
China's aluminium sheet, strip and foil sector posted a stronger-than-expected off-season performance in August 2026, based on Mysteel's data. Specially, the weekly output eased modestly from July peaks but held steady near 390,000 tonnes, with operating rates hovering around 70 per cent. Orders...
SuperAlloy Industrial is pushing into semiconductor equipment components as it seeks to build a second growth engine alongside its established automotive wheel business, with customer validation of aluminium chamber components now under way. The Taiwanese aluminium manufacturer reported...
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On January 24, aluminium prices remained in a narrow range. SMM A00 aluminium ingot prices decreased by RMB 10 per tonne compared to the previous trading day to RMB 20,190 per tonne, while secondary aluminium prices remained stable. For domestic prices, large domestic secondary aluminium...

According to customs data, China's aluminium extrusion exports (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) in December 2024 totalled 74,100 tonnes, down 40.04 per cent M-o-M and 16.58 per cent Y-o-Y. The decline was mainly due to the Ministry of Finance's announcement on November 15...

Until October 2024, the United States imported 1.03 million tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars versus 842,000 tonnes a year ago. That reflected an annual hike of 22.37 per cent, driven by back-to-back significant import volumes from April to July 2024, ranging between 106,000 and 120,000...

FEHRMANN MaterialsX is reshaping the future of academic research by offering universities specialising in material science free access to its AI-powered platform, MatGPT Classroom. This isn't just about speeding up research—it's about connecting academic breakthroughs with real-world industrial...

This week, the operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises continued to decline, down 2.9 percentage points W-o-W to 57.4 per cent. By segment, only the primary aluminium alloy sector maintained its previous operating rate, supported by the liquid aluminium...

To meet the automotive industry’s growing demand for high-quality extrusions, a European manufacturer specialising in profiles for the automotive sector has integrated a Nitrex nitriding system into their production process. This addition optimises die treatment capabilities, improves operational...

An international team of engineers has pioneered a scalable and innovative approach to fabricating topography-patterned aluminium surfaces, significantly enhancing liquid transport capabilities. These advancements hold great promise for critical applications, including electronics cooling,...

CITIC Dicastal’s Morocco plant has been recognised as Africa’s first ‘Lighthouse Factory’ by the World Economic Forum, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s embrace of intelligent manufacturing, particularly among nations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Experts have said...

Yulin New Materials Group has reported significant progress this year, prioritising high-end differentiation in the aluminium industry while emphasising steady growth, enhanced quality and efficiency. The company has made consistent advancements in production and operations, achieving remarkable...

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ: KALU), a leading producer of speciality aluminium products, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share. This dividend, representing a 4.3 per cent yield, is scheduled to be paid on February 14, 2025 to shareholders...

On January 14, a report revealed that Novelis renewed its multi-year partnership with thyssenkrupp Aerospace, agreeing to supply specialised aerospace-grade aluminium to the latter. This renewed agreement re-establishes the two companies' age-old collaboration, as Novelis has long been a supplier...

Novelis, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco has released a preliminary financial report for the third quarter of FY2024-25, outlining its anticipated fiscal and operational performance for the three-month period. Novelis believes its...

Ricoh Company, Ltd., headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, has introduced an innovative process to join aluminium components produced through Binder Jetting (BJT) with wrought aluminium alloys. Metal Binder Jetting is a highly efficient and cost-effective Additive Manufacturing (AM) technique, suitable...

Sogeclair's Board of Directors has decided to make the following changes, effective January 6, 2025. Alexandre ROBARDEY has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Philippe BREL has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He succeeds Olivier Pedron. Alexandre ROBARDEY, a...

The ever-increasing demand for value-added aluminium products has left no nook of the world untouched for new projects. From India to China to the United Kingdom, aluminium product manufacturing plants have cropped up in many parts of the world. While some manufacturers have expanded their...

Novelis Inc., a global leader in sustainable aluminium solutions and a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, announced today (Thursday, January 9) that its indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary plans to raise $750 million through a bond issuance. The company intends to allocate the net proceeds from this...

Sacheta Metals, a microcap company in the aluminium products industry, received an upgraded stock rating of 'Hold' from MarketsMOJO on Monday, January 6, 2025. The upgrade reflects the stock's entry into a bullish range, marking an improvement from the mildly bullish trend observed on December 16,...

There is an increasingly urgent need for lightweight components in the aerospace industry, with aluminium (Al) alloys being the preferred material for aircraft structural parts since their use in the Junkers F.13 aircraft in the 1920s. Compared to other metals, Al alloys have a lower density, which...