Bahrain’s aluminium wire exports continued to gain momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with shipments rising significantly compared with the corresponding periods of 2025 and 2024. The country exported 80,895 tonnes of aluminium wire in Q2 2026, taking its total shipments during the first half of the year to 143,518 tonnes. The export data covers aluminium wire under HS code 7605, excluding stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and similar products, electrically insulated wires and strings for musical instruments. Export volume registers strong Y-o-Y growth Comparing the quarterly figures, Bahrain’s aluminium wire export volume increased by 23.76 per cent Y-o-Y in Q2 2026, against 65,366 tonnes shipped during Q2 2025. The latest quarterly volume also marked a considerable rise from Q2...
India-based KEC International Limited is pushing ahead with Phase II of its aluminium conductor capacity expansion, even as a difficult second quarter dragged consolidated profit down. The Q2 FY27 investor presentation, dated November 2, lists the expansion as underway in its Cables & Conductors business, one of the few segments that grew in the quarter. The update comes over a year after KEC’s commissioning of the first phase of the plant in Vadodara in February 2025, marking an investment of about INR 600 million (USD 6.33 million). The company has not disclosed the capacity to be added, the investment or a completion date. Explore AL Circle’s report ALuminium Wires & Cables - Insights & Forecast to 2030 for insights into aluminium applications, industry developments and opportunities...
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South32, with its heterogeneous mining portfolio, has recorded a 20% revenue plunge in FY 2023 ending in June, with the company incurring a loss of $173 million preceded by a non-cash impairment of $1.3 billion for its Taylor deposit at the Hermosa project. The revenue for FY 2023 plummeted from $9.2 billion to $7.4 billion. In 2022, an estimated profit after tax deduction was $2.6 billion, which altered vehemently this year, marking a loss of $173 million. In light of confirmed independent development potential for both the Taylor zinc/silver/lead deposit and the Clark battery-grade manganese deposits, South32 had previously announced non-cash impairment expense related to the Taylor deposit. To comply with accounting regulations, the company assessed each deposit and regional...
China Aluminium International Engineering (CHALIECO) reported a net loss of RMB 831 million attributed to shareholders during the initial half of 2023. This starkly contrasts with a profit of RMB 124 million documented in the same period the previous year. Notably, increased charges for asset impairment primarily influenced the negative financial result. Chalieco stands as a prominent Chinese engineering company with diverse operations encompassing engineering design and consultancy, engineering and construction contracting, as well as equipment manufacturing. This company holds the 124 th position among the world's largest construction firms, according to Engineering News-Record's 2013 ranking. It operates as a subsidiary of the Aluminium Corporation of China (Chinalco), which holds 83...
As of April 1, 2021, South Korea's automotive industry ranks as the world's fifth-largest passenger car producer and holds the seventh position globally regarding vehicle sales. The sector is on an upward trajectory, constituting 13 per cent of manufacturing production and 12 per cent of overall workforce engagement in South Korea. Projections indicate that by 2032, the Hyundai Motor Group, encompassing Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, is poised to secure the third spot in sales among manufacturers. However, it has been reported that the automobile industry in South Korea maintained its positive momentum in July 2023, showing production growth compared to the same period last year. Nevertheless, there was a decrease in domestic sales when year-on-year figures were examined. In July 2023, the...
China’s Beijing, Tianjin and the Hebei region has endured significant rains since July 29 due to typhoon "Dusuri." In this respect, the Prevention and Rescue Headquarters of Minmetals Nonferrous North China Aluminium Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as North China Aluminium) reacted fast, "a game of chess", to establish a safety barrier. To ensure the safety of the project construction during the early stages of heavy rain, cadres and employees added generator sets and multiple drainage pumps in the rain, dug through the reservoir's cofferdam, and dug two gaps in the wall, which resolved the rainwater backfilling time and time again. The danger of waterlogging in Zhuozhou City, Hebei Province, has increased due to causes like exceptionally heavy rains and flooding of upstream rivers, and...
