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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On December 27, today, the SHFE aluminium price has grown by 0.33 per cent or US$9 per tonne to park at US$2,698 per tonne. Considering the SHFE price on December 27, last year, we may find a Year-on-Year influx of US$19 per tonne or 0.7 per cent from US$2,717 recorded that day. This year, the highest SHFE price was recorded on February 2, when it stood at US$2,847 per tonne, and the lowest was marked on July 7 at US$2,511 per tonne. If we compare with the price point today, there has been a 5.23 per cent or US$149 per tonne slump from the highest displayed price and a 7.45 per cent or US$187 per tonne spike from the lowest defined price in 2023. In the futures market, the most-traded SHFE 2402 aluminium contract opened at RMB 19235 per tonne overnight, with its low and high at RMB 19200...
Henan Beijia Aluminum conducted the stage-1 ground-breaking ceremony of its much-awaited electrolytic aluminium plant project of the Indonesia North Plus Project, handled by China 6 MCC Guizhou Branch. The project is in the Tanakuning Industrial Park, inside Indonesia's North Kalimantan Special Economic Zone. It has a total construction area of about 362,500 square metres. Once completed, it can manufacture 1 million tonnes of electrolytic aluminium and the necessary supporting anodes. Zhang Yue, the project manager of the Indonesia North Plus Project Department at the 6 MCC Guizhou Branch, delivered a speech on behalf of the construction unit during the commencement ceremony. He expressed the department's commitment to maintaining high morale and enthusiasm and carrying out all tasks per...
Cyclic Materials has successfully completed a pilot plant in Kingston, Ontario, which uses its proprietary Mag-Xtract technology to isolate magnets from recycled end-of-life products. This helps in differentiating magnet-containing shredding from other scrap materials like copper, steel and aluminium. This new pilot plant has a design capacity of 1,000 kg/hour (8,000 tonnes per year) and has demonstrated successful initial runs processing several tonnes of magnet feedstock per day. The rare earth metals group has become a valuable resource for high-technology and low-carbon industries, but rapid global industrialisation and population growth are leading to increased pressure on the availability of raw materials. Company Moto The utility and demand ratio for rare earth metals is estimated...
On Friday, December 22, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Hindalco Alumina Refinery and Apparel Unit to be set up by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation. The alumina refinery will come up at Kansariguda, and the apparel complex will be in Phulujuba village, both in Rayagada district. This refinery will be Hindalco’s second alumina refining plant in the Rayagada district of Odisha. While attending the groundbreaking ceremony on a virtual platform, Mr Patnaik said these projects are not only an industrial milestone but a crucial attempt to explore the potential within our state’s natural resources. He also said that these two new projects in Odisha prove that this state is a preferable destination for investment in manufacturing. He...
Just before Christmas Eve, LG Chem Ltd announced the upcoming construction of a US$1.4bn battery cathode plant in Clarksville, located in the US state of Tennessee. The South Korean company flaunts previous constructions in the area and has vouched to play a mighty role in the area's battery-electric vehicle (BEV) revolution. This new facility is currently in the works with a calculated annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium (NCMA) battery cathodes per year. This will be sufficient to support the production of 600,000 high-performance BEVs. According to the company behind the project, this will be the largest cathode materials plant in the country upon its completion in 2026. What will the new plant do? This new plant is set to procure minerals...
Established in 2009, Dongguan Zhonghui Precision Die Casting Technology Company ( ZH Industry ) is a specialised firm that offers bespoke precision aluminium and zinc alloy die-casting services. With over 15 years of experience, the ZH Industry is known for providing rich experience with a dedicated team of experts committed to delivering high-quality and enduring solutions to its customers. AL Biz has successfully onboarded this China-based aluminium die-casting company to its list of 1700+ verified aluminium sellers worldwide. Explore the extensive range of aluminium products the company offers by clicking here . ZH Industry has created its die-casting workshops, CNC machining centre, and mature post-processing supply chain (such as anodising, bead blasting, powder coating,...
