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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LME aluminium opened at US$2,215 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,228.5 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,201per tonne, a decrease of US$12.5 per tonne or 0.56 per cent. The LME aluminium live price chart on October 12 witnessed mixed price trends, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price slightly rising by US$2 per tonne or 0.09 per cent and US$1.50 per tonne or 0.07 per cent to officially close at US$2,180 per tonne and US$2,180.50 per tonne. If we consider the LME aluminium price on September 12, which was US$2,153 per tonne, a Month-on-Month influx of US$27.50 per tonne or 1.28 per cent can be seen in October. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer...
Advanced Energy Minerals (AEM) is expanding its plant in Cap-Chat, Quebec, to make it larger. They're doing this to make more high-purity alumina. On 12 October 2023, the company's leaders and workers started the project with a special event. Local government officials, like Mayor Marcel Soucy and Prefect Guy Bernatchez, joined in. This plant expansion is a big deal for AEM. It will take two years to finish, and it will help them make more valuable aluminium products like high-purity alumina. The plant will have new technology and equipment to meet customer needs. AEM's CEO, Mick Adams, said, "This expansion will match our production with our growing demand and help us reach new markets." Charles Taschereau, the President of AEM Canada Group Inc., said, "This investment is proof of our...
Rosmerta Technologies, a prominent player in the HSRP industry, has inaugurated the Rosmerta Recycling facility, a vehicle scrapping center in Manesar, Haryana, to dismantle and recycle post-consumer vehicle scraps like aluminium, copper wires and tyres. This sustainable move will bring positive effects to the Indian automobile industry. The facility spans 70,000 square feet and boasts cutting-edge equipment and infrastructure, adhering to government compliance standards for quality, environmental responsibility, and safety. The Rosmerta Recycling facility can handle end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) of varying types, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, with an annual capacity of over 30,000 vehicles. It follows statutory guidelines for dismantling and disposing of scrap,...
The Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens, is teaming up with Rio Tinto to bring infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminium to sporting and entertainment events. This five-year partnership is part of the Montreal Canadiens' "The Goal is Green" initiative, presented by Banque Nationale. The initiative aims to reduce the organisation's environmental impact, promote the use of green and renewable resources, and encourage fans to do the same. Groupe CH's Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and venues Officer, Daniel Trottier, expressed the significance of the partnership. He stated that as fans head to the Bell Centre to support the Canadiens, they walk through La Cour Rio Tinto, where the team's history is celebrated. The partnership with Rio Tinto, their next-door...
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports continued to shrink month-on-month during July 2023 by 6,600 tonnes or 9.43 per cent to stand at 63,400 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey. The export volume decreased for the second month in a row as the United States exported 70,000 tonnes in June compared to 72,300 tonnes in the previous month. On a year-on-year calculation, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in July 2023 flaunted a hike of 62.72 per cent from 37,800 tonnes. From January to July 2023, the United States exports totalled 461,000 tonnes, up by 79.38 per cent from 257,000 tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year. The United States exported 28,200 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada during July 2023...
On October 12, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) declared the latest positioning of Jagdish Arora as the Projects and Technical Director of the Company. A highly proficient official with an experience of more than thirty-four years, Arora took up his responsibilities on October 11, as per the order released the previous day. The order was passed on October 9 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, as was publicised by the company through an exchange filing. Jagdish Arora has a background in the metal and mining industry and possesses high-level knowledge and expertise about the same. He flaunts an impressive career history, beginning as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 1989 and rising to the position of Executive Director in...
Alupro has released an instructional movie titled, 'Secrets of Aluminium,' that takes viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey, from recycling bin to reprocessing, as part of its continued efforts to promote awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging. 'Secrets of Aluminium,' narrated by irreverent sports commentator Nick Heath, provides an amusing look into the circular process while refuting many prevalent beliefs and spotlighting the UK's thriving aluminium supply chain. Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, said, "The aluminium packaging recycling process may be common knowledge for the supply chain, but consumers are still widely unaware of what happens to their waste once it leaves the kerbside. As a result, there's a fair amount of...
Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has officially announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Airbus. This contract renewal marks the continuation of their highly successful and collaborative relationship, which has endured for over three decades. Steve Fisher, the President and CEO of Novelis Inc., said, "The agreement enhances the long-term partnership between Novelis and Airbus and exemplifies our leading role in providing innovative aluminium products and solutions for the commercial aerospace industry. We are excited to continue working with Airbus while advancing the development of valuable products at our Koblenz and Zhenjiang sites." Novelis has secured a contract to provide Airbus with...
Airbus Helicopters has recently announced its collaboration with TRUMPF for the use of its 3D printing technology to produce titanium and aluminium components for its helicopter vehicles and Airbus aircraft. In this partnership, TRUMPF will supply multiple metal 3D printing systems to Airbus Helicopters’ new 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, Germany. The company aims to use TRUMPF’s 3D printing technology to produce structural components made of high-strength aluminium for its electric-powered CityAirbus experimental high-speed Racer helicopter, as well as the Airbus A350 and A320 passenger aircraft. Additive manufacturing technology has become increasingly relevant in the aerospace industry due to its potential to reduce weight, leading to lower fuel consumption and costs. Airbus...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE's largest industrial company outside of oil and gas, and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) region, announced today the launch of an ESG-linked Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programme to advance sustainability in the aluminium giant's supply chain. The unique curriculum is a pioneering initiative within EGA and the wider manufacturing industry in the United Arab Emirates. The programme aims to enhance the sustainability of the UAE's aluminium sector by encouraging existing and new suppliers to embrace and invest in sustainable practices, technologies, and materials that align with EGA's sustainability objectives. This will result in tangible improvements in their sustainability performance....
