With only 10 per cent of globally traded alumina changing hands on the spot market, Hindalco is moving its tenders online in an effort to strengthen the evidence behind benchmark prices. For a commodity market where a relatively small number of transactions can influence prices across a much larger pool of long-term contracts, the quality of the underlying data matters. That is the challenge facing alumina, and Hindalco is now testing whether digital trading infrastructure can help address it. Hindalco is expected to conduct its first digital tender for metallurgical-grade alumina on Metalshub before the end of 2026. The physical cargo sold through the tender may be only part of the significance of the transaction. The more important outcome could be the structured market data generated...
Aluminium du Maroc reported a 31 per cent year-over-year increase in H1 2026 net income to MAD 41.0 million (USD 4.11 million), even as consolidated revenue declined to MAD 603.7 million (USD 60.55 million) from MAD 650.1 million (USD 65.21 million). The Moroccan aluminium producer’s results point to a stronger profitability performance despite weaker top-line activity. Net income rose from MAD 31.3 million (USD 3.14 million) in H1 2025, while operating income also increased by 23 per cent to MAD 77.2 million (USD 7.74 million), according to AlphaMena. Profit growth outpaces revenue The divergence between revenue and profit was the key feature of Aluminium du Maroc’s H1 2026 performance. Revenue declined by around 7 per cent year over year, while net income increased by nearly one-third....
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The chairman of En+ Group, Christopher Burnham, stated that the article published by Bloomberg on 12th October 2022 on the US sanctions speculations was ‘irresponsible’. The group’s metal arm is the world’s leading producer of low-carbon aluminium (Rusal) and the most significant independent renewable energy generator. The En+ Group is a multinational organization with over 90,000 employees and 60 assets in 12 countries, including operations in Jamaica, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Ukraine, and Russia. The Group provides aluminium and aluminium alloy to metal products-related companies, major automotive firms, and aerospace and construction organizations in more than 50 countries globally. The chairman commented, “The article is simply wrong. We remain in full...
The world’s leading industrial company committed to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro’s advanced aluminium bridge decking technologies offer many advantages over traditional steel and concrete construction. The Norway headquartered company, Hydro provides two aluminium bridge decking technologies: (i) Aluminium isotropic deck technology (ii) Aluminium orthotropic deck technology. Bridge deck projects have successfully used both technologies for decades. There are many bridge applications where aluminium decking is feasible, according to evaluations funded by the US Federal Highway Administration. The metal aluminium applied in bridge construction helps to accomplish more projects at lower cost and in less time and also minimizes traffic disruptions during rehabilitation and repairs. In...
The upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset by Apple is expected to include iris scanning for biometric payments and log-ins, aluminium, luxury lightweight glass, and fabric construction. The feature is expected to be named 'Iris ID. Rumours also suggest that a high-end combination of textiles, aluminium, and glass will be used in the headset. According to the research, Apple's VR headset "is expected to integrate into" its ecosystem of devices, including AirPods, smartphones, and Apple Watch. The headset may also be able to scan the irises of people wearing the headsets so they can quickly log into their accounts simply by putting the devices on their heads. This will allow multiple users to use the same device and make payments inside the headset. According to the rumour, Apple VR would...
The importance and need for aluminium have only grown in the last decades. According to reports, Novelis Inc., the largest recycler in the world and the top manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminium products, has broken ground and begun building its recycling and rolling factory in Bay Minette, Alabama. AFRY, a leader in engineering, design, and consulting services in Europe, reportedly chose to use artificial intelligence to lessen the environmental impact of aluminium manufacturing for Hydro Extrusion Sweden (AI). ICT Austria presented a unique "jewel" to AMAG Austria Metall AG and ACP Cubido, two leading providers of high-quality cast and rolled aluminium products and data collecting, analysis, and processing software solutions. The creation of a 35kW solar panel system for 3D Aluminium on...
Aluminium and its usage in the end user sector are highly demanding. Due to its unique attributes like recyclability, lightweight, corrosion resistance, etc., the need and use of metal are increasing from automobiles to electronics. Beginning on October 18, Bravo Sierra, a men's care brand explicitly created for US military troops, will provide refillable body wash in recyclable aluminium containers. Customers can switch to the new refillable can design from their previous Bravo Sierra Body Wash bottle. Flexing, corrosion and an inability to fully hold the boat's hulls are the three most important problems that Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers, a family-run producer of bespoke boat trailers, concentrate on. One of the top suppliers of premium recyclable metal packaging, Trivium...
