Vedanta Aluminium presented 24 technical papers and secured three Best Paper Awards at IBAAS 2026 in Jharsuguda, highlighting its work across aluminium smelting, alumina refining, sustainability, alloy development and resource recovery. The 14th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (IBAAS 2026), held in Jharsuguda, brought together industry leaders, researchers, technology providers, policymakers and academics to discuss the future of the aluminium industry under the theme, ‘Global Aluminium Outlook 2030: Secure Resources, Efficient Energy and Value from Wastes’. Vedanta Aluminium’s participation covered a broad range of technologies and applications, including artificial intelligence, digitalisation, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, sustainability,...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has received the Abheraj Baldota Environment Award 2025-26 for environmental protection and sustainable mining practices at its Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines in Koraput, Odisha. The recognition comes as sustainable mining and environmental management gain greater significance across India’s mineral and aluminium value chain. The award was presented during the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) in New Delhi on September 22, 2026. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Director (Production), NALCO, received the award from Keshav Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Dr Veena Kumari Dermal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, was also present at the ceremony. Members of the Panchpatmali...
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Last year, the UK aluminium industry was characterised by low inventories, prolonged and extensive slumps in demand, and sanctions still hanging over Russian metal. There is, however, an expected economic upshift by the end of 2024, and with new EU regulations adding taxes to high carbon imports from 2026, the aluminium industry can expect a year of transitional change, with a renewed focus on supply chains and sustainability. In this article, Tom Jones, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), shares his thoughts. Economic outlook In 2023, the weakened economic climate was exacerbated by an energy crisis linked to global conflict and supply chain disruptions that have yet to recover from the pandemic fully. Supply chain issues have led to historically low stock levels of aluminium, and...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, the domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has surged by RMB 210 per tonne over night to exceed RMB 19,000 per tonne. On Friday, January 26, the week closed at RMB 19,120 per tonne versus RMB 18,910 per tonne on January 25. Thus, on a week-on-week basis, the price is up by RMB 290 per tonne or 1.54 per cent from RMB 18,830 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 19,100 per tonne and RMB 19,140 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a premium price of RMB 20-60 per tonne. In Wuxi, the price has jumped by RMB 220 per tonne to reach RMB 19,120 per tonne, while the price in Hangzhou and Chongqing has built up by RMB 210 per tonne to reach the same amount. In Gongyi, Shenyang, and Tianjin, A00 aluminium ingot price has...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,222.50 per tonne yesterday, with high and low at US$2,244 per tonne and US$2,205 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,232 per tonne, up US$10 per tonne or 0.45 per cent. The LME aluminium benchmark price again recorded a decline on Thursday, January 25, after the two consecutive days of hike . Both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price decreased by US$19 per tonne or 0.86 per cent to stand at US$2,188 per tonne and US$2,188.50 per tonne, respectively. Compared to the beginning of the month when the price was at US$2,336.50 per tonne, the LME aluminium benchmark price stands 6.33 per cent down. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price shrank by US$15 per tonne and US$14 per tonne, respectively, to come in at...
Germany is currently experiencing an economic slowdown, and unfortunately, the aluminium industry is not immune to this challenging situation. It faces significant hardships due to elevated energy costs and the overall economic downturn. Rob van Gils, the President of Aluminium Germany (AD), emphasised, “The year 2023 has shown very clearly that the energy transition strategy in its current form is not working. Over-regulation, massive bureaucracy, and a lack of understanding of the importance of industry for prosperity and participation in Germany are damaging acceptance of the need for a clever climate protection policy.” Source: AD The outlook and review are equally impactful In 2023, the German aluminium industry experienced substantial reductions in production across various sectors,...
Jindal Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium extrusion company, has reportedly announced that it launched a new fabrication division to manufacture engineered aluminium products for the building and construction sector like interior and exterior architectural products, frameworks, windows and gates, appliances, furniture, exhibition displays, roofing and many more. The unit is equipped with cutting-edge machinery developed by an expert team of skilled employees with over a decade of experience in cutting, punching and operating four-axis machines. According to Jindal, this new division is another value-added offering after the launch of its environment-friendly power coating unit. The unit houses automated sawing machines, including the FOM Industries Mirage 600 and Panda 400, which would...
