Technical rebound combined with destocking support; Marginal supply increase limits aluminium price upside
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 23,300 per tonne, up 1.44 per cent. Prices broke firmly above MA5 (23,057) and MA10 (23,082), but upside remains capped by MA30 (23,802) and MA60 (23,772), with the overall move representing a strong rebound after oversold conditions. Although the MACD lines (DIF=-265.99, DEA=-229.00) remain below the zero axis, the green bars narrowed sharply to -73.98 (previous day -156.23), indicating a significant decline in bearish momentum and the initial emergence of a technical bullish divergence. Trading volume reached 102,100 lots, reflecting active bottom-fishing. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is 23,000-23,800. LME aluminium closed at USD 3,037.5 per tonne, up 0.35 per cent. Prices have stabilised above MA5 (3,026.7) and MA10...
Hydro reaches key milestone in development of zero-emission aluminium technology
Hydro has produced aluminium using its new HalZero electrolysis technology for the first time. The milestone marks an important step in Hydro’s work to develop a new primary aluminium production process with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions. Since 2016, Hydro’s technology teams have been working to develop HalZero, an entirely new process for producing primary aluminium, which could replace the technology used globally today, first patented in 1886. The new technology is based on converting alumina into aluminium chloride before electrolysis in a process designed to keep chlorine and carbon in closed loops. The long-term ambition is to eliminate CO2 emissions from both electrolysis and anode production, releasing oxygen instead of CO2. Hydro has now produced metal from aluminium...
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Every Can Counts tackles Red Bull soapbox race to inspire recycling
A team from recycling not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, is taking part in Red Bull’s famous Soapbox Race this weekend (Saturday, 20th June). The four-person crew have designed and built a recycling-themed soapbox to take on the course in front of thousands of spectators at London’s Alexandra Palace. Inspired by a classic VW Beetle and incorporating recycled cans into the engine detail, Every Can Counts’ design will take on a thrilling track, racing against 59 other teams in the hope of setting the fastest time and impressing the judges while also raising awareness of the importance of recycling. Canzee, Every Can Count’s iconic mascot made from 400 recycled drink cans, will make a special appearance as the driver of the soapbox. By participating, Every Can Counts aims to inspire the...
Norican enters its next phase of growth as Thomas Körmendi takes over as CEO
Thomas Körmendi has officially taken over as CEO of Norican, the Denmark-headquartered global industrial equipment group, having served as chairman of the board since January 2025. Thomas succeeds Anders Wilhjelm, who has led the business since 2019. Körmendi steps into the executive leadership role to build on a transformation for growth already underway. Norican is home to five technology brands DISA (moulding and foundry technology), Monitiser (IIoT), SIMPSON (industrial mixing), StrikoWestofen (light metal furnace technology) and Wheelabrator (surface preparation) that underpin key industrial processes across moulding, melting, mixing and surface preparation, supporting manufacturers of metallic parts across industries including automotive, foundry, aerospace and metal fabrication....
First exclusive trade fair and congress for metal packaging in Latin America presented to the market at launch event in São Paulo
A new international meeting point for the metal packaging industry has officially secured its place on the global events calendar. From April 6–8, 2027, the Distrito Anhembi exhibition center in São Paulo, Brazil, will host OneCan – Metal Can Summit & Expo, the first trade fair and congress exclusively dedicated to the metal packaging industry in Latin America. Created through the joint efforts of three of the industry's leading associations — Abralatas, ABEAÇO and ABAS — and driven by the real needs of the sector, OneCan will bring together the entire value chain of aluminum and steel packaging under one roof. Last night, the event was officially introduced to the market during an exclusive gathering with partners, exhibitors and industry professionals in São Paulo. The presentation...
Make UK: Aluminium recycling sector must grow 25% every year to support UK industrial demand
New analysis published today emphasises that a substantial 25 per cent annual growth rate will be needed for the aluminium scrap sector to meet the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy demand. Aluminium scrap is an essential material for products supplying defence, clean energy, digital technologies and automotive - all pillars of the UK economy and critical to national security and resilience. However, export scrap leakage has soared by an alarming 84 per cent in the past decade, undermining domestic supply and national security. In 2024-25, UK exports to the US increased dramatically after Section 232 tariffs excluded aluminium scrap from their scope, rising from 2,000 to 24,000 tonnes, a 990 per cent leap in export volume. More broadly in 2024-25 alone, the UK exported approximately 200,000...
