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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Due to the ongoing persistent real estate crisis, a privately operated aluminium producer, Golden World Innovation Aluminium, located in Guangdong, the southern manufacturing hub of China, has compelled its employees to undergo a five-month leave with reduced salaries. This situation brings attention to the looming unemployment challenges for the world's second-largest economy, as reported by South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong-based English-language newspaper owned by Alibaba Group. In 2023, China's economy needed more expected results across various aspects despite implemented support measures, thereby dampening its prospects. The resultant weakness has exerted pressure on employment, a longstanding priority for China, the world's second-largest economy, to generate sufficient jobs...
LME aluminium opened at US$2240.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2286 per tonne and US$2233 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2282 per tonne, up 1.83 per cent. On Monday, December 18, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$17 per tonne or 0.77 per cent to clock at US$2,212.50 per tonne and US$2,213 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data , 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price added US$13 per tonne or 0.57 per cent to settle at US$2,261.50 per tonne and US$2,262 per tonne. On the same day, both December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price added US$10 per tonne or 0.42 per cent to halt at US$2,373 per tonne and US$2,378 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 504475 tonnes....
Qingxin Carbon has achieved recognition as a "high-tech enterprise" in the autonomous region and has been registered after passing the assessment on December 5 this year. It's worth noting that high-tech enterprises are widely recognized as the leading benchmark for evaluating a company's technological prowess in China. Their ability to showcase scientific research capabilities and achievements holds immense importance in driving technological innovation, elevating brand reputation, and increasing market and capital value for enterprises. Qingxin Carbon has emphasized independent innovation and focused on core technology development in recent years. The company is committed to promoting the green transformation of the industry. This year, the company submitted R&D projects to the...
KEZAD Group, one of the globe's largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Kings Aluminium Industries have jointly announced the commencement of construction for a premium aluminium manufacturing and recycling facility in KEZAD. Kings Aluminium Industries has invested a total of AED 750 million in this project, which aims to enhance the manufacturing and recycling capabilities of the region. The construction specification This facility, spanning 100,000 square metres of land leased from KEZAD Group for 50-year tenure, will be outfitted with modern equipment and technology and will source its raw material from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of KEZAD Group's anchor tenants in the metals sector. EGA operates the region's largest aluminium smelter in KEZAD....
Aughinish Alumina refinery, the largest refinery in Europe and the largest alumina facility operated by UC Rusal has reportedly reapplied for planning permission to expand its factory’s waste disposal area near the banks of the Shannon Estuary. Environmental group Futureproof Clare said it is steadfast in its opposition to the expansion proposal, claiming that it has no proper planning or sustainable vision. Initially, An Bórd Pleanála, an independent, statutory, quasi-judicial body, granted permission for the expansion last year. But later on, Futureproof Clare appealed to the High Court to challenge the consent. Aughinish Alumina’s first application for permission to expand the waste disposal area, which is used for stockpiling leftover bauxite residue, dates back to December 2021....
Century Aluminum Company, a leading player in the U.S. primary aluminium industry, has recently expressed its appreciation towards the U.S. Treasury Department for issuing interpretive guidance on Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act. This new guidance specifically focuses on the implications of the act for the U.S. primary aluminium industry. The announcement was made in Chicago on December 15, 2023, highlighting the company's positive reaction to the latest move by the federal government. This development is considered significant for the U.S. primary aluminium industry and is expected to have a positive impact on the sector. The sentiment of Century's CEO Century Aluminum's CEO, Jesse Gary, expressed the company's gratitude towards the Biden Administration for its unwavering...
Sas Aluminum Metal San. Tic. Inc. is a leading supplier of top-quality Aluminium Ingot, Pyramid Cone, and Hemisphere. The company has become a go-to source for raw material needs of industrial organizations in a wide range of sectors in Turkey and beyond. AL Biz feels euphoric to announce the inclusion of Sas Aluminum onto its online platform, showcasing 1700+ verified aluminium sellers from across the globe. To know more about the company's aluminium products click here . With headquarters in Istanbul and production located in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, Sas Aluminum Metal San. Tic. Inc. is ideally situated to provide timely and efficient service to its customers. The company's commitment to high-quality production is evident in the raw materials it supplies domestically and...
The United States alumina imports in the first nine months of 2023, ending September 30, touched the 1 million tonnes level but marked a year-on-year downfall of 27 per cent from 1.37 million tonnes, according to the USGS data. The country’s alumina imports had been sluggish since the beginning of the year, amounting to 323,000 tonnes in Q1 2023 versus 445,000 tonnes in Q4 2022. Although in the two successive quarters, the imports grew Q-o-Q but remained range-bound and registered sharp downfalls compared to the previous year. For instance, in Q2 2023, the US alumina imports grew quarter-on-quarter by 2.8 per cent to 332,000 tonnes but stood 31.4 per cent lower Y-o-Y than 484,000 tonnes. In Q3 2023, witnessing a similar trend, the imports increased Q-o-Q by 3.92 per cent to 345,000 tonnes...
On December 15, last week, the LME aluminium live price chart, showed measurable surge in aluminium prices, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price increasing by US$59.50 per tonne or 2.78 per cent and US$59 per tonne or2.76 per cent to officially close at US$2,195.50 per tonne and US$2,196 per tonne. It was displayed on the London Metal Exchange graph that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price escalated by US$68.50 per tonne or 3.14 per cent and US$68 tonne or 3.12 per cent, halting at US$2,248.50 per tonne and US$2,249 per tonne, respectively. The December 24 bid price and the December 24 offer price soared by US$65 per tonne or 2.82 per cent, stopping at US$2,363 per tonne and US$2,368 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock discarded 2,950...