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and TCI Texarkana, Inc., operating as Texarkana Aluminum, Inc., have established a fresh academic collaboration enabling employees of Texarkana Aluminum to enrol in university courses at a reduced rate. The partnership was formally inaugurated by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on January 22, 2024, in a ceremony held on the Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus. “We are proud to add Texarkana Aluminum as a priority workforce partner. We will provide a pathway to degree attainment for their employees and collaborate directly with them to craft innovative curricula in Industrial and Metallurgical Engineering,” said A&M President Dr. Ross Alexander. As per the terms of the recent collaboration, every full-time employee at Texarkana Aluminum is entitled to...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified China Hongqiao Group Co., Ltd. against the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for designing and producing aluminium and aluminium alloy high-precision foil at two of its subsidiaries in Shandong, China. Weihai Chenxin New Material Co., Ltd. and Weihai Haixin New Material Co., Ltd. are the two subsidiaries of China Hongqiao Group that have received the certification. In addition to producing aluminium alloy high-precision foil, the subsidiaries also produce aluminium belts and plates. The rolling facilities have an annual production capacity of 120,000 tonnes and 30,000 tonnes, respectively. The products they produce have wide applications in the packaging and industrial sectors. China Hongqiao Group’s subsidiaries...
Aluminium, the second most utilised metal worldwide, holds diverse and foundational applications, from electrical transmission to defence and construction. Notably, aluminium is a crucial input in manufacturing goods that contribute to emissions reduction, such as electric vehicles and energy-efficient buildings. This dual role underscores the significance of decarbonising aluminium, as it can positively influence industries pivotal to global climate efforts. As the repercussions of climate change intensify, nations and industries are actively exploring innovative approaches to decarbonise, aiming to meet emissions targets, mitigate the risk of carbon border tariffs, and alleviate energy costs. Industrial energy consumption is the primary contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG)...
The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC), representing the three Canadian world-class aluminium producers – Alcoa, Alouette, and Rio Tinto - has wholeheartedly accepted the government’s decision to add aluminium to Quebec’s list of critical and strategic minerals. According to AAC, the government’s decision has come at an ideal moment in industrial development as Quebec, which accounts for 75 per cent of North America’s primary aluminium production, will play a critical role in decarbonising the North American economy through its contribution to electrification. Quebec’s low-carbon aluminium will be a significant part of this phenomenon for being an absolute essential in electrification products. From solar panels for producing renewable energy to electric vehicle batteries with lower...
Taural India , a globally renowned integrated aluminium foundry, is excited to announce its partnership with Indian Railways, marking a significant milestone in India's journey toward self-sufficiency and technological advancement. The company has provided cutting-edge aluminium casting solutions for the recently revealed Amrit Bharat Express train in Ayodhya. As part of Taural India's dedicated indigenisation efforts, the production of customised aluminium Gear Cases for WAP5 electric locomotives has reached new heights. These locomotives, manufactured by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the flagship production unit of Indian Railways, have seen a transformative shift by incorporating locally produced aluminium casting components. This initiative not only triumphantly supplanted the...
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States' domestic primary aluminium production showed no change in November 2023 from the previous month, remaining at 61,000 tonnes. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output experienced a 1,000 tonnes fall from 62,000 tonnes. Detailed evaluation of the output In eleven months of 2023, the United States' primary aluminium production amounted to 686,000 tonnes, of which 378,000 tonnes was produced in the first half of the year. In the second half of the year till November, the output totalled 308,000 tonnes, meaning the United States' primary aluminium production trended down in H2 2023. Overall, the United States' Y-T-D production lags behind 175,000 tonnes of the previous year's total output of 861,000 tonnes. The United States'...