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis has changed a lot of things in the industry. From the domestic aluminium prices witnessing a hike over the past week to Alcoa influencing the Biden administration to prevent American imports of Russian aluminium, it has brought about a lot of differences. As a result, aluminium prices rose by more than 3 per cent. Also, the embargo on Russian aluminium jeopardises the world market's ability to recover from various crises. It raises the question of whether China, the world's largest aluminium producer, can fill the supply gap. The possibility that the London Metal Exchange might restrict the entry of Russian metal, Beijing's support for domestic producers, and production reductions in both Europe and China, according to Platts Analytics, have all...
The Lotus Evija, hailed as one of the world's most potent production vehicles, is again making news as the Norfolk-based company introduces a unique version, titled Evija Fittipaldi. The fabrication of rotary gear shift dial has been constructed using recycled aluminium taken directly from Fittipaldi's Type 72. Restricted to eight units, all of which have already been sold, the new and limited edition Evija Fittipaldi harks back to Lotus' Formula 1 era with a black and gold colour scheme inspired by the legendary Lotus Type 72 race car. The new Fittipaldi version, part of the same 130-unit manufacturing run, commemorates 50 years since the renowned Brazilian racing car driver won in 1972. That year, Emerson Fittipaldi and Team Lotus won the F1 Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. The...
Dudley's Aluminium, a Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator, will assist in the construction of Aston Martin's new Formula 1 (F1) facility at Silverstone. The Aston Martin team's design, manufacturing, and marketing resources, its first-ever wind tunnel, and a simulator will be housed in the 400,000-square-foot complex. In Formula 1, wind tunnels are utilised during the car's construction to evaluate the effectiveness of various components and obtain the ideal aerodynamic balance. Kawneer doors and capped curtain walling will be installed on the building by Dudley's Aluminium in collaboration with SDC Builders Ltd. "We are delighted to be working with SDC Builders Ltd on this project at the home of British motor racing. The facility will support Aston Martin's growth and ambitions within...
Hindalco Industries Limited has expanded its aluminium ingot and aluminium product prices in line with the global aluminium benchmark price increase. As of Friday, October 14, Hindalco’s latest aluminium ingot price closed at INR 223,750 per tonne, up by INR 13,750 per tonne from INR 210,000 per tonne on the previous day. The price of aluminium billets also surged by INR 13,750 per tonne from October 14 to halt at INR 237,850 per tonne. The amount recorded on October 12 settled at INR 224,100, which was down by INR 5,000 per tonne from INR 229,100 per tonne on October 11. Aluminium wire rod price has also been hiked by INR 13,750 per tonne to clock at INR 234,850 per tonne. On October 12, it stood at INR 221,100 per tonne, down by INR 5,000 per tonne from INR 226,100 per tonne on October...
AMAG Austria Metall AG, a premium supplier of high-quality cast and rolled aluminium products, along with ACP Cubido, a specialist in data collection, analysis, and processing software solutions, was awarded a special "gem" by ICT Austria. AMAG emerged as the winner in the category of "Data Science - scoring points in quality standards and sustainability" and was awarded the "Gem for sustainable digitalisation projects". In addition to supporting the domestic ICT sector to keep pace with the rapid pace of innovation of global competition, ICT Austria has been established as a non-profit association to maximize its strengths. It plans to position itself powerfully nationally and internationally by leveraging our existing strengths. In the annual event of ICT Austria - Center for Business...
Following the recent military escalation in Ukraine, Alcoa is pressing the Biden administration to obstruct U.S. aluminium imports from Russia. As a result, aluminium prices increased by more than 3 per cent. According to recent news reports, the White House is reportedly exploring various alternatives regarding imports of Russian aluminium, including perhaps forbidding leading manufacturer Rusal from selling its goods in the United States. This week, President Joe Biden's administration examined various alternatives regarding imports of Russian aluminium, including perhaps forbidding Rusal, the biggest producer of aluminium outside of China, from selling its goods in the United States. Washington has fewer Russian businesses to restrict as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has extended...
