The third quarter brought a clear improvement in global alumina production. It did not, however, bring production back to the level recorded a year earlier. Global alumina output has reached 114.625 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, down 330,000 tonnes or 0.29% (114.955 million tonnes in 2025) year-on-year. China's estimated production increased, but declines across most other reporting regions erased that gain. The quarterly sequence reveals how the production gap has developed. In the July to September 2026 quarter, alumina output reached 39.396 million tonnes, an increase of 5.54% over the preceding quarter. Yet the same quarter in 2025 had delivered 39.675 million tonnes. The latest production total was therefore 279,000 tonnes lower Y-o-Y. The first quarter of 2026...
Century Aluminum Company reported stronger financial results for the third quarter of 2026, as the restart of Line 2 at its Grundartangi facility in Iceland helped increase aluminium shipments, net sales and profitability. The production recovery, combined with favourable realised metal prices, supported a rise in net income to USD 302.6 million, compared with USD 249.3 million in the second quarter. The company's net sales reached USD 961.2 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a sequential increase of USD 209.1 million. Aluminium shipments also climbed to 173,483 tonnes from 130,632 tonnes in the preceding quarter, reflecting the contribution of Line 2 returning to near-full production during the reporting period. The improvement in earnings was primarily driven...
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As per the latest reports, on July 29, line 2 at Hydro's partially-owned aluminium facility in Brazil, Albras, was resumed fully. The production line was closed on February 19, 2022, due to an internal power distribution failure. A full closure of line 2 caused by the power outage resulted in a 25 per cent reduction in Albras' primary aluminium production. Albras has fully resumed production at the potline and is currently operating at its maximum annual capacity of 460,000 tonnes. The power distribution breakdown had affected only one potline at Albras, which caused it to shut down. Due to the outrage, the affected potline generated 110,000 tonnes of liquid aluminium yearly. Nippon Amazon Aluminium Co. Ltd. owns the remaining 49 per cent of Albras, with Norsk Hydro owning 51 per cent of...
Russia is reportedly willing to build connectivity, capital markets, and financial infrastructure with India, similar to the model built over decades with Europe. According to Russian aluminium tycoon Oleg Deripaska, this relation will benefit both the countries, accentuating bilateral trade to $120-150 billion over the next decade. Over the several decades, Russia has been having trade relations with Europe, achieving annual bilateral trade from 750 billion to 1 trillion, said the founder of aluminium giant Rusal. Prior to this economic cooperation, Russia and Europe were involved in a 12-year integration process, wherein the countries built common transport, financial and debt infrastructure, and harmonised trade procedures. Deripaska further said in a statement that the two countries...
Aluminium is one of the most profitable metals to scrap and it is the most vital input material to the recycling process. Aluminium scrap is generally labelled as ‘new scrap’ from production processes and ‘old scrap’ from post-consumer use. New scrap arises during the manufacturing of aluminium semi-fabricated and final products. Now, depending on the type of scrap and the desired product quality, various types of furnaces for melting aluminium scrap are used. Bosnia Herzegovina has many mineral resources, including bauxite, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, and lignite, despite its relatively nominal size. The metal processing sector, which incorporates ferrous and non-ferrous metals, is the most valuable segment of the mining industry. The mineral industry is the largest of goods by value...
On Monday, August 1, Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico-based aluminum auto components supplier, announced to seek the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) performance standard certification. Nemak CEO Armando Tamez believes the certification will put the production facilities on an accelerated path in line with the Performance Standard principles and criteria. ASI Performance Standard defines criteria to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain through the lens of three pillars: environmental, social and governance (ESG). Nemak said, “The certification covers a range of ESG criteria and emphasizes increased transparency in company facilities and “along the entire value chain.” He also said, “With our ASI membership, we demonstrate our leadership in key sustainability...
Aluminium serves as a tool for limitless creativity for architects. Buildings may be significantly more relaxed throughout the summer because aluminium reflects sunlight, which can lead to lower power expenses. It also has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, making it an excellent choice for building materials and showing how even a modest bit of aluminium can strengthen a building. Located in Singapore, the 3ASH House by Czarl Architects is a striking structure with a masculine appearance. Partially covered in a latticed aluminium screen, whose angular components contribute an uneven rhythm that quietly harmonises with its surroundings, the sprawling architecture has been created using natural materials. Latticework is an openwork structure made of crisscrossing strips of construction...
