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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On Thursday, September 6, Alcoa Corporation announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with Endesa to facilitate reopening the San Ciprián aluminium smelter in Spain. Endesa is a well-known power provider in Spain and a division of the Enel Group. From 2024 through at least 2030, the agreement will include power balancing services for the smelting load. Electricity is delivered to the smelter's consumption point through balancing services directly from the market or baseload volumes from a power purchase deal with Endesa. The agreement with Endesa would cover up to 131 megawatts starting in the second half of 2025 and continuing through 2033, or little more than 30 per cent of the smelter's maximum-capacity energy needs. As the process of building wind farms progresses, the final...
In Europe (incl. Russia), alumina production during August 2022 stood at 660,000 tonnes, reflecting a downfall of 33,000 tonnes or 4.76 per cent month-on-month, found the International Aluminium Institute. In July’22, alumina output in Europe (incl. Russia) amounted to 693,000 tonnes, which remained muted M-o-M. On a year-on-year basis, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) also recorded a plunge of 254,000 tonnes or 27.8 per cent in Aug’22 from 914,000 tonnes. Europe’s (incl. Russia) daily average alumina production stood at 21,300 tonnes in August 202, down by 4.91 per cent from 22,400 tonnes and 27.8 per cent less than 29,500 tonnes. From January to August 2022, alumina output in Europe (incl. Russia) totalled 5.881 million tonnes versus 6.964 million tonnes during the...
Wiley Rein LLP assisted in convincing the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to grant relief from imports of dumped and subsidised aluminium extrusions from China on behalf of U.S. makers of aluminium extrusions. Following a mandated five-year "sunset review" including these items, the ITC reached its unanimous conclusion. The Commission assesses whether the cancellation of antidumping (AD) and/or countervailing duty (CVD) orders will likely result in the continuing or recurrence of significant harm to the domestic industry during such assessments. The ITC concluded following an examination that rescinding the current AD and CVD restrictions on imports of aluminium extrusions from China would probably result in the continuing or recurrence of material harm to the U.S. aluminium...
Throughout this month’s Formula One United States Grand Prix, several sustainability initiatives will be taken up by the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The racing track would be populated with 96-gallon recycling bins and 90 per cent recycled aluminium cups provided by Ball Corporation in place of single-use plastic ones. Aluminium is infinitely recyclable, and with aluminium cups or beverage cans, it is the easiest because no additional sorting process is required. This can induce a circular economy beneficial for the entire community and the world. The President and General Manager of Ball Aluminium Cups, Emily Fong, exclaimed: “We are committed to bringing fans a more sustainable way to enjoy beverages as they watch their favourite sporting events.” “By partnering with venues like...
Sibu, an inland city in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia, reportedly witnessed the launch of its first locally built aluminium fast crew boat on Wednesday, October 5. The boat is named Marine Success, built by Sapor Shipbuilding Industrial Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM20 million. Ting Hua Ang, managing director of Sapor Shipbuilding, said the boat is the first of its kind, with a speed of 32 knots. He also told at the launch that the ship measures 41.5 metre in length and can carry up to 70 passengers. It is built as per the order by MS Offshore Sdn Bhd and would be used by Petronas for offshore operations. Ting Hua Ang added, “It comes with three main engines supplied by Yanmar Diesel with a horse power of 1,650 per unit, hence making it one of the fastest crew boats available thus...
Norway-based Flokk, in partnership with Hydro, has designed a chair with the lowest environmental impact, the HÅG Celi. Flokk has utilized the technological expertise of Hydro in making these low-carbon aluminium furniture series. Flokk has been making eco-friendly furniture for over a decade though it was officially launched in 2017. Flokk uses recycled materials harbouring the need to conserve natural resources with the aim of downsizing energy usage, residual wastes and carbon emissions. Even during the inception of the HÅG Celi conference chair's design, aluminium was considered to be the primary material for components like the frame and legs. To embark on this journey, the company has collaborated with Hydro to use aluminium in making its flagship products. Keeping the initiatives...
Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm has received $1.5 million in financing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to supply the Portland Aluminium Smelter with up to 100 per cent renewable energy from a 1,000 MW wind farm off the southwest coast of Victoria. A wind resource evaluation will be done by Spinifex, an Alinta Energy subsidiary, and early-stage development operations leading to the building of the wind farm will be accelerated. The Portland Aluminium Smelter's existing substation would be used to link the offshore wind farm to the National Electricity Market (NEM), which would enable the smelter to run on renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint. The smelter can produce over 358,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, more than 20 per cent of the country's total...
Novelis Inc., an American industrial aluminium company, specialised in making flat-rolled products (FRPs) and recycling, announced today that it initiated operations of a closed-loop-recycling with Smart Press Shop (SPS). In the partnership, Novelis supplies aluminium FRPs from its Nachterstedt plant in Germany to the Smart Press Shop and collects production scrap generated at SPS during the automotive manufacturing process to convert it into high-quality rolled sheets. This process is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 100,000 tonnes per year, as recycling aluminium requires 95 per cent less energy to produce than primary aluminium. SPS selected Novelis as a trusted partner in developing and implementing closed-loop recycling systems around the globe for esteemed automakers...
The workers at a major West Australian refinery have walked off their jobs over what they call a "two-tiered" workplace. In a significant escalation of ongoing industrial action, workers at South32's Worsley alumina and bauxite facility have downed tools for 48 hours. Previously, the workers staged four-hour walkouts but escalated the situation after South32 responded. In addition to the 48-hour walkout, night shift employees are not showing up to work. Adam Woodage, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) spokesman, said, "The action had not been taken lightly. It is a big escalation. What the company has been putting up is garbage, so we felt we had no choice but to send a powerful message. It will have a significant impact because these electricians are highly skilled, highly trained."...
