Australian mineral exploration and development company Impact Minerals has reported a net loss after tax of AUD 4.89 million (USD 3.42 million) for the financial year ended June 30, 2026, compared with AUD 9.02 million (USD 6.31 million) in the previous year, as it advances its strategic transition towards high-purity alumina (HPA) production using its Western Australian salt lake resources. The company's FY2026 Annual Report outlines a major shift in its business direction, with HPA development taking centre stage as Impact seeks to establish a position in the supply chains serving electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, LED lighting and other advanced technology applications. Impact Minerals holds an 80 per cent interest in the Lake Hope HPA project in Western Australia and a 50 per...
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,...
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In a recent incident at Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery, five workers were affected by a chemical spill, drawing emergency crews to the alumina refinery in Pinjarra, Western Australia. The spill, involving a caustic solution integral to the alumina extraction process from bauxite ore, occurred around 4 pm on a Tuesday. Two of the five affected workers were taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital for treatment, while the others received on-site medical attention. The injured workers, a man in his 30s and another in his 60s, were reported to be in stable condition by 6 pm that evening. Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer, has pledged full cooperation with authorities and is committed to conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The company expressed deep concern for the well-being of the...
Ghana's efforts to enhance the value of its bauxite mining industry have taken a significant stride forward with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and its partner, Rocksure International, revealing the results of the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Nyinahin Block B to President Akufo-Addo. Photo: GIADEC This specific block, covering Hills 4, 5, and 6 in the Ashanti region, plays a crucial role in Ghana's aspirations to improve its bauxite mining sector. President Akufo-Addo, recognizing the completion of the MRE, emphasized its pivotal role in advancing the establishment of a bauxite mine with a refining solution. The initiative aligns with Ghana's national objective of adding value to the bauxite mining industry. He commended the collaborative efforts of...
LME aluminium opened at US$2235 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2214 per tonne and US$2244.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2224 per tonne, down US$6 per tonne or a decrease of 0.27 per cent. On November 14, the LME aluminium live price chart experienced declining aluminium prices, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price discarding US$26.50 per tonne or 1.19 per cent to officially close at US$2,193.50 per tonne and US$2,194 per tonne. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price dwindled by US$4 per tonne or 0.18 per cent and US$5.50 per tonne or 0.25 per cent to stop at US$2,218 per tonne and US$2,218.50 per tonne, respectively. The December 24 bid price...
On November 14, 2023, European Aluminium unveiled its latest report titled "Net-Zero by 2050: Science-based Decarbonisation Pathways for the European Aluminium Industry" at a high-level event featuring Kerstin Jorna, Director-General at the European Commission's DG Grow. This report presents a thorough and practical framework to realise net-zero emissions throughout the entire aluminium value chain, encompassing primary production, semi-fabrication, and recycling. The European aluminium industry, marked by its high energy consumption and challenging emissions reduction, accounts for around 24 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalent emissions yearly. Despite this, aluminium plays a crucial role in advancing the transition to a fully decarbonised economy by supporting various clean technologies...
BMW has officially ceased the production of combustion engines at its primary facility in Munich. This strategic move, which had been anticipated for an extended period, aims to repurpose the Bavarian plant to manufacture electric vehicles. In November 2020, BMW made a significant announcement about the complete relocation of combustion engine production. The manufacturing of these engines has now shifted to Steyr in Austria and Hams Hall in the UK. The symbolic conclusion of this transition occurred in November 2023 when the last eight-cylinder engine was assembled at the Munich plant. This marks a pivotal moment for Bayerische Motorenwerke, concluding 60 years of engine production in Munich. The conversion for producing electric vehicles (EVs) is underway, focusing on transforming the...
In October, the Ministry of Equipment and Energy conducted a screening process to prepare the "green aluminium evaluation and trading guidelines" and carbon footprint verification, in line with the requirements set by the Beichuan Industrial Park Management Committee for applying provincial foreign trade development funds. To enhance the distribution channels for product sales, fulfil the prerequisites for accessing the European market, and comply with the carbon footprint verification requirements set out by downstream clients for primary liquid aluminium. The organisation has delegated the task of verifying the carbon footprint of aluminium alloy rod A356.2 to the China Quality Certification Centre. Following a review by the Beichuan Industrial Park Management Committee, both projects...
