According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's total primary aluminium imports reached 185,500 tonnes in August 2026, down 14.65 per cent year-on-year but up 0.16 per cent month-on-month. Total imports for January-August amounted to 1.66 million tonnes, a decrease of 3.41 per cent year-on-year. The 14.65 per cent year-on-year decline in August imports, coupled with a nearly flat month-on-month performance, indicates that imports have not collapsed but rather maintained a steady inflow. In August, China's total primary aluminium exports stood at 21,900 tonnes, down 14.53 per cent year-on-year and 30.48 per cent month-on-month. Cumulative exports for January-August totalled 167,500 tonnes, up 9.26 per cent year-on-year....
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,...
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In the recent aviation incident at Tokyo's Haneda airport involving the Japan Airlines Airbus A350, the resilience of the aircraft's composite structure, comprising 53% composite materials, has come into sharp focus. The collision with a smaller plane resulted in a fierce blaze, marking the first complete destruction by fire of an airliner primarily made from carbon fibre. The fact that all 379 people onboard managed to escape is a testament to the effectiveness of modern aircraft materials and evacuation procedures. The head of consultancy and news site Leeham News, Scott Hamilton, declared: "The JAL A350 is the first hull loss of a composite airliner and the first by fire. Investigators will learn all kinds of lessons from the A350 accident." The application of composite materials, like...
China-based Shandong Nanshan Aluminium Co., Ltd, primarily involved in the production and distribution of various aluminium products, has made strategic investments in the establishment of Longkou Nanshan Renewable Resources Co., Ltd.As part of the company's commitment to sustainability, some equipment for the 100,000-tonne recycled aluminium-grade protection utilization project has already entered the trial production stage. Nanshan Aluminum made this announcement in response to policies promoting resource conservation, energy efficiency, emission reduction, and environmental protection.This milestone marks a significant step towards realizing the project's goals and reflects Nanshan Aluminium's dedication to upgrading its production capacity structure in alignment with environmentally...
The North American aluminum market experienced a significant shift in dynamics throughout Q3 2023, marked by a notable contraction in demand and a subsequent impact on trade dynamics. According to the preliminary estimates drawn by the Aluminum Association in its monthly Aluminum Situation report, aluminium demand in North America shrank by 4.4 per cent to about 20,908 million pounds from Q1 to Q3 2023 versus 19,993 million pounds during the corresponding period of the previous year. Probing into cause The chart above shows aluminium demand trend in North America since 2014, indicating that after 2020 the demand grew subsequently in the past two years but again in 2023 it witnessed a fall. Semi-fabricated or mill product demand was 9.5 per cent down year-on-year through Q3 2023. But the...
Constellium, a global leader in developing innovative, value-added aluminium products, will be showcasing its latest aluminium automotive structures at CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9 to 12. The company, renowned for its advanced lightweight aluminium automotive components, will highlight its sustainable solutions for automakers and consumers at CES. What can you expect at the show? At the event, Constellium will showcase its virtual experiences to demonstrate how it is driving the industry towards a more sustainable future by making vehicles lightweight, more efficient, and more eco-friendly. The diverse range of aluminium solutions that Constellium will be presenting at CES is designed to address the industry's growing demand for lightweight materials and more sustainable...
According to SMM, the average alumina spot price in China has soared by RMB 35 per tonne to close at RMB 3,292 per tonne, while the alumina price in Shandong, Henan, Shanxi and Guizhou have all escalated by RMB 30 per tonne to officially settle at RMB 3,155 per tonne, RMB 3,330 per tonne, RMB 3,345 per tonne and RMB 3,280 per tonne. The alumina spot price in Guangxi has levitated by RMB 50 per tonne to park at RMB 3,300 per tonne. The Australian Alumina FOB price has heightened by US$9 per tonne to close at US$356 per tonne. China’s average alumina spot price has been on an upward strike since the Guinea fuel depot blast. Uncertainty in the production capacity has directly resulted in the alumina price hike, yet the aluminium ingot price is on the downward side owing to the increased...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,304 per tonne yesterday, with high and low at US$2,316.5 per tonne and US$2,269 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,285 per tonne, a decrease of US$21 per tonne or 0.91 per cent. On Thursday, January 4, aluminium prices experienced a decline as worries regarding raw material supply alleviated, and investor confidence in the likelihood of imminent interest rate cuts diminished. As per the data, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$20 per tonne or 0.88 per cent to settle at US$2,235 per tonne and US$2,235.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$15 per tonne or 0.65 per cent to clock at US$2,286 per tonne and US$2,287 per...
