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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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...
Hindalco’s aluminium ingot price and aluminium products prices have experienced a hike on Friday, July 29, after two downfalls on July 26 & 28. The price of the company’s aluminium wire rod price has come in at INR 239,350 per tonne, seeing an increase of INR 5,500 per tonne from the previous day. On July 28, the ingot price stood at INR 233,850 per tonne, reflecting a downfall of INR 3,500 per tonne. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price has also been expanded by INR 5,500 per tonne on Friday to INR 242,350 per tonne, following a cut of INR 3,500 per tonne on Thursday to INR 236,850 per tonne. With effect from July 29, aluminium ingot price is standing at INR 228,250 per tonne, up by INR 5,500 per tonne from INR 222,750 per tonne on July 28. Hindalco Industries links its aluminium ingot and...
The Central European nation, Slovakia's sole aluminium producer, Slovalco, which Hydro majorly owns, will be laying-off its maximum number of employees due to higher fuel and emissions constraints and lower aluminium prices. As a result, the company's stakeholders are considering shutting down its aluminium smelter completely. As per our regional report, around 300 employees of the company out of 450 will be unemployed. The Žiar nad Hronom-based aluminium company said, "the final number of laid-off employees remains uncertain. A further 2,500 jobs in the region that are tied to aluminium manufacturing are now at risk." The layoff and production curb information has already been floated inside the aluminium producer's site. Even though Milan Vesel, Slovalco's CEO, has warned about the...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, primary aluminium inventories in China witnessed an augmentation of 3,000 tonnes week-on-week across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants. Therefore, on Thursday, July 28, the inventories totalled 671,000 tonnes, which in comparison with the month’s third Monday, July 18, shrunk by 11,000 tonnes. As of now, the inventories in June dropped by 88,000 tonnes as recorded in the same period last year. China’s weekly ingot inventory was holding a balanced outlook, with varied dynamics in different areas. The ingot inventory in Gongyi decreased due to delayed arrivals from Xinjiang but is estimated to rise since all the cargos are already in logistics. The inventory saw a minor rise as some local houses were supplying the requirement....
On Thursday, July 28, the aluminium billet inventory heightened by 12,200 tonnes from 95,400 tonnes recorded last week. The inventory as of Thursday, July 28, closed at 107,600 tonnes. As per the SMM data, the inventories in Foshan and Huzhou witnessed growth, whereas, on the other hand, inventories in Changzhou and Nanchang remained restrained. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: The inventory in Foshan surged by 12,800 tonnes to rest at 66,000 tonnes, from 53,200 tonnes recorded last week. The same day, Huzhou recorded a W-o-W rise of 3,000 tonnes to settle at 19,000 tonnes. Due to the frequent arrival of cargos carried from Yunnan and the weak downstream demand, the stockpile in Foshan witnessed this increment. As...
The leading player in the European aerosol market and the Iberian leader in general Packaging, Colep Packaging have acquired a 40% stake in the more than three decades old Spanish aluminium aerosol provider ALM. As a result of this move, Colep will be able to expand its packaging portfolio and offer a broader selection of sustainable packaging materials. Consequently, it aims to provide the market with more options, flexibility, and customization. Paulo Sousa, the CEO of Colep Packaging, said, “This acquisition represents an important moment in our growth strategy, aligned with the ambition to enlarge the packaging solutions of our company.” “This is one more step in our strategic implementation that allows us to have a more effective answer to the market and a stronger partnership with...
Vedanta Limited has lifted its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from Friday, July 29, following a cut on the previous day, July 28. On Friday, Vedanta’s aluminium ingot price has come in at INR 226,000-257,500 per tonne, up by INR 5,250 per tonne or 2.38 per cent from the previous day. On July 28, the price stood at 220,750-252,250 per tonne, reflecting a slash of INR 3,250 per tonne. Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod price has also been raised by INR 5,250 per tonne on July 29 from INR 228,250-235,750 per tonne to INR 233,500- 241,000 per tonne. Similar to the ingot price, Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod price on July 28 saw a cut of INR 3,250 per tonne. The company is currently selling its aluminium billets at INR 235,000 per tonne, with effect from July 29, compared...
Hydro's recent investment of NOK 150 million ($15 million) into its Henderson factory in Kentucky highlights the urge of the automobile industry to shift towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly environment. This investment will strengthen Hydro's position as North America's top producer of low carbon and recycled aluminium while lowering the production's environmental effect. It will also enable the plant to produce industry-leading advanced alloys for automotive applications, including the advanced proprietary material, Hydro CIRCAL, providing a chance to supply Hydro's most forward-thinking, sustainability-focused clients with this cutting-edge product as the automotive industry in Kentucky grows. “At Hydro we want to accelerate the green transformation of the aluminium and...
CANPACK S.A. has declared that it will enhance its aluminium beverage can production capacity with the introduction of a new manufacturing unit in Poços de Caldas, a municipality under the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The CANPACK authority, alongside economic development leaders and state plus local officials together, announced the new facility after its design was vetted and a BRL 710 million (US$140 million) investment sanctioned. With economic development funding arranged by the state and local governments, this latest facility portrays CANPACK’s immense dedication to serving the Brazilian packaging sector. The above announcement was a successor to CANPACK’s BRL 360 million (US$70 million) investment for an aluminium beverage can ends production line in Manaus, Amazonas. If...
AMAG Austria Metall AG, the biggest company in the Austrian Aluminium industry, has reportedly achieved record levels of revenue and earnings in the first half of 2022. As per the report published by the company, it has seen a growth of around 50 per cent in revenue from EUR 595.1 million in H1 2021 to EUR 904.3 million in H1 2022. Net income after taxes has reflected a surge of over 120 per cent from EUR 35 million in H1 2021 to EUR 78.4 million in H1 2022. EBITDA also represents a significant achievement of 70 per cent from EUR 93.6 million in the year earlier to EUR 156.5 million in the first six months of 2022, the highest ever half-year earnings. This stupendous growth in AMAG’s financial performance could be attributed to a significant hike of 36.9 per cent in the global aluminium...