Yemi Osinbajo, the former Vice President of Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $477.38 billion, contends that by prioritising renewable energy resources, both Nigeria and the broader African continent could potentially slash energy expenses by 30 per cent and significantly decrease carbon emissions by 90 per cent. Yemi Osinbajo, serving as the global advisor for the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), emphasised key points during his address, aptly titled, “Climate Positive Growth: Africa as a Climate Action Partner for the UAE And the World,” at the New York University (NYU), Abu Dhabi Campus, UAE. The GEAPP stands as a global organisation dedicated to assisting the international community in achieving crucial climate objectives over the next decade....
Based on data provided by Baichuan Yingfu, the average tax-inclusive total cost of China's alumina industry in November 2023 was RMB 2685.91 per tonne. This is a drop of RMB 38.61 per tonne compared to October 2023, a month-on-month decline of 1.42 per cent and a year-on-year decline of 3.80 per cent. In November, the supply of domestically produced bauxite in China increased, contributing to the continued rise in price centre. Regarding ore imports, the market trade pattern primarily relies on implementing initial contracts, resulting in elevated prices. As for liquid alkali, the prices in the Chinese market initially declined, followed by a rise in November. However, the restricted price growth in the latter period resulted from the average performance of overall demand. Consequently,...
The recycled aluminium sector was incredibly active this week, with METYCLE raising $5 million to support its expansion plans to meet the rising demand for recycling raw materials. Eunomia Research & Consulting and Ball Corporation launched an updated version of their "50 States of Recycling" report that assesses common packaging materials in every state of the United States. CleanPak joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative to increase aerosol recycling in the UK, and most importantly, ABx Group's subsidiary, ALCORE, successfully conducted three test runs under standard process conditions following the activation of its state-of-the-art bath pilot batch reactor. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), aluminium and can industry unanimously agreed to the goal of...
Reynaers Aluminium UK has announced its sponsorship of the Manchester Society of Architects as part of its commitment to supporting architectural excellence in the North West. Reynaers' aluminium curtain walling systems are already in use on prominent buildings in the city. The company aims to raise awareness among developers and architects of its aluminium systems and bespoke services while providing guidance on the latest building regulations through this partnership. Reynaers' curtain walling systems have been implemented in notable projects across the Manchester skyline. One such example is the Great Marlborough Street development, a towering 37-storey building that is part of the 'Student Castle' initiative. To achieve this, Reynaers' ConceptWall 50 (CW 50) and Concept Wall 60 (CW...
Hindalco Industries announced plans to spend INR 800 crore in constructing a battery foil production plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, to enter the rapidly expanding electric car industry. Ball Aerospace was selected to lead a concept study for NASA's planned Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer (CMEx) mission. This mission is expected to provide new insights into how magnetism drives eruptive activity on and around the sun. On December 1st, the Aluminium City Hotel held the feasibility study review conference for Southwest Aluminum's super-large and high-performance aluminium alloy extrusion product line project. The expert panel analysed and evaluated the feasibility study report, and the project passed the expert demonstration assessment. Cosma Casting UK, an aluminium high-pressure vacuum die...
This week was the busiest time for the global aluminium industry. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, was recently held. The conference saw a shift towards digital software, particularly in the aluminium industry and other sectors like oil and gas. Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer, is committed to providing sustainable and high-quality aluminium for a better future. The company is accelerating its efforts to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and is playing a significant role in helping economies decarbonize their value chains. GenHydro, a green technology company, started a pilot project to produce green hydrogen and clean energy from waste material. The energy produced will be supplied to BURLE Business Park in Lancaster. Aludium signed a long-term Power Purchase...
To address concerns about the San Ciprián complex, which includes an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter, Alcoa Corporation organised a series of talks with key stakeholders. This week, officials from their Spanish operational companies will meet with representatives from national and regional authorities in Spain to address the complex's financial losses. One of the seven finalists in NASA's 2023 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing Idea (BIG Idea) Challenge: Lunar Forge was a multidisciplinary team from Missouri S&T, a Rolla-based research institution. The Russian Aluminium Association warned the local sector about the negative consequences of Western sanctions, tariffs, and price decreases. Global aluminium prices dropped to their lowest level since March 2021, while the...
The Shenyang Aluminium and Magnesium Institute (SAMI) has successfully developed a cutting-edge process for treating fluorine-containing production wastewater and rainwater at the electrolytic aluminium plant. This remarkable achievement has led to SAMI's inclusion of their process in the Catalogue of Industrial Water-saving Processes, Technologies, and Equipment. The catalogue is an authoritative resource that promotes the adoption of sophisticated water-saving techniques, technologies, and equipment to improve industrial water efficiency drastically. The process can clean and reuse production wastewater and initial rainwater from businesses that use electrolytic aluminium, carbon, and other materials. It can also clean and reuse wastewater from different companies where suspended matter...
As per the USGS statistics, the First Half of 2023 marked a total import value of 1.195 million tonnes of crude and dried bauxite to the USA, which dropped by 13.4 per cent or 185,000 tonnes from 1.38 million tonnes estimated in the First Half of 2022. On the other hand, the export of crude and dried bauxite from the USA marked a rise of 1,398 tonnes or a massive 168 per cent, from 834 tonnes in the First Half of 2022 to 2,232 tonnes during the same period in 2023. If we take the third quarter of 2023 into account, we can calculate a Quarter-on-Quarter dip of 3.14 per cent or 21,000 tonnes in crude and dried bauxite imports to the USA from 669,000 tonnes registered in 2022 to 648,000 tonnes accumulated in Q3 2023. If we consider the exports from the USA, there has been a...