Azerbaijan Industry Corporation OJSC consistently engages in meetings with foreign companies, particularly investors, to enhance the value chain within its fields of activity, foster the creation of competitive products, and diversify its portfolio. Efforts are underway to establish new collaborations. Facilitating this initiative, the Baku office of the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency actively promotes trade relations between Azerbaijan and Korea, aiding Korean companies in direct investments in Azerbaijan. With the backing of this Baku office, the Azerbaijani market has seen the entry of the Republic of Korea's "Institute for Advanced Engineering" and "Lemon Metal Inc.". The collaboration resulted in a meeting between the management teams of "Azerbaijan Industrial...
Lorillard's Fusia redefines mixed wood-aluminium joinery with patented innovations, offering a blend of aesthetics and durability. The modular design of Fusia allows flexible glazing compositions, ranging from 28mm to 40mm thick while achieving a seamless alignment of fixed and opening parts for a contemporary appearance. Indoors, Fusia offers warm wood interiors with personalised options, including nine stained finishes for oak. Outdoors, its sleek aluminium profile, available in nineteen colours, features invisible drainage for enhanced aesthetics. Fusia strategically combines wood and aluminium for long-term durability, exceeding thermal regulations with high performance. Internally, Lorillard invested in the Molenat site for Fusia production, ensuring efficiency and quality. Fusia...
Hounslow has become the third borough in London to implement a coffee pod recycling scheme and the first in West London. The recently introduced service has been initiated via a collaborative effort with Podback, an altruistic recycling group. Individuals can engage in the activity by registering at no cost on the official Podback online platform. After being gathered, the coffee pods will be sent to specialised recycling facilities. The aluminium and plastic materials will transform to be repurposed into various new items, such as beverage cans, automobile components, construction materials, and reusable plastic crates. The coffee grounds will also be subjected to anaerobic digestion, which converts organic matter into renewable energy and soil enhancer. “The Council’s new initiative is...
Arab Aluminium Company (AAC), an Egypt-based company specialised in extruding aluminium profiles for architectural and industrial applications, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2023 (ended September 30). According to Arab Aluminium’s financial indicators filed to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on November 12, the company’s net profit after tax decreased by 74.9 per cent year-on-year, amounting to EGP 4.911 million. During the corresponding period of the previous year, the company’s net profits after tax stood at EGP 19.587 million. Revenues fell 13.2 per cent year-on-year to EGP 252.965 million during January-September 2023, down by 13.22 per cent from EGP 291.494 million in the same period a year earlier. Arab Aluminium Company, established in 1976, has an...
On Monday, November 13, ALRO S.A., one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminium producers by production capacity, announced its third quarter and the consolidated nine-month results of 2023. The Group reported its net sales of RON 682.8 million for Q3, down by 7.70 per cent from RON 739.8 million during the corresponding period of the previous year. The downward trend of the average 3-month LME aluminium price at US$2,200 per tonne in Q3 2023 compared to US$2,358 per tonne was responsible for the fall in net sales. In nine months of 2023, ALRO's consolidated sales amounted to RON 2.24 billion, experiencing a fall of 20 per cent from RON 2.8 billion a year ago. The demand for aluminium also demonstrated a weaker trend but was slightly offset by the Group's diversified products...
The second phase of Mingdao Aluminum Taizhou Base's rooftop solar project was recently finished and formally implemented. It will offer the manufacturing industry a constant source of clean energy, ushering in a new era of green energy promotion for the firm. It is a dramatic depiction of the company's actual application of the notion of green development. The solar modules installed on the rooftop of the company's building exhibit a continuous arrangement, like the vast expanse of a blue ocean. The total area covered by these modules exceeds 350,000 square metres, equivalent to the size of 49 football fields according to international standards. The photovoltaic power generation project, jointly built by State Grid Taizhou Power Supply Company Hongchuang Group and the municipal...
