The US aluminum trihydrate market strengthened in September 2026 as downstream procurement, rising overseas production costs, and shipping bottlenecks supported prices. In contrast, Bosnia’s market faced a quarterly correction as European buyers drew on accumulated inventories and lower caustic soda costs eased manufacturing pressures, highlighting diverging regional price trends. US aluminum trihydrate market gains on demand and supply constraints US aluminum trihydrate prices increased 2.38% month over month in September, supported by purchases from wire and cable manufacturers, electrical infrastructure compounders, and electric vehicle (EV) component producers. Demand remained particularly resilient for applications involving low-smoke cable compounds and flame-retardant materials....
China-based China Aluminum International Engineering Co., Ltd. (CHALIECO) has won a bid for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract valued at approximately USD 833 million for a proposed alumina project in Vietnam, adding to investment activity in the country’s mineral processing sector. The project, being developed by Binh Phuoc Ore Mining and Beneficiation Joint Stock Company, is designed to process 2.4 million tonnes of alumina annually. The proposed contract is valued at around CNY 5.595 billion (USD 839.04 million), with completion expected within 27 months of the contract’s effective date. CHALIECO to oversee turnkey refinery development Under the proposed turnkey arrangement, CHALIECO’s responsibilities will cover the full project delivery process, from...
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China alumina prices after rising rapidly for a while fell down as some dealers from the SME sector started selling in the domestic market. However, since most sellers kept their offers firm, alumina prices started consolidating with a decreasing trend. Currently, spot alumina prices remain stable across major China markets. As on July 4, the prices are as follows: Unit: RMB per tonne The price of aluminium fluoride (AF-0&AF-1) has dropped significantly. As on Tuesday, July 4, aluminium fluoride price in China range at RMB 8,900-9,100 per tonne. The average price stands at RMB 9,000 per tonne, down 1.1 per cent from its previous close of RMB 9,100 per tonne on July 3. The last price drop before this was registered on June 7, before which average aluminium fluoride price stood at RMB 9,300...
Global high purity alumina market is slated to witness a significant demand boost. The market which was valued at US$1,784 million in 2015 is forecasted to reach US$5,816.2 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 18.5 per cent, stated a recently published market research report by Market.Biz. Asia-Pacific region with China from the forefront will pose as the biggest growth engine for the market. 4N category will account for the largest share of revenues; and LED will account for the largest share of consumer market during the period under review, the report stated. High purity alumina (HPA), also known as non-metallurgical grade aluminium oxide (Al2O3) is a highly pure form of aluminium oxide with purity level ranging from 99.99% to 99.9999%. The mineral is mostly used in industrial and...
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Spot Alumina prices in major China markets have remained unchanged for a fortnight now. Since mid-June, there has been no change in the daily average prices. The average spot alumina price in South China market dropped from RMB 2,610/t to RMB 2,600 on June 28. In the North China market, spot alumina prices remain unchanged at RMB 2,660/t on June 28. Market price difference between North China and South China also dropped to RMB 50/t today from RMB 60/t. The drop is alumina in the South China market was driven by relatively low bauxite prices in Guangxi, one of the bauxite producing regions in South China. For all other markets (East China & Central China) alumina prices remain unchanged. Chalco alumina prices and average imported alumina prices remain flat at RMB 2,650/t and RMB 2,800/t....
Jamaica’s Minister of Transport and Mining Mike Henry says that the re-opening of the JISCO Alpart bauxite/alumina plant has already created positive vibes in St Elizabeth and neighbouring Manchester. He says that this has marked a positive beginning and the revival of mining in Jamaica. He was speaking at the 'production restart ceremony of the Alpart plant called ‘JISCO's partnership in Jamaica's progress' at St Elizabeth. The event was highlighted by the official resumption of refining at the plant, which had been closed since 2009 due to global economic crisis on the bauxite/alumina market. “It's the revival of the mining industry, and I am given to put it in perspective because I want to ensure that the distortions of history are corrected,” he said. Henry credited the former...
Alumina import in China dropped significantly in May this year as demand slowed down among domestic smelters post environmental protection checks conducted by the regional governments over the last two months. Total alumina import in May stood at 139,571 tonnes, down 20.4 per cent from the previous year, showed data released by the General Administration of Customs, China on June 23. {newsStudioGallery} The total volume of alumina imported by China in the first five months of 2017 was also down by 13.4 per cent at 1.3 million tonnes. The country imported its major chunk of alumina requirement (in excess of domestic output) from Australia and Indonesia. China’s alumina import from Australia, though down by 43.3 per cent year-on-year totalled the highest at 67,818 tonnes; alumina import...