China’s domestic aluminium production in September 2023 was recorded at 3.523 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year increase of 5 per cent but a month-on-month fall of 2.76 per cent. However, the daily average production grew over a month by 554 tonnes to 117,400 tonnes in September 2023. From January to September 2023, China’s cumulative aluminium production stood at 30.822 million tonnes – 3.13 per cent more Y-o-Y. Shanghai Metals Market survey found the overall domestic primary aluminium operations were stable in September, with alloying ratios in some plants showing an upward adjustment. The proportion of liquid aluminium output grew by 0.4 per cent M-o-M and 4.9 percent Y-o-Y to around 73.2 per cent. There was a slight rise in China’s aluminium operating capacity in September 2023,...
The rising need for sustainability in the energy-intensive automotive sector has instigated leading mobility giants to transform their flagship manufacturing processes. Major companies like Ford, Mercedes, Toyota, Tesla, and Nissan are very skilfully incorporating recycled aluminium or low-carbon aluminium alloys for their car bodies and chassis. Aluminium recycling saves almost 95 per cent of the power usually consumed in primary aluminium production, curtailing a substantial amount of carbon emissions. Moreover, aluminium's 100% recyclability and the capacity to retain its original properties have more or less enticed the automobile sector because it is a sector that demands a lot of raw materials. With the use of aluminium, car makers can cut down on material abuse and create a...
Alpha HPA is getting closer to fully starting up their high purity alumina (HPA) circuit at their Stage 1 precursor production facility in Queensland. The company has reported that they are in the final stages of using a A$15.5-million grant from the Critical Minerals Development Programme. This grant will help them set up a small-scale commercial HPA circuit within the Stage 1 project. The HPA circuit will increase PPF production capacity for aluminium nitrate and aluminium sulfate, producing up to 15 tonnes per year of extra HPA, 15 to 25 tonnes per year of HPA trihydrate, and an additional 10 tonnes per year of high purity boehmite. It will also enable nano HPA production for semiconductor users and the creation of HPA tablets for synthetic sapphire glass growth. Furthermore, the...
According to a report on Tuesday, October 10, the share of Russian aluminium stocks in London Metal Exchange-approved warehouses fell to 76 per cent in September 2023 from 81 per cent in August. The actual amount of Russian stocks on the LME warrant decreased from 183,650 tonnes in August to 132,475 tonnes in September. Aluminium stocks available to the market in LME-registered warehouses are referred to as on-warrant. Last month saw the highest decline of Russian aluminium stocks in LME-registered warehouses since the beginning of this year due to a significant cancellation of warrants in LME warehouses in South Korea's Gwangyang at the end of the said month. The high share of Russian aluminium in LME warehouses was a concern for many companies competing with Rusal and those avoiding...
Henan Mingtai Aluminium made a public announcement on October 9 regarding its business performance for September. The sales figures for September indicate that 97,800 tonnes of aluminium sheets and foil were sold, along with 10,000 tonnes of aluminium profiles. In the first half of September, the sales volume for aluminium sheets and foil reached 915,800 tonnes, while the sales volume for aluminium profiles amounted to 10,400 tonnes. On October 9, Henan Mingtai Aluminium responded to inquiries from investors on an interactive platform. The company conveyed that the production line for its new project has been established to recycle aluminium ingots and hot-rolled billets. Additionally, the construction of cold rolling and foil rolling equipment is currently underway. Upon completion,...
Extrusion is a metal shaping process that involves forcing a workpiece through a die to alter its cross-sectional profile and achieve a desired shape. There are several variants of extrusion, such as direct extrusion, indirect extrusion, cold extrusion, and hydrostatic extrusion, each tailored to specific applications. In extrusion, a piston or plunger is employed to apply compressive force to the workpiece. Aluminium and plastic are among the most frequently extruded materials. In this process, tubes, hollow pipes, frames, doors, windows, and structural components are commonly fabricated. The North American aluminium extrusion market has experienced notable growth, largely propelled by increasing demands across various sectors, including construction, consumer goods, machinery and...
Hino Motors has recently declared that its aluminium-bodied trucks will be displayed at the Japan Mobility Show to be held from 26 October to 5 November 2023. Hino's sustainable and lightweight trucks will be available in two different genres: a light-duty battery-run electric vehicle, Dutro Z-EV and a heavy-duty fuel cell EV, Profia Z-FCV. The Tokyo Motor Show, now known by another name, will showcase two versions of the light-duty Dutro Z-EV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and a prototype of the heavy-duty Profia Z-FCV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle), also known as 300 Series and 700 Series, respectively, in Australia, on the Hino stand. The theme of the Hino stand, "We make a better world and future by helping people and goods get where they need to go," will bring together both the present...
Cornelius Grupp has been named as the new CEO of TUBEX Holding. He is succeeding his father, Dr. Cornelius Grupp, who will become Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The TUBEX Group has developed to become a prominent global provider of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans under the leadership of Dr Cornelius Grupp. TUBEX is committed to sustainability through its portfolio, which incorporates genuine post-consumer recycled aluminium in its Neucan 3.1 and Blue Tube Evo alloy. By doing so, TUBEX is effectively mitigating emissions and placing a high emphasis on achieving genuine circularity. The historical trajectory of the TUBEX Group encompasses a period exceeding seven decades. Established in 1946 in Germany, the organisation has consistently adhered to its strong business principles and...
