Hydro and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminium for the beauty and fragrance industry. The agreement sets out a shared roadmap between 2026 and 2030 to develop low-carbon aluminium for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging. As global demand for aluminium continues to grow and the material takes on increasing strategic importance, the cosmetics sector is emerging as a powerful driver of innovation in responsible sourcing. Although it accounts for only a limited share of global aluminium volumes, the luxury beauty sector sets high standards for quality, design, and traceability, standards that will help raise the bar across the entire value chain and encourage innovation. Under the agreement, the partners...
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....
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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...
The Shanghai Metals Market on September 5 experienced declining aluminium prices all over China, with the SMM A00 aluminium ingot price diving down by RMB 170 per tonne to officially close at RMB 19,240 per tonne. The average prices have circled between RMB 19,220 per tonne and RMB 19,260 per tonne. China’s eight major provinces have all shown falling prices today, with the aluminium ingot price stooping the highest in Chongqing by RMB 190 per tonne, to stop at RMB 19,190 per tonne, followed by a similar aluminium rate in Shenyang, where the price dropped by RMB 170 per tonne. In Foshan, the aluminium price has plunged by RMB 180 per tonne to officially close at RMB 19,040 per tonne. Other than that, in Hangzhou, Tianjin and Linyi, the aluminium prices have plummeted by RMB 170 per tonne...
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 Monday, September 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) opened the week with a fall of US$34.5 per tonne or 1.58 and 1.57 per cent to peg at US$2,149 per tonne and US$2,149.50 per tonne. As per the LME graph , both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price lost US$37.5 per tonne or 1.67 per cent and US$37 per tonne or 1.65 per cent to halt at US$2,196 per tonne and US$2,197 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price contracted by US$35 per tonne or 1.47 per cent to close at US$2,340 per tonne and US$2,345 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 506400 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled...
The ASX-listed Australian company with world-class rare earth and bauxite assets, Lindian Resources Ltd, has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Park (Zuliang) Wei as a non-executive director, with effect from September 4, 2023. Wei, a Chinese-born Australian entrepreneur, has been a strategic advisor to Lindian for the past year and holds a significant stake in the company. He possesses a diverse portfolio of investments spanning the property, mining, and finance sectors within Australia and across global markets. Wei is a graduate of Nanjing University, one of China's prestigious top-five universities, with a Bachelor of Arts. In 1994, he founded Top Pacific Group, a diversified property group engaged in property development, construction, property financing, sales...
Swedish boat manufacturer Anytec brings to view a new high-performance day boat called Anytec 800 R at Stockholm's Floating Boat Show. The boat is race-ready and has a long history of success in the Nordic market. Individuals are predicted to embrace their future offers or projects with excitement due to their unique and high-performance aluminium outboard-powered day boats. Sweden, a land renowned for its bountiful aluminium production, finds itself naturally inclined toward the craft of fashioning aluminium vessels. Within the shimmering realm of boat manufacturing, aluminium emerges as the shining jewel, cherished for its ethereal attributes – a veritable symphony of lightweight grace, a waterproof shield against the relentless march of rust, and a testament to the eternal longevity of...
The international luggage maker TUMI thinks it is the brand's responsibility to preserve the environment for travellers. As an outcome, TUMI incorporates aluminium, a green metal, in their suitcase, displaying a clean, professional outlook while keeping it lightweight for its goal of travel friendliness. At its new pop-up at Seoul's Lotte World Mall Atrium, it showcased its new elevated collection. TUMI's "Essentially Beautiful" pop-up event features goods inspired by the brand's distinctive aesthetic designs and workmanship. The collection creates an equilibrium amid utility and attention to detail, with notable characteristics including improvements to the 19 Degree line, the introduction of Georgica bags, and the Alpha X collection's high-performance elegance. For TUMI's pop-up event,...
Ayana Renewable Power, a major Independent Power Producer (IPP) in India, has made a significant achievement by signing a Power Purchase Agreement with Hindalco Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. The agreement will supply 100 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy to Hindalco's smelters in Odisha. The Ayana renewable project is supported by the National Infrastructure and Investment Fund (NIIF), British International Investment (BII), and Green Growth Equity Fund. The captive power project is a crucial milestone for Ayana as they aim to become a demand-driven energy solution provider and achieve their vision of becoming India's lowest-cost power supplier. Ayana is leveraging a unique blend of solar, wind, and pumped hydro technologies to achieve this...
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) served as the sole arranger and lender on a $47 million and NGN5 billion fundraising package for the GZ Industries Limited group (GZI), providing a bespoke solution that positioned the firm advantageously for future development and expansion. GZI is Africa's biggest pure-play beverage packaging solutions supplier and a prominent maker and producer of premium-quality aluminium cans for numerous top global blue-chip beverage brands. "RMB delivered a multi-jurisdictional, multi-currency solution that meets the requirements of both shareholders and management and that will position the Group to cater to increased demand across the continent," said Chidi Iwuchukwu, Head of Investment Banking for Broader Africa at RMB. RMB, a subsidiary of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a...
