20,180 per tonne and RMB 19,960 per tonne. On the same day, the...
Magnolia based Southern Aluminium, the industry's leading provider of high-end linen-less meeting and event furniture, has announced the promotion of Andrew Hinkle to Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management. Hinkle began his journey with the company as a graphic designer in 2010 and has steadily risen through the ranks, showcasing exceptional dedication and strategic insight. Having assumed the role of Director of Marketing in 2020, Hinkle has been pivotal in shaping Southern Aluminium's brand narrative, both internally and externally. His visionary approach underscores the company's commitment to enhancing its market presence while fostering a cohesive culture within the organization and the community. Andrew Hinkle's promotion to Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management...
The London Metal Exchange is considering licensing a warehouse in Hong Kong to enhance its services for clients in China, the world's largest metals market. At the metal exchange's annual Asia seminar in Hong Kong on June 27, Bonnie Chan, the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (which owns the LME), announced the commissioning of a comprehensive third-party study. This study will thoroughly assess the feasibility of establishing a warehouse in Hong Kong, ensuring that all potential factors are considered in the decision-making process. Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) has enhanced the holding company, providing LME and LME Clear ownership, underscoring the Group's strategic commitment to further developing its commodities business. Since Hong Kong...
On the previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,506.5 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,519.5 per tonne, a low of US$2,486 per tonne, and closed at US$2,496 per tonne, down US$16.54 per tonne, a decrease of 0.66 per cent. After witnessing fall for the past two days, yesterday (Thursday, June 27) both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$14 per tonne or 0.57 per cent and US$14.5 per tonne or 0.59 per cent to settle at US$2,457.50 per tonne and US$2,458.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price added US$10 per tonne or 0.40 per cent and US$8.5 per tonne or 0.34 per cent to clock at US$2,502 per tonne and US$2,502.50 per tonne. As per the LME price graph. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price ascended by...
Capral Aluminium has announced its recent membership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), a pivotal step that underscores the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. This partnership highlights Capral's dedication to advancing the use of responsibly sourced lower-carbon aluminium in infrastructure practices and further cements its leadership position in this space. In alignment with its sustainability goals, Capral's LocAl® lower carbon aluminium has been officially listed on the ISC's ISupply database. This inclusion allows LocAl® to contribute towards the IS Rating Scheme, an industry-recognised framework for evaluating sustainability in infrastructure projects. Integrating Capral's lower carbon aluminium into the ISC's rating scheme...
A major incident has closed both northbound and southbound lanes of I-165 at the Fairview Drive overpass. According to the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency, a semi-truck lost its load of molten aluminium, spilling the hazardous material across the northbound lanes. Daviess County is a county in Kentucky, USA. The emergency has necessitated an immediate closure of the entire stretch, with authorities predicting the disruption to last 6 to 10 hours. To minimise the impact on motorists, a detour has been established via U.S. 231. Active measures to clear the area are already in motion. Once the aluminium crucibles (containers) are removed, road crews will commence milling the right lane and laying down a temporary base to ensure smooth traffic flow. This work is expected to be...
Therish Rodrigo, CEO of VZO Group, was honoured as the Best Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Year at the Asia Miracle Awards 2024. VZO Group Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Hollyca System, an esteemed aluminium engineering company founded in 1993 by Lester Rodrigo, has built a solid reputation for pioneering advancements in aluminium engineering and fabrications. Rodrigo pursued her education in Business Management and Human Resources Management before studying Civil Engineering in Singapore. Under her leadership, VZO Group Pvt. Ltd. has seen significant growth and now owns Sri Lanka's largest ALUMEX fabricating showroom in Nawala. About the company Since its inception, VZO Group Pvt. Ltd. has been committed to offering a diverse range of high-quality aluminium products tailored to meet...
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) received a disturbing video early on June 24, 2024, showing the greenish-coloured, polluted waters of the Rio Cobre at Zephyrton, St. Catherine. The Rio Cobre is a river in Jamaica. Its source is Rose Hall Mountain in the northeast of Saint Catherine Parish, and the headwaters are a writhing of unnamed, seasonally dry tributaries. The footage, captured by a member of the Friends of Rio Cobre, was promptly forwarded to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Senator Matthew Samuda, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, and members of the media. In swift response, NEPA and NFA dispatched a team to the site to collect water quality samples and assess the situation....
Equispheres, Inc., a leading metal powder producer in Canada, has joined the Materials Consortium established by Dyndrite, Constellium, Elementum3D, and Sandvik. Like the other members of the Consortium, Equispheres brings its unparalleled expertise to the table, committed to developing, testing, and publicly releasing parameter sets for its materials. This includes the NExP-1 line of aluminium powders designed for Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machines. Image Courtesy - AM magazine "We are thrilled to join the Materials Consortium alongside our industry peers. We believe that a rising tide lifts all boats and are dedicated to collaborating to provide the metal AM community with practical data that will advance the overall expertise in the processes and...
