According to customs data, China’s aluminium extrusion exports totalled 92,500 tonnes in August 2026, the highest monthly export volume of the year, up 3.0 per cent M-o-M, an increase of 2,700 tonnes from 89,800 tonnes in July. This was up 9.7 per cent Y-o-Y from 84,300 tonnes in August 2025. From January to August, China’s cumulative aluminium extrusion exports reached 629,600 tonnes, up 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. By province, the M-o-M growth in August mainly came from traditional production areas. Guangdong exported 42,400 tonnes, accounting for 45.8 per cent, up 4,100 tonnes M-o-M, with the province’s growth alone exceeding the national net increase, making it the core engine of the month’s rebound. Shandong served as ballast, holding above 12,000 tonnes for three consecutive months. Hainan...
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....
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Apraava Energy, a well-known integrated energy solutions provider, has recently talked about its final acquisition of a 300 MW wind energy project in Aski, Karnataka. The project is a part of the 1,200 MW auction capacity of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects (Tranche-XIV) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). This significant development is expected to contribute significantly to the clean energy sector in the region and further boost the country's efforts towards achieving sustainable energy goals. The project is also likely to yield infinite job opportunities and bring positive economic impacts to the surrounding communities. Analogy of Apraava's latest energy project Apraava Energy has announced that the construction of this new wind farm...
Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, has offered the Guinea government the use of GAC's petroleum port and bulk storage facilities to assist in dealing with the aftermath of an oil terminal explosion. After the December 18 explosion destroyed gasoline tanks at the major oil terminal managing fuel imports, supply from Guinea, the world's third biggest supplier of alumina raw material bauxite, has been in focus, bolstering aluminium prices in London. GAC stated there would be no effect on its production or client shipments. The business also anticipates no disruptions to its mining, rail, and export operations. Guinea said on Saturday that the gasoline supply to petrol outlets is expected to improve substantially due to diplomatic initiatives with...
The European Green Aluminium Summit 2023, organised by Shanghai ECV International Co., Ltd., which took place on October 18-19 in Frankfurt, Germany, was enough to set the tone for the month of November. The summit addressed the urgent concern of reducing carbon emissions in the aluminium industry, which accounts for around 2 per cent of global anthropogenic outrush. The conference explored sustainable practices, green trends, and carbon reduction strategies throughout the entire aluminium life cycle, from production to recycling. Notable speakers from the industry, including organisations like Boston Consulting Group, ALCOA, Hydro, RIO TINTO, and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), shared their expertise and experiences. The European aluminium sector is the flagbearer of the global...
Today, on December 28, the SMM A00 aluminium ingot price has skyrocketed by RMB 290 per tonne to officially close at RMB 19,570 per tonne. The average prices have ranged between RMB 19,550 per tonne and RMB 19,590 per tonne. The SMM aluminium price graph has shown upscale movement after the last fall of RMB 50 per tonne or 0.26 per cent on December 25, when the price halted at RMB 19,070 per tonne, deflecting from the last recorded RMB 19,120 per tonne on December 22. A complete analogy of the SMM aluminium price points, Y-o-Y/M-o-M On December 28, last year, the SMM aluminium price was RMB 18,970 per tonne, which has escalated by 3.16 per cent or RMB 600 per tonne on a Year-on-Year basis. On a Month-on-Month scale, the SMM aluminium price has soared by RMB 720 per tonne or 3.82 per cent...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices significantly surged on Wednesday, December 27, as trade resumed after the Christmas break. Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange (LME) climbed 0.8 per cent to $2,345 per tonne in official open-outcry trading after reaching its highest since May 2 at US$2,382 per tonne. Reason for the price hike The increase in aluminium prices was attributed to purchases made by Commodity Trade Advisor (CTA) investment funds, which are influenced mainly by computer algorithms, according to a trader. Base metals prices hiked in London on Wednesday, boosted by increases in industrial profit in top metals user China. At the same time, aluminium hit an eight-month high due to technical buying and supply worries. LME aluminium price As per the LME...