Gurgaon-based automotive components supplier Sandhar Engineering has declared the fruitful commissioning of a high-tech parts manufacturing plant in Mysore, Karnataka. The company is a prime supplier of automotive locking & security systems, zinc and aluminium die-casted components and other structural parts to two-wheeler or car giants like Royal Enfield, Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors. The company’s aluminium PDC components designated for cars, commercial vehicles or two-wheelers are forged in Barcelona, Mexico and Bawal. They have an impressive capacity of 120 tonnes to 550 tonnes in manufacturing aluminium alloy die-casted parts. Sandhar is a tier 1 supplier for the two-wheeler market and the passenger and commercial vehicle arena in India. This new establishment was publicised through...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,179 per tonne on Wednesday with its high and low at US$2,192.5 per tonne and US$2,171.5 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,175 per tonne, a decrease of US$6 per tonne or 0.28 per cent from the previous trading day. On Wednesday, August 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$7.5 per tonne or 0.35 per cent to close at US$2,128.50 per tonne and US$2,129 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and LME aluminium 3-month offer price also grew by US$6 per tonne or 0.27 per cent to settle at US$2,178 per tonne and US$2,180 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price went up by US$8 per tonne or 0.34 per cent to rest at US$2,343 per tonne and US$2,348 per tonne. LME aluminium opening...
Sbase, the state-owned firm managing the Buenos Aires Subte metro, has issued a tender for procuring 96 new air-conditioned electric trains on Line B, which runs from Leandro N Alem to Juan Manuel de Rosas. According to Sbase, the new fleet must be made of aluminium or stainless steel. It will have a CCTV, an audio-visual passenger information system, vandal-resistant LED lighting and longitudinal seating. The new fleet will replace Mitsubishi trains that are now, on average, 60 years old, increasing the share of air-conditioned trains on Line B from 45 per cent to 100 per cent. In addition to the Mitsubishi fleet, Line B is operated by CAF's more contemporary series 6000 trains. Line B is the busiest metro line in Buenos Aires, transporting 216,796 people daily. It is 11.8 km long and...
Runhua Aluminum is a high-tech private firm known for manufacturing aluminium alloy seamless tubes, cold-drawn rods, grinding bars, and industrial profiles has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz. The firm is also known for producing heat dissipation profiles, further processing of aluminium alloy products, surface treatment, and aluminium alloy product sales. The headquarters of Runhua Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd. is in Liaobu Town, Dongguan City, in the Pearl River Delta area. Their firm concentrates on developing and selling high-strength, high-precision, and high-surface-treatment goods. Their primary business is the aluminium alloy market, and they have developed many unique technologies in the long-term manufacturing and operating processes. The products offered by Runhua...
Reynaers Aluminium UK, a major manufacturer of aluminium doors, windows and façades, is spearheading the Façade Design and Engineering Awards as a headline sponsor for the second time. The Façade Design and Engineering Awards is scheduled for 8 November 2023 at the London Hilton Park on Park Lane. This event will be a successor to the Zak World of Facades London conference, which boasted a headcount of more than 1,000 façade experts from around the globe. These esteemed awards ceremonies are planned and conducted by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE) and the Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) to signify the most commendable performance in façade designing and implementation. Reynaers has an international presence as an aluminium façade systems provider...
During the first half of this year, Chinalco Guangxi crossed its output plan, with production levels of bauxite and alumina surpassing the original estimation by 4.12 per cent and 2.32 per cent, respectively. Additionally, the accumulated net operating cash flow exceeded the budget by RMB 200 million, despite facing immense difficulties, such as high raw material prices. To achieve these goals, the Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of the Guangxi Branch, Huang Weiping, proposed that all units and employees adhere to the work requirements of "strict, early, fast, and good" and carry out their work in a pragmatic manner. Despite facing challenges such as rising electricity prices in the Southern Power Grid, a continued shortage of global natural gas sources, and rising...
Bangalore-based Ultraviolette Automotive has launched the new F77 Space Edition electric motorbike featuring aerospace-grade aluminium. Using aerospace-grade aluminium for some sections and body panels makes the Space Edition distinctive and more expensive than the standard motorbike. This limited edition e-bike of just 10 pieces has incorporated numerous fail-safe mechanisms for the battery and a 9-axis IMU that monitors roll, pitch and yaw, precisely like in an aircraft. For decades, the aerospace sector has pushed the frontiers of technology, and one of them is aluminium, which was initially used in aeroplanes many decades ago but has now become a cornerstone in the automobile industry. The aerospace sector uses higher grades of aluminium, known as 7075 alloys. It is stronger, lighter,...