ASI certifies Porsche against Performance Standard V3.1 (Transitional – Principles 1-4)
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Porsche has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany plant is responsible for manufacturing and assembly of 911 and Taycan models, production of boxer engines for the two-door sports cars, V8 engines for the four-door Porsche models and electric drives for the Taycan and Macan electric model series. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. The ASI Performance Standard V3 defines 11...
EGA recognised with Platinum Innovation Award by Dubai Quality Group
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, was recognised with the Platinum Innovation Award by Dubai Quality Group. The prestigious award was one of five for EGA at the annual awards ceremony. The awards were presented to EGA by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. Najeeba Al Jabri, EGA’s Chief ESG & Sustainability Officer, was recognised in the Leadership Category of the Emirates Women Award. EGA was also recognised for continuous improvement in health and safety, and for innovation projects across the company’s operations. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of...
From waste to value: How Jereh builds the circular ecosystem for batteries
As electric vehicles and energy storage systems scale globally, a critical challenge has emerged: how to manage millions of batteries at the end of their life cycle. The EU Battery Regulation and similar frameworks are imposing stricter mandates for recycled material content, carbon footprint disclosure, and end-of-life responsibility. Battery recycling has evolved from an environmental compliance duty to a strategic cornerstone of critical material security, supply chain resilience, and the energy transition. One question remains: can compliant battery recycling be both sustainable and commercially viable? For Jereh, the answer lies in its intelligent battery recycling demonstration facility in Zhengzhou, China. Since commissioning, the plant has processed more than 15,000 tons of raw...
Global Wind Day 2026: Charting India's path to 100 GW and beyond
Global Wind Day is celebrated annually on June 15 to promote wind energy and its role in combating climate change. India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on 15 June 2026 in Goa, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." The conference will bring together senior representatives from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Grid India, leading state governments, and industry bodies and associations. The conference will spotlight key priorities shaping the next phase of India’s wind energy journey, including resource adequacy, grid readiness, capacity addition, domestic manufacturing competitiveness, export opportunities, and...
etma presents the winners of the Tube of the Year 2026 competition
The winners of the European Tube Manufacturers Association's (etma) prestigious Tube of the Year 2026 competition were announced during the association's annual meeting on May 20, in Lisbon. A seven-member jury representing etma member companies selected the best entries in the categories Aluminium, Plastic, Laminate, Sustainability and Prototype. Widely recognised throughout the global tube industry, the competition has become a benchmark for innovation, technical excellence and design performance. The winning entries for 2026 once again demonstrate the tube's outstanding position in the international packaging market. Aluminium Tube Winner: Alltub Italia for Rituals The winning aluminium tube, produced by Alltub Italia for Rituals, combines exceptional decoration with sustainability....
Eco-Products introduces new lineup of compostable, recyclable and reusable cups
Eco-Products® is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste. The launch includes redesigned World Art™ hot cups made with FSC®-certified paperboard, new aluminium cold cups made with 90 per cent recycled content, and additions to the company's Veda™ line of reusable products. "There isn't a single solution that works everywhere when it comes to keeping foodservice packaging out of landfills," said Wendell Simonson, General Manager of Eco-Products. "In many operations, commercially compostable items like plates and bowls work alongside recyclable beverage cans and cups, while closed-system environments like campuses and hospitals are exploring reuse. Our goal is to give customers...
Innovating power distribution: Renyun to unveil advanced aluminium busbars at Canton Fair
The bustling aisles of the Canton Fair complex have long been regarded as the heartbeat of global trade, where the future of industrial infrastructure is showcased to a worldwide audience. Amidst the vibrant energy of international buyers and cutting-edge machinery, a significant shift toward sustainable and high-efficiency power systems is taking place. At the center of this movement is a specialised Advanced Aluminium Busbar Manufacturer from China. Renyun (Hunan) Busbar Co., Ltd. is preparing to introduce its latest electrical solutions, which emphasise the evolving role of aluminium busbars in modern architecture. Unlike traditional heavy cabling, modern aluminium busbars offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and superior thermal management, providing a cost-effective and...
