US aluminium fabricators, extruders and finished-product manufacturers have launched the American Aluminum Alliance. This is a new trade association representing companies at the downstream end of the country’s aluminium value chain. The alliance brings together manufacturers that use aluminium to...
Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
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Novelis has partnered with LINEAS to transport aluminium ingots, coils and scrap by rail between its European production sites. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Rail accounts for about 95 per cent of...
Constellium SE announced their approval of a new share repurchase programme of up to USD 300 million for its outstanding ordinary shares. The board of directors said that it will take effect after the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders, scheduled to be held on May 21, 2026, till...
On 10 March 2026, Alcomet AD successfully completed the first extrusion on its newly installed 10-inch Presezzi extrusion press with a force of 40 MN (4,000 tonnes) at the company’s production facility in Shumen, Bulgaria. The milestone marks an important step in Alcomet’s ongoing investment...
Tredegar Corporation reported a significant improvement in its financial performance during the fourth quarter Q4) that ended on December 31 and full year of 2025. The report combined performances of the company’s two segments of Aluminum Extrusions and High Performance Films. This was supported...
Global aluminium wire exports continued to show resilience in 2025 (as of data collected till October), reinforced by increasing demand from the power transmission, renewable energy, automotive and construction sectors. Aluminium wire remains widely used in electrical infrastructure due to its high...
Aluminium supply chain crisis due to the geo-political conflict in the Middle East has turned Japanese auto-parts manufacturers to Russia's Rusal. Reports from various sources suggest that Japanese auto-parts manufacturers are even in talks with Rusal for over a week now to secure primary foundry...
US-based multinational financial service firm Citigroup Inc. expanded its holdings in Kaiser Aluminium Corporation by 127.3 per cent or 19,294 shares during the third quarter, based on the company’s latest Form 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 34,456...
This week, the tender price for aluminium fluoride by leading downstream benchmark enterprises was finalised, and aluminium fluoride prices declined somewhat. As of now, SMM aluminium fluoride prices closed at RMB 10,180-10,450 per tonne; cryolite prices also weakened, with SMM cryolite quotes at...
Chinalco Southwest Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd. (SWA) has awarded SMS group the contract to supply a two-stand tandem cold rolling mill (TCM), which will be installed at SWA’s new facility near Xipeng, China. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry...
A flurry of changes in the aluminium downstream and end-use sectors has been witnessed in the last week, highlighting new supply strategies, fresh investments and shifting market dynamics. The sectors witnessed everything, starting from discussions about sourcing in aerospace and trends in material...
A significant production landmark has been reached at the aluminium foundry operated by Trimet Aluminium in Essen, Germany. On March 5, the facility recorded the casting of its ten-millionth tonne of aluminium, marking a major achievement for the site since it first began operations in 1971. The...
Futures: In the overnight session, the aluminium alloy 2604 contract moved downwards after a higher opening and fluctuated downward. After opening at RMB 23,295 per tonne, it rose to RMB 23,420 per tonne, then continued to pull back, bottoming at RMB 23,000 per tonne and closed at RMB 23,170 per...
Argentina and China are deepening their aluminium trade ties, highlighted by Argentina's February 2026 decision to eliminate a 28 per cent antidumping duty on Chinese aluminium foil, reversing trade barriers from 2020. The Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Resolution 172/2026 to end the review...
Alumil Misr for Trade & Industry SAE, the Egyptian subsidiary of Alumil SA, will be receiving a loan of USD 15.88 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). With this investment, Egypt’s aluminium production will be supported by constructing and installing a new...
Manaksia Aluminium has formally entered the high-security materials space with the launch of a dedicated aluminium sheet line tailored for High Security Registration Plates (HSRP). The company has set ambitious targets to scale production to 200 tonnes per month by the financial year 2026-27,...
QatarEnergy, a state-owned Doha-based energy company controlling all of Qatar’s oil and gas operations, suspended its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related products on March 2, 2026, at around 14:30 CET. The following day, around 12:00 CET, the company announced that it would also...
Hydro has decided to further consolidate the Extrusions operations in Europe with a proposal to close the Lucé plant in France. This move is made to optimise the extrusion footprint in Europe and strengthen competitiveness. The proposed closure affects approximately 80 employees, and a formal...
In 2025, AMAG’s performance reflected strong aluminium prices against a backdrop of operational pressure. Revenue increased 2.1 per cent to EUR 1.47 billion, up from EUR 1.44 billion in 2024. The improvement was largely driven by market pricing. The three-month LME aluminium average rose 7.4 per...
