The aluminium industry is entering another phase of supply-chain repositioning. Across bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium, companies are investing in new resources, consolidating strategic assets and expanding processing capacity, while governments are increasingly treating domestic supply as a strategic priority. The latest developments from Australia, Guyana, Guinea, Indonesia, the US and India point to a market where resource security, processing location and control over supply chains are becoming as important as production growth. At the same time, new trading mechanisms and changing investment patterns are beginning to influence how aluminium and its raw materials reach the market. Bauxite supply expands, but securing the right tonnes is becoming harder In Western Australia, VBX...
The merger will absorb CIE Aluminium Casting India into its parent, with no new shares to be issued and provisional net worth rising by INR 942.2 million (USD 9.82 million). CIE Automotive India has received approval from the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to merge its wholly owned subsidiary, CIE Aluminium Casting India, into the parent company. The tribunal approved the scheme on September 24, 2026, paving the way for consolidation of the aluminium casting business. The merger by absorption has an appointed date of April 1, 2026. As CIE Aluminium Casting India is wholly owned by CIE Automotive India, the parent will not issue new shares. The subsidiary’s paid-up share capital will be cancelled once the scheme becomes effective. The companies said the...
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As technology advances rapidly, industries worldwide embrace digital transformation to remain competitive and relevant. The aluminium sector is one such industry that is on the cusp of a revolutionary change. To document and delve deeper into this transformative journey, we are glad to announce the launch of our latest edition, " Digital Transformation in the Aluminium Industry: Drivers and Changemakers of 2023 ". This dedicated publication aims to cover digitalisation in the vast realm of the aluminium sector, providing a comprehensive exploration of how technology reshapes the landscape of aluminium production and distribution. The e-Magazine's genesis: The e-Magazine's inception is a testament to the industry's recognition of technology's pivotal role in shaping its future. With the...
As per IAI, America’s alumina production has registered a Year-on-Year growth of 3.52 per cent from 10.352 million tonnes in the first three quarters of 2022 to 10.717 million tonnes in the first three quarters of 2023. Therefore, America has contributed around 10 per cent to the Q1+Q2+Q3 world alumina production in 2023. According to the International Aluminium Institute’s (IAI) data, the world alumina production is presently at 105.968 million tonnes, joining the first three quarters of 2023, which is 74.5 per cent of the total world alumina production marked at 142.227 million tonnes in 2022. We can hope that the last and final quarter will be fulfilling, but the transition to green energy resources might hamper production to a certain extent in the American sub-continent. Moreover,...
The prevailing demand deficit for primary aluminium in China continued to affect domestic prices throughout November 2023. Slow metal supply across the market due to production cuts at Yunnan, resulting in rapid inventory fall, could not cast much positive impact on prices. However, it is believed that domestic automobile production growth in November may have supplemented the aluminium demand and offset the prices. China's automobile production and sales in November 2023 According to the data released by the China Automobile Association, China's automobile production witnessed a month-on-month growth of 7 percent and a year-on-year hike of 29.4 percent, amounting to 3.093 million units in November 2023. The data showed that sales also increased by 4.1 per cent M-o-M and 27.4 per cent...
The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska, the Aleut Corp. and the Aleutian-Pribilof Islands Association have been granted more than $4 million in federal funding for regional waste management and recycling programs. This financial aid has been awarded to them as a part of the Environmental Protection Agency's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant programme. The grant program aims to support recycling projects in various communities and tribes across the United States, and the aforementioned Aleutian organizations are among the recipients of this aid. This initiative will help these organizations implement effective waste management programs and promote environmentally conscious practices in their respective regions. As per the recent press release, the Qawalangin Tribe has...
On December 5, two Chinese companies, Chinalco Zhengzhou Enterprise and Henan Tianchen Xinyuan Environmental Protection Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., signed a strategic framework and new green energy supply technology and equipment cooperation agreement. This agreement signifies an enormous leap towards promoting sustainable and environment-friendly energy solutions. This partnership is committed to following a policy of cooperation that focuses on synchronised promotion and critical follow-up. By leveraging Great Wall Aluminum's R&D, design, and information advantages in equipment manufacturing and Tianchen Xinyuan's technological, R&D, and operational highlights in environmental protection, Chinalco aims to promote new environmental protection technologies that focus on urban...