Jindal Aluminium, India's largest aluminium extrusion company, announced its recognition as the 'Star Performer' in the large enterprise category for 'Aluminium and Articles thereof' at the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) National Export Awards 2023 (in its 2019-20 edition). This prestigious accolade underscores the company's exceptional export performance on a national scale. The grand award ceremony, held in opulence in New Delhi on November 21, 2023, witnessed the presence of approximately 300 distinguished guests, including senior government officials and industry peers. The event, graced by the esteemed Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Hon. Manoj Sinha, served as a significant gathering to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in...
According to a report on Wednesday, December 27, Zhao Qianfang has stepped down from the position of a chairman of Shandong Hongchuang Aluminum Industry (SHE:002379) due to personal reasons. He will also discontinue from the role on the strategy committee. However, Zhao will temporarily continue acting as legal representative until a new chairman is hired. For the vacant position, the controlling shareholder has nominated Yang Congsen as chairman. Yang Congsen holds executive positions at several companies affiliated with the controlling shareholder. He also serves as general manager of China Hongqiao Group unit Shandong Hongqiao New Materials. Shandong Hongchuang Aluminum Industry was established in August 2000. Today, the company is recognised as a large-scale, comprehensive aluminium...
Accurate, a pioneer in metrology solutions in India since its inception in 1963, the company has provided solutions to various industry segments such as automobile, engineering, aerospace, railways, energy, oil and gas, medical engineering, government sector and technical education. AL Biz is excited to announce the inclusion of Accurate Sales & Services onto its online platform, featuring 1700+ sellers from across the globe. AL Biz is the world's first global marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. To know more details about the services offered by Accurate, click here . Accurate has successfully satisfied the severe measurement requirements for powertrains, sheet metal, and high-precision components in aerospace, power turbines,...
Chalco, the aluminium corporation of China, recently announced the establishment of a joint venture between Chalco Zhengzhou Nonferrous Metals Research Institute Co., Ltd. and Zhengzhou Light Metals Research Institute Co., LTD. As per the announcement, the joint venture company, named Chalco Testing Technology (Zhengzhou) Limited Company (provisional name), will receive a total investment of RMB 25 million. The investment will come from Chalco Zhengzhou Nonferrous Metals Research Institute Co., LTD. (Zhengzhou Research Institute), which is Chalco's wholly-owned subsidiary, and Zhengzhou Light Metals Research Institute Co., LTD. (Zhengzhou Light Research Institute), a subsidiary of Chalco Group, the controlling shareholder of Chalco. Zhengzhou Research Institute will contribute RMB 20...
Studio HAOS, the Lisbon-based studio founded by Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner, launched their new collection of furniture series, dubbed Antimatière. The furnitures are crafted using aluminium tubes and zinc sheets and includes an armchair, a bench, a coffee table, a Console, a DayBed, a table, and a vase. They present eight pieces created using only two materials: 40×40 aluminium tubes and zinc sheets. The debut of Antimatière took place during the first edition of the Design Festival Contributions, which was hosted in Paris from October 16-22, 2023. The use of aluminium in furniture not only promotes sustainability but also ensures that the furniture is lightweight and rust-free. Aluminium is also known as an architect's favourite metal. It allows architects to be as creative as they...
In November 2023, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council recorded a month-on-month downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 2.37 per cent to stand at 506,000 tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute. In October 2023, the output was recorded at 518,000 tonnes, up by 2.98 per cent from 503,000 tonnes in September. However, on a year-on-year calculation, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council during November 2023 saw a rise of 6,000 tonnes or 1.2 per cent from 500,000 tonnes. GCC ’s daily average primary aluminium production in November 2023 was 16,900 tonnes – 200 tonnes more than in November 2022. From January to November, GCC’s primary aluminium production totalled 5.603 million tonnes, which also indicated a year-on-year increase of 0.90 per...
The Management Committee of Jiangsu Hai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone signed an investment agreement with Jiangsu Minglida and the People's Government of Hai'an County regarding the establishment of a new aluminium alloy precision die casting project. The announcement was made at the 14th meeting of the second Board of Directors on December 15. The agreement outlined the investment details for the upcoming aluminium alloy precision die-casting project in Hai'an County. On March 2, 2021, the Administrative Committee of Hai'an High-Tech Zone, Jiangsu Minglida Technology Co., LTD. (referred to as "Jiangsu Minglida" or "Party B"), Jiangsu Haisui Industrial Park Development Group Co., LTD., and the People's Government of Haian City signed the Supplementary Agreement, with their...