Chinese car brands are gaining prominence on the streets of South Africa's major cities, challenging the longstanding dominance of Japanese and European-made cars in the market, as reported in an article by the South China Morning Post. Car registrations in South Africa In South Africa, Japanese automakers like Toyota, Suzuki, and Nissan typically hold a significant portion of the total car registrations and sales. European brands, including Germany's Volkswagen and the South African arm of the US car manufacturer Ford, also command a substantial market share. However, a notable shift is observed in the family SUV category, where Chinese car manufacturers are gradually gaining ground and reclaiming some market share. Companies like Haval, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors (GWM), and the...
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Press Metal Aluminium Holdings' Q4 2023 earnings to record a double-digit growth. According to Malaysia’s one of the largest brokerages and asset managers, Press Metal might post a 16.5 per cent earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by enhanced realised aluminium prices. Affin Hwang has further shared its projection that Press Metal’s fourth-quarter earnings would range between RM340 million and RM360 million, attributed to the stabilised aluminium prices around US$2,200 per tonne. If the projected earnings is achieved in Q4, then the full-year earnings would be in line with Affin Hwang’s estimation of RM1.3 billion. Affin Hwang estimates that global aluminium prices will remain relatively stable until the second half of 2024, based...
TUMI's first flagship store in the Asia Pacific region has been unveiled in Tokyo, Japan. The store boasts a futuristic aesthetic that draws inspiration from TUMI's iconic '19 Degree' aluminium collection. The store's façade features over 250 aluminium fins and pillars that are lit by LEDs, creating a visual 3D effect. Once inside, visitors are greeted by a bold space that showcases a sculpture by Michael Murphy, a New York-based perceptual artist. The sculpture morphs from a classic 19-degree wheeled case into the TUMI logo as visitors walk around it, further emphasising the brand's focus on aluminium and its iconic collection. The inception of TUMI's '19 Degree' aluminium collection The luxury brand was established in 2016 and, since then, has extended its flagship luggage collection to...
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of aluminium, alumina, high-purity aluminium and aluminium anodes, recently won 8 awards, including 1 Luban Award (National Quality Project). A total of 7 projects undertaken by the China-based aluminium company were honoured with the one National Quality Gold Award and the 6 National Quality Awards. The China Construction Industry Association and the China Construction Enterprise Management Association have recently released the second batch of awards: the China Construction Engineering Luban Award (National Quality Project) and the National Quality Project Award for 2022-2023. The National Quality Engineering Award-winning "China Aluminium Ruimin Automobile Lightweight Aluminium Alloy...
The recent fuel depot explosion in Guinea has raised fears of a bauxite shortage, which may affect alumina production in China. China secures the lion's share of bauxite from Guinea, which they refine into alumina and used for aluminium smelting. The fear of bauxite shortage and alumina production cut as a result has increased the aluminium ore purcase enthusiasm, driving the price hike. Although Guinean authorities have authorised a gradual resumption of gasoline distribution after a five-day ban following the blast, it is limited to 25 litres for vehicles and 5 litres for motorcycles, said the government in an open statement. Sales of fuel in cans are still prohibited. All this will impact the transportation from Guinea to China. The possibility of a bauxite shortage in China has raised...
Frontier Energy and Waroona Energy have merged to create a new company combining two large-scale solar projects in Western Australia. Frontier is the developer of the Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and has received development approvals for a total solar generation capacity of 355 MW. Waroona Energy is developing a 241 MW solar project on the adjacent property. The new JV will focus on further development of green hydrogen production, hydrogen consumption in a peaking power plant and utility-scale battery storage. The company has appointed new chief executive and chief operations officers to support these initiatives, which are expected to be finalised in early 2024. Frontier's exact game plan in accordance with Waroona Energy The acquisition enables Frontier to control two grid...
