According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China(GACC), China’s primary aluminium imports totalled 185,500 tonnes in August 2026, down 14.65 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and up just 0.16 per cent month-on-month (MoM). For January–August, cumulative imports reached 1.66 million tonnes, down 3.41 per cent YoY. August exports stood at 21,900 tonnes, down 14.53 per cent YoY and 30.48 per cent MoM. Cumulative exports for the first eight months were 167,500 tonnes, up 9.26 per cent YoY. Net imports in August came to 163,600 tonnes, down 14.67 per cent YoY but up 6.44 per cent MoM; the January–August cumulative net import total was 1.49 million tonnes, down 4.65 per cent YoY. In aggregate terms, August imports were essentially flat MoM while...
Caustic soda may not be the most visible ingredient in aluminium production, but without it, the journey from bauxite to alumina would look very different. The chemical, also known as sodium hydroxide, is a crucial reagent in the Bayer process, where it helps dissolve alumina-bearing material in bauxite and separate it from impurities. The dissolved material is then processed to recover alumina, which ultimately feeds aluminium production. That makes caustic soda more than just another industrial chemical. Its availability, price and efficient use can influence the economics of alumina refining and, by extension, the wider aluminium value chain. As India expands its alumina and aluminium capacity, the requirement for this chemical is also becoming increasingly important. For companies...
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Founded in 2011, Darpa Engineering is one of India's top producers and exporters of sheet metal stampings, non-ferrous castings (aluminium, copper, brass, and bronze). They export more than 80% of their goods to the United States and Germany and provide cost-effective solutions for international customers in stampings, non-ferrous castings, tooling, and storage. The company has been successfully onboarded by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. The products offered by Darpa include aluminium casting and aluminium stamping. Visit the official website of AL CircleBiz to learn more about the products and the company. Darpa Engineering is ISO-9001-2015 certified and serves the power transmission and distribution, automotive, and general engineering...
Secondary aluminium alloy manufacturers and consumers have concluded their negotiations and agreed on contract prices for July 2023. The settlement prices for this month are JPY 2,000-10,000/t ($14-70/t) lower compared to the prices in June. This marks the sixth consecutive month of declining prices. The manufacturers of secondary alloy are facing challenges due to weak domestic demand and the availability of cheaper imports from China. Consequently, they have been compelled to reduce their prices to stay competitive. Arcmetal, a reputable distributor of non-ferrous metals in Japan, has recently launched the sale of ADC12 aluminium plates obtained from MKN aluminium slabs. The primary objective of Arcmetal is to fulfill the growing demand for die-cast products. The company aims to...
The Indian aluminium major, Hindalco Industries and the parent company of Novelis will commence full-scale alumina sales in Japan. With a dedicated Japanese corporation and warehouses at major ports, Hindalco aims to be among Japan's top three alumina suppliers. Hindalco plans to offer high-end and general-purpose products while emphasising its commitment to environmentally friendly practices. Hindalco produces coarse alumina hydrate, metallurgical alumina, special alumina and alumina hydrate. The chemicals business focuses on special alumina and alumina hydrates which are products of in-house technological innovation by our Research & Development team at Hindalco Innovation Centre-Alumina(HIC-A). The chemicals business serves a wide range of customers across 32 countries worldwide with...
Thailand anticipates a 2 per cent growth in exports to South Korea this year to US$6.52 billion, aided partly by a tighter commercial engagement via a so-called mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with the South Korean provinces of Gyeonggi and Pusan. Aluminium products, sugar, oil, rubber goods, electrical circuits, and food and beverage items are among the targeted export categories, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit. Thailand's exports to South Korea closed at $6.39 billion in 2022, making South Korea the nation's 12th biggest trade partner. Thailand inked its first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July last year to construct a mini-FTA with Busan, South Korea's second-largest city after Seoul. A similar agreement was reached by the nation and Gyeonggi province in...
Join us at the Two Thousand World Congress in collaboration with ICEB World Congress, offering a remarkable occasion to enhance your expertise and engage in business endeavours. Set in the enchanting city of Bologna, Italy, specifically at the prestigious Royal Hotel Carlton, this event will occur from 19th to 23rd September 2023. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to broaden your horizons and foster fruitful connections. More than 80 highly qualified “aluspecialist” speakers from companies, universities and associations all over the world are coming together (as they have been doing every two years since 1990) to introduce the most innovative technologies and applications in the aluminium field to the specialized, international public. Aluminium Two Thousand has become an...
