India's aluminium market is expected to record stronger demand in the second quarter of FY2026-27, with consumption estimated to reach 1.735 million tonnes, a 6 per cent increase from the corresponding period last year, according to Hindalco Industries Ltd. Growth is being driven primarily by demand from the automotive and electrical sectors, highlighting the expanding role of aluminium across key industrial applications. Hindalco's Q2 FY2027 presentation estimates Indian aluminium demand at 1.735 million tonnes, compared with 1.643 million tonnes in Q2 FY2026. The latest estimate also represents a recovery from the 1.427 million tonnes recorded in Q1 FY2027. Domestic aluminium supply and imports increase Domestic primary aluminium supply is estimated at 735,000 tonnes in Q2 FY2027,...
Sampat Aluminium Limited reported a net profit of INR 47.4 million (USD 502,121) for the half year ended September 30, 2026, supported by a non-recurring gain of INR 57.1 million (USD 604,875) from the sale of old plant and machinery. The company's revenue from operations increased to INR 1,250.9 million (USD 13.25 million) from INR 811.4 million (USD 8.60 million) in the corresponding period last year. However, its profit before exceptional items and tax declined significantly, highlighting the impact of the machinery sale on reported earnings. The company's profit before exceptional items and tax stood at INR 5.887 million (USD 62,363), compared with INR 62.5 million (USD 662,079) in the first half of the previous financial year. After including the exceptional gain, profit before tax...
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The week witnessed the end of the year 2021 and also welcomed the New Year 2022 with lots of hope. The downstream segment of the aluminium industry remained still eventful in the last days of the year, as Egyptalum inked a contract with Consulting Engineering Group (CEGMAN) to undertake a feasibility study for the vehicle rims manufacturing line project, while on the other hand Oman’s mining and mineral processing industry, Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has initiated a collaboration with Synergies Casting Oman to acquire a 14.8% stake in the company’s shareholding. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, aluminium billet inventories in China surges by 5,700 tonnes week-on-week across five major consumption areas. As a result, the inventories closed at 80,300 tonnes, as of Thursday,...
Some of the key highlights in the global primary aluminium industry this week include Emirates Global Aluminium pays off in full $361 million, which the Mubadala backed company has raised as project finance from 13 banks and export credit agencies, Alro remains in dismay and alert that around 1300 staff or one-third of its labour force might get laid-off, as the company will curtail production at its aluminium smelter for primary aluminium production by 60% in 2022, and Norsk Hydro to axe around 60% production of Slovalco, its majority stake owned aluminium plant in Slovakia countering high energy prices. Let us now look at each of those news in further details: The leader in global aluminium production, Emirates Global Aluminium has paid off in full $361 million, raised by the Mubadala...
The Indian scientific researchers have developed a high-calibre industry-standard model for aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN/GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) with mere design technique that can be utilized to make high-power Radio Frequency (RF) circuits acceding to its high breakdown voltage. Amplifiers and switches that are used in wireless transmission and useful for space and defence applications are also included in radio frequency circuits. As AlGaN/GaN HEMTs can also elongate the power level of solid-state microwave circuits by a factor of five to ten, resulting in an appreciable limitation in the overall chip size and cost, the standard developed can crucially narrow the development budget of the circuits and devices for transmitting high-frequency signals. The...
In November 2021, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 339,000 tonnes, down by 13,000 tonnes or 3.69 per cent from 352,000 tonnes in October. In September, production in Russia & Eastern Europe totalled 340,000 tonnes, meaning the output in October climbed 3.52 per cent or 12,000 tonnes month-on-month. Total primary aluminium production from September to November amounted 1.031 million tonnes, 0.87 per cent less than 1.040 million tonnes in the previous three months but 0.19 per cent more than 1.029 million tonnes a year ago. From January to November 2021, Russia & Eastern Europe churned out 3.788 million tonnes of primary aluminium in total, which was 0.34 per cent down from 3.801 million tonnes during the same period last year. Primary aluminium production...
The process by which scrap aluminium can be reused in products after its initial production is termed aluminium recycling. However, the process involves simply re-melting the metal that is considered far economic and energy-intensive than producing new aluminium through the electrolysis of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). Aluminium scrap recycling just requires only 5% of the energy used to make new aluminium from the raw ore. The Central Asian nation, Kazakhstan exported 46,954 tonnes of aluminium scrap during 2019-20, creating an inward-flow of revenue for around $50.89 million from the export. In 2019, Kazakhstan exported 28,383 tonnes of aluminium scrap, incurring earnings of $30.40 million, whereas, in 2020, the export of aluminium scraps demonstrates sharp downfall by 34.56%, as the export...
