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 most significant reason for the rapid growth of aluminium cans in the market is due to their extraordinary features of being strong, light in weight, highly resistant to corrosion, giving excellent barriers against air, light, & moisture and super-efficient to ship and store. Furthermore, beverage cans made of aluminium are infinitely recyclable. Aluminium cans chill quickly, provide a superior metal canvas for 360-degree labelling and perhaps most importantly preserve flavour and freshness. The Balkan nation, Bulgaria has experienced a significant transformation over the past three decades, as it has progressed from a highly centralized, planned economy to an open, market-based, upper-middle-income economy securely anchored in the European Union (EU). As per the census of 2022, the...
Urban mining is the process of removing non-ferrous metals, like aluminium, copper, lead, and zinc, from electronic trash and other wastes that are primarily produced in urban areas. To make deep-seated minerals such as zinc, lead, and copper more accessible, the minerals and metals industry is urging the government to create a new urban mining policy and add a specific clause to the current regulations. “We have to introduce in India a concept called urban mining. We sell around 4 million tonne of aluminium. Out of this, more than 60% is recycled aluminium. In fact, most of the big companies in the world today, including us, are investing heavily into recycling, which is the whole concept of urban mining,” said Satish Pai, managing director of Hindalco. The government should promote...
The Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC) has joined hands in collaboration with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California, to mount a metal Additive Manufacturing machine on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2). The ship, after the successful installation will become the first to flaunt a metal AM machine on board, estimating its feasibility in the ocean. The Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) officer aboard USS Essex, Lt. Cmdr. Nicolas Batista, exemplified that this in-house metal AM machine would be one of the fastest of its kind aimed at additively manufacturing aluminium products. A range of ship-borne aluminium items are scheduled to be manufactured on board while sailing, like, housings, bleed air...
The global metal and mining giant, Rio Tinto has announced that the group has decided in investing US$188 million (CA$240 million) to augment the production capacity for low-carbon, high-value aluminium billets at its Alma smelter in Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec by 202,000 tonnes. The current casting centre at Rio Tinto's Alma facility will be expanded to accommodate new state-of-the-art equipment, counting a casting pit and furnaces, granting a larger portion of the aluminium produced to be recast to higher value billets. The construction will commence in May 2023, after completion of detailed engineering and preliminary work, while commissioning is anticipated during the first quarter of 2025. According to global market analysis and consultancy firm, the demand for aluminium extrusion...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,360.5 per tonne on Wednesday and closed at US$2,359 per tonne, down US$1 per tonne or 0.04 per cent. LME aluminium cash bid price closed at US$2,342.50 per tonne, with a US$14.5 per tonne or 0.61 per cent drop, according to London Metal Exchange. LME aluminium official settlement price also slumped by US$15 per tonne or 0.63 per cent to stop at US$2,343 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price tumbled down by US$15 per tonne or 0.63 per cent to peg at US$2,355 per tonne and US$2,355.50 per tonne. Both December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price declined by US$15 per tonne or 0.62 per cent to settle at US$2,375 per tonne and US$2,380 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 340300 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants for the...
On Monday, July 11, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of Cervejaria Masterpiece as its new Industrial Users member. To maximise aluminium's contribution to a sustainable society, producers, users, and stakeholders in the value chain are brought together by ASI, a non-profit organisation that sets standards and provides certification services. Brazil's Niteroi is home to the microbrewery Cervejaria Masterpiece. It has received 28 competition medals in the previous two years and is one of the world's most environmentally friendly brewers. Aside from selling in all nations via an online store, it is also a B Corporation and sells its beers through a network of authorised pubs and supermarkets in the Rio de Janeiro region. “Cervejaria Masterpiece decided to join ASI...
AKFA is planning to expand its exports due to augmented demand for construction materials, industrial components and products of the transport sector following the regrowth of the worldwide economy after suffering the pangs of Covid-19. It plans to export US$110 million worth of products in 2022 which is double the export size of 2021, which is US$55 million. Based in Uzbekistan, AKFA is continuously toiling to enhance customer service along with taking proper steps to decrease the delivery time of items, improve the logistics deal and take care of the product qualities. With extending its geographical outreach, the company will also put emphasis on manufacturing high-value-added products. The launching of the complex extrusion profiles and parts producing division had armoured the...
The Rajshahi district in Bangladesh is facing a gas inflow interruption (a cheaper option than fuel oil) and resulting in a surge in oil prices which might lead to the shutdown of various aluminium utensils industries in Bogura’s Talora port region. The regional traders explained that the cost of furnace oil is so elevated that 10 out of 11 factories have been forced into an abrupt closure during the previous four years. Yet the very little amount of aluminium utensils are still being formed in Talora but with the unavailability of a proper gas connection, the only running unit might also be closed, according to the locals. Bogura town has a gas connection but it is 20km away from this port. Some of the units are manufacturing utensils with gas as an energy source which is cutting down...
On Tuesday, July 12, a major accident was reported at Weston Aluminium on Mitchell Avenue. The molten aluminium that had spilt at the Kuri Kuri based smelter was, however, brought under control by the firefighters. The firefighters arrived at the spot at around 11.30 pm, where they discovered a substantial pour of molten aluminium. “There was a spill of molten aluminium which was really concerning for firefighters because molten aluminium is very, very hot. Fortunately it was contained. A significant area of concern was the actual heat of the aluminium and if we applied water that turning to steam straight away and creating bigger problems. Firefights did cool and contain the area around with advice from our hazardous materials experts and the on-site technicians as well," said NSW...