Shanghai AIYIA Industrial Co., Ltd. stands as a distinguished supplier of metal raw materials, specialising in providing high-quality aluminium coils, sheets, and ACP. Situated in Shanghai, the economic heart of China, the company boasts a comprehensive range of steel and aluminium products that find applications across diverse industries such as construction, agriculture, food packaging, and more. As part of its impressive list of over 1800 verified B2B aluminium suppliers, AL Biz has welcomed Shanghai AIYIA Industrial Co., Ltd. as the newest member. The company's product portfolio includes galvanised aluminium coil, steel coil, galvalume steel coil, PPGI, PPGL, cold-rolled steel coil, stainless steel coil, tinplate, tin-free steel, roofing sheets, spring steel strips, and various...
According to a report on January 4, 2024, Henan Mintai Aluminum Industrial successfully sold 106,200 tonnes of aluminium sheet with foil in December 2023. The news came after the company said in a Thursday disclosure. In the same month, Henan Mintai Aluminum produced 109,500 tonnes of the material. For the entire year of 2023, the company’s sales of aluminium sheets with foil stood at about 1.2 million tonnes and production nearly at 1.3 million tonnes. Henan Mingtai Aluminum Co. Ltd. is located in China’s central commercial hub—Zhengzhou. Mintai is an integrated company with business from design, production, technology transfer and marketing services. Its main machinery include: Hot Tandem Mill, Continuous Casting Mill, The Four-roller Irreversible Cold Rolling Mill, Four Roll...
Recently, the China Invention Association announced the winners of the "2023 Annual Invention Innovation Award". Among the participating units was Xingfa Aluminum, which successfully completed the scientific research project titled "New Energy Vehicle Lightweight Parts Efficient Intelligent Design and Flexible Manufacturing". Xingfa Aluminium’s project wins the highest recognition The project achieved significant recognition and won the prestigious "2023 Annual Invention Innovation Award" first prize. The Innovation Award for Invention and Entrepreneurship was established by the China Invention Association in 2005 and approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The award genre – defining the winning clause The award aims to recognise outstanding invention projects that have made...
The spot prices for automobile-grade aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots experienced a rise of INR 5,500 per tonne, reaching INR 189,500 per tonne. This increase can be attributed to the surge in raw material prices, specifically tense prices, which climbed by INR 5,000 per tonne to INR 160,000 per tonne ex-Delhi, excluding GST. Reason behind the price hike Imported scrap prices have gradually risen in recent weeks, owing to limited offers during the Christmas/New Year Holidays. The influence of sufficient future bookings has also played a role, particularly from the Middle East and Africa, causing a notable increase of approximately $60-70 per tonne. The current spread between tense and ADC12 is around INR 30,000 per tonne ex Delhi. Specifically, the prices of imported tense scrap from the UAE,...
The symbiotic relationship between the aluminium industry and lithium-ion battery recycling holds immense potential for positive implications. Extracting valuable metals like aluminium from spent batteries through recycling is crucial to mitigating the need for extensive primary aluminium production. This not only enhances resource efficiency but also advocates environmentally responsible practices. The environmental benefits of lithium-ion battery recycling are noteworthy as it contributes to resource conservation and reduced energy consumption. The aluminium industry's integration of this process aligns with sustainable practices increasingly sought after in the sector. Recycling also diminishes the environmental impact of primary aluminium production, lowering greenhouse gas emissions...
