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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Aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles can not only lower cost and weight but also improve the durability of the overall cable system and electric vehicle harness. So why haven't they been widely adopted? This article discusses the need for aluminium cables, what the industry has done so far, and how a new key welding technology from Innovative Weld Solutions LLC (IWSL) can enable the widespread use of aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles and their charging stations. Stranded-wire aluminium cables would be much less expensive and significantly lighter than the copper cables being used presently. Unfortunately, industry efforts in trying to join them to connectors reliably have not been successful. Several methods, such as:...
Archipelago Yachts has announced the successful completion of the design for its breakthrough zero-carbon leisure vessle, the Archipelago zero.63, in conjunction with Chartwell Marine. The Archipelago zero.63 uses environmentally friendly aluminium materials designed to minimise ecological effects. One notable characteristic of this watercraft is its large methanol tank, which holds 10,000 litres and enables an estimated range of around 2,500 nautical miles. This attribute enhances its versatility and makes it a suitable choice for those seeking extended expeditions. This vessel offers a high level of luxury, with four spacious rooms that can accommodate up to eight guests. Each cabin has private ensuite amenities, providing a pleasant and environmentally aware sailing experience. "Our...
Aluminium components have gained significant attention in the aerospace sector as manufacturers look for ways to leverage the benefits of 3D printing. Airbus Helicopters, for instance, has inaugurated its 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, where it has installed TRUMPF systems to enhance its in-house capacity for this innovative process. The centre has three machines for components made of titanium, four for plastic parts, and a new machine that produces aluminium components. This has enabled Airbus to reap the advantages of additive manufacturing, including resource efficiency, high flexibility, and the ability to produce complex structures with ease. The aerospace industry is increasingly using 3D printing for both prototyping and serial production. This process allows the production of...
In September 2023, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stopped at 550,000 tonnes, lower by 1,000 tonnes or 0.18 per cent Month-on-Month from 551,000 tonnes recorded on August 2023, whereas, on a Quarter-on-Quarter scale, there has been an increase of 25,000 tonnes or 4.76 per cent from 525,000 tonnes registered in June 2023, as per IAI data. During Q3 2023, the total alumina produced in Europe (incl. Russia) amounted to 1.650 million tonnes, which plummeted by 319,000 tonnes or 16.2 per cent from 1.969 million tonnes marked in Q3 2022. International Aluminium Institute (IAI) claims alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) during Q2 2023 was 1.590 million tonnes, which accelerated to 1.650 million tonnes in Q3 2023, gaining 60,000 tonnes or 3.77 per cent. The total world alumina...
The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), situated in Kerala, will work with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bengaluru, to indigenise the country's aerospace and military industries. In this respect, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Bengaluru on November 2, 2023. The MoU calls for creating aeronautical quality aluminium alloy casting and magnesium utilising the low-pressure casting (LPC) technology, as well as filler materials for salvage welding of aluminium and magnesium alloy castings and other research fields. It will make it easier for CSIR and NIIST to cooperate on human resource utilisation, facility optimisation, technological support services, consulting services, and collaborative research in light alloys, as well as the...
Tower Alloys Industries Limited, a Nigeria-based producer of a wide range of quality aluminium cookware, roofing, and extrusion profiles, has reportedly increased its shareholding in Aluminum Extrusion Industries Plc to 67.55 per cent by recently acquiring a majority stake in the company. Aluminium Extrusion Industries is a leading manufacturing company in Nigeria engaged in producing and marketing extruded aluminium products. The acquisition of the stake in Aluminum Extrusion Industries followed changes to the shareholding of the company. The news came after a notice was published - “This is to inform the public and our stakeholders that Aluminum Extrusion Industries Plc received a notification from the majority shareholder, Tower Aluminum Nigeria Plc (In Receivership), that Tower Alloys...
The "Aluminium for Aluminium" initiative aims to gather enough aluminium cans to get new bleachers for the gymnasium. The objective is to achieve a cumulative total of one million cans. According to Principal Jill Johnson, it is quite likely that the wooden bleachers have been in existence since the establishment of the school. According to her statement, it was indicated that they are no longer engaged in employment. These objects remain stationary and accumulate particles of dust over time. L.E. Willson has been selected as the only educational institution in Alabama to participate in the Scrap University Kids initiative. The educational institution that accumulates the highest number of cans has the opportunity to be awarded a monetary prize of $3000. "Our children are learning a...
Deposit Return Schemes have been the talk of the decade due to the controversies surrounding them. While a group vehemently advocated its implementation, another group wanted to see the end of it. Alupro has raised concerns about the proposal, stating that it fails to ensure lower contamination levels for recycling, neglects to demonstrate support for sustainability goals, and doesn't effectively address litter. While Alupro acknowledges the potential benefits of a Deposit Return System (DRS), they argue that trials of the proposed system have not yet demonstrated such benefits at scale or shown that the requirements of a DRS can be met by the packaging value chain. Alupro's objections to the concept of a DRS centre on the belief that it cannot be facilitated by the aluminium beverage...
Ball Corporation, the world's leading provider of innovative and sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care, and household products, has announced its third quarter 2023 results, disclosing net earnings attributable to the corporation of $203 million or diluted earnings per share of 64 cents on sales of $3.57 billion, compared to $392 million net earnings or $1.24 diluted earnings per share against $3.95 billion sales during the corresponding period of the last year. That reflected a 48 per cent plunge in net earnings against a relatively lesser rate of fall in sales by 9.6 per cent. Lower selling prices of products due to the overall economic downturn across the globe could be a reason. Net earnings in nine months of the year amounted to $553 million on sales of $10.63...
