The low-carbon aluminum market has stepped into a more competitive phase as producers invest in cleaner smelting technologies, renewable power and new downstream applications. Rio Tinto’s $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion in Quebec is the latest major development, adding around 160,000 metric tons per annum (MPTA) of primary aluminum capacity when fully operational by the end of 2026. The project will lift total AP60 production at Complexe Arvida to about 220,000 MPTA while supplying lower-carbon aluminum to transportation, construction, electrical and consumer-goods customers. The Quebec expansion is expected to cut emissions by approximately 290,000 MPTA compared with the older Arvida technology, strengthening the case for energy-efficient, hydropower-based primary aluminum...
Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Limited saw its reported sales surge to INR 13.99 billion (USD 144.48 million) in the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, from INR 1.86 million (USD 19,208.92) a year earlier. The sharp rise in sales, however, did not translate into stronger profitability, with the company reporting a net loss of INR 0.321 million (USD 3,315.09) compared with net income of INR 0.471 million (USD 4,864.19) in Q2 2025. The same contrast carried into the first six months of the financial year. Golkonda Aluminium reported sales of INR 13.99 billion (USD 144.50 million) for the six months ended September 30, compared with INR 3.64 million (USD 37,591.66) a year earlier, while net income fell to INR 0.643 million (USD 6,640.50) from INR 2.13 million (USD 21,997.31). Sales...
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Symetal and BOBST are breaking boundaries in the aluminium foil coating and rolling sector with the MASTER CO 5000 coating machine, which was installed during the first quarter of 2022 in the former's production facility in Mandra, Greece. The coater accomplishes Symetal's process quality expectations by augmenting the company's capacity from its existing weightage of 24,000 tonnes per annum. Aluminium foil is a tender material; therefore, its transformation calls for high-end and elaborate technologies. The coating equipment is technically customised, requiring a close collaboration between the equipment manufacturer and the converter. Symetal S.A. runs two ultra-modern production units in Greece; one in Oinofyta that manufactures aluminium foil rolls and the other in Mandra that masters...
Radiohead Brands, in collaboration with Ball Corporation, launches three new sparkling beverages. Jimmy's non-alcoholic drink will now be available in Tonic Water, Ginger Ale and Classic Lemonade flavours. Radiohead’s partnership with Ball ensures the best quality aluminium for their canned beverages. The purest form of aluminium is used in making cans, and they have one hundred per cent recyclability. This largely contributes to the sustainability quotient of the planet. The three different flavours, Tonic Water, Ginger Ale and Classic Lemonade, would come packed in 250ml cans. The Founder and CEO of Radiohead Brands, Ankur Bhatia, commented: “We put a lot of effort in crafting our mixers, ensuring fine flavour craftsmanship and perfectly balanced taste profile. For this range, we...
The new Solid Core™ Composite Series Railing and Compass™ Series Aluminium Railing from MoistureShield, an iconic composite decking brand from Oldcastle APG, provide any deck design with a modern, chic appearance. Made in the USA, these railings are built to last, are reportedly stain-proof, and won't rot or splinter. The Compass Series aluminium Railing from MoistureShield gives any deck design a sleek, modern edge with options for top rails in Cambridge or Classic styles and matte black or bronze powder coating. The powder coat is rated more than three times the industry norm for durability and rust resistance, particularly in difficult coastal circumstances. "We created our Solid Core Composite Railings with unmatched durability and moisture resistance for years of beauty and...
The diversified miner and metal producer, South32, has maintained its outlook for a few commodities over the longer term, despite the decrease in base metal prices. Following the company's annual general meeting (AGM), Graham Kerr, the CEO, said, "In the company's longer-term, commodities such as copper, nickel, zinc and silver would pursue to play an essential role in decarbonising the world." "That demand will be super strong, and the reality is that supply over the last five or six years has been shrinking, and there has been a severe lack of investment and exploration. So we will see higher prices in the long-term, which will make the industry very attractive." Regarding South32’s outlook on further acquisitions in the base metals sector, Kerr pointed out that there were few...
Globally acclaimed portable espresso maker, Wacaco Company Ltd, is about to introduce its second generation of the well-received Minipresso NS capsule espresso machine. These models are compatible with all kinds of Nespresso Original Capsules. Nespresso Capsules are usually comprised of aluminium, and NS2 is keen on producing aluminium coffee pods. Anyhow, aluminium is infinitely recyclable, and its usage cuts down the ratio of carbon footprint left on the planet. Minipresso NS2 is user-friendly and uses high-end technology to brew the perfect cup of coffee every day. The machine is completely manually operated without any battery or electricity. The machines are made of wheat-composed polymers, which are also a sustainable material. This entire design focuses on improved user experience....
