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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This week the end-user sector has witnessed various innovations from Google launching Pixel 7 and 7 Pro made with 100 per cent recycled aluminium to Acer claiming to have made the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop having a magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis. The biggest manufacturer and exporter in the Polish railway industry, Alstom, employing almost 4000 people in 11 sites for over 25 years in Poland, has launched an aluminium welding line at its rolling stock production plant in Wrocław. Constructed by Sapor Shipbuilding Industrial Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM20 million, Marine Success can be deemed as Sibu’s first locally built aluminium fast crew boat. Sibu is an inland city in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia and they reported the launch of this indigenous boat on Wednesday,...
The downstream sector witnessed some significant and innovative events this week. To begin with, HiPerAl is a high-mechanical strength aluminium alloy powder introduced by Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing (AM 4 AM), a cutting-edge company with headquarters in Luxembourg that develops unique materials specifically suitable for 3D printing. This specific aluminium alloy powder was created especially for additive manufacturing using lasers. Nemalloy is a brand-new family of alloys made by Sumanth Sarkar, a professor of mechanical engineering and research scientist Xiaochun Zeng. Nemalloy mixes iron and aluminium to create a high-strength material at least 35 per cent lighter than a typical aluminium alloy. Assan Alüminyum, a Kibar Holding subsidiary and the world's largest...
This week the global primary aluminium segment witnessed a lot of ups and downs. To begin with, in response to a recent media allegation, the largest producer of aluminium in the world, Rusal, vehemently denied any claims that it intended to supply significant amounts of metal on the LME, in Europe, the United States, or anywhere else. Also, the North American aluminium sector, recognised as the industry leader in producing everything from space components to autos and beverage cans, is postponing its raw material orders for 2023. The official settlement price for LME aluminium and the cash bid price for LME aluminium both fell by US$16.5 per tonne and US$16 per tonne on Monday, October 3, respectively, to start the week at US$2,163 per tonne and US$2,164 per tonne. However, on Tuesday,...
Azza launched in 1996 as a motherboard manufacturer for computers but soon began to make the auxiliary components required in a CPU. Its flagship product, Pyramid 804, comes surrounded by an aluminium mesh screen instead of tempered glass, as found in the original version. On the whole, this might seem immaterial at first, but this simple switch can benefit the enclosure a lot since the airflow is never interrupted through the open pores of the aluminium mesh. Moreover, a CPU must stay comparatively cooler so that the interiors don’t get overheated, plus there is ample space for customising your own system. Like the previous model, this, too, opens from the side by simply lifting the hatch door, thus leaving a large area for the inside components. Not only the side panel but the entire...
Norsk Hydro's local unit, Hydro Paragominas, is investing 590 million reais ($114 million) in the M5 bauxite mining project in northern Brazil's Pará state. Norsk Hydro-owned Hydro Paragominas has contributed significantly to the economic and social development of Paragominas for 15 years and intends to continue its sustainable bauxite mining operations. Miltônia 5 (M5) represents the objective of an investment of approximately BRL 590 million (about US$114 million) in a new mining front beginning in 2023 while remarking by ensuring that mining is conducted with respect and care for the environment. Anderson Martins, the Director of Hydro Paragominas, said, "This new mining front consists of the construction of an access road and infrastructure to support the operation." "The work is...
The LME aluminium benchmark price soared through this week except the fact it started with a decline. On Monday, October 3, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$16.5 per tonne and US$16 per tonne, respectively, to initiate the week at US$2,163 per tonne and US$2,164 per tonne. But on Tuesday, October 4, the prices escalated by 4.5 per cent to rest at US$2,261 per tonne and US$2,261.50 per tonne. The next day, October 5, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price further shot up by US$27 per tonne and US$27.50 per tonne to close at US$2,288 per tonne and US$2,289 per tonne. On October 6, both the prices continued to grow and stood at US$2,354.50 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne, respectively. However, on...
Aluflexpack, one of the leading international manufacturers of outstanding flexible packaging, published its 2021 Sustainability report, highlighting the company's progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. As per the report, more than 80 per cent of the products reflected a recycle-ready solution, and nearly 100 per cent of the new product innovations were recyclable (as assessed by Interseroh and Cyclos). The sustainability report also showcased that, Aluflexpack was able to recycle or recover 94 per cent and 77 per cent of non-hazardous and hazardous materials. Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emission intensity decreased by 11 per cent Y-o-Y. "As one of the leading aluminium flexible packaging companies in Europe, our commitment to sustainable and circular packaging...
Acer has declared the launch of the 'world's lightest' 16-inch OLED laptop, which weighs only 1.17 kgs owing to the magnesium-aluminium alloy used in making its framework. Acer Swift Edge comes with a 4K OLED display (3840X2400), and the aluminium alloy chassis of the product can be light but is extremely sturdy. Big brands like Apple, Google and HP have already switched their raw materials from plastic and polymer to aluminium since the non-ferrous metal is infinitely recyclable. When a product reaches end-of-life, it is often difficult to retrieve any primary elements from the scrap but not if companies start using aluminium because it can retain the original properties even after going through rigorous recycling processes. The Acer Swift Edge is 12.95 mm in height and sports a narrow...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has significantly raised its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, effective from Thursday, October 6, following a sharp cut on September 27. NALCO’s aluminium ingot price has witnessed a surge of INR 19,800 per tonne to stand at INR 223,250-226,750 per tonne versus INR 203,450-206,950 per tonne last week. NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price has come in at INR 226,750-231,100 per tonne, also up by INR 19,800 per tonne from INR 206,950- 211,300 per tonne on September 27. Aluminium billets price is no exception but soared by the same amount to settle at INR 227,700-230,350 per tonne versus INR 207,900- 210,550 per tonne on September 27. NALCO has sharply expanded its aluminium prices in response to the continued increase in the three-month...