According to the China Customs data, the country’s bauxite imports in June 2022 stood at 9.42 million tonnes, down by 21.4 per cent month-on-month and 7.1 per cent year-on-year. Compared with May 2022, China’s bauxite imports in June fell by 2.56 million tonnes and failed to continue the monthly imports above 10 million tonnes as recorded in previous months. Guinea, the leading bauxite exporter to China, supplied 5.75 million tonnes in June. That was 17.16 per cent down month-on-month but 9.05 per cent up year-on-year, found the customs data. Imports from Australia were 2.44 million tonnes – 21.19 per cent less than in May and 23.14 per cent than in the year ago. As the hurricane in Australia affected both mining and transportation, local mining companies focused on the delivery of...
The global aluminium value chain has witnessed some of the best events in the month of July 2022. The aluminium industry's downstream, end-user and recycling segment has produced the top stories in the month. Nestle, the world's largest food and beverage company, has shown that they follow the path of sustainability by rolling Starbucks at Home's coffee capsules made from 80% recycled aluminium. Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material that acts as a boon for the company as its production process will require less energy. While in Europe, the geopolitical crisis has created a massive dent in the aluminium industry regarding supply chain and production curbs. But the most vital is the European gas supply, which is encountering a big time issue in the decade. In Germany, the...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,462 per tonne last Friday and closed at US$2,482.5 per tonne, an increase of US$17.5 per tonne or 0.71 per cent. After witnessing a hike the previous day, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$7 per tonne or 0.28 per cent and US$6 per tonne or 0.24 per cent on Friday, July 29. The price for the former closed at US$2,450 per tonne, while the latter stood at US$2,452 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also declined by US$8 per tonne or 0.32 per cent to peg at US$2,437.50 per tonne and US$2,438 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price slipped by US$7 per tonne or 0.28 per cent to rest at US$2,478 per tonne and US$2,483 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock halted at...
On 29th July 2022, Larsen & Toubro, the Indian multinational conglomerate company with business interests in engineering and construction, stated that it had developed a 12-storey residential tower with 96 apartments in just 96 days by applying its precast extensive concrete panel technique for ultra-rapid construction of public housing. Located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, the tower is one of approximately 23,432 houses constructed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). India's premier infrastructure developer Larsen & Toubro said, "L&T's 'Mission 96' project was achieved using precast technology that is touted as the future of construction of residential towers for rapid mechanized construction with superior quality based on controlled manufacturing in a factory...
The downstream aluminium sector is where all the upstream activities divulge to form profiles and extrusions for application during the manufacturing process. This week the downstream industry has been under a lot of commotion, like the Aluminium Extruders Council (AEC) testified in a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) hearing about the impending effects of Section 232 and 301 tariffs on local U.S. extruders. While in Europe, AMAG Austria Metall AG and Thyssenkrupp Aerospace have been partners since the beginning of the former's journey in the aviation industry, but to strengthen the bond even more, both the companies have signed a deal elongating their trade contract. The year 2022 heralds a ray of fresh desire and optimism for the downstream aluminium industry, with a lot of...
Talgo has partnered with Bharat Forge's subsidiary BF Infrastructure to build high-speed trains in India. With over 75 years of experience in train design, manufacturing, and maintenance, Talgo is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spain-based world-leading high-speed train manufacturer i.e. Patentes Talgo SL. Using the high-speed rail technology and solutions from the collaboration, the Indian Railways and other private companies will be able to serve under the overarching vision of self-reliance. Bharat Forge stated, "The proposed collaboration will also focus on setting-up manufacturing, maintenance and life cycle support hub for new generation, energy efficient, lightweight aluminium high-speed railway trains." This announcement comes when the government is focused on introducing more EMI...
From transport to automobiles to packaging, the use of aluminium is widespread and expanding with passing time. This week the end-user sector of the global aluminium industry recorded some significant changes. A swift change was witnessed, with companies shifting to aluminium for a more sustainable approach. As a result of the dynamic increase in demand for its products, Coca-Cola announced it would increase its annual growth projection despite price increases to cushion the impact of rising prices for key ingredients, including maize sugar and aluminium cans. Next in line is the news of Mawson's Traditional Soft Drinks shifting to aluminium cans under the company's direction to move toward sustainability. As per the information, it will now pack its sparkling soft drinks in 250ml...
