Russia-based aluminium producer RUSAL is exploring a potential sale of its Windalco bauxite and alumina operations in Jamaica, signalling a possible reshaping of its Caribbean footprint. The reported move also extends to its bauxite interests in Guyana, although both potential transactions remain at an early stage and may not ultimately proceed. Windalco becomes part of RUSAL’s potential asset reshuffle Windalco comprises the Ewarton alumina refinery in St Catherine, bauxite mines and the Port Esquivel shipping terminal. According to RUSAL’s 2025 annual report, the Jamaican operation produced 1.565 million tonnes of bauxite and 396,000 tonnes of alumina in 2025. The alumina output represented less than 6 per cent of RUSAL’s total alumina production of 6.858 million tonnes during the year....
I. Total volume: Monthly pattern shifts from net import to net export According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China, from January to August 2026, China's cumulative alumina imports reached 2.994 million tonnes, up more than fivefold year-on-year; cumulative exports totalled 2.339 million tonnes, up about 33 per cent year-on-year; cumulative net imports stood at 654,000 tonnes, narrowing from 729,000 tonnes in January–July. Although the net import pattern persists, the scale of net imports has continued to shrink, further easing the impact of imports on the domestic market. On a monthly basis, China imported 349,500 tonnes of alumina and exported 425,000 tonnes in August, resulting in net exports of 75,500 tonnes — the first shift from net imports to net...
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In August, Chinalco Henan Luoyang Aluminium Foil Co. submitted a patent application titled "A measuring device and method for assessing parallelism in a rolling mill roll system." The invention patent was granted authorisation after a thorough examination by China's State Intellectual Property Office. This patent invention introduces a novel method for ensuring the parallelism of guide rollers in a rolling mill archway. The approach employs two flat rulers securely affixed to both the transmission and operation sides of the archway as reference points. During the measurement process, the horizontal measuring rod is positioned at the shortest point where it touches the flat ruler, and the discrepancy between the data on the transmission side and the operation side is noted. Based on this...
On Wednesday, September 6, the average alumina spot price in China gained RMB 7 per tonne, settling at RMB 2,933 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metal Exchange (SMM) data, M-o-M, the alumina price had expanded by RMB 37 per tonne or 1.27 per cent from RMB 2,896 per tonne recorded on August 7. As of today, the alumina prices in Shandong, Henan and Shanxi have grown by RMB 10 per tonne to halt at RMB 2,910 per tonne, RMB 2,940 per tonne and RMB 2,955 per tonne. In Guangxi, the price has moved up by RMB 5 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,930 per tonne. China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 70 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,310 per tonne. The average prices may stand between RMB 19,290 per tonne and RMB 19,330 per tonne. As per the data, the spot contract price may be traded at a...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,238 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,242 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,200.5 per tonne. On September 5, the LME aluminium live price chart experienced declining aluminium price trends, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price dropping US$13 per tonne or 0.6 per cent to officially close at US$2,136 per tonne and US$2,136.50 per tonne, respectively. On September 5 last year, the aluminium price was US$2,290.50 per tonne, which plunged by US$154 per tonne or 6.72 per cent Year-on-Year to halt at the present rate. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price has shed US$8 per tonne or 0.36 per cent, and the 3-month official price has released US$8.50...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has emerged as the first smelter in the Middle East to have acquired the newest version (V3) of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) Performance Standard Certificate, which was released in May 2023. The new certification is valid for three years, with effect from August 31, 2023. Alba has achieved the certificate following a rigorous on-site audit of its facilities. Similar to previously earned ASI's Chain of Custody Standard Certification , this new certificate acknowledges the production and marketing of primary aluminium from alumina, calcinations of petroleum coke, water desalination, anode manufacturing, smelting, casting, and captive power generation at Alba's calciner and smelter sites in Bahrain. On receiving the certification, Alba's Chief...