The initial purpose of establishing the Future Aluminium Forum was to delve into the revolutionary influence of digital technologies on the processes involved in aluminium manufacturing. With the upcoming edition set to take place in Istanbul, the organisers will unravel the possibilities for transforming the aluminium industry in Turkey and the neighbouring regions. This event aims to create a platform for significant aluminium manufacturers, providers of digital and sustainable technologies, as well as industry experts to come together. The Forum is dedicated to nurturing collaboration and facilitating knowledge exchange, aiming to advance towards a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive aluminium sector. The 2024 edition of the Future Aluminium Forum will be taking place at:...
Century Aluminum’s Chief Accounting Officer, Robert F. Hoffman, has reportedly sold 3,000 shares of the company stocks in a transaction, at an average price of $12 for each stock. That brought the total transaction of $36,000.000. Following the transaction, Mr. Hoffman owns 47,553 shares of Century Aluminum’s stock, valued at approximately $570,636. A number of hedge funds and several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings. State Street Corp has increased its stake in Century Aluminum by 87.9 per cent, acquiring an additional 4,927,814 shares. The company thus owns 10,536,517 shares worth $77,654,000. Millennium Management LLC has purchased 1,107,112 shares and thus now owns 1,341,811 shares of Century Aluminum worth $9,889,000. Early last week, on...
The UP State Bridge Corporation will install a unique feature called a 'sound barrier' on the newly built Railway Over Bridge (ROB) at Bakshi Bandh in Prayagraj. This sound barrier consists of aluminium sheets covered with glass wool, effectively absorbing the noise of automobiles and their horns. First of its kind in UP to have a sound-barrier The upcoming bridge in UP would be the first to include sound barriers, at an estimated expenditure of INR 2 crores. Aluminium sound barriers will be constructed throughout the whole 700-meter length of the bridge on both sides. By implementing these barriers, the noise originating from beyond the road boundaries will be reduced to below 55 decibels, according to the established norm. Sound barriers have been implemented on some Delhi, Mumbai, and...
On Tuesday, December 26, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) aluminium price lost US$9 per tonne or 0.33 per cent to close at US$2,689 per tonne. Overnight, the most-traded SHFE 2402 aluminium contract opened at RMB 19155 per tonne, with low and high at RMB 19085 per tonne and RMB 19155 per tonne before closing at RMB 19110 per tonne, down RMB 105 per tonne or 0.55 per cent. LME aluminium price On Monday, December 25, the London Metal Exchange (LME) was closed due to the Christmas holiday. However, on Friday, December 22, LME aluminium opened at US$2246 per tonne last Friday, with its low and high at US$2246 per tonne and US$2332 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2324 per tonne, up 3.5 per cent. Both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price...
In November, Bahrain's exports of domestically produced goods amounted to BD299 million ($792.42 million), representing a 15 per cent decrease compared to the BD350 million shipped in November of the previous year. Unwrought aluminium alloy was the top exported product in November 2023, with a value of BD68 million, followed by agglomerated iron ores and concentrates alloy (BD48 million) and aluminium wire (BD19 million). The overall value of re-exports climbed by 15 per cent in November 2023 to BD74 million, up from BD64 million in the same month in 2022. The top ten re-exporting nations accounted for 85 per cent of the total re-exported value. The UAE came in top with BD16.9 million, followed by Saudi Arabia (BD16.8 million) and Luxembourg (BD8 million). Most valuable re-exported...
According to China customs data, the country’s unwrought aluminium alloy imports in November 2023 experienced a month-on-month rise of 2.6 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 5.6 per cent to reach 111,800 tonnes. That brought the total year-to-date imports to 1.0196 million tonnes, which was down by 14 per cent Y-o-Y. China’s unwrought aluminium alloy imports in November marked a consecutive rise for the second month as the imports in October grew 17.5 per cent month-on-month and 9.2 per cent year-on-year, reaching 108,900 tonnes. The top five import sources in November were Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Russia. Malaysia accounted for 41.8 per cent of China’s unwrought aluminium alloy imports, exporting 46,700 tonnes, followed by Thailand’s exports of 12,800 tonnes,...