LME aluminium opened at US$2122.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2147 per tonne and US$2109 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2145 per tonne, up 0.99 per cent. The LME aluminium live price chart, on December 13, witnessed a linear movement in aluminium prices, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price shedding US$7.50 per tonne or 0.36 per cent to officially close at US$2,082.50 per tonne and US$2,083 per tonne. If we consider the price on November 13, one month ago, there has been a US$137.50 per tonne or 6.19 per cent month-on-month plunge from US$2,220.50 per tonne recorded that day. On a Year-on-Year scale, the aluminium price has significantly shrunk by US$305 per tonne or 12.77 per cent from US$2,388 per tonne registered...
On Thursday, December 14, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has hiked by RMB 180 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,630 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,610 per tonne and RMB 18,650 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 90 to RMB 50 per tonne. The SMM price chart shows that the Chinese aluminium market did not see a significant increase in 2023. Instead, prices were relatively stable at an average of RMB 18,000 per tonne. However, there was a minor rebound on April 20, with the price reaching RMB 19,110 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data, the prices have grown in all the provinces. To begin with, the price in Wuxi has surged by RMB 200 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,650 per tonne. On the...
Reclaimers and reprocessors face a huge challenge sourcing and verifying bales of recycled commodities from sorting facilities, collection centres, and brokers. This challenge will only intensify as demand for recycled content soars from brands and consumers. ESG goals set by FMCG companies, minimum recycled content requirements for packaging, and expanding EPR laws will also increase demand and make it harder and harder to source high-quality post-consumer recycled content. As demand soars and supply remains limited, reclaimers and reprocessors must find a new way to stay ahead of the game. This is especially important when working with highly recyclable packaging materials like aluminium. Aluminium used beverage cans (UBCs) are one of the most common packaging materials, with over 80...
Ball Aerospace has been chosen to oversee a concept study for the Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer (CMEx) mission proposed by NASA. This mission is anticipated to offer fresh perspectives on how magnetism propels eruptive activity on and around the sun. Ball Aerospace has been providing the aviation industry with bespoke air-craft grade aluminium components for a very long time. The scientific research undertaken by CMEx is anticipated to aid the scientific community in enhancing its comprehension of the sun and its influence on space, Earth, and other celestial bodies. The proposed mission concept involves utilizing a near ultraviolet spectropolarimeter as the primary scientific instrument to observe the sun's magnetic field. This observation will be made as the magnetic field evolves...
The Indian aluminium scrap market is now declining, owing to less trading activity and despite a sluggish buildup of scrap, particularly in the western area due to the winter season and a w-o-w fall in the aluminium LME level. As per reports, the current prices for tense scrap of Middle East origin closed at $1,540 per tonne, reflecting a week-on-week reduction of $20 per tonne. It is estimated that the price of Zorba 95-5, UK-origin, was $1,900-1,910 per tonne, an increase of $90 per tonne. However, although some purchasers have boosted their offers for Zorba-grade scrap, their bids still need to catch up to what sellers charge in the market, with some sellers giving high rates around $1,930-1,950 per tonne due to superior bids from the Far East area. As per AL Circle's report 'World...
The United States aluminium crude metal and alloy imports from the United Arab Emirates continued to fall in August 2023 but at a slower rate than the previous month. According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States imported 23,100 tonnes of aluminium crude metal and alloy, which reflected a downfall of 12.5 per cent month-on-month. In July 2023, the United States imports from the UAE were 26,400 tonnes, marking a drastic decline of 53.44 per cent from 56,700 tonnes a month ago. The month-on-month downfall in US aluminium crude metal and alloy imports from the UAE began in June 2023 when the volume stood 36.36 per cent lower than 89,100 tonnes in May. The United States' overall imports of aluminium crude metal and alloy from various parts of the world were also less in August...