The world's leading aluminium producer Rusal, further to a recent media report, refutes in the strongest terms any suggestion that it is planning to deliver large quantities of metal on the LME, in Europe, the U.S. or any other location. Rusal also commented that the statements otherwise are highly speculative and irresponsible. The company's sales book is solid and does not need to deliver metal to LME warehouses. The Russian aluminium giant also notes the alarmist views expressed by other interested parties that it is damaging to the industry's confidence as a whole. Rusal stated, “We want to point out that there is no basis upon which to take any action regarding the warrantability of RUSAL's metal, and any decision otherwise could have long-lasting adverse effects on the market,...
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) and Rio Tinto have formed an alliance with the Iwi to restore the Tiwai Point aluminium site in Southland. Smelter owner Rio Tinto and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu declared in a joint statement that the Murihiku Rūnaka had been approached to chalk out a plan for the regeneration of the land. The memorandum was signed at Te Rau Aroha Marae in Motupōhue/Bluff by frontmen from Murihiku Rūnaka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Under the clause of the agreement, NZAS and Rio Tinto will work jointly with the local rūnaka to transform the site, though the document would not be made public. The team will start by removing waste, performing environmental studies and rejuvenating the site. This step was necessary after the review released last month displaying the waste...
MCP Yachts, a Brazilian shipyard specialised in designing and constructing highly customised aluminium motor yachts, has reportedly launched its 37.4-metre all-aluminium superyacht Queen Tati. As per the report, the yacht is scheduled to be delivered by 2022. The vessel was designed by Vripack, including the interior, representing a ‘new superyacht era in South America,’ according to the shipyard. Queen Tati, weighing 316 gross tonnage, features a semi-displacement hull with a beam of 8.1 metre and a draft of 2.2 metre. It offers accommodation for up to 12 guests across four cabins, with quarters for a crew of eight. Queen Tati is the second largest yacht built by MCP Yachts, following the 43.76 metre Raffaella II, also designed in collaboration with Vripack. When delivered, the vessel...
Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as an Industrial User member. Alumina materials are the focus of Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD, a specialised surface treatment business. They produce, sell, research and develop top-class alumina materials. Manufacturers have built a whole set of technical and production systems to offer total solution providers for 3C consumer electronics, mechanics, and external metal materials through constant technological innovation and an emphasis on product quality. As part of its previous projects, it has used metal anode aluminium for 3C, recycled aluminium anode aluminium, low carbon aluminium anode aluminium, high-strength aluminium anode aluminium, and ultra-light metal materials to...
On October 5, Wednesday, LME aluminium cash bid price has seen a rise of US$27 per tonne or 1.19 per cent to close at US$2,288 per tonne, and LME aluminium official settlement price also shot up by US$27.50 per tonne or 1.22 per cent to rest at US$2,289 per tonne. 3-month bid price has jumped up by 1.19 per cent or US$27 per tonne to stand at US$2,297 per tonne, while the 3-month offer price has witnessed a similar price hike, closing at US$2,299 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price both moved upwards by 0.93 per cent or US$22 per tonne, stopping at US$2,390 per tonne and US$2,395 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock continued to decline by 0.02 per cent or 75 tonnes, from 328,600 tonnes to 328,525 tonnes as of October 5. Live warrants totalled...
The Russian aluminium giant RUSAL's Board of Directors approved the metal company's Health and Safety strategy until 2030. RUSAL's Health and Safety strategy aims to enhance all elements of occupational health, considering the best corporate practices. According to the strategy, the frequency of occupational accidents and major incidents will be at least halved at the organisation's production facilities by 2030. Targets also incorporate the complete elimination of fatal injuries and significant fires. In order to achieve its goals, Rusal plans to improve the occupational health culture among its employees. This requires the development of line managers' leadership competencies and each employee's safe behavioural skills. Special attention is given to encouraging employees' personal and...
The Hangzhou, China headquartered organization, Eplus3D, has certified the Aheadd®CP1 aluminium alloy from the Paris, France-based Constellium for use on the company’s Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machines. The innovative global manufacturer of aluminium products, Constellium, designed the Aheadd CP1 solution, particularly for the PBF-LB process. It offers excellent strength and thermal conductivity, suitable for automotive, semiconductor, aerospace and spare parts applications. Using Aheadd's silicon-free chemistry, additively manufactured components can be anodised to excellent quality, making it a perfect choice for semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Eplus3D states that its large-scale and multi-laser metal AM machines have attained exquisite build...
On October 4, Tuesday, Waldaschaff Automotive Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. received the ASI Industrial User certification. The company manufactures a range of aluminium products including crash management systems, battery casings, structural components, and tailgate structures. Established organizations have an intense trust for the products Waldaschaff provides. The company is a leading provider of automotive components and its technological prowess is based on a set of new production lines. It has the most sophisticated production unit with an incredible speed of producing the end products. This entire setting is in alignment with the Industry 4.0 protocol and it has an extreme advantage over others in the competitive market. Waldaschaff Automotive is very serious with its sustainability...
Australian Macquarie Group and Origin Energy have signed a deal to invest in the Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company (ARCC), a developer and manufacturer of lightweight bolted aluminium city bus chassis. Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company claims to be the first Australian manufacturer who has designed a zero-emission indigenously-made bus chassis. The organisation has also put forward a lightweight aluminium bus chassis that curtails fuel and energy intake while also permitting better passenger sitting capacity in comparison with other zero-emission buses available in the market. The ARCC group has also developed a streamlined, bolted assembly system which helps in keeping the production time short while supporting the local Australian manufacturing market. ARCC Managing...