Established in 1996, Zhengzhou Xinli Wear-resistant Materials Co. Ltd. stands as a trailblazer in producing and supplying top-notch wear-resistant materials has recently joined AL Biz, the world's 1st B2B online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. With a rich history spanning over 25 years, Xinli has evolved into a professional and integrative enterprise, excelling in research and development, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of materials, including white fused alumina, brown fused alumina, alumina oxide, green silicon carbide powder, and more. Innovation and expertise What sets Zhengzhou Xinli apart is its unwavering commitment to innovation and the pursuit of excellence. The company takes pride in being the first...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,231 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,268 per tonne and US$2,222 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,222 per tonne, down US$10 per tonne or 0.45 per cent. On Wednesday, January 24, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded for the second day in a row owing to EU sanction rumours . As per the data, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$62.5 per tonne or 2.91 per cent to halt at US$2,207 per tonne and US$2,207.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price gained US$58 per tonne or 2.65 per cent and US$58.5 per tonne or 2.67 per cent to peg at US$2,243 per tonne and US$2,244 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) survey, A00 aluminium ingot price has recorded a decline of RMB 70 per tonne on Thursday, January 25, to reach RMB 18,910 per tonne. The average prices are estimated to range between RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a premium price of RMB 20-60 per tonne. On a week-on-week basis, the price is, however, up by RMB 20 per tonne from RMB 18,890 per tonne, but down over a month by RMB 160 per tonne from RMB 19,070 per tonne. In Gongyi, A00 aluminium ingot price has shrunk by RMB 90 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,850 per tonne, followed by the decline of RMB 70 per tonne in Hangzhou and Chongqing to RMB 18,910 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price has also decreased by RMB 70 per tonne but amounted...
Rio Tinto is set to spearhead the development of Australia's largest solar power project, the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm, situated near Gladstone. In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Rio Tinto has committed to purchasing all the electricity generated by the solar farm, aiming to supply renewable power to its operations in Gladstone. The 25-years power purchase agreement (PPA) agreement with European Energy Australia is part of Rio Tinto's commitment to make its aluminium operations on the East Coast sustainable and reduce its direct and indirect emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. This initiative underscores Rio Tinto's commitment to incorporating renewable energy sources and advancing sustainability in its operations. With the incorporation of additional renewable...
China’s aluminium wire and cable exports in December 2023 amounted to 17,000 tonnes, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 25 per cent and a month-on-month downfall of 9 per cent, showed China customs data. The value of the export was $50.14 million, down 8 per cent M-o-M and up 16 per cent Y-o-Y. The total volume of exports through 2023 was 191,700 tonnes at a value of $0.573 billion. The export volume registered an annual hike of 7.94 per cent from 177,600 tonnes, but the value stood at 0.072 per cent down. Jiangsu, Henan, and Hebei remained the top three Chinese provinces exporting aluminium wire and cables. In 2023, the provinces exported 131,500 tonnes, accounting for 68.61 per cent of the total exports. Jiangsu exported 71,300 tonnes, accounting for 37 per cent; Henan exported...
The world primary aluminium production has recorded an annual increase of 2.25 per cent for 2023, reaching 70.593 million tonnes at the end of December, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). However, compared to the previous year, the growth rate has decreased in 2023. In 2022, the global output had grown by 3 per cent to stand at 69.038 million tonnes, from 67.092 million tonnes in 2021. In-depth analysis of production In December 2023, the world primary aluminium production stood at 6.04 million tonnes, bringing the H2 output at 36.08 million tonnes, up by 4.58 per cent from 34.5 million tonnes in H1. That represented the fact that the global primary aluminium production gained momentum during the second half of 2023 as the energy crisis in Europe eased leading to...
NOMOQ has recently unveiled a new addition to its product lineup, introducing blank (undecorated) aluminium beverage cans. This innovative offering provides customers unparalleled flexibility, enabling them to seamlessly integrate labelled productions alongside NOMOQ's cutting-edge digitally decorated aluminium cans, all conveniently sourced from a single supplier within the same transportation system. This initiative ensures high-quality solutions and aligns with environmental sustainability goals, which is crucial in a market where the demand for aluminium cans continues to soar. NOMOQ's expanding portfolio of blank aluminium cans is poised to empower craft beverage businesses by streamlining their packaging supply chains. "We're excited to launch this new service after listening to...