UK-based Glass Bonra, a developer and supplier of car accessories for Tesla, proudly proclaims the revelation of its extraordinary Aluminium Tesla Model 3 Boot Hook. The premium aluminium-made hook gives a stronghold to the products over the other cheap alternatives like plastic or 3D printed hooks available in the market. Aluminium Tesla Model 3 Boot Hook can be used to hang fragile packages when suspended from a hidden screw in the boot of a Tesla Model 3 Vehicle. The boot is strong enough to carry over 50 kg of weight and can beat a temperature surge up to 500°C. The co-founder of the Glass Bonra, Peter Glass, commented: “Most Tesla Model 3 owners aren’t aware of the fact that there is a hidden boot screw designed for storage. To help owners take advantage of this secret screw, we are...
Some of the important events spotted under the global primary aluminium segment are the news of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in talks with power companies to continue operations beyond 2024. The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, which Rio Tinto and the Sumitomo Group control through the joint venture New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS), has reportedly started talking with electricity providers. Next in line is the news of Scottish government officials being criticised for their lack of openness when it was claimed that metal tycoon Sanjeev Gupta, who is being investigated for fraud, contributed only $5 to the $330 million purchase of a smelting facility in the Highlands. Under the market segment, LME aluminium's official price opened the week with a decline of US$28.5 per...
The People’s Republic of China has some reports that display that the country’s aluminium output is estimated to continue at a high level. However, the price of this non-ferrous metal is heavily being downsized around the area. According to Antaike, a metals research organization under the state, China’s aluminium producers will close the Q3 with a production rate of 10.42 million tonnes, outdoing the previous quarter’s total production ratio of 10.11 million tonnes. Data suggests that the fourth quarter might have a production rate of 10.54 million tonnes. On the other hand, aluminium spot prices at the Shanghai Futures Exchange continue to sledge down the graph. August aluminium contracts are speculated at US$2,558 per tonne towards halfway through the month, with prices being the...
On Monday, July 25, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price started the week with a downfall of US$28 per tonne and US$28.5 per tonne, respectively, to stand at US$2,431 per tonne and US$2,431.50 per tonne. On Tuesday, the prices increased by US$4 per tonne and US$5.50 per tonne to come in at US$2,435 per tonne and US$2,437 per tonne, which, however, nosedived the next day by US$45 per tonne and US$46.50 per tonne to US$2,390 per tonne and US$2,390.50 per tonne, respectively. On Thursday, the prices stopped at US$2,457 per tonne and US$2,458 per tonne, up by US$67 per tonne and US$67.50 per tonne. On Friday, July 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price again dropped on an alternate day by US$7 per tonne and US$6...
Novelis, the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminium and the world’s largest recycler, announced on Friday, July 29, that three of its recycled aluminium ingot and beverage can sheet producers in North America received the ASI Performance Standard certifications. Novelis’ Greensboro, GA, Berea, KY, and Warren, OH, plants have bagged the certifications. Aluminium products produced at those three facilities are used for making can bodies and can ends. The ASI certifications recognise Novelis efforts towards sustainability, circular economy, and industry-leading levels of recycled content across its product range. The certifications also strengthen Novelis’ ability to meet customers’ growing demand for sustainable aluminium solutions in the beverage packaging market and beyond. Novelis has...
The global aluminium recycled sector is one of the most important sectors of the metal industry. With carbon emission reduction or an eco-friendly environment being the need of the hour, top companies like Hydro, BMW, etc., are looking for ways to achieve the same. BMW Group, a German multinational automaker specialising in luxury automobiles, continues to adhere to its ardent sustainability goals and plans to reduce its carbon emissions by 40% per vehicle throughout the whole value chain by 2030, which corresponds to 2019. Next in line is the news of Hydro’s recent NOK 150 million ($15 million) investment in its Henderson facility in Kentucky underlines the need for the automotive sector to move toward a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future. The German multinational...