The growing demand for aluminium driven by increasing urbanization and industrialization is driving demand for alumina worldwide. The global high purity alumina market size was estimated at 25,315 tonnes per annum in 2016. A recent study says the demand for the commodity will grow at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2016 through 2024. Canada is the 11th largest export economy in the world. Canada exports significant amount of alumina globally. The country exported less alumina in 2016 as compared to last year. This year, Canada’s alumina export is estimated to rise significantly. Rio Tinto Alcan’s Vaudreuil alumina refinery produces 1 500 000 tonnes of alumina and specialty products (hydrates, aluminium fluoride) per annum. The refinery supplies to the smelter located in the region, which is...
Alumina capacity expansion in Shandong, one of China’s major alumina producing hub is going to witness limited progress in the foreseeable future, showed recent survey report produced by Shanghai Metals Market. Several major alumina refineries in the region said they would not invest further in expansion projects of their refineries as environmental regulations are becoming stricter by the day. The report identified another factor responsible for Shandong alumina capacity expansion halt. Local alumina market is almost saturated, so any further addition to the capacity would put a downward pressure on the alumina prices. Margins of alumina refineries will also be affected due to locked investments. Alumina producers in China said they would rather prefer to expand capacity in Shanxi and...
Cleveland Cascades recently commissioned one of the latest Cascade chutes in partnership with Reel Alesa for loading of alumina. The company was looking for a flexible and transferrable solution that could remove the alumina product from 4 tankers into a hopper, and then along a screw conveyor. They wanted a dust-free loading of alumina which was fulfilled by Cleveland’s unique Cascade chute. The 20 m chute was installed in the ship loader in order to effectively handle alumina at rates up to 275 metric tph. The Cascade chute uses an auto raise and auto lower system for pile building and with the help of these features combined, it can effectively load the alumina product and distributed it effectively to fill the vessel. The Cascade chute operations allow the alumina to be loaded in mass...
Rusal operated Friguia alumina refinery in Guinea got its agreement over tax incentives approved from the country’s National Assembly, reported an article published on the Economic and Commercial Counsellor's Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Guinea. The agreement would allow Friguia alumina refinery multiple tax benefits: Rusal has to pay 2.3 billion Guinea Franc as yearly land use fees after alumina output from the complex reaches 650,000 tonnes annually. Frigua alumina refinery has to pay $0.5 per tonne mineral resource tax for the bauxite it uses in the country. Alumina export by the company is exempted from export duty, and business income tax for the company is also exempted under the agreement, the article stated. Infrastructure development...
China has top alumina producers in the world. The country’s four provinces account for almost 70 percent of China's alumina production. China has 79.25 million tonnes of annual alumina capacity, as reported in the end of 2016. Aluminum Corporation of China Limited is the largest alumina producer in the world. {newsStudioGallery} According to the data of National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s alumina production increased significantly in May. Alumina production nationwide grew 19.6 per cent year-on-year to 6.44 million tonnes in May, and surged 20.8 per cent year-on-year to 30.9 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, as reported by Shanghai Metals Market. According to the recent estimate, China exported an estimated 56387 tonnes of alumina in the first quarter of...
Global high purity alumina market is estimated to be worth US$4,498 million growing at a CAGR of 16.7% by 2022, suggests data releases in the latest Allied Market Research report. 4N high purity alumina, which occupied more than 50% of the total HPA market in 2015, is expected to continue with the trend as the most promising segment throughout the forecast period. HPA 5N type segment will expand at the highest CAGR of 21.9%, in terms of volume, over the analysis period, the report says. Source: Altech Chemicals Ltd According to the report, LED lighting segment occupied a major share of the high purity alumina applications market in 2015. There are few clear trends that are boosting this segment’s growth: • Shift towards LED lighting from traditional lighting. • Stringent regulations...