LME aluminum opened at US$2,222.50 per tonne on Monday, with its low and high at US$2,203 per tonne and $2,235 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,230 per tonne, up US$9 per tonne or 0.41 per cent. On Monday, November 13, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price started the week at US$2,220 per tonne and US$2,220.50 per tonne, respectively, flaunting a rise of US$15 per tonne or 0.68 per cent from US$2,205 per tonne and US$2,205.50 per tonne on November 10. The 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price amounted to US$2,222 per tonne and US$2,224 per tonne on November 13. December-24 bid price and December-24 offer price settled at US$2,340 per tonne and US$2,345 per tonne, respectively. The LME aluminium opening stock totalled 479,650...
According to the Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, Satish Pai, the company plans to inject between INR 4,000 and INR 5,000 crore annually. As much as possible, the aluminium producer is trying to complete the projects with cash generated from the company's operations. In addition to the recently announced Rs 8,000 crore investment in a new alumina refinery and a 150-MW captive power plant, Hindalco is strategizing a significant capital expenditure initiative. This upcoming venture involves establishing a large extrusion facility in India that manufactures aluminium trains. Satish Pai said, “We see that the Indian railway, whether the rake and bulk volume side or the passenger bogies, both are huge markets for us. So, we are playing on both sides, and we are watching closely the...
Altech Batteries is significantly expanding its silumina anodes battery project, increasing its output from 15 gigawatt hours (GWh) to an impressive 120 GWh. This surge in capacity, achieved during the final stages of the definitive feasibility study (DFS), is aimed at meeting the growing demand for silicon-type anodes in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Initially, the DFS proposed the production of 10,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of silumina anodes, combining high-purity alumina-coated metallurgical silicon and graphite in a 10 per cent mix. However, the project's focus has now shifted exclusively to alumina-coated metallurgical silicon at a rate of 8,000 tpa. Customers will blend this component with uncoated graphite at their battery plants instead of Altech's facility, streamlining the...
The inventory of aluminium stocks at three prominent Japanese ports, namely Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka (AL-STK-JPPRT), witnessed a 2 per cent decrease, falling to 341,300 tonnes by the end of October. This decline is in comparison to the 348,300 tonnes recorded in the previous month. The data was reported by Marubeni Corp on November 13, 2023, reflecting its comprehensive collection of information from these key port locations. However, aluminium inventories at three major Japanese ports, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka, as reported by Marubeni Corp on October 16, 2023, decreased by 3.4 per cent to 348,300 tonnes by the end of September, down from 360,700 tonnes in the previous month.
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s aluminium production in October 2023 (31 calendar days) amounted to 3.641 million tonnes, flaunting a month-on-month rise of 3.35 per cent from 3.523 million tonnes. On a year-on-year calculation, the output stood 6.7 per cent higher than 3.42 million tonnes. The cumulative production during January-October 2023 stood at 34.458 million tonnes, up 3.5 per cent from a prior year. The average daily output in October’23 was slightly higher at 117,500 tonnes compared to 117,400 tonnes a month ago. However, in October, there was a decrease in production among primary aluminium processing producers such as aluminium billet, while the proportion of aluminium ingot production increased, reducing the industry’s average molten aluminium share...
Melitta, a German company known for selling coffee, paper coffee filters, and coffee makers, has recently introduced aluminium coffee capsules to the Brazilian market. These coffee capsules are compatible with the Nespresso machines and come in 4 diverse intensities and flavours throughout its five distinct variations: Ristretto, Marcato, Audacce, Lungo Intense, and Decaf Intense. Melitta aluminium pills are part of a novel initiative. They are made with high-quality beans and are intended to offer a creamy and fresh espresso with a strong fragrance and flavour. The goods are provided in packs of ten units and may be acquired at many retail locations in Brazil, including the official e-commerce platform of the company. "We know the importance of offering options at the point of sale to...