Following the launch of its Topstone Carbon bike in April, Cannondale is ready to reveal its Topstone Alloy gravel bike. Cannondale claims that the Topstone Alloy “distils the spirit of the Topstone Carbon into a rugged, ever-ready aluminium frame.” The new aluminium model may carry all the shades of its carbon counterpart but is more affordable than its predecessor. Cannondale has run extensive tests on the Topstone Alloy range to achieve a well-attested geometry for the bike for more riding stability during adventurous sporting or bike-packing. Cannondale also stated that the bike is perfect for basic travelling purposes as well. There are endless similarities between the two Topstone models, the carbon and the aluminium frame bikes. Both the Cannondale bikes have a tyre clearance till...
On 12 th July 2022, the Board of Directors of Befesa S.A. appointed Javier Molina, the present Chief Executive, as the Executive Chairperson of Befesa, while the working Vice President of the Steel Dust Recycling Business, Asier Zarraonandia is promoted as the CEO of Befesa. The current Chairman of the Board has been appointed as the Lead Independent Director and abides as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. However, the company has reported that all the changes are with immediate effect. In his capacity as chairman of the board of directors of Befesa and executive chairman, Javier Molina will represent Befesa to regulators, authorities, and shareholders. Befesa's corporate strategy will be implemented by him, covering growth projects, the Sustainable Global Growth Plan...
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as aluminium flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging as well as in cookware and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other purposes. The United States imported 24,400 tonnes of aluminium flat-rolled products from Oman in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which surged by 4,000 tonnes or 19.60 per cent Y-o-Y from 20,400 tonnes in 1Q2021. As per the USGS data, a Q-o-Q hike of 6,340 tonnes or 35.10 per cent was recorded in 1Q2022 from 18,060 tonnes in 4Q2021. However, on M-o-M calculation, a growth of 3,390 tonnes or 48.35 per cent was recorded in March 2022 from 7,010 tonnes in February. In February,...
The Lower House of the Jamaica Parliament, also known as the House of Representatives has sanctioned the amount of J$268.48 million to be withdrawn from the Capital Development Fund (CDF), to contribute budgetary support to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) for FY 2022-23. On 5 th July 2022, Dr Nigel Clarke, the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, said: “The JBI was established by the Government in 1975 as a regulatory planning and development agency, to manage the sovereign aspects of the Government’s participation in the bauxite alumina industry.” He further highlighted that the JBI is responsible for observing and studying the alumina sector and advising the Government on matters concerning the industry both domestic and international markets. However, Dr Clarke reported that...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,372 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,360 per tonne, down US$17 per tonne or 0.72 per cent. LME aluminium cash bid price stood at US$2,357 per tonne, with a 2.44 per cent or US$59 per tonne slump, according to London Metal Exchange. LME aluminium official settlement price halted at US$2,358 per tonne, experiencing a downfall of 2.44 per cent or US$59 per tonne on July 12, Tuesday. 3-month bid price tumbled down US$51 per tonne or 2.11 per cent resting at US$2,370 per tonne. 3-month offer price plunged by 2.17 per cent or US$52.50 per tonne to close at US$2,370.50 per tonne. December 23 bid price stood at US$2,390 per tonne, dropping by 1.77 per cent or US$43 per tonne. December 23 offer price closed at US$2,395 per tonne, moving down by US$43 per tonne...
On Wednesday, July 13, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China has declined by RMB 390 per tonne to halt at RMB 17,600 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the average price for the same is expected to range between RMB 17,580 per tonne and RMB 17,620 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB 20 per to a premium price of RMB 20 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price has witnessed a downfall in all the major provinces, with the highest in Linyi. The price in Linyi has nosedived by RMB 420 per tonne to close at RMB 17,700 per tonne. On the same day, the price in Foshan and Wuxi has plunged by RMB 390 per tonne to peg at RMB 17,460 per tonne and RMB 17,600 per tonne. In Chongqing and Shenyang, the price has descended by RMB 310 per tonne and RMB 350 per tonne to stop...
India's iconic aluminium manufacturer, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium, conserved more than 22,000 gigajoules (GJ) of energy in FY22. As part of the company's commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 2050 or earlier, Balco is gaining ground toward decarbonizing its operations. Intending to conserve energy, in FY22, BALCO reduced: Specific Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) consumption at its cast houses by 10% Specific power consumption (energy used for producing a unit of product) by 15% Scrap generation in Ingot Casting Machine by 20% and in Wire Rod Mill by 31%, thereby reducing energy used in re-melting, which is energy-intensive In addition, the company is using biomass briquettes to reduce its GHG emissions by 0.43 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent...
Belvac Production Machinery, a global pioneer in the design and manufacture of aluminium can equipment, was declared clear by a jury in Virginia. The jury found that competitor Crown Packaging's patents on a machine that makes aluminium beverage cans were not violated by container manufacturer Belvac Production Machinery. After a nine-day trial, the jury found that Crown Packaging Technology Inc. had not provided sufficient evidence to support its claims that Belvac Production Machinery Inc. had violated three patents related to a machine used to produce beverage cans. The jury further concluded that Belvac had not established that the eight stated claims were barred by the on-sale provision. Crown Packaging and a division of CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Ltd. filed a lawsuit in July 2018...
Ontario-based Cymat Technologies boasted about bagging an OEM components development deal from an anonymous “global automotive manufacturer”. Cymat is keen on using SmartMetal, their flagship aluminium foam. Tesseract Structural Innovations has been the design consultant for the company and they have been reproached to provide design reconstructions for a structural element (14 parts) within an electric vehicle (EV) battery enclosure that is already present. With the inclusion of SmartMetal into the production of the component, the new blueprint is scheduled to enhance performance by decreasing weight, improving crash resistance, diminishing manufacturing difficulty and levelling working costs for the OEM. “This opportunity is the culmination of almost a year’s work of exploring potential...
