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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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...
On December 27, today, the SHFE aluminium price has grown by 0.33 per cent or US$9 per tonne to park at US$2,698 per tonne. Considering the SHFE price on December 27, last year, we may find a Year-on-Year influx of US$19 per tonne or 0.7 per cent from US$2,717 recorded that day. This year, the highest SHFE price was recorded on February 2, when it stood at US$2,847 per tonne, and the lowest was marked on July 7 at US$2,511 per tonne. If we compare with the price point today, there has been a 5.23 per cent or US$149 per tonne slump from the highest displayed price and a 7.45 per cent or US$187 per tonne spike from the lowest defined price in 2023. In the futures market, the most-traded SHFE 2402 aluminium contract opened at RMB 19235 per tonne overnight, with its low and high at RMB 19200...
Henan Beijia Aluminum conducted the stage-1 ground-breaking ceremony of its much-awaited electrolytic aluminium plant project of the Indonesia North Plus Project, handled by China 6 MCC Guizhou Branch. The project is in the Tanakuning Industrial Park, inside Indonesia's North Kalimantan Special Economic Zone. It has a total construction area of about 362,500 square metres. Once completed, it can manufacture 1 million tonnes of electrolytic aluminium and the necessary supporting anodes. Zhang Yue, the project manager of the Indonesia North Plus Project Department at the 6 MCC Guizhou Branch, delivered a speech on behalf of the construction unit during the commencement ceremony. He expressed the department's commitment to maintaining high morale and enthusiasm and carrying out all tasks per...
Cyclic Materials has successfully completed a pilot plant in Kingston, Ontario, which uses its proprietary Mag-Xtract technology to isolate magnets from recycled end-of-life products. This helps in differentiating magnet-containing shredding from other scrap materials like copper, steel and aluminium. This new pilot plant has a design capacity of 1,000 kg/hour (8,000 tonnes per year) and has demonstrated successful initial runs processing several tonnes of magnet feedstock per day. The rare earth metals group has become a valuable resource for high-technology and low-carbon industries, but rapid global industrialisation and population growth are leading to increased pressure on the availability of raw materials. Company Moto The utility and demand ratio for rare earth metals is estimated...
On Friday, December 22, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Hindalco Alumina Refinery and Apparel Unit to be set up by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation. The alumina refinery will come up at Kansariguda, and the apparel complex will be in Phulujuba village, both in Rayagada district. This refinery will be Hindalco’s second alumina refining plant in the Rayagada district of Odisha. While attending the groundbreaking ceremony on a virtual platform, Mr Patnaik said these projects are not only an industrial milestone but a crucial attempt to explore the potential within our state’s natural resources. He also said that these two new projects in Odisha prove that this state is a preferable destination for investment in manufacturing. He...
Just before Christmas Eve, LG Chem Ltd announced the upcoming construction of a US$1.4bn battery cathode plant in Clarksville, located in the US state of Tennessee. The South Korean company flaunts previous constructions in the area and has vouched to play a mighty role in the area's battery-electric vehicle (BEV) revolution. This new facility is currently in the works with a calculated annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium (NCMA) battery cathodes per year. This will be sufficient to support the production of 600,000 high-performance BEVs. According to the company behind the project, this will be the largest cathode materials plant in the country upon its completion in 2026. What will the new plant do? This new plant is set to procure minerals...
Established in 2009, Dongguan Zhonghui Precision Die Casting Technology Company ( ZH Industry ) is a specialised firm that offers bespoke precision aluminium and zinc alloy die-casting services. With over 15 years of experience, the ZH Industry is known for providing rich experience with a dedicated team of experts committed to delivering high-quality and enduring solutions to its customers. AL Biz has successfully onboarded this China-based aluminium die-casting company to its list of 1700+ verified aluminium sellers worldwide. Explore the extensive range of aluminium products the company offers by clicking here . ZH Industry has created its die-casting workshops, CNC machining centre, and mature post-processing supply chain (such as anodising, bead blasting, powder coating,...
Chinese car brands are gaining prominence on the streets of South Africa's major cities, challenging the longstanding dominance of Japanese and European-made cars in the market, as reported in an article by the South China Morning Post. Car registrations in South Africa In South Africa, Japanese automakers like Toyota, Suzuki, and Nissan typically hold a significant portion of the total car registrations and sales. European brands, including Germany's Volkswagen and the South African arm of the US car manufacturer Ford, also command a substantial market share. However, a notable shift is observed in the family SUV category, where Chinese car manufacturers are gradually gaining ground and reclaiming some market share. Companies like Haval, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors (GWM), and the...
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Press Metal Aluminium Holdings' Q4 2023 earnings to record a double-digit growth. According to Malaysia’s one of the largest brokerages and asset managers, Press Metal might post a 16.5 per cent earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by enhanced realised aluminium prices. Affin Hwang has further shared its projection that Press Metal’s fourth-quarter earnings would range between RM340 million and RM360 million, attributed to the stabilised aluminium prices around US$2,200 per tonne. If the projected earnings is achieved in Q4, then the full-year earnings would be in line with Affin Hwang’s estimation of RM1.3 billion. Affin Hwang estimates that global aluminium prices will remain relatively stable until the second half of 2024, based...