In October 2021, Japan imported 260,100 tonnes of aluminium, which reflected an increase of 43,600 tonnes or 20.1 per cent from a month ago. On a year-on-year calculation, the imports stood 90,600 tonnes or 53.5 per cent higher, as released by the Japan Aluminium Association data this week. Aluminium imports by Japan included both unwrought and wrought aluminium as well as aluminium waste and scrap. According to the United States International Trade Commission, unwrought aluminium products include units in the form of ingot, block, billet, and slab and are not machined or processed otherwise by basic trimming, scalping or descaling. Unwrought aluminium typically makes up the bulk of Japan’s aluminium imports and includes alloyed and non-alloyed material. In October, Japan’s unwrought...
Norweld (1300-302-899), an Australian firm that specialises in heavy-duty aluminium trays and canopies for utes and 4-wheel-drive vehicles, has opened a new workshop in Perth, Western Australia. The new facility in Perth provides Western Australian ute drivers with the full range of Norweld aluminium trays and canopies for a variety of vehicle makes and models. Dion Katemis, WA Manager is in charge of the showroom and fit-out facilities. Norweld now sells aluminium trays for single, double, and extra cabbed utes from their new facility. Each tray may be paired with one of nine canopy packages, which can be either detachable or permanently installed. Ute owners add trays to the back of their cars to safely transport freight and canopies to protect against the weather. The tray and canopy...
According to the International Aluminium Institute data, alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) stood at 1.114 million tonnes in November 2021, up by 2.20 per cent from 1.090 million tonnes in October. In September, alumina output in Africa & Asia (ex-China) amounted to 1.100 million tonnes, meaning the production in October dropped by 0.91 per cent month-on-month. On a year-on-year calculation, Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina production in November edged 6.40 per cent higher than 1.047 million tonnes. In three month time (September-November), Africa & Asia (ex-China) churned out 3.304 million tonnes of alumina, 0.27 per cent less than 3.313 million tonnes in the previous three months and 7.80 per cent more than 3.065 million tonnes during the same period last year. From...
The representatives of the trade union of Romanian aluminium producer Alro remains in dismay and alert that around 1300 staff or one-third of its labour force might get laid-off, as the company will curtail production at its aluminium smelter for primary aluminium production by 60% in 2022. The number of unemployed is anticipated to increase, as the organizations in the province that rely on Alro employ around 20,000. On 30 th December a demonstration was organised at the headquarters of Alro. The trade union seeks intervention from the Government and President to save the Romanian aluminium industry. Alro has already notified that the enormous reduction in the capacity of primary aluminium production from five to two electrolysis units is the way to counter the spike in the electricity...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the average alumina spot price in China has ascended by RMB 6 per tonne to close in at RMB 2,818 per tonne, as of Friday, December 31. For the same day in Henan and Shanxi, the price has surged by RMB 10 per tonne to stand at RMB 2,835 per tonne, respectively. On the other hand in Shandong and Guizhou, the price has gone down by RMB 5 per tonne and RMB 20 per tonne, to peg at RMB 2,860 per tonne and RMB 2,760 per tonne. In other provinces like Guangxi, Lianyungang and Bayuquan, the average alumina spot price has remained unchanged. The price has been recorded at RMB 2,700 in Guangxi, RMB 2,875 in Lianyungang and RMB 2,925 in Bayuquan. On Friday, December 31, the A00 aluminium ingot price has hiked by RMB 220 per tonne to clock at RMB 20,350 per...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,813.50 per tonne on Thursday, December 30, and closed at US$2,815 per tonne, an increase of US$3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent. Both LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price continued to decrease on Thursday, December 30, to stand at US$2,829 per tonne and US$2,829.50 per tonne, respectively. Data showed the prices dropped by US$5.50 per tonne. On the other hand, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price increased by US$6.50 per tonne and US$7 per tonne to come in at US$2,824.50 per tonne and US$2,825.50 per tonne. December 22 bid price and December 22 offer price also closed higher at US$2,793 per tonne and US$2,798 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock slipped to 943500 tonnes. Live warrants remained restrained at 710150...