Castool Tooling Systems, part of Exco Technologies and a top tooling provider for extrusion and die-casting companies, has upgraded its capabilities. They added a Nitrex nitrocarburizing system to their facility in New Market, Canada. This expansion involved collaborating with various furnace suppliers. Nitrex is a global leader in surface treatment solutions, serving customers in over 20 countries. With 35 years of experience, they offer turnkey heat-treat systems, reliable technologies, proprietary instrumentation, digital controls, and surface treatment services to help customers achieve higher quality and profitability. The new nitrocarburizing furnace, called NX-1625, can handle up to 6000 kg of materials, measuring 1550 mm in diameter and 2500 mm in height. It uses Nitreg®-C...
Exlabesa has recently acquired Flandria Aluminium, a French company that has expertise in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling of aluminium profiles. This acquisition is part of Exlabesa's international expansion strategy, which aims to expand its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This will enable the company to offer high-value-added products with the highest level of service in these markets. Flandria Aluminium has a history of over 50 years and currently employs 170 workers. It specializes in the manufacture of aluminium profiles for the construction, industrial, and transport segments. Its facilities, covering over 35,000 m², include two presses of ⌀ 8'' and ⌀ 9'', respectively. Additionally, it has an aluminium recycling plant with a melting...
Emirates Metal Trading Co ., one of the leading importers and suppliers of aluminium ingot, extrusion scrap, pipe and pipe fittings, has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz to its list of 1500+ verified sellers. AL CircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. With around 6000+ product listings and 700+ business leads, the company is known for connecting customers and sellers via queries against advertised items and business leads. Regarding Emirates Metal Trading Co., the firm has carved itself into an unrivalled position in the market by unwavering efforts to provide customers with high-quality pipes, tubes, and fitting components. Stainless steel pipes and tubes, butts and fittings, forged...
CECI 1938, producers of one of the world's best-loved Lambrusco wines, has launched innovative containers made up of aluminium for its iconic wines - OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The project titled OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE focuses on sustainability and heritage. The 0.75-litre aluminium bottle has been designed by Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specialising in aluminium, glass, plastic and other metal packaging suppliers and stoppers. CECI 1938 is the world's first producer to introduce an innovative container for its iconic wines, OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The winery's choice to call the initiative, and hence the products, OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE, underscores the winery's willingness to actively preserve all of its...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to ALUMINERA EXTRUSION S.A. for extruding aluminium profiles in Barcelona facility, Spain. The plant integrates a die warehouse with a capacity for over 10,000 references. ALUMINERA produces aluminium profiles for a wide range of industries, including building & construction and automotive & railway. The facility has an estimated production capacity of over 12,000 tonnes per year. ALUMINERA received the certification after undergoing a stringent audit by a third-party firm DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd. Since the audit occurred before May 31, 2023, the company bagged a Performance Standard V2 certification. On receiving the certification, Pedro Jimenez Carmona, CEO at Aluminera Extrusion...
Aluminium is a highly versatile metal that is widely used in various industries. As an expert in the field, one can understand the importance of finding efficient and effective ways to manufacture and finish aluminium parts. This is where SPEE3D's Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) technology comes in. The company will display its flagship equipment and the created aluminium components in the upcoming FABTECH 2023 exhibition to be held from 11 to 14 September. With this technology, companies can quickly produce parts from aluminium 6061, aluminium bronze, and other popular metal alloys. This means that businesses can address real-time needs and manufacture and finish parts within hours instead of days. In the real world, time is money, and the ability to quickly produce high-quality...
Leaked information from meetings this week suggests that the already postponed start date for the UK's deposit return scheme is looking even more like a 'non-starter,' with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. The government was advised that the October 2025 start date for the UK's deposit return programme is a non-starter, with the scheme now virtually set to be delayed by at least another year. "Developed with the ambition of further driving recycling rates, as well as reducing litter and plastic pollution, the implementation of a well-designed scheme provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revolutionise the circular economy of drinks containers. This is not a throwaway initiative for the short-term. It's a major shake-up of policy, industry and recycling...
