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 world alumina production in the June quarter (Q2) of 2022 totalled 35.034 million tonnes, seeing an increase of 5.79 per cent from 33.118 million tonnes during 1Q2022, found the International Aluminium Institute. But on a year-on-year basis, the world alumina output in Q2 stood 1.17 per cent lower than 35.450 million tonnes. In June 2022, the alumina output across the world amounted to 11.6 million tonnes, down by 3.8 per cent from 12.058 million tonnes a month ago and 1.24 per cent lower than 11.746 million tonnes a year earlier. In the entire first half of the year, world alumina production came in at 68.152 million tonnes – 1.79 per cent less than 69.393 million tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year. China, being the world’s largest producer of alumina,...
The carbonated soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola announced that the company upraised its annual growth forecast as the demand for the colas escalates dynamically, notwithstanding the price surge to soften the jolt of higher costs for vital feeds like aluminium cans and corn sugar. Aluminium beverage cans are the most sustainable beverage packaging material. It is made from aluminium and has a higher recycling rate and more recycled content than competing package types. Furthermore, aluminium cans are lightweight, stackable and strong, allowing brands to package and transport more beverages using less material. However, the packaged food producers have so far witnessed the negligible impact of decades-high inflation on demand, particularly in the United States, as people prefer spending on...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,406.5 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,422 per tonne, an increase of US$14 per tonne or 0.58 per cent. LME aluminium cash bid price stopped at US$2,435 per tonne, with a 0.16 per cent or US$4 per tonne escalation on Tuesday, July 26, while LME aluminium official settlement price rested at US$2,437 per tonne, experiencing a price hike of 0.23 per cent or US$5.50 per tonne. The 3 month bid price dropped by US$6 per tonne or 0.25 per cent to USD2,425 per tonne, while the offer price shed US$5 per tonne or 0.2 per cent to USD2,427 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price plummeted by US$3 per tonne or 0.12 per cent to rest at US$2,467 per tonne and US$2,472 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock continued to shrink by 1.27...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Metra Holding S.p.A against the Performance Standard certification for re-melting primary and secondary aluminium and manufacturing aluminium alloy extruded sections at its Foall S.r.l. (foundry) and Metra S.p.A. (extrusion) production facilities in Italy. The foundry has an annual production capacity of 50,000 tonnes of extrusion ingots, while the extrusion facility produces 90,000 tonnes of extruded products in a year. The ASI Performance Standard certification sets environmental, social and governance principles and criteria to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain. It has 59 criteria under the three sustainability pillars of Environment, Social, and Governance. Enrico Zampedri, CEO at Metra Group, said: “Metra is...
China’s ALG Aluminium Inc. is a technologically advanced state-owned joint-stock organisation situated in the ‘Green City’, Nanning, funded and fathered by Guangxi Investment Group Co. Ltd. The Company has successfully earned the Production and Transformation Membership after immense scrutiny by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. The company is true to its ideologies of ‘unity, innovation, rigorousness and pioneering’, which pushes it further into industry up-gradation and elevates its position in the high-end latest aluminium materials sector. The company is keen on using its R&D, production, and sales expertise to emphasise prevailing market demands and create independent innovations. The company has appointed a considerable number of esteemed members of the aluminium processing...
The year 2022 heralds a ray of fresh desire and optimism for the downstream aluminium industry, with a lot of upcoming projects, investments, and changes in line. So, the team AlCircle has launched its latest research report, “The World of Aluminium Extrusions - An industry analysis with forecasts to 2027", which offers a thorough analysis and prediction of how the aluminium extrusion market will develop in the coming years while keeping an eye on prior investments, regulatory changes, and pricing trends. The report focuses on the expected production capacity, output, consumption across geographies and applications across end-user sectors, and trade dynamics. The amount of aluminium extruded globally is predicted to reach 31.8 million tonnes by 2022 and increase by around 3.8% annually...
