US primary aluminium production reached 167,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, slightly above a year earlier but 1.2 per cent below the previous quarter. US primary aluminium production remained broadly stable at the start of 2026, with output edging higher from a year earlier even as it slipped slightly from...
Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
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Not too long ago, aluminium scrap was viewed as the end of the metal's lifecycle, a by-product waiting to be melted down and reused. Today, it is becoming the starting point of a new industrial race. Over the past fortnight, seemingly unrelated developments across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and...
A UK-based consortium has unveiled a new generation of cast aluminium subframes that promise significant weight reductions for future vehicles while improving manufacturing efficiency and structural performance. Developed as part of the Pivot consortium for a demonstrator vehicle commissioned by a...
The Ministry of Mines is set to launch a dedicated scheme to develop India’s battery minerals processing value chain as part of the Government’s broader vision of achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat in critical minerals. Addressing the one-day Conference on “India’s Critical Minerals Recycling Landscape”...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that SRF ALTECH LTD has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures ultra-thin gauge aluminium foil across 1000, 3000 and 8000 series grades using foil rolling and heat treatment processes,...
China's electric vehicle (EV) exports reached a record USD 9.2 billion in May 2026, up 49 per cent from a year earlier, as demand from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continued to grow, according to data released by energy think tank Ember. The figure exceeded the previous...
This week, the operating rate at China's leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises came in at 63 per cent, down 0.4 percentage points M-o-M. Weighed down by the deepening seasonal off-season across the sector, downstream purchase willingness was broadly subdued, and operating rates across...
The global aluminium industry is entering a decade of unprecedented demand, and so is the European aluminium sector. Global aluminium demand is set to surge, driven by electric vehicles, renewable energy, construction and sustainable packaging. A similar situation is noted in Europe, as demand is...
Thai Beverage Can Ltd (TBC) said demand for aluminium beverage cans in Thailand is likely to continue to grow as consumers choose functional drinks, energy drinks and premium beverages. The company posted a 37 per cent YoY increase in sales volume in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting stronger...
Raffmetal has received an important award from Ferrari for its work in developing the SILVAL 7 alloy, which guarantees 100 per cent recycled aluminium with a third-party verified carbon footprint of less than 1 kg CO₂eq per kg Al from cradle to gate. The high-performance SILVAL primary alloys from...
During morning trading, the centre of SHFE aluminium 2606 contract was higher than the same period of the previous trading day. Impacted by the rise in aluminium prices and yesterday's restocking, overall procurement sentiment weakened today. However, supported by sellers' willingness to hold...
June saw notable impacts on the secondary aluminium market from both lower primary aluminium prices and tighter scrap supply amid tax policy changes. The refined-to-scrap spread narrowed to RMB 412/tonne, a fresh year-to-date low, encouraging some consumers to replace scrap with A00 ingots. With...
As reported by the industrial association European Aluminium and other related sources, the European Union’s implementation of measures to curb aluminium scrap export have been postponed till September, 2026. The update has emerged in the midst of the calls made by the European aluminium industry...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL: PMETAL) shares fell 6 per cent on Thursday as aluminium prices extended their decline following easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, reducing concerns over disruptions to global commodity supplies. Benchmark three-month aluminium futures on the London...
The International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) has been successfully organising its Technical Lecture Series for the past four years, creating a unique knowledge-sharing platform for professionals, researchers, students, and stakeholders associated with the aluminium industry...
Canyon Resources has announced the delivery of locomotives to its Cameroonian subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon S.A., marking further progress in the development of the Minim Martap Bauxite Project's mine-to-port logistics network. The milestone follows the company's decision to increase its stake in...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2608 contract closed at RMB 22,935 per tonne, down RMB 40 or 0.17 per cent from the previous settlement price. It opened at RMB 22,950 per tonne and fluctuated between RMB 22,810 and 23,030 per tonne. The price is trading below the MA5 (23,389.00), MA10...
LME aluminium prices edged lower on June 25 compared with June 24, with both cash and three-month contracts recording modest declines. Meanwhile, LME warehouse stocks continued to fall, while live warrants remained unchanged. The LME cash bid price slipped to USD 3,130 per tonne on June 25 from USD...
LB Aluminium Bhd reported a sharp decline in its fourth-quarter earnings, with net profit falling 73.78 per cent year-on-year to MYR 1.88 million (USD 459,736) for the quarter ended April 30, 2026 (4QFY2026), from MYR 7.18 million (USD 1.7 million）in the corresponding period last year. The decline...