According to the Romanian aluminium producer, Alro SA, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe, measured by production capacity, the company was declared a "selected investor" following a public tender organized by Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO) to build a natural gas fired power plant at Isalnita together. Complexul Energetic Oltenia is a 40-year-old provider of National Power System safety. The energy supplier stated that the wind does not blow continuously, while during cloudy and rainy days, the solar system's efficiency drops, and the sun does not shine all the time. Instead, the coal of Complexul Energetic Oltenia can provide electricity for Romania for the next 40 years, which is possible based only on the reserves discovered so far. Marian...
LME aluminium moved around the 5-day moving average after opening at US$2,330 per tonne on Thursday, and closed at US$2,337 per tonne, a decrease of 0.64 per cent. On Thursday, October 13, LME aluminium cash bid price skyrocketed by US$147.50 per tonne or 6.63 per cent to stand at US$2,373.50 per tonne and LME aluminium official settlement price soared by US$147 per tonne or 6.60 per cent to rest at US$2,374 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price jumped by US$140.50 per tonne to stand at US$2,360 per tonne and US$2,360.50 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price surged by US$118 per tonne to hover around US$2,302 per tonne and US$2,307 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock totalled 351900 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed...
On Friday, October 14, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price expanded by RMB 220 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,700 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,680 per tonne and RMB 18,720 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 110 to RMB 70 per tonne. The price in Chongqing has surged by RMB 250 per tonne to rest at RMB 18,790 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Hangzhou and Wuxi have grown by RMB 220 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,710 per tonne and RMB 18,690 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Foshan and Gongyi have increased by RMB 210 per tonne to score at RMB 18,720 per tonne and RMB 18,550 per tonne. Tianjin’s price has surged by RMB 200 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,680 per tonne. The prices in Shenyang and...
Alloy Enterprises, an investor in an additive manufacturing process for producing aluminium components based on sheets, announced the appointment of Haleyanne Freedman in the role of Director of Business Development. Freedman will lead the company's commercial strategy, oversee the applications engineering division, generate demand, and grow the organisation's sales. Andie Bedell, the COO and Co-Founder of Alloy Enterprises, said, "Haleyanne brings a proven track record of solving customers' most challenging technical problems with additive manufacturing." "Her philosophy of integrating sensible and scalable solutions fits seamlessly with our engineering team, and she will be an incredible asset to our organisation." Over the past several years, Freedman has worked in additive...
On Thursday, October 13, aluminium billet inventories in China dwindled by 10,000 tonnes or 9.29 per cent across five major consumption areas. The inventory settled at 97,600 tonnes from 107,600 tonnes recorded on Monday, October 10. Shipments from Yunnan and Xinjiang to Guangdong were decreased by suppliers. The pandemic epidemic in Xinjiang hindered transportation, which decreased arrivals at consumption centres. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: The aluminium billet inventory in Foshan has declined by 3,400 tonnes or 4.79 per cent to settle at 67,500 tonnes, from 70,900 tonnes recorded on Monday. As of Thursday, October 13, the inventory in Huzhou and Wuxi has descended by 3,500 tonnes or 26.92 per cent and...
According to Platts analytics, domestic aluminium prices in China have increased over a week based on the possibility that the London Metal Exchange may curb the entry of Russian metal, Beijing’s support for domestic producers, and production cut in both Europe and China. There is also a probability for volatile domestic aluminium prices until LME finally decides to suspend trading and storage of Russian metal, said Platts analytics. According to the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), the most active SHFE aluminium futures contract for November delivery closed 1.6 per cent higher at RMB 18,565 per tonne than settlement holiday prices, primarily in response to the LME price hike. Till October 6 from the beginning of the month, the aluminium price on the London Metal Exchange rose by US$175...
AFRY, a pioneer in engineering, design, and advising services in Europe, has decided to help reduce the climate footprint of aluminium production for Hydro Extrusion Sweden by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal of using artificial intelligence to evaluate production data is to decrease waste, improve quality, and, most importantly, minimize the environmental impact. For Hydro to receive AI-supported process insights, AFRY has examined old and new production data. Sustainable production targets may be more swiftly attained thanks to AI's role in process optimization. "AI gives us the ability to support our manufacturing process by recommending production settings for specific products in advance, to minimize cassation. Had Hydro had the insight we now have, thanks to this...