A triad formed in the West Midlands where PyroGenesys, Impression Technologies and Kew Projects will indulge in a £ 1.3 million pilot programme for a smoother inter-change of knowledge and experience to penetrate new markets with more significant business opportunities. The pilot programme will enhance the peripheral growth of these three companies so that they can easily suffice the aerospace and aviation demands for lightweight aircraft consuming sustainable and lesser fuel for the flight. This 'Pivot' programme is expected to be crucial for hoisting related businesses in the vicinity since it will encourage cross-sector innovation by providing R&D grants and other intermediate technical support. With the advent of the Net Zero by 2050 pact in Paris, many companies are moving towards...
The leading mining solution provider in Australia, Emeco has sealed a deal for dispersal services with a renowned industrial asset disposition and management company. By the agreement, Emeco teams with the auctioneer to get competitive marketing and sales solutions regarding dispersing heavy earthmoving equipment. Emeco is one of Australia's most extensive, independent mining equipment rental companies with operations in all key mining regions of the country. With headquarters in Perth, Western Australia, Emeco provides tailored earthmoving equipment solutions to mining companies. In addition to its impressive rental fleet, Emeco has a network of maintenance and component rebuilding workshops across the country. Steve Crofts, the General Manager for Global Assets at Emeco, said, "The...
Hindalco Industries Limited has trimmed its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from July 26, after raising the prices on the previous day, July 23. Hindalco has cut INR 2,500 per tonne from INR 228,750 per tonne to sell the aluminium ingot price at INR 226,250 per tonne from July 26. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price has also witnessed a downfall of INR 2,500 per tonne on July 26 from INR 239,850 to INR 237,350 per tonne. Aluminium billet price has come in at INR 240,350 per tonne versus INR 242,850 per tonne as of July 23. Hindalco Industries links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which shrank by US$28.50 per tonne on Monday, July 25, to stand at US$2,431.50 per tonne....
Vedanta Limited has reduced its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices by INR 2,750 per tonne, with effect from Tuesday, July 26, following an increase by the same amount on July 23. Vedanta’s aluminium billet price has come in at INR 233,000 per tonne, as against INR 235,750 per tonne on Saturday, July 23. Vedanta is currently selling its aluminium wire rod price at INR 231,500-239,000 per tonne versus INR 234,250-241,750 per tonne as of July 23. Aluminium ingot price is standing at INR 224,000-255,500 per tonne, seeing a cut of INR 2,750 per tonne on July 26 from INR 226,750-258,250 per tonne. Vedanta Limited links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which slipped by US$28.50 per tonne on Monday,...
Aluminium scrap is generally categorized as either "new scrap" from production processes or "old scrap" from post-consumer use. In manufacturing aluminium semi-fabricated and final products, new scrap is generated. Those products collected after consumers have disposed of them are considered old scrap. It is common for old scrap to be more contaminated than new scrap. Vehicles that have reached the end of their useful lives, demolished buildings and constructions, packaging materials that have been discarded, home and office appliances, as well as machinery equipment, can all provide old aluminium scrap. Following a 5.0% expansion in 2021, Lithuania's economy is expected to expand by 1.9% in 2022, a moderate increase over the 1.7% forecast in spring, resulting from a better-than-expected...
Savannah’s pilot aluminum cup program has come up with yet another idea of reutilizing the cups. The idea is to redesign aluminum cups into sustainable souvenirs. Nick Pulambo, Savannah City Council and the 4th District Alderman for the city of Savannah, said Downtown Business Association picked up the idea and commissioned Dana Richardson, a local artist, to transform the cups designs. Savannah initiated the pilot aluminum cup program to cut down on waste from single-use cups by offering an alternate usage idea. Cups that are recycled in Savannah are broken down at a facility in Rome where they use the recycled materials to create new cups for Savannah’s program. For the new program, Dana Richardson said, "I’m really excited to see people carrying them around and I hope that when people...