Orient's Mako Line now flaunts the inclusion of four new models, with an upgrade featuring sapphire crystal glass and Arabic Numeral Indices. These models are perfect for sports, outdoor activities, and casual wear. The Orient Mako models all feature a bezel plate with six grooves that match the dial colour. On the aluminium plate of the bezel, two different colours are separated by the triangular and 15-minute markers: light blue and blue, light grey and grey, Bordeaux and brown, and beige and green. Aluminum is a popular material choice for bezels in watches due to its vintage look and ability to develop a unique patina over time. Many of the most valuable and desirable watches in the world are mid-20th-century dive watches that use aluminium bezel inserts. Since its launch in the...
Hyderabad-based T-Works, an initiative of the Telangana Government and India’s largest prototyping centre, has recently collaborated with Vasantha Group to get precision digital cutting equipment worth INR2 crore for T-Works via its CSR financing scheme. The Swiss-made Zund precision digital cutter can process and cut over 200 materials, including aramid fibre to rigid substrates like aluminium, wood, acrylic, ACP and other materials like paper, plastics, and paperboards, as well as composite fabric materials such as glass fibre, carbon fibre, other substrates such as MDF, wood, acrylic. This computerised cutter can also handle high-performance materials like carbon fibre sheets, employed in lightweight constructions ranging from Formula One racing to drone components. “We envision...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India has expressed plans to initiate a new investigation concerning the import of aluminium frames for solar modules. This development comes after the conclusion of an investigation into solar cells from China, Thailand, and Vietnam in December 2022. Vishakha Materials has lodged a petition alleging that the solar aluminium frames imported from China are sold in significant quantities at reduced prices, adversely affecting the Indian industry. The investigation will evaluate the extent and impact of the alleged dumping and introduce anti-dumping duty as a measure to address any adverse impact on the Indian industry. The investigation period will span from April 2022 to March 2023, while the injury duration will be from April 2019 to March 2022....
The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) of the European Union (EU) has been updated to include aluminium among the minerals and metals covered by its provisions. The Act serves as the focal point of the EU's plan to acquire the essential resources required to rival the United States and China in the worldwide competition to achieve decarbonization. EU policy-makers faced intense backlash and criticism from the Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE), the voice of Europe’s aluminium consumers, as they initially excluded aluminium from the CRMA, provoking outrage within the industry. The federation lambasted the policy-makers, accusing them of acting contrary to what was necessary and appropriate. The eleventh-hour addition of the metal, along with its primary sources of bauxite...
Erma First, a worldwide leader in sustainable marine solutions, has introduced a new energy-saving device (ESD) titled the Flexcap that offers lower fuel consumption and emissions following CII and EEXI standards. The ESD is made of nickel-aluminium bronze, the metallic alloy many propellers use. Flexcap is an energy-saving device (ESD) that improves marine efficiency and sustainability by using the proven capabilities of propeller boss cap fins. The technique lessens the propeller hub vortex, lowers torque, and directs more energy back into the propulsion drive train as thrust by allowing fins to collect and absorb spinning water force. It is exceptionally robust and may even increase the service life of the propeller by decreasing cavitation. It may also reduce propeller-induced noise...
The furniture company Fearon creates bespoke designer pieces to elevate the insides of a house while keeping the commitment to sustainability intact with the inclusion of 100% recyclable aluminium for their flagship projects. Furniture design has evolved beyond functionality to become a creative discipline that showcases unique and artistic pieces that add character to any space. Some designers are pushing boundaries with unconventional styles and vibrant colours, creating conversation starters and focal points. Australian design company FEARON, founded by brothers Jack and Mark Fearon, is one such company that explores new horizons of aesthetic expression. FEARON creates custom aluminium furniture for interior designers, architects, art collectors, and design enthusiasts. FEARON began as...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,139 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2,127 per tonne and US$2,153 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,130 per tonne, a drop of US$7 per tonne or 0.33 per cent. On Thursday, July 6, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went up by US$10.5 per tonne or 0.50 per cent to settle at US$2,103 per tonne and US$2,103.50 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price climbed up by US$3.5 per tonne or 0.16 per cent and US$3 per tonne or 0.13 per cent to settle at US$2,149.50 per tonne and US$2,150 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price moved up by US$3 per tonne or 0.13 per cent and US$3 per tonne or 0.12 per cent to halt at US$2,308 per tonne and US$2,313 per...