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European Aluminium, in collaboration with 11 other industry associations representing the raw materials, aerospace & defence, and clean tech sectors, has joined forces to advocate for the formal recognition of aluminium's strategic significance. The shared objective is to secure the inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Raw Materials list of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The CRMA signifies a pivotal step toward recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach to safeguard Europe's strategic resilience and promote sustainable growth. It identifies materials of paramount importance to the twin transitions (Green and Digital) and the defence sectors, taking into account projected global supply/demand imbalances. The associations have jointly sent a letter addressed to...
Headquartered in England, Intercede Group PLC has declared the company signing four latest contracts worth US$2 million on September 4 with an aluminium producer located in the Middle East. The Lutterworth-based cybersecurity software provider exclaimed that these new contracts comprise refurbishing work in a federal agency and a three-year deal for MyID MFA from a Middle-East-based aluminium producer. The aluminium industry is getting smarter day by day, with leading companies incorporating digitalisation in their operational lines for prompt updates and measurable activities. It is imperative for an aluminium unit to have proper identification services for workers so that every nook and corner is covered for safety and operational updates. The other two contracts have been penned with a...
In August 2023, the global aluminium industry experienced some significant developments. Despite minor fluctuations, the LME aluminium price decreased slightly, while the SHFE price exhibited growth. Anticipations for the year's second half indicate an upswing in aluminium demand, with both worldwide primary aluminium production and the Chinese market displaying signs of rise. Several companies within the worldwide aluminium industry, including those in China, have recently disclosed their financial results for the second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2023, with many reporting either losses or declines in profits and a downward sales trend. The aluminium industry is actively pursuing strategies to minimize its carbon footprint, with major producing countries such as China,...
Rio Tinto Group, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has appointed Jérôme Pécresse as the Chief Executive for the aluminium business. Jérôme Pécresse will join Rio Tinto on October 23, 2023, succeeding Ivan Vella. Jérôme will bring more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles in global mining and energy companies. He served General Electric (GE) as President and CEO for its Renewable Energy business since 2015 and directed a broad portfolio of business in hydropower, solar and storage, onshore and offshore wind, and electricity grid. Before GE, Jérôme worked with Alstom from 2011, leading the company's Renewable Energy business. Besides, he served a Paris-based global industrial minerals producer, Imerys, for 13 years in various roles and ultimately as...
The voice of the UK aluminium industry, ALFED (The Aluminium Federation), is back with their annual parliamentary breakfast briefing. The event will concentrate on importing and exporting to give industry stakeholders important insight into the shifting aluminium situation. It will be held on September 19th at the House of Commons in London. Previously on June 20 , ALFED had hosted members from throughout the aluminium supply chain in the House of Lords for its annual legislative lunch. Tom Jones, chief executive officer of the Aluminium Federation, said, "ALFED's parliamentary breakfast briefing is a significant and anticipated event in the annual industry calendar. Our sector plays a vital role in the UK economy and our members relish the opportunity to raise key issues with the highest...
Premium luxury brand Chanel has introduced its Collection No. 31 Lipstick to the market with a freshly conceived glass case holding 100% recyclable aluminium refills for enhanced sustainability and environmental consciousness. Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick upholds Gabrielle Chanel's ideology of sophistication with a tinge of pro-societal values. Chanel has always been a symbol of elegance, luxury, and innovation in the world of beauty. Their latest masterpiece, Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick, sets a new standard of beauty that embodies the essence of pure simplicity. Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel's avant-garde art, this lipstick breaks through stereotypes and sets new trends in beauty techniques, habits, and attitudes. Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick is a testament to...
The Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (ARABAL), the premiere-most event for the aluminium industry in the Arab world, is scheduled for November 21-23, 2023, at Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ma'aden, a Saudi state-owned mining company, will host the 25th edition of the event under the theme "Aluminium: The Future from Mine to Space". The event will explore the future of the global aluminium industry, highlighting innovations and collaborations in the sector. Like every year, the event will bring together the industry leaders under one roof for learning, exchanging ideas & developments, and networking. Conversations will cover the industry's trending topics like supply chain security, technology adoption and decarbonisation initiatives, and the...