Australia's Altech Chemicals Limited, engaged in the development of high purity alumina (HPA), announced Monday, June 12, that it has been able to raise A$1.85 million (US$1.39 million) through its recent Share Purchase Plan (SPP) and placement. The decision has landed the company's shares in the hands of outside investors and new professionals. Altech issued its shares at a price of A$0.11 (US$0.08) per share with a five-percent discount below the volume-weighted average price of its shares on Australian stock exchange over the five days up to last Wednesday, June 7, the company said in an official statement. Altech Chemicals Managing Director Iggy Tan Commenting on the SPP and concurrent placement, Altech’s managing director Iggy Tan said, “The Company is extremely pleased with the...
Alumina prices in China declined slightly after a recent rise. Alumina market participants were enthusiastic driven by falling alumina prices restocking their inventories. As on June 14 2017, as reported by Shanghai Metals Market; the average spot alumina price in East China market dropped from RMB 2,670 /t on June 13 to stand at RMB 2,660 /t. In the Central China Market, the average spot alumina price stands at RMB 2,660 /t, down from RMB 2,670 /t on June 13. In the North China Market too, the average spot alumina price dropped from RMB 2,670/t on June 13 to stand at RMB 2,660/t. The prices in these three major markets have come to a parallel level. The average spot alumina price in South China market remains unchanged at RMB 2,610/t on June 14. Market price difference between north...
Leading aluminium producer Alcoa sees in alumina prices a brewing concern for its alumina and aluminium business divisions. The alumina price index (API), which helps in alumina’s price discovery, has fallen significantly and this is likely to hit the company’s profitability in alumina operations. Price of alumina, a key raw material for aluminium smelting, is factored in aluminium prices just like the power cost which is a major cost component of the metal. When alumina becomes cheap, it drags down the price of aluminium. Till now, falling alumina prices have not had any major impact on aluminium prices but if alumina prices continue to drop further, it could impact aluminium prices. For integrated aluminium producers like Alcoa, those who have alumina upstream operations, downhill price...
Spot alumina prices in China are on an upward track in the major domestic market with a few exceptions like South China where they remain unchanged. As on June 12 2017, as reported by Shanghai Metals Market; the average spot alumina price in East China market increased from RMB 2,660/t on June 9 to stand at RMB 2,670/t. In the Central China Market, the average spot alumina price stands at RMB 2,670 /t, up from RMB 2,650 /t on June 9. The average spot alumina price in South China market remains unchanged from June 9 at RMB 2,610/t. In the North China Market, the average spot alumina price increased from RMB 2,650/t on June 9 to stand at RMB 2,670/t. Market price difference between North China and South China has increased to RMB 60/t today as average spot alumina price in South China...
China’s alumina output rose 17.1% year-on-year to 5.68 million tonnes in May, and the daily average output dropped 3.5% month-on-month to 183,000 tonnes, SMM statistics showed. Alumina prices fell below costs. This, combined with environmental issue in Shanxi and Guizhou, prompted many alumina producers to cut output or entered maintenance. Shanxi Xiaoyi Taixing Aluminum Magnesium shifted to production of aluminum hydroxide. East Hope Jinzhong Chemical put 1 million tonnes of capacity under maintenance. Chalco (Shanxi) slashed capacity by 800,000-tpy, and Chalco (Zhongzhou) cut capacity by 350,000-tpy. Tianyuan Chemical put all production lines under maintenance. Henan Wanji cut capacity by 400,000-tpy. Aokaida Chemical put lines under maintenance in turn. Shanxi Huaqing Aluminum closed...
Australia-based Civmec Limited announced that the company secured Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract as well as other new construction and maintenance contracts, totalling approximately AUD $90 million. Apart from a civil concrete contract by Altura Mining Lithium Operations Pty Ltd, the company has been awarded contract by Alcoa of Australia Ltd. The contract will be executed over the next 18 months with a workforce of more than 200 people. The company will undertake the engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, integration, commissioning and performance testing of a filter facility, materials handling system and associated supporting infrastructure at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. Civmec’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Patrick...
Quantum Resources is planning to acquire Australian private minerals exploration company Halcyon Resources as it intends to enter the high purity alumina (HPA) market. The company is planning a bid for all of Halcyon’s shares. The company said that they will continue to pursue new energy metals in conjunction with its proposed acquisition plus its commitment to the existing Thompson Bros lithium project in Canada, reported by Australian Mining. In March, Quantum Resources announced that drilling had started at the Thompson Bros. Lithium project. Quantum’s director Avi Kimelman stated: “Upon the completion of the proposed transaction, the indicative work activities schedule will include determination of the exploration from historic data [and] additional drilling as required.” Halcyon...