Aluminium as a metal is lightweight, corrosion resistant and sturdy, which makes it a good fit for yachts, ships and other similar structures. Custom Line brand’s flagship yacht, the new Navetta 50, is designed entirely out of aluminium. It is a part of the displacement range of the brand and has a displacement hull of fewer than 500 GT, an overall length (LOA) of 49.90 metres, and a beam of 9.60 metres. Custom Line Navetta 50 construction will begin at the end of the year, and the yacht won't be presented until 2024. On the front of sustainability, using aluminium instead of steel, which weighs one-third less than the latter, reduces consumption on a 50-meter boat by around 10-15% of its size and volume (GT). Instead of using a hybrid propulsion system, the builders contend that improved...
The government of Italy is seeking to acquire a stake in an Indian company, Titagarh Wagons' wholly-owned arm Firema. Titagarh is in the business of manufacturing coaches for the Indian railway. According to our report, the Italian government investment promotion agency Invitalia might acquire a 20%-30% stake in Firema. The Covid pandemic has made the world manufacturing sector suffer in various ways. Titagarh is also on the same path of countering the Covid challenges and discussing with the Italian government for financial assistance as monetarily it is strained due to the pandemic. Umesh Chowdhary, the MD of Titagarh Wagons, said, "It is a breakthrough that the Italian government will pick up a stake, apart from a PE investor, in Firema." "The promoters will also infuse fresh capital....
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium gained 3,000 tonnes over the weekend across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants. After several consecutive weeks of fall, primary aluminium inventories built-up to stand at 671,000 tonnes, but 111,000 tonnes lower than in the same period last year and 11,000 tonnes down week-on-week. Inventories increased on Monday as trades in the spot market declined slightly after aluminium prices rebounded last week. The weekly shipments out of warehouses in Foshan, Wuxi, and Gongyi were in a downtrend. The chart below indicates the current status of primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: In Wuxi, primary aluminium inventories accumulated by 5,000 tonnes over the weekend to come in...
China-based DDM Machinery has launched its flexible aluminium duct forming machines. These kinds of aluminium ducts or tubes are usually applied in air conditioners, ventilation, bathroom, kitchen and HVAC system. The DSMR-600 Aluminium Flexible Duct Forming Machine is one of its kind and uses a stainless steel wire at the core of the flex tubes to keep the bendability intact. Aluminium is one of the most sustainable metals found on the planet as it is infinitely recyclable. Moreover, the malleability of aluminium makes it the best non-ferrous option for the transport, electrical and construction industry. With a simple outlook, the machine is enigmatic as it can produce both one-layer aluminium tubes with steel wires inside and a double-layered aluminium tube with in-built steel wiring....
LME aluminium opened at US$2,459 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,408 per tonne, down US$51 per tonne or 2.07 per cent. On Monday, July 25, LME aluminium cash bid price stood at US$2,431 per tonne, and LME aluminium official settlement price closed at US$2,431.50 per tonne. Both the prices experienced a decline of US$28 per tonne or 1.13 per cent and US$28.5 per tonne or 1.15 per cent. On the same day, the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also dropped by US$26 per tonne or 1.05 per cent and US$25.5 per tonne or 1.03 per cent to rest at US$2,431 per tonne and US$2,432 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price climbed down the graph by US$25 per tonne or 1 per cent to halt at US$2,470 per tonne and US$2,475 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at...
AMAG Austria Metall AG and Thyssenkrupp Aerospace have been partners since the beginning of AMAG's aviation history. During the coming year, the strong cooperation will be extended for another six months through a new supply contract. Through AMAG, Thyssenkrupp Aerospace has secured the supply of premium aluminium for the coming year. Patrick Marous, the CEO of ThyssenKrupp Aerospace, said, "We are very pleased to have been able to conclude this contract as part of our long-term, strategic partnership with AMAG. In the current volatile market environment, our common goal is to support our customers as reliable partners. Long-term material supply is, therefore, an important part of our Materials as a Service strategy." Victor Breguncci, the Chief Sales Officer at AMAG Austria Metall AG,...