Mexico-based aluminium auto components supplier Nemak has been accredited by the ASI Performance Standard V3 certification for its facilities in García, Nuevo León. This includes Plants 5 & 6, the Prototype Development Centre, and the Melting Centre of Nemak México. Nemak also achieved the same certification for its facilities in Poland, Slovakia, and Brazil in April. Knut Bentin, VP of Administration Americas, said, "We are honoured to be the first company based in Mexico to receive the ASI Performance Standard V3 certification. This prestigious recognition not only highlights our commitment to sustainability but also underscores our dedication to our people, customers, and community. It affirms our efforts to lead in creating a sustainable mobility industry. At Nemak, we are driving...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, announced today that its Engineer the Future programme reached more than 7,300 students from 29 schools in the 2023-2024 academic year. Engineer the Future programme introduces school students in the UAE to real-life applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in industry. It is delivered in partnership with Emirates Schools Establishment. Engineer the Future programme aims to encourage school students from grades nine to 12 to study and pursue careers in STEM fields through a combination of interactive learning opportunities and workshops. The programme also includes a practical competition, 'The EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge'. Over 160 student...
LB Aluminium Bhd reported a significant increase in its net profit for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2024 (4QFY2024). The company's net profit rose by 62.67 per cent, reaching RM9.43 million, compared to RM5.8 million in the same period last year. Higher contributions from both the aluminium and property segments drove the impressive performance. Revenue for the quarter saw a robust 48 per cent growth, climbing to RM273.57 million from RM184.83 million in 4QFY2023. This strong financial result underscores LB Aluminium Bhd's strategic execution and market resilience. It also sets a positive outlook for the ongoing fiscal year, instilling hope and confidence in the company's future. Malaysia-headquartered LB Aluminium, grown to be one of the largest aluminium extrusion manufacturers in...
The much-awaited Huatong Aluminium Industrial Park project, initiated by the Angolan authorities, finally started on Saturday, June 22nd. The Angolan authorities gathered in Barra do Dande to kick off the construction of a $1.6 billion aluminium industrial park. The Huatong Aluminium Industrial Park project This event marks a significant milestone and is expected to boost the Angola-China economic cooperation. The project is anticipated to create approximately 12,000 jobs and generate US$3 billion in revenue. The project is planned to be completed in five phases over 8 to 10 years. According to a statement from the provincial government of Bengo, once the industrial chain is fully established, the park will produce a range of aluminium products, including ingots, alloy ingots, tram poles,...
On Thursday, June 27, China's A00 aluminium ingot price added RMB 60 per tonne to clock at RMB 20,120 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 100 to RMB 60 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 20,100 per tonne and RMB 20,140 per tonne. In Foshan and Tianjin, the prices have gained RMB 70 per tonne and RMB 60 per tonne, settling at RMB 19,910 per tonne and RMB 20,170 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Wuxi, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shenyang and Linyi have increased by RMB 60 per tonne. The price in Wuxi Hangzhou and Linyi settled at RMB 20,120 per tonne. Chongqing and Shenyang's prices arrived at RMB 20,040 per tonne and RMB 20,100 per tonne. In Gongyi, the domestic aluminium ingot price hiked by RMB 50 per...
The previous trading day, LME Aluminum opened at US$2,496 per tonne, with a high of US$2,516 per tonne, a low of US$2,482 per tonne, and closed at US$2,511.5 per tonne, up US$14.97 per tonne, an increase of 0.6 per cent. On Wednesday, June 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$7.5 per tonne or 0.71 per cent and 0.30 per cent to settle at US$2,443.50 per tonne and US$2,444 per tonne. As per the SMM price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price lost US$6 per tonne or 0.24 per cent and US$5 per tonne or 0.20 per cent to peg at US$2,492 per tonne and US$2,494 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price moved down by US$2 per tonne or 0.07 per cent to settle at US$2,638 per tonne and US$2,643 per tonne. LME...
EPIQ Machinery Chief Executive Officer Éloïse Harvey, ADF Engineering Plant Head Bhushan Bachhav, and NOVIMEQ Automation Managing Director Rishabh Kaushik and Services Director Rupali Kaushik are proudly announcing the inauguration of their new spinoff entity: NOVIMEQ Automation. As the main shareholder of ADF Engineering, EPIQ Machinery is pleased to have created NOVIMEQ Automation, a brand-new team specialising in automation technologies. This addition to the group is in line with the company's growth vision and ongoing commitment to timely delivery of high-quality materials handling systems to its customers worldwide. Knowledge and expertise NOVIMEQ Automation is born from a core of ADF Engineering employees. It also welcomes the team of former MOR4SYS Private Limited, bringing onboard...
In a collective decision, the Parliament of Ghana has approved a mining lease for the Ghana Bauxite Company, granting it the rights to mine bauxite in Awaso, located within the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. This decision came after a comprehensive report was presented by a joint Parliamentary Committee of Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry on June 26, 2024. The committee's report highlighted the mining lease's strategic importance, emphasising its potential to bolster the nation's economy and create regional job opportunities. The ratification marks a significant step forward in Ghana's efforts to harness its natural resources for sustainable development. The approval of the mining lease has sparked anticipation and optimism among stakeholders in...
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents following a successful AGM and Conference in Amsterdam. Members, suppliers, customers, and other value chain partners attended the event. Metal Packaging Europe gives Europe’s rigid metal packaging industry a unified voice by bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and national associations. Dr Mandy Glew of Ball Corporation and JehanZeb Noor of Trivium Packaging have joined as Vice Presidents, bringing extensive expertise to the MPE leadership team. Their addition marks a significant step forward in the organisation's efforts to champion the benefits of rigid metal packaging. The MPE Conference and AGM gathered experts and industry leaders from Europe and beyond to explore the future of rigid metal...