EGA and Ministry of Education announce winners of this year’s EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, has announced the winners of the latest edition of EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The initiative is designed to encourage young people across the UAE to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovation and creativity. The EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge forms part of EGA’s long-running Engineer the Future programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators in the UAE. Since the beginning of the current academic year, more than 7,000 students from schools across the UAE have participated in Engineer the Future activities. The challenge invites...
ALFED featured in official monarchy & democracy publication celebrating 100 years of Leadership, Industry and National progress
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is proud to announce its contribution to the official commemorative publication Monarchy & Democracy: A History of Leadership, launched today in partnership with the History of Parliament Trust and St James's House. The publication celebrates a century of constitutional evolution, democratic leadership, industrial progress and national resilience across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, reflecting the enduring partnership between Parliament, industry and national institutions that has helped shape modern Britain. Produced by the History of Parliament and St James's House, the publication explores the role of leadership, innovation and stewardship throughout one of the most transformative periods in modern history, whilst recognising organisations...
New jobs report shows strength, resiliency of US aluminium industry
A new study by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates found that the US aluminium industry directly employs more than 165,000 workers, essentially unchanged from a decade ago despite significant shifts across manufacturing segments and global market conditions. The 2026 Economic Impact of the U.S. aluminium industry study also found the industry generated more than USD 115 billion in direct economic output, the highest level recorded since the association began tracking in 2013. “The story of the American aluminium industry over the past decade is one of resilience and reinvention,” said Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association. “The aluminium industry is making generational investments in U.S. manufacturing even as some market segments struggle. Aluminium...
U.S. Critical Materials reveals domestic rare earth and gallium processing roadmap
U.S. Critical Materials Corp. ("USCM") is featured in a new AL Circle interview spotlighting a largely untapped domestic resource: the defense-critical metals, including gallium, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements, recoverable from red mud, the primary byproduct of aluminum refining. The interview details USCM's capabilities and the scale of bauxite residue reserves available across the United States. Harvey Kaye, Executive Chairman of US Critical Materials, described U.S. supply chain vulnerabilities, including full import dependence on gallium and scandium, materials essential for secure communications, advanced semiconductors, directed-energy systems, hypersonics, and next-generation aerospace platforms. The interview further examines red mud as a source of metals essential to...
APAA celebrates one year of President Trump's 50 per cent Section 232 aluminium tariff and historic investments in US manufacturing
Today, the American Primary Aluminum Association celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's 50 per cent Section 232 aluminium tariff. This tariff is revolutionising domestic manufacturing production, strengthening supply chains, creating thousands of new jobs, generating billions of dollars in US investment, and fortifying our national security. President Trump strengthened the Section 232 aluminium tariff to combat unfair trade practices and persistent cheating by foreign governments, delivering unprecedented wins for American workers in the aluminium industry: Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum plan to build the first new US smelter in nearly 50 years, a more than USD 4 billion investment that will more than double US production capacity and create over 5,000...
ASI certifies Independent Extrusions Ltd against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Independent Extrusions Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility extrudes and supplies aluminium profiles for the building, construction, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sectors, using aluminium extrusion processes operated across two extrusion presses with a combined production capacity of approximately 18,000 tonnes per annum. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. The ASI Performance...
ASI certifies Laminazione Sottile Group against Chain of Custody Standard V2
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Laminazione Sottile Group has been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). The facilities included in the certification are Laminazione Sottile S.p.A., Italcoat S.r.l., and IPS Industrial Packaging Solution S.r.l., which serve packaging, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, HVAC-R, automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors through the production and surface treatment of semi-finished aluminium coils, sheets, trays, and flexible packaging materials. Processes include foundry operations, hot and cold rolling, thermal and chemical treatments, degreasing, coating, printing, slitting, and warehousing, with annual production of 130,000 tonnes of coils and sheets at Laminazione Sottile S.p.A., capacity...