AMAG Austria Metall AG, the biggest company in the Austrian Aluminium industry sector, announced a positive third quarter, with sales and profitability showing significant Y-o-Y growth. In the company's history, this was the first time an operational result (EBITDA) of over EUR 200 million was produced. In the first three quarters of 2022, AMAG group's revenue surged by 47 per cent to EUR 1,353.9 million, from EUR 923.8 million recorded between Q1 to Q3 in 2021. The main reason behind this increment can be credited to higher aluminium prices, price changes brought on by rising costs and product mix optimisation. Total sales were marginally higher than the same period in the previous year (Q1–Q3/2021: 337,800 tonnes), coming in at 341,500 tonnes. "Despite numerous challenges, we have...
In March, Apple Inc. announced its first trial application of carbon-free aluminium smelting for the aluminium used in the iPhone SE 2022 and presently, low-carbon aluminium is applied in the production of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Apple elucidates that increasing the device's energy efficiency can significantly shrink the carbon emissions generated during its use. The M1 chip, for example, is said to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 34 per cent due to low power requirements per watt. On October 25, 2022, Apple Inc. stated it would go for new investments to build European solar and wind projects. The world-famous consumer electronics house advised its suppliers and traders to reduce the carbon content to zero in operations linked to manufacturing iPhones and other products. With...
Researchers from the Sheffield Titanium Alloy Research (STAR) group joined hands with ECKART GmbH, Schluechtern, Germany, to convert surplus aluminium alloy powders from atomisation into sheet material in two solid-state steps for aerospace use. The STAR group is part of the University of Sheffield. The project was led by Dr Simon Graham, a research associate at Sheffield University. The research aimed to transform excess aluminium alloy powders from atomisation into sheet material in two solid-state processes using field-aided sintering technology (FAST) and hot rolling. The A20X alloy powder utilised by the researchers came from Eckart. The as-atomised particle size range is frequently disregarded as a problem, although Metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes are typically...
Bravo Sierra produces world-class body care products specially crafted for military families and veterans. Recently, they've released body washes in 16-ounce aluminium wash bottles with assorted pumps, suitable for reuse. Once the seal is broken, the user can insert the pump and use the recyclable aluminium can for eternity. These Bravo Sierra body washes are mainly available in two different flavours; one is Citrus and Cedarwood, and the other is White Vetiver and Cedarwood. The names indicate that each fragrance will have an earthy undertone, which men very much prefer. The entire scheme might look excessively flashy, but there are valid reasons for this sudden swap from single-use bottles to an entirely refillable spectrum. Aluminium is infinitely recyclable, and recycled aluminium...
In protest over stalled pay negotiations, Rio Tinto workers at the Gove bauxite mining operation have planned to take industrial action. According to the union, workers have not been paid a raise in three years as the company has put off talks on a new enterprise agreement. Lloyd Pumpa, the United Workers union organiser, said, "All our members in Gove wanted out of this bargaining process was a few clauses tidied up and a reasonable wage increase afforded to them, at a mine which has constantly met or exceeded production targets for years." "Workers are completely fed up with the blown-out process”, Pumpa added. Pumpa said that protected industrial action across Gove operations was now ‘imminent’. Gove Operations in Australia’s Northern Territory has been supplying the global aluminium...
A00 aluminium ingot price has decreased by RMB 60 per tonne to close at RMB 18,580 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on Thursday, October 27. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,560 per tonne and RMB 18,600 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at the discount price of RMB 40 per tonne. The provinces in China have witnessed declining prices today, with the A00 aluminium ingot price dropping the highest in Tianjin by RMB 140 per tonne to stop at RMB 18,550 per tonne, followed by RMB 90 per tonne fall in Gongyi and Shenyang resting at RMB 18,500 per tonne and RMB 18,550 per tonne, respectively. In Foshan, the aluminium price came in at RMB 18,720 per tonne with a downfall of RMB 80 per tonne, whereas in Chongqing, the price dropped by RMB 70 per tonne to...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,222 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,343.5 per tonne and $2,217.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,330 per tonne, an increase of US$115 per tonne or 5.19 per cent. On Wednesday, October 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price soared up by US$95 per tonne or 4.37 per cent to settle at US$2,265 per tonne and US$2,265.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price surged by US$70 per tonne or 3.19 per cent to halt at US$2,260 per tonne and US$2,262 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price were hiked by US$60 per tonne or 2.64 per cent and 2.63 per cent to peg at US$2,332 per tonne and US$2,337 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 574075 tonnes....
