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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Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group, a leading Chinese producer of aluminium alloy materials and wheels, has secured two significant overseas contracts worth more than CNY 1.6 billion (USD 228 million) from prominent international automotive manufacturers. Investor optimism over the company’s growth...
The insulation characteristics of window systems are largely defined by the function of so-called thermal break profiles which create a thermal barrier for heat transfer between parts like window frames. With Promix Solutions' Microcell Technology, thermal break profiles are physically foamed...
AL Circle, the world’s leading digital media platform dedicated to the global aluminium value chain, proudly announces the launch of its latest industry report titled “ Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030 .” With growing momentum in sustainability, green mobility,...
As the world pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, the demand for efficient and durable lithium-ion batteries has never been higher. Central to this demand is the performance of cathode materials, with NMC 111 (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) being a prominent choice due to its balanced capacity...
A significant collaboration has been established in the Indian aluminium downstream sector. Arfin India Limited, a prominent manufacturer of high-quality aluminium products, including wire and wire rods , has secured a domestic order from JFE Shoji India Private Limited. The order entails the...
Yongjie New Material Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium sheets, strips and foil at their facilities Yong Jie New Material Co., Ltd and Zhejiang Yongjie Aluminum Co., Ltd. located in Zhejiang Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative...
Aluminium Industries (Ai), a Melbourne-based Australian manufacturer, has recorded an impressive 250 per cent surge in business growth after implementing the SYSPRO ERP system. SYSPRO Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software streamlines business and financial management with powerful,...
Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH, a Germany-based institutional investor, has bought a fresh stake in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based manufacturer. This marks a new investment move in the world of speciality aluminium products. Image Source: Kaiser Aluminum According to...
Ferroglobe PLC, a London-based supplier of high-purity chemical and metallurgical-grade silicon metal for the aluminium and steel industries, reported a weak Q1 2025 performance, with revenue declining to USD 307.2 million, a 32 per cent drop year-on-year and an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 26.8...
LQDX, formerly known as Averatek Corp. and a developer of high-performance materials for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has announced the successful divestiture of its Aluminum Clad Laminate IP (ACL™) intellectual property to Toyo Aluminium K.K. Toyo Aluminium, a global leader in speciality...
Unifor Local 127 members at Dajcor Aluminum have hit the picket lines after discovering the company’s plan to remove equipment and bring in replacement workers. Tensions flared when employees voted down a tentative agreement on Tuesday, July 29, prompting the union to extend the strike deadline and...
On July 23, approved by the Anhui Provincial Market Supervision and Administration Bureau, the Anhui magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Product Quality Inspection and Testing Centre was officially established. The centre will be based on the development needs of the new material industry in Chizhou City,...
Vedanta Aluminium, a key player in India’s metal and resource sector, has expanded the installed capacity of its Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA) unit by 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) at its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha. This move aims to strengthen India’s position in...
According to the US Geological Survey data, the United States’ total imports of aluminium plates, sheets and bars in April 2025 closed at 101,000 tonnes, reflecting Y-o-Y downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 10.61 per cent from 113,000 tonnes. From January to April 2025, the amount of aluminium plates,...
According to customs data, China's aluminium profile exports (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) reached 70,900 tonnes (-1.80 per cent M-o-M, -27.28 per cent Y-o-Y) in June 2025. Breakdown by export origin: Guangdong Province (51.82 per cent), Shandong Province (15.06 per...
After achieveing a strong Q2 earnings beyond Zacks Consensus Estimate , Kaiser Aluminum's shares have reached a new 52‑week high of USD 97.00, indicating a powerful market statement underscoring investor confidence and a remarkable turnaround from last year's low of approximately USD 46.81. It has...
Viva, the India-based aluminium composite panel manufacturer, has launched India's first dedicated facility for producing A2-grade fire-retardant cores. This move marks a significant step toward aligning India's ACP manufacturing capabilities with global fire safety standards. The A2 core made of...
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a binding agreement with Chile's state-owned mining company, ENAMI, to jointly develop the promising Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region, with a USD 425 million contribution. While the deal marks another major push into the booming...