Metales Bolueta is a non-ferrous metal business that was established in 1980. Metales Bolueta manages approximately 4000 tonnes of metal every month with the help of Steinert's flagship aluminium sorting technology at its Gatika plant. Due to increasing customer requirements, the company has made quality a primary objective, especially in the aluminium sector. At first, the founder, Julio Marín, traded in non-ferrous metals at a site that was only 200 square metres. The business was later passed on to his three sons, who have been running it. Julio Marín continues to provide advice to them. The company is located close to Bilbao, Spain and is run by a family. The CEO, Joseba Marín, a second-generation owner, illustrated: "Ten years ago, we were processing around 2000 tonnes of metal a...
Founded by Ken Grossman, this United States-based brewing company has released its first line of non-alcoholic beverages, dubbed the Trail Pass IPA, in recyclable aluminium cans. Trail Pass IPA is 35 IBU and contains Amarillo, Bravo, CTZ, Magnum, and Cascade hops to create a strong IPA taste and aroma. Trail Pass Golden offers a light, crisp taste from Centennial, Cascade, and Bravo hops with a low IBU of 15. Instead of post-brew alcohol removal, both beers are crafted by conventional fermentation, using a yeast strain that yields little alcohol content. Despite its complexity, this method produces a superior beverage that resembles traditional beer but has less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV). Both items have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $11.99 for a...
On Wednesday, December 13, Novelis announced its achievement of securing Performance Standard Certifications by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (AS) for three North American aluminium rolled product manufacturing facilities. The plants, located in Guthrie, Kentucky; Oswego, New York; and Ontario, Canada, remelt and recycle through to cold mill processing to produce a range of rolled aluminium products, primarily for the automotive market. The ASI certifications attest Novelis' responsible manufacturing practices and its strong commitment towards the circular economy and sustainability. In 2022, Novelis obtained ASI Performance Standard Certifications for its Berea plant in Kentucky, Greensboro plant in Georgia, and Warren facility in Ohio. Since 2021, Novelis has been delivering...
China-based manufacturer of aluminium plastic goods, Gansu Hongda Aluminium Profile, made its way into the First List of Provincial "White List" Enterprises with Strong Industries. The Gansu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology Notice on Publishing, the First List of Provincial "White List" Enterprises with Strong Industries, was recently published by the Gansu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology. Gansu Hongda Aluminium Profile is known for manufacturing and selling aluminium alloy doors, windows, and other products. Industry is the fundamental support for economic growth, with firms acting as the primary catalyst. Earlier this year, the province implemented a "white list" system for important industrial companies to effectively address...
The recently held 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP28, in Dubai from November 30 until December 12, featured the 'Global Stocktake,' a comprehensive assessment of the world's progress on climate change in alignment with the Paris Agreement. As countries evaluated their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, there has been a notable shift towards the prominence of digital software. Decision-makers in various sectors, like aluminium, oil and gas, etc., and governments are increasingly relying on digital solutions to aid both developed and emerging markets in achieving their net-zero objectives. According to a report from the World Economic Forum, integrating digital technologies can cut global emissions by as much...
Nottingham-based Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) is making significant strides towards achieving net-zero emissions by replacing several windows. This is part of a 15-year program led by Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust and E.ON to decarbonise Nottingham hospitals. Under the decarbonisation plan comes the replacement of the existing hospital windows with recycled aluminium counterparts. The project, which Willmott Dixon is carrying out, is expected to help the hospital reduce 45 per cent carbon emissions by 2030 and save an estimated £5m per year in energy costs. This is a commendable initiative that not only benefits the environment but also helps the hospital save a significant amount of money, which can be directed towards enhancing healthcare services. A fascinating story...
According to trading company Marubeni, the premiums paid by Japanese purchasers for aluminium are expected to stay within the range of $75-$95 per tonne during the first quarter of 2024. However, these premiums are anticipated to progressively increase after that, owing to a tighter supply in Asia and more robust domestic demand. Japan is the largest importer of aluminium in Asia. The premiums it agrees to pay each quarter, in addition to the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price, establish the standard for the area. The Japanese premiums for this quarter have decreased to $97 per tonne, representing a 24 per cent decline compared to the previous quarter. This decline may be attributed to weak demand both domestically and internationally. "Japan premiums are expected to climb in later...