The Shanghai Metal Market, today, on July 7, has recorded an RMB 70 per tonne slump in China’s aluminium spot price, with it officially resting at RMB 18,210 per tonne, with average prices hovering between RMB 18,190 per tonne and RMB 18,230 per tonne. The highest bid price recorded this year was on April 20, when the aluminium spot price stood at RMB 19,110 per tonne. The beginning of July, though, suggested an upward trend; aluminium prices began to fall gradually from July 4. The eight central provinces in China have all seen de-escalating prices today, with the aluminium spot price plunging the highest in Foshan and Chongqing by RMB 120 per tonne to ultimately close at RMB 18,360 per tonne and RMB 18,240 per tonne, respectively. In Hangzhou, the aluminium price has fallen by RMB 80...
Although aluminium is recyclable, its production process is energy-intensive and produces pollutants, resulting in a high carbon footprint. The aluminium industry aims to reduce emissions and shift towards renewable energy sources to achieve sustainability. However, aluminium is a durable metal that can be 100% recycled, making it a good material for recycling. Recycling aluminium scrap requires significantly less energy than producing it from scratch using fossil fuels. In fact, producing one tonne of aluminium from recycled scrap requires 95% less electricity than primary aluminium. Additionally, recycling aluminium saves 9 tonnes of CO2 and 6 tonnes of Bauxite per tonne of recycled aluminium. In 2019, the global aluminium industry recycled 20 million tonnes of aluminium, preventing the...
Green Project Srl, established in 1995 in Genoa by a team of experts from a prominent Italian steelmaking company, is a global frontrunner in the provision of automated marking and reading systems for the metal industry. With a vast network of over 500 installations worldwide and comprehensive service support, Green Project Srl has emerged as a trusted and highly proficient international leader in its specialized domain. A crucial advantage of Green Project lies in its ability to provide a reliable and prompt support service for its products, which plays a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency, especially in continuous production facilities. This capability effectively meets the fundamental requirement of every client. Green Project, either directly or via certified local...
Calderys has opened a new Foundry Service Center in Mariestad, a strategic location in the Nordic region, to offer faster solutions and greater flexibility to its Foundry customers. The center was inaugurated in the presence of major Swedish foundry customers, elected officials, and local stakeholders in response to the increasing demand for outsourced refractory services in Sweden . The new center will provide integrated services to customers in Sweden and Scandinavia, including prefabrication for ladles, runners, and coreless induction furnaces. Calderys will also offer on-site installation of press pour furnaces and dry-out operations, as well as practical training on customer sites. The construction of the center involved 15 companies and 60 people, most of them from the Mariestad...
Carried out in partnership with Gemini Equipment and Rentals Private Limited (GEAR) India and TARON Lift & Move, Vedanta Aluminium has deployed 44 electric lithium-ion forklifts throughout its Odisha and Chhattisgarh businesses. The corporation has also pledged to decarbonise 100 per cent of its LMV fleet by 2030 and 75% of its mining fleet by 2035. Vedanta Aluminium's engagement with GEAR and TARON Lift & Move marks a major step forward in the company's efforts to decarbonise its industrial vehicle fleet. These forklifts revolutionise operational efficiency while significantly reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption, ultimately contributing to Vedanta Aluminium's goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Vedanta has recently installed a 10-tonne electric lithium-ion...
Jason Momoa, the 'Aquaman' actor, started Mananalu, a canned water company, 2019 to replace single-use plastic bottles with recyclable aluminium ones. The bottles at Mananalu are made of 69 per cent recycled aluminium. According to the latest rumours, the sustainable bottled water brand has recently collaborated with Whole Foods and Sprouts for its countrywide debut. This strategic partnership intends to make Mananalu's refreshing and ecologically responsible products more accessible to customers throughout the United States, allowing them to make more sustainable decisions. The brand's aim to reduce plastic pollution complements Whole Foods and Sprouts' mission to offer natural and organic goods. This collaboration could bring in a new age of conscientious shopping. "We are thrilled to...