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), consisting of regions like Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, has experienced stable growth in primary aluminium production this year, with 50 per cent of the total collection in 2022, already being produced in Q1 and Q2 of 2023. In June 2023, the total primary aluminium produced in GCC was 503,000 tonnes, which escalated by 16,000 tonnes Month-on-Month to reach 519,000 tonnes in July 2023. In Q1 2023, the aluminium production was 1.51 million tonnes, which increased on a Quarter-on-Quarter scale by 17,000 tonnes to accumulate 1.527 million tonnes in Q2 2023. Last year, the annual aluminium production in GCC was 6.074 million tonnes, with a Year-on-Year influx of...
Hydro has agreed to a three-year deal with Shell Energy to assist in decarbonising its UK operations. The arrangement is for an annual supply of 56 GWh of electricity and 144 GWh of gas to Hydro's UK operations. By implementing this contractual agreement, Hydro successfully reduced its Scope 2 emissions in the UK, resulting in a noteworthy reduction of about 11,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Hydro will get renewable energy from the Rhyl Flats wind farm in Wales as part of the agreement. The power has a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin certification. The wind farm is located 8 kilometres off the coast of Llandudno and is the second biggest wind farm in Wales, with 90 MWh of installed capacity and 25 turbines. "We are always looking for new and innovative solutions to decarbonise our own...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation as cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics are integrated into the workplace, often referred to as "Industry 4.0." This evolution is leading to a higher degree of interconnectivity, automation, and data-driven operations within the sector. This shift isn't merely enhancing efficiency and productivity; it also possesses the potential to support the GCC's endeavours towards economic diversification. Furthermore, it can position the region as a formidable contender in the manufacturing industry, opening up fresh employment prospects and fundamentally reshaping the area's economic landscape. The Gulf region's strategic positioning at the crossroads of Europe, Asia,...
The luxury automotive brand Mercedes-Benz has revealed a concept vehicle that previews the German automaker's next family of upmarket small EVs. Titled the Concept CLA Class, the body and chassis of the fully battery-powered vehicle are built of CO2-reduced aluminium and CO2-free steel. As part of the company's Ambition 2039 , Mercedes-Benz wants to incorporate aluminium into its cars by 2030 with a carbon footprint that is 90 per cent lower than the European average. "The Concept CLA Class is the forerunner for an entirely new all-electric segment of entry-level vehicles at Mercedes-Benz. Our lightweight, in-house development features 800-volt electric architecture and a two-speed transmission, paired with a smartly packaged battery with excellent energy density," said Ola Källenius,...
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) recently announced signing a significant framework agreement with Siemens Mobility, valued at more than five billion euros. The deal entails the delivery of up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit aluminium trains, which are expected to enter service in 2028. These trains are developed from the manufacturer's Mireo platform, a modular system that boasts low energy consumption and lightweight aluminium construction, making it an environmentally friendly choice. The Mireo platform is designed as a successor to the 'Mainline' variant of Siemens's Desiro EMUs. It can form trainsets between two and seven cars long, and the railcars can achieve a top speed of up to 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). Interestingly, the first Mireo units were launched at the...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market data, 6063 aluminium billet inventories across China's five major consumption areas are recorded at 80,000 tonnes as of Monday, September 4, experiencing an increase of 10,400 tonnes or 14.94 per cent over the weekend. On a week-on-week basis, the inventories rose by 9,600 tonnes or 13.64 per cent from 70,400 tonnes. The above data also indicates that China's aluminium billet inventories reflected an interim drop of 1.14 per cent on Thursday compared to 70,400 tonnes on Monday, August 28. This Monday, Foshan contributed the highest to China's aluminium billet inventory growth, followed by Huzhou. To know in more detail, refer to the table below: In Foshan, aluminium billet inventories registered a hike of 6,700 tonnes over the weekend and 5,800...
Lindian Resources Limited has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) to explore the possibility of supplying bauxite from its Gaoual project to augment CBG's annual bauxite production through a potential sales contract. The MOU outlines the following key objectives, emphasizing collaboration and exploration: Lindian and CBG will explore various methods of operating, processing, and transporting ore from the Gaoual project to CBG's infrastructure. The MOU facilitates the assessment of procurement, quantity/quality determination, selling prices, selling price adjustment mechanisms, penalties/bonuses, and payments between the Parties. Lindian commits to completing a Feasibility Study for the Gaoual project within two years, aligning...
PURe® aluminium windows and doors from Senior Architectural Systems have been selected for use in Birmingham's new Perry Barr residential development project. This is a significant project for the city, and Senior's low U-value systems have been chosen for three of the four plots in the first phase of the development. These plots are located on the former Birmingham City University Teaching Campus site. Senior has worked with two different project teams on the contract, partnering with Vinci and Duplus Architectural Systems on plot 7 and with Wilmott Dixon and Acorn Aluminium on plots 8 and 9. Each building has one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as ground-floor retail or leisure space, with all units boasting private or communal outdoor areas. Plot 7 is the largest in the first...