Ralph's Coffee, one of the most popular ready-to-drink beverage companies, has announced the launch of its much-awaited cold brew in 9-ounce aluminium cans starting this November. The cold brew is made in conjunction with La Colombe, the same partner that roasts the Coffee for Ralph's retail outlets and comes in just one flavour: black and unsweetened. People add that, in addition to being accessible online, the ready-to-drink Coffee may also be bought at Ralph's Coffee shops and certain Ralph Lauren apparel stores. The online business sells only a 24-pack for $110, but single aluminium cans and four packs will soon be available in stores for $6 each. The La Colombe-crafted cold brew, according to the Ralph Lauren, is a single-origin coffee produced with 100 per cent Arabica beans sourced...
On November 3, the Shanghai Metals Market experienced mixed aluminium price trends, with the SMM A00 aluminium ingot price negating RMB 20 per tonne to close at RMB 19,170 per tonne. The average aluminium prices have circulated between RMB 19,150 per tonne and RMB 19,190 per tonne. If we consider the SMM aluminium price on November 3, last year, it can be seen that there has been a Year-on-Year augmentation of RMB 920 per tonne or 5.04 per cent from RMB 18,250 per tonne recorded that day. China’s central provinces have all witnessed upheaval in aluminium prices today, with it rising the highest in Shenyang and Tianjin by RMB 30 per tonne to close at RMB 19,170 per tonne each. Gongyi also faced hiking aluminium price trends, with its benchmark rate gaining RMB 10 per tonne, to finally...
LME aluminium opened at US$2244.5 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2224.5 per tonne and US$2251.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2232 per tonne, down 0.47 per cent. On Thursday, November 2, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$12.5 per tonne or 0.56 per cent to clock at US$2,217.50 per tonne and US$2,218 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, both the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price went down by US$4 per tonne or 0.17 per cent and US$3.5 per tonne or 0.15 per cent to clock at US$2,237 per tonne and US$2,238 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price moved down by US$5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent to peg at US$2,350 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne. LME...
Fenesta, a prominent name in the Indian fenestration industry, has recently opened a cutting-edge Façade fabrication facility in Hyderabad, which is set to revolutionize the domestic façade industry. This strategic move marks Fenesta's entry into the façade segment, leveraging its expertise and excellence in the windows and doors market to expand its manufacturing capabilities. The Facade Factory is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery sourced from Europe, fully aligned with international standards, and capable of manufacturing façade panels as well as aluminium windows and doors. This new facility represents Fenesta's eighth manufacturing unit, which demonstrates the company's steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and service. Fenesta now has one extrusion factory, four uPVC...
The Aluminium Association of India has reportedly asked for the immediate implementation of a 10 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap imports to safeguard the domestic metal industry from low-quality scrap dumping. According to the apex body representing aluminium producers, the current 2.5 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap has led to a rise in overall aluminium imports by 24 per cent from the previous financial year, resulting in a forex outgo of US$7 billion or INR 56,291 crore. The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has pointed out that India has emerged as the dumping ground of foreign scrap. “Given that foreign scrap is not governed by quality standards, it presents significant safety and environmental risks. In response, AAI has sought a duty of 10 per cent on scrap...
Chennai-based Wheels India, a leading aluminium alloy wheels maker, has announced its decision to open fully-owned subsidiaries in Europe and the US. This is quite big news for the auto components manufacturer as the move will be fundamental for its growth internationally, strengthening its supply chains. The Managing Director of Wheels India , Srivats Ram, asserted, "The emerging business potential in the US and Europe is giving us the reason for having people on the ground." "We have started supplying aluminium wheels to the first OEM, and the production has more than doubled to around 24,000 per month when compared to the same period last year. We expect the second OEM in the cast aluminium segment in the first quarter of next year," he concluded. The expansion would primarily look at...
The Ming LW.01 series, recently announced by Ming Thein's brand, has caused quite a stir in the watchmaking community. The series has set a new record in the industry by creating the world's lightest mechanical wristwatches. The company achieved this feat by using AZ31 Magnesium-Aluminium-Zinc-Manganese alloy, which is not only lighter than carbon but also has the tactile quality of metal. The watch's creators further reduced its weight by using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 instead of sapphire crystal. This type of glass is significantly lighter than sapphire but has the same hardness and resistance. The bezel is also internally hollowed out, and the crown is made of anodized aluminium. Internally, the dial ring and movement are combined and supported by a cage with 3D struts. The pulse...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced the joining of Hulamin Operations (Pty) Limited as the Production and Transformation member. Hulamin Operations, based in South Africa, is known for providing aluminium semi-fabricated products across the region and worldwide. Hulamin, the only significant aluminium rolling facility in Sub-Saharan Africa, is one of the leading exporters, accounting for more than 60 per cent of sales. “Hulamin has an organisational culture that places great value on its shareholders, employees, communities and key stakeholders, with a clear understanding of the close connection between the health of these key stakeholders to that of the business. By joining ASI, we believe that all we have in place will add credibility to Hulamin as a responsible and...
Baowu Aluminium Company collected a batch of ABS car plate orders from a local independent brand automobile leading engine manufacturing in the fall of 2023. Looking back on the cooperation between Baowu Aluminium and the automobile main engine factory, it can be said that the automobile main engine factory witnessed the rapid development of Baowu Aluminum's aluminium plate from the ground up, and Baowu Aluminium also actively participated in the entire process of developing new energy vehicles in the automobile main engine factory. In 2020, Baowu Aluminium Company debuted the manufacturing line and equipment for preparing aluminium plates for vehicles, as well as a thorough understanding of the aluminium demand and plans for new models of the automotive main engine plant. The air cushion...