Alcomet released its third sustainability report recently, mentioning all its green initiatives around the board. The new report encompasses the operations of 2021 and 2022, which upholds the aluminium extrusion company's prevailing standards of securing environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. Alcomet AD is a Bulgarian manufacturer of rolled and extruded aluminium products, operating for more than 40 years in the heavy metal industry. The company at this moment provides an extensive range of aluminium foils, sheets, strips and profiles, maintaining a total turnover of more than €266 million. The sustainability report spoke of the following points: The company is committed to ecological sustainability and minimising negative environmental impacts They will modernise purification...
In a significant milestone for sustainable manufacturing practices, Hindalco Industries Ltd's Kuppam Works has been awarded the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its extrusions plant situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The achievement marks Hindalco's second extrusions facility and the sixth within its portfolio to secure ASI certification. The Kuppam facility, known for its production of aluminium alloy extruded products, currently boasts an annual production capacity of 15,000 tonnes. The certification underscores the facility's commitment to environmental preservation, social responsibility, and strong governance, reinforcing its position as a responsible player in the global aluminium market. The recognition pertains to the facility's...
Australian manufacturer of cans from aluminium foils, Orora Beverage, has publicised the opening of its new $80 million multi-sized can production line. The company produces almost 1 billion beverage cans annually and has an engaging client base consisting of VB, Mount Franklin and Coke. It excels in manufacturing market-leading sustainable packaging solutions for the beverage industry, mainly glass bottles and aluminium cans. The new canning line was flagged off, sighting the emerging demand for the company's 200ml boutique-sized aluminium cans for soft drinks, kombucha and alcohol. The President, Simon Bromell, asserted: "The cans business has been growing strongly and hence the investments that we have made." "Some of that growth clearly comes from sustainability cues of cans relative...
PULSE+ Water is dedicated to offering high-quality, pure, and long-lasting hydration choices. They provide a variety of improved waters that have been infused with healthy ingredients and are packed in eco-friendly aluminium bottles. In this crowded bottle industry, they are setting a remarkable example by considering both the planet's well-being and the demand for endurable bottles. PULSE + Water's core values revolve around prioritizing water quality, promoting overall wellness, and contributing to environmental sustainability by minimizing plastic waste. The company's founders, who had vast expertise in the beverage sector, noticed a big market gap: the lack of a truly natural and healthful water source. This conclusion motivated them to look into a spring facility in Pennsylvania...
According to a recent report, Citigroup Inc., an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation, has bought about $160 million worth of Russian aluminium, produced at Rusal, from the London Metal Exchange. Russian-origin stocks in LME-registered warehouses have been growing gradually this year as many global companies resorted to different countries for procuring aluminium for their needs. As per the latest update in July 2023, Russian aluminium represents over 80 per cent of LME warehouse inventories, an all-time high, marking the fourth month-on-month increase in the last five months. In January, Russian aluminium share in LME was 41 per cent, while that in February increased to 46 per cent, March 53 per cent, April 52 per cent, May 68 per cent, and June 80...
Salvalco, an ethical tech company supporting the aerosol industry, recently announced its collaboration with Rossmann, bringing to market a new Isana deodorant collection using Eco-Valve technology with Nitrogen propellant. The main plus point about the new deodorant range is the usage of 95 per cent recyclable aluminium for its packaging. “We are delighted to continue to support them in their corporate sustainability drive and their commitment to developing more sustainable aerosol solutions, healthier lifestyles and organic and vegan-based formulations,” said Peter Shaw, Managing Director, Salvalco. The container of the Isana deodorant is composed of recyclable aluminium, which not only promotes sustainability but also showcases the brand's commitment towards the environment. The...
Driven by the demand for sustainable aluminium products in the construction sector, Ozroll, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement products, has started using LocAl® Green lower carbon aluminium supplied by Capral for its Elipso louvres and plantation shutters. The objective is to practise environmental stewardship and set up a benchmark for sustainable manufacturing, as explained by Peter Bulka, Capral's Industrial Manager for Southeast Queensland. Ozroll is an eco-conscious company focused on minimising carbon emissions and fostering a greener planet. So, the company's switch to Capral's LocAl® Green lower carbon aluminium aligns well with their beliefs and disposition. Jack McDonald, General Manager of Ozroll Queensland, said: "Energy efficiency and...