Hindalco Industries Limited has further expanded its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices on Friday, October 7, following a hike two days ago (October 5). The company has continued to raise its aluminium ingot price by INR 9,000 per tonne or 4.26 per cent after increasing it significantly by INR 7,000 per tonne on the previous day. Therefore, the ingot price is now at INR 220,250 per tonne versus INR 211,250 per tonne on October 5. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price has also been raised by INR 9,000 per tonne on October 7 bringing it to INR 231,350 per tonne. On October 5, the price stood at INR 222,350 per tonne, seeing a build-up by INR 7,000 per tonne from the previous day. Aluminium billets price has come in at INR 234,350 per tonne as of October 7 compared to INR 225,350...
This year at Aluminium 2022- Düsseldorf, there was a spectacle in view by designer Ayse Byzanz when she featured her flagship aluminium bridal dress collection. Every bride wishes to look radiant on their wedding day, and wearing an aluminium wedding gown can be the most extraordinary thing possible. The designer claims the fabric is so comfortable that the award-winning aluminium wedding gown can be worn all day. This is not her first time designing an ethnic outfit with such a unique element; the German designer has also created shoes, jeans, accessories and business cards with an aluminium fabric she has patented. Byzanz also has an extensive range of aluminium-forged wall art and a couple of other beautiful artworks. For many years, threads made of precious metals have been worn by...
RIMOWA has established itself as a premium luggage provider since 1898, with their flagship aluminium trunk first introduced in 1937. With the perfect amalgamation of German engineering, the Cologne-based company has successfully created backpacks and travel bags in collaboration with the LVMH group in 2017 and now it is going to join EVH’s client portfolio. Aluminium is an extremely rigid yet malleable material that can retain its original properties even after going through multiple rounds of a recycling process. RIMOWA suitcases and luggage can be easily recognised due to their patent ‘grooves’ on the surface, their multi-wheel technology and those telescopic handles for easier carriage. In 2020, when Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert was appointed as the CEO of RIMOWA, a profound change in pace...
Russia is reportedly mulling building an alumina refinery to reduce its dependence on imports from China. As per a document seen by Reuters, China’s alumina exports to Russia have increased since the Russia-Ukraine conflict started. A draft of the plan for the development of Russia’s metal industry until 2030 has shown that Russia, one of the world’s leading aluminium producers, procures 65 per cent of its required alumina through imports, mostly from China, which as a result, has raised the production costs of aluminium. In addition, the output halt at Ukraine’s alumina refineries and a ban on Australia’s exports to Russia have also contributed to Russia’s aluminium production cost rise, creating supply disruption of the ore. Rusal said last month that its aluminium production cost...
On November 7, Ricoh Company, Ltd. will increase the size of its Customer Experience Centre (CEC) in Telford, United Kingdom, to speed up co-creation with clients and partners in the manufacturing sector. These tools will be handy for those considering metal binder jetting (MBJ), specifically aluminium binder jetting, 3D printers for electric vehicles (EVs), electric aircraft, etc. As a result, new value can be created, for example, by improving the energy efficiency of electric components (e.g., motors and batteries). Using aluminium, a difficult material to sinter is a focus of Ricoh's approach to binder jetting technology. By employing this tactic, Ricoh aims to join the metal binder jetting race, which has recently picked up steam with HP's formal release of its Metal Jet technology...
Google is launching its latest series of Pixel phones in India on October 13, Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. These new models will be powered by Google’s next-generation Tensor G2 processor with Titan M2 security chip and loaded with the current Android 13 upgrade. Both phones have been designed with 100 per cent recycled aluminium. Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro flaunt a shiny and modern exterior that has been formed with some zirconia-blasted aluminium, a solid aluminium frame and an aluminium camera bar. The aluminium enclosure for both phones has been forged out of 100 per cent recycled material. The Pixel 7 has three colour options Snow, Obsidian and Lemongrass, while the Pixel 7 Pro is available in Snow, Obsidian or the latest Hazel variant. Aluminium is extremely malleable and can...
On October 6 2022, the Government of Norway presented a budget proposal for 2023, and the draft incorporates several elements affecting Hydro's activities in the Norwegian market. The Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro headquartered in Oslo, produces 9.4 TWh of equity power annually during an average year. It operates five wholly-owned primary production facilities in Norway, with a combined capacity of about 1.1 million tonnes of primary aluminium. Moreover, Hydro has an aluminium extrusion plant in Magnor. The overall company employs around 4500 people in the country. The national budget for 2023 includes proposals to raise resource rent taxes on hydropower and clarify the CO2 compensation scheme. On September 28, the government proposed an additional resource...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has acknowledged AWB Aluminiumwerk Berlin GmbH’s aluminium extrusion production and mechanical process at the Berlin facility with Performance Standard V2 (2017) certification on October 6, 2022. The facility can process up to 22,000 tonnes of aluminium billets per year, destined for the use in the building and construction sector. The ASI Performance Standard certification recognises environmental, social, and governance principles and criteria, aiming to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain. It sets out 59 criteria under three sustainability pillars. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI, said: “ASI warmly congratulates AWB Aluminiumwerk Berlin GmbH on achieving Performance Standard Certification at its Berlin extrusion...
On Thursday, October 6, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price soared up by US$66.5 per tonne or 2.90 per cent and US$66 per tonne or 2.88 per cent to settle at US$2,354.50 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price surged by US$62 per tonne or 2.69 per cent and US$61 per tonne or 2.65 per cent to rest at US$2,359 per tonne and US$2,360 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price shot up by US$62 per tonne or 2.59 per cent and 2.58 per cent to record at US$2,452 per tonne and US$2,457 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 328850 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants stood at 265625 tonnes and 63225 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price showed no change, settling at...