The aluminium industry and its unique approaches to commemorate those special occasions have always grabbed the utmost attention. Especially in the aluminium cans sector, which recently showcased many special edition launches featuring unique technologies. These vessels, once mere containers, have evolved into canvases of technological marvels that captivate attention and redefine the boundaries of innovation. Picture this: beverage cans showing photo-realistic images printed on them? Or a technology that can change the colour of the aluminium cans with the changing temperature? The aluminium cans sector has not merely embraced change; it has become a gallery of surprises. Imagine the delight as the temperature-sensitive nature of these cans causes them to change hues in sync with the...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the largest smelters in the world, has set a new record by producing 1,620,665 tonnes of aluminium in 2023. The output has registered an annual increase of 20,554 tonnes or 1.3 per cent from 1,600,111 tonnes. Alba's record production in 2022 It was in 2022 when the Middle Eastern aluminium company reached the production level of 1.6 million tonnes, reflecting a 2.5 per cent Y-o-Y increase from 1,561,222 tonnes. With each passing year, Alba is successfully breaking the record of the earlier year and setting a new one. Among several achievements this year, it is a special one that Alba has celebrated with a ceremony on January 4, 2024, at Oasis, attended by the company’s executive management, directors, managers, and employees from various departments...
The beginning of 2024 is witnessing growth in China’s aluminium billet inventories, reaching 82,000 tonnes. Until January 4, 2024, China’s social inventories of aluminium billets have encountered two back-to back hikes. The first increase this year was on January 2 by about 13,300 tonnes to 77,400 tonnes, followed by a rise of 4,600 tonnes on January 4 to 82,000 tonnes. The chart below indicates the status of aluminium billet inventories across major provinces on December 29, January 2 and January 4. As the above chart shows China’s aluminium billet inventories on January 4 recorded a week-on-week rise of 17,900 tonnes, primarily driven by the hike in Huzhou and Foshan. As per the data shown, aluminium billet inventories in Huzhou have surged by 9,000 tonnes W-o-W to stand at 23,000...
ICMM, or the International Council on Mining and Metals, has issued comprehensive guidance to empower mining and metals companies in the pursuit of impactful short, medium, and long-term targets for mitigating their Scope 3 emissions. This initiative emphasises the utmost significance of transparency and active engagement with suppliers, customers, investors, and regulators. Such collaborative efforts are essential for expediting the reduction of emissions across aluminium's entire value chain. How has sustainability become the most important notion within the aluminium industry? Within the realm of the aluminium industry, sustainability takes centre stage as companies strive to address Scope 3 emissions, a pivotal focus area representing up to 95% of a company's total emissions. This...
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp., an international company providing strategic services and products that allow the world’s leading manufacturers to streamline their manufacturing processes, announced on January 3 that it completed the sale of its aluminium products business, effective December 29, 2023. As per the report, Park-Ohio sold the business unit for approximately $50 million in cash and promissory notes. In addition, it expects nearly $3 million of finance lease obligations by the buyer. Park-Ohio will get a cash down payment of $20 million, cash of $15.5 million, and promissory notes totalling $15 million, of which $10 million is dependent on attaining certain revenue milestones during 2024. All this money will be utilised in repaying a portion of the company’s outstanding...
Recycling is the most important aspect or the need of the hour in the dynamic landscape of the aluminium industry. Many companies are taking up recycling initiatives to move towards a sustainable future, highlighting the importance of the same. Like, Hungary has implemented a new deposit return scheme (DRS) for disposable beverage containers in partnership with TOMRA and central system administrator MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt. (MOHU). This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of returning old packaging for recycling. The DRS only takes single-use aluminium cans and glass or plastic bottles for ready-to-drink or concentrated drinks, except milk and milk-based beverages. The size of these must fall between the ranges of 0.1 to 3 litres. "We applaud Hungary's bold steps toward a...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,326 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,337.5 per tonne and US$2,287 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,306 per tonne, a decrease of US$19.5 per tonne or 0.84 per cent. On January 3, the London Metal Exchange registered falling aluminium prices today, with the LME aluminium cash bid price stopping at US$2,255 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price closing at US$2,255.50 per tonne, with a uniform loss of US$81 per tonne or 3.47 per cent. The 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price have both decreased by US$77 per tonne or 3.24 per cent to anchor at US$2,301 per tonne and US$2,302 per tonne, respectively. The 24 December bid price and the 24 December offer price have dipped by US$71 per tonne or 2.73 per cent...