TUMI's first flagship store in the Asia Pacific region has been unveiled in Tokyo, Japan. The store boasts a futuristic aesthetic that draws inspiration from TUMI's iconic '19 Degree' aluminium collection. The store's façade features over 250 aluminium fins and pillars that are lit by LEDs, creating a visual 3D effect. Once inside, visitors are greeted by a bold space that showcases a sculpture by Michael Murphy, a New York-based perceptual artist. The sculpture morphs from a classic 19-degree wheeled case into the TUMI logo as visitors walk around it, further emphasising the brand's focus on aluminium and its iconic collection. The inception of TUMI's '19 Degree' aluminium collection The luxury brand was established in 2016 and, since then, has extended its flagship luggage collection to...
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) informs its shareholders that it will pay, on December 22, 2023, R$0.34580615046 per share, totalling R$206 million, relating to the mandatory dividend, as resolved in the AGM/ E 2023. Dividend payments will be made by deposit into the shareholders' current account, as informed by each of them to BTG Pactual Serviços Financeiros S/A DTVM, the agent responsible for the bookkeeping of shares issued by the Company. Dividends relating to shares held in custody at the B3 Asset Depository Center will be paid to this entity, which will pass them on to shareholders through depositing brokers. The CBA also highlights that, alternatively, in line with the provisions of the Relevant Fact published on November 8, 2023, the values of the dividends to which...
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of aluminium, alumina, high-purity aluminium and aluminium anodes, recently won 8 awards, including 1 Luban Award (National Quality Project). A total of 7 projects undertaken by the China-based aluminium company were honoured with the one National Quality Gold Award and the 6 National Quality Awards. The China Construction Industry Association and the China Construction Enterprise Management Association have recently released the second batch of awards: the China Construction Engineering Luban Award (National Quality Project) and the National Quality Project Award for 2022-2023. The National Quality Engineering Award-winning "China Aluminium Ruimin Automobile Lightweight Aluminium Alloy...
The recent fuel depot explosion in Guinea has raised fears of a bauxite shortage, which may affect alumina production in China. China secures the lion's share of bauxite from Guinea, which they refine into alumina and used for aluminium smelting. The fear of bauxite shortage and alumina production cut as a result has increased the aluminium ore purcase enthusiasm, driving the price hike. Although Guinean authorities have authorised a gradual resumption of gasoline distribution after a five-day ban following the blast, it is limited to 25 litres for vehicles and 5 litres for motorcycles, said the government in an open statement. Sales of fuel in cans are still prohibited. All this will impact the transportation from Guinea to China. The possibility of a bauxite shortage in China has raised...
Frontier Energy and Waroona Energy have merged to create a new company combining two large-scale solar projects in Western Australia. Frontier is the developer of the Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and has received development approvals for a total solar generation capacity of 355 MW. Waroona Energy is developing a 241 MW solar project on the adjacent property. The new JV will focus on further development of green hydrogen production, hydrogen consumption in a peaking power plant and utility-scale battery storage. The company has appointed new chief executive and chief operations officers to support these initiatives, which are expected to be finalised in early 2024. Frontier's exact game plan in accordance with Waroona Energy The acquisition enables Frontier to control two grid...
The initial purpose of establishing the Future Aluminium Forum was to delve into the revolutionary influence of digital technologies on the processes involved in aluminium manufacturing. With the upcoming edition set to take place in Istanbul, the organisers will unravel the possibilities for transforming the aluminium industry in Turkey and the neighbouring regions. This event aims to create a platform for significant aluminium manufacturers, providers of digital and sustainable technologies, as well as industry experts to come together. The Forum is dedicated to nurturing collaboration and facilitating knowledge exchange, aiming to advance towards a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive aluminium sector. The 2024 edition of the Future Aluminium Forum will be taking place at:...
Century Aluminum’s Chief Accounting Officer, Robert F. Hoffman, has reportedly sold 3,000 shares of the company stocks in a transaction, at an average price of $12 for each stock. That brought the total transaction of $36,000.000. Following the transaction, Mr. Hoffman owns 47,553 shares of Century Aluminum’s stock, valued at approximately $570,636. A number of hedge funds and several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings. State Street Corp has increased its stake in Century Aluminum by 87.9 per cent, acquiring an additional 4,927,814 shares. The company thus owns 10,536,517 shares worth $77,654,000. Millennium Management LLC has purchased 1,107,112 shares and thus now owns 1,341,811 shares of Century Aluminum worth $9,889,000. Early last week, on...
The UP State Bridge Corporation will install a unique feature called a 'sound barrier' on the newly built Railway Over Bridge (ROB) at Bakshi Bandh in Prayagraj. This sound barrier consists of aluminium sheets covered with glass wool, effectively absorbing the noise of automobiles and their horns. First of its kind in UP to have a sound-barrier The upcoming bridge in UP would be the first to include sound barriers, at an estimated expenditure of INR 2 crores. Aluminium sound barriers will be constructed throughout the whole 700-meter length of the bridge on both sides. By implementing these barriers, the noise originating from beyond the road boundaries will be reduced to below 55 decibels, according to the established norm. Sound barriers have been implemented on some Delhi, Mumbai, and...