On 30 th December 2021, the Norwegian aluminium giant, Norsk Hydro stated that it will axe around 60% production of Slovalco, its majority stake owned aluminium plant in Slovakia countering high energy prices. In 2021, the swelling cost of power and natural gas covering the European continent has driven production curtailments at aluminium smelters and many other plants affecting the manufacturing industries. Slovalco already declared in 2019 its capacity cut to 80% and also stated that the fresh deduction to 60% proportional to an annual abatement of 35,000 tonnes of aluminium. However, the company has not commented on its time to effect. Hydro said: "Slovalco will continue to monitor the situation closely in the coming weeks and months.” While in Norway, Hydro has not emerged for any...
The leader in global aluminium production, Emirates Global Aluminium has paid off in full $361 million, which the Mubadala backed company had raised as project finance from 13 banks and export credit agencies. However, these funds were utilized significantly towards the expansion of its Al Taweelah smelter plant in Abu Dhabi. EGA said in a statement: “The funds relate to two tranches that were taken out, and were repaid four- and seven years before they became due. The early repayment further deleverages EGA and is an important part in the company’s capital structure optimisation strategy.” The financing of EGA has been narrowed by over $1 billion in the existing two years and now incorporates a senior term loan facility of $5.5 billion. Guinea Alumina Corporation, the subsidiary of EGA...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium in China have continued to decrease week-on-week across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants. Data shows the inventories have plunged by 65,000 tonnes this week to come in at 799,000 tonnes as of December 30. SMM data has also shown that decline in inventories at Wuxi, Nanhai, and Gongyi have primarily contributed to the extended downfall of total primary aluminium inventories. The chart below indicates the current status of primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: Primary aluminium inventories in Wuxi have slipped by 40,000 tonnes week-on-week to stand at 286,000 tonnes on December 30, followed by the decline of 11,000 tonnes and 10,000 tonnes in Nanhai and Gongyi to come...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, aluminium billet inventories in China surges by 5,700 tonnes week-on-week across five major consumption areas. As a result, the inventories closed at 80,300 tonnes, as of Thursday, December 30. Except for Nanchang, inventories climbed in four main markets this week. Huzhou's inventory increased by 3,000 per tonne, or 27.27%, while Foshan's increased by 2,900 per tonne, or 8.31%, accounting for the majority of the weekly increases. By the end of the year, the aluminium billet market had become quiet as most firms were preoccupied with controlling cash flow. As a result, orders were cut and the market remained calm. With the forthcoming New Year's Day vacation, the downstream market is expected to be sluggish in demand next week. The weekly inventory...
Hindalco Industries Limited has slashed both of its aluminium wire rod and billets prices, with effect from Thursday, December 30. The company’s aluminium wire rod price has witnessed a cut of INR 3,750 per tonne to stand at 256,600 per tonne, as against INR 260,350 per tonne on December 25. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price has also been cut by INR 3,750 per tonne on December 30 from INR 263,350 per tonne to INR 259,600 per tonne. The company’s aluminium ingot price has experienced no exception but a plunge of INR 3,750 per tonne to INR 245,500 per tonne, in comparison with INR 249,250 per tonne on December 25. Hindalco links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month future of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which on December 29 fell by US$13 per tonne...
To boost their sustainability and assist achieve global climate targets, beverage carton manufacturers have agreed to develop cartons from 100% renewable and recycled material and reduce their plastic usage by 2030. The commitments are part of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment's 2030 plan. By the end of the decade, the strategy aims to achieve a 70% recycling rate and a 90% collection rate, as well as improve product design to promote circularity and decarbonize the value chain, all under the objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. “We strongly believe that packaging can and should actually contribute to mitigating the two biggest challenges nowadays in our view, which are climate change but also food safety and health and safety,” said Annick Carpentier,...
Aluminium pipe is clarified by its internal diameter (ID) or bore due to its usage for transferring fluid or another medium, while the aluminium round tube is explicated by its outside diameter (OD) because of its structural uses. Aluminium pipe is an extruded product that is extensively used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is primary concern. However, the aluminium tube also has a vast range of utilization from the automobile sector and aerospace industry to fencing posts, frames and other construction applications, as aluminium tubes are tough and durable with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and high corrosion resistance. The country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, Croatia imported 2186 tonnes of aluminium tubes...