JSW Renew Energy has announced the commissioning of the first phase of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu, which has a capacity of 51 MW. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) was approached for a power purchase agreement (PPA) of 25 years. This project was awarded to JSW Renew Energy Ltd, a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, under SECI tranche IX in Tamil Nadu. The commissioning of the remaining phases is yet to take place. Discography of the upcoming wind energy project According to the latest report, the total current installed capacity has increased to 6,822 MW. Additionally, the under-construction capacity currently stands at 2,969 MW, which is expected to be commissioned in phases over the next 12 months. JSW Energy CEO, in his own words Prashant Jain, JSW...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China's aluminium semis exports in November 2023 hit 452,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month rise of 6.5 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 4.03 per cent. However, the country's total exports of aluminium semis from January to November witnessed a downfall of 16 per cent year-on-year to amount to 4.831 million tonnes, showed SMM. Exports of aluminium bars, rods, and profiles grew both monthly and annually in November 2023, while aluminium plates, sheets, and strips exports rebounded due to seasonal restocking. China's unwrought aluminium alloy exports in November 2023 were 15,700 tonnes, up by 1.7 per cent month-on-month but down by 17 per cent year-on-year. Total exports in eleven months amounted to 221,800 tonnes, 8.3 per cent...
Implemented by Jiaxing Jinmao Aluminum Industry, with a total investment of around RMB 390 million, the second phase of the production line of Guangyuan’s recycled aluminium project is expected to start construction by 2024. Situated in the Zhuangzi Industrial Park, inside the Qingchuan Economic and Technological Development Zone, it is a Chengdu-Guangzhou industrial cooperation project that will be built in two stages. In the first phase, two production lines for recycled aluminium bars with an annual production capacity of 50000 tonnes and an annual output value of RMB 1 billion will be built. Four recycled aluminium ingot production lines with an annual production capacity of 100000 tonnes will be constructed in the second phase. The initial stage of the project involved the...
Employees at the Second Chance Shelter in Boaz have unveiled a novel approach to generate funds for homeless pets and reduce trash in North Alabama, promoting sustainability at the same time. Doug McGee, the Shelter Director, is initiating an aluminium can drive named "Green Steps for Homeless Pets" to generate funds for animals at the shelter. He aims to gather one million cans to go 80 miles from the shelter to the Tennessee state boundary. According to him, the funds obtained from recycling the aluminium cans will benefit the shelter's animals by assisting with the costs of spaying and neutering. Achieving this objective might significantly reduce the number of stray animals in the county. The shelter is indefinitely accepting contributions, as they want to continue collecting until...
Chinalco Carbon Enterprises recently organised a training course on the production technology of prebaked anodes to enhance the theoretical knowledge and technical skills of their technicians. The initiative aimed to boost the technical progress of carbon production and improve the quality of anodes manufactured by Chinalco. The training session, held on December 11th at Zhengzhou Research Institute, was facilitated by two experts from R&D Carbon Limited - Dr. Marcus Meier and Peter Sulger. The General Manager of Zhengzhou Research Institute, Chen Kaibin, expressed his view that the institute is not only a technology research and development base of Chinalco but also a training centre for technicians. The training provided by the institute is vital support for the overall improvement of...
In the wake of a fuel depot blast in Guinea, a fear of bauxite supply shortage has stirred the Chinese upstream aluminium market, provoking smelters to buy alumina in anticipation of a production cut. As a result, the domestic alumina spot price in China has been on a rising spree since December 18, a day after the incident in Guinea occurred . Alumina price reaches its Y-T-D peak: In a little more than a week, the price of Chinese alumina has soared by RMB 48 per tonne. According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, on December 27, the price increased by RMB 18 per tonne, the highest growth rate in this period, to reach RMB 3,044 per tonne, marking the highest year-to-date and standing 4 per cent higher than RMB 2,927 per tonne during the corresponding period of the previous year. In...