As a result of a geopolitical crisis between Ukraine and Russia, Russia has been subjected to numerous EU restrictions since February 2022. Our source from Europe unveiled that during the nine months of the crisis, the government in the Hague issued 91 decisions exempting individual entities from sanctions. There is often a benefit to more than one company from every decision made. Dutch ministries carry out the lifting of sanctions. 34 Russian ships carrying aluminium, among other things, were allowed to dock at Dutch ports by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Resources. A total of 25 permits were issued by the Ministry of Economy and Climate to Dutch firms working with former Gazprom companies owned by the German company SEFE Energy. Accordingly, the Ministry of Foreign Trade...
On Thursday, October 20, aluminium billet inventories in China witnessed a downfall for two consecutive weeks. As per the data, the inventories plunged by 25,700 tonnes or 26.33 per cent to close at 71,900 tonnes. All five of the major regions witnessed a decline. Due to smelters in Yunnan reducing their output, shipping from Yunnan to Guangdong decreased. Arrivals were unreliable because of logistical problems brought on by the epidemic. The arrivals will rebound, and the inventory will expand once the epidemic is controlled. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: As per the data, inventory in Foshan dropped by 16,300 tonnes W-o-W to reside at 51,200 tonnes. On the same day in Wuxi, a drop of 4,800 tonnes or 45.28 per...
The Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant Norsk Hydro reported an adjusted EBIDTA of NOK9,721 million in 3Q2022, a growth of 34.65 per cent from NOK7,219 million recorded for the same period last year, resulting in a 12-month rolling Adjusted RoaCE of 27 per cent. Earnings were positively affected by higher all-in metal and alumina prices, CO2 compensation, and favourable currency effects but were partially offset by advanced upstream fixed and raw material costs. However, on a Q-o-Q calculation, Hydro's adjusted EBIDTA recorded a decline of 16.15 per cent from NOK11,594 million in 2Q2022. "Hydro is delivering strong financial results, while continuing to make good progress on our strategic agenda. This, combined with our long-term stable access to raw materials and energy, forms...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, Africa’s primary aluminium production stood at 136,000 tonnes in September 2022, registering a downfall of 3.55 per cent or 5,000 tonnes from 141,000 tonnes in August. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output edged 4,000 tonnes or 3.03 per cent higher than 132,000 tonnes. During the third quarter of the year, the consolidated output of primary aluminium in Africa summed at 416,000 tonnes, up by 2.72 per cent from 405,000 tonnes in Q2 2022 and 3.23 per cent more than 403,000 tonnes in Q3 2021. In the entire nine months of 2022, Africa’s primary aluminium production totalled 1.218 million tonnes versus 1.184 million tonnes during the same period last year. That reflected a year-on-year increase of 2.87 per cent. Africa’s daily average...
A Dutch Enterprise, Savage Rivale, has recently revealed their Coastrunner EV, which has been modelled to reinstate the Mini Moke and Meyer Manx models in a brand new all-electric version. The Coastrunner EV flaunts an aluminium space-frame chassis, which supports the car’s structure. As sources claim, this open-air beach buggy has been constructed on an aluminium space-frame chassis with an auxiliary steel roll cage and protection bars. The car has no doors and has a four-person capacity. The top of the car has been created out of fabric and is flexible. An aluminium space frame is created out of extruded aluminium sections, aluminium sheets, and vacuum die-cast components of various thicknesses and lengths. Extremely upgraded technology is required to fabricate an aluminium body frame...
In the current fiscal year, the Jamaican Government estimates the value of mining and processing earnings from bauxite and alumina to be $507 million (JMD$77 billion), seven per cent more than the fiscal year 2020-2021. Jamalco is expected to reopen its operations in August 2022. The US and European sanctions linked to the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical crisis are again eyeing UC Rusal. This Russian aluminium conglomerate owns a major share of local alumina production, Windalco. Jamaica's mining and quarrying industry contracted by 62.5 per cent last year due to the fire that closed the Jamaica Alumina Company (Jamalco) plant in August 2021. Russian aluminium imports were expected to rebound, but now the US is considering restrictions. Other companies, such as US producer Alcoa, lobby for...
