Chalco's 200,000 tonnes high-grade wrought aluminium project passes full production assessment
The Investment Management Department of Chalco, together with the Production and Quality Management Department, organized relevant experts to form an assessment team to conduct an on-site assessment of Baotou Aluminium's 200,000 tonnes high-grade wrought aluminium alloy and secondary aluminium recycling project for reaching full production and standards. Bao Aluminium Deputy General Manager Guo Jun attended the assessment meeting. The assessment team listened to the report on the project's production and operation status, reviewed production reports and other materials from the assessment period in accordance with the Implementation Rules for Performance Incentive Management of Fixed Asset Investment Projects of Chalco, and conducted on-site inspections of production operations, processes...
D.A. Davidson acts as exclusive financial advisor to Skana Aluminium Company on its sale to packaging matters, LLC
D.A. Davidson & Co. ("D.A. Davidson") announced today that it served as exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Skana Aluminium Company ("Skana" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated direct-cast aluminium rolling mill, on its sale to Packaging Matters, LLC ("Packaging Matters"), a leading manufacturer of sustainable food packaging. Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin with additional operations in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Skana produces specialty-rolled x products for electrical transformers, consumer durables, and industrial end markets. The Company has a strong reputation for high-quality, precision-rolled products, supported by integrated casting, rolling, and precision slitting capabilities. “On behalf of the Skana shareholders, we are very proud of the growth of the business...
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Linsy Aluminium expands global supply network for high-grade aluminium alloys
Linsy Aluminium, a premier manufacturing firm with over two decades of dedicated industry experience, today announced a major strategic expansion of its global supply operations. This initiative is specifically designed to meet the surging international demand for precision-grade aluminium alloys across critical markets, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Operating as a direct-to-buyer manufacturer, the company supplies the entire spectrum of 1000 to 8000 series aluminium alloys. The available product catalogue includes aluminium sheet, plate, bar, tube, wire, coil, profile, and block formats. Every product distributed through their network is fully supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and SGS certifications. Furthermore, buyers receive...
FACE: “The EU-Canada raw materials alliance is an opportunity for Europe’s aluminium industry. Supply security must cover the entire value chain”
FACE – Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe welcomes the commitments made by the European Union and Canada in their joint statement, Canada and the European Union Building Together an Alliance for the Future , which strengthens cooperation on economic security, supply chain resilience and access to strategic raw materials. Of particular significance is the commitment to accelerate investment in critical raw materials projects across the entire value chain: from extraction to processing, refining and manufacturing, through to recycling. The statement also envisages exploring tools to strengthen security of supply, including the stockpiling of strategic resources, and promoting greater integration of value chains across the Atlantic. Explore the production, demand and consumption...
China Sept aluminium extrusion imports rise 19% M-o-M, exports hit 92,678 tonnes
Imports According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's aluminium extrusion imports in September totalled 1,788.26 tonnes, up 19.02 per cent month-on-month (M-o-M) but down 11.20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). In terms of import sources, China's aluminium extrusion imports in September continued to be mainly sourced from Taiwan, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Taiwan ranked first with 463.11 tonnes, accounting for 25.90 per cent of total imports, a decrease of 12.97 per cent M-o-M. The United States followed in second place with 429.22 tonnes, accounting for 24 per cent of total imports, up 54.59 per cent M-o-M. Japan ranked third with 235.01 tonnes, accounting for 13.14 per cent of total imports, up 34.52...
Aludecor redefines modern architecture with the launch of STONESENSE: An engineered stone-finish surface system
Aludecor, a pioneer and leader in Metal Composite Panel manufacturing, today announced the official launch of STONESENSE , an innovative architectural surface system engineered to deliver the timeless elegance and visual depth of natural stone without its traditional structural limitations. Inspired by the legacy and enduring power of natural stone, STONESENSE introduces a curated portfolio of engineered stone-finish metal composite surfaces. Developed for modern building envelopes, the series blends tactile aesthetic experience with advanced material performance, offering architects, builders, and developers a lightweight, highly durable and versatile alternative to mined stone. Designed for modern facades & envelopes The STONESENSE series is structured around three distinct material...
Aluminium billet stocks fall for a third week; shipments stay high, processing fees diverge
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium billet inventories at major consumption areas stood at 138,000 tonnes on October 29, down 10,500 tonnes from Thursday a week earlier and down 4,000 tonnes from Monday this week, marking a third consecutive weekly decline since the National Day holiday. Compared with the same week in previous years, inventories are broadly flat with 2025 and about 24,000 tonnes higher than 2024, having returned to the level of the past two years. Weekly billet shipments totalled 56,800 tonnes over October 19-25, down 1,100 tonnes from the previous period but still clearly above the same period in the previous three years. By region, Foshan accounted for the bulk of destocking with a decline of 16,000 tonnes, while Changzhou, Huzhou and Nanchang posted small...
AAC launches new certification program for anodising facilities
The Aluminium Anodizers Council (AAC) has recently launched the AAC Anodizing Certification Program, an independent certification program developed specifically for facilities that perform aluminium anodising. Announced at the AAC Annual Conference this October, the program gives anodisers an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to meet established industry standards for quality and consistency. It also gives customers and specifiers greater confidence when selecting an anodising partner. The certification was developed for the anodising industry and is available to qualifying anodising facilities regardless of AAC membership. “This program represents an important step forward for the anodising industry,” said Jason Weber, president of the Aluminium Anodizers Council. “It provides...
Renewed rate hike expectations weigh on futures, weakening marginal demand is holding back the recovery in aluminium prices
Futures: The most traded aluminium contract on the SHFE opened at CNY 23,310/tonne in the overnight session on October 29, reached a high of CNY 23,405 per tonne and a low of CNY 23,280 per tonne, and closed at CNY 23,375/tonne, up CNY 65 per tonne, or 0.28 per cent, from the previous close. The contract consolidated at the lows with a slight rebound, with prices holding above the 20-day moving average, while the 5/10/40/60-day moving averages formed resistance above. Trading volume for the session was 59,966 lots, with open interest amounting to 250,000 lots, an increase of 2,632 lots, mainly due to an increase in long positions. On the technical side, the 4-hour MACD maintained a golden crossover, and the red histogram expanded, suggesting short-term consolidation and recovery at low...
KAP Minerals and Cymat Technologies announce strategic partnership to develop Canadian Scandium-Aluminium master alloy production
KAP Minerals Inc. ("KAP") and Cymat Technologies Ltd. are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to advance a proposed joint venture for the production and commercialisation of scandium-aluminium ("Sc-Al") master alloy in Canada. The partnership would combine scandium oxide expected to be recovered from KAP's Kapuskasing critical minerals project in Northern Ontario with Cymat's unique aluminium-processing technology and manufacturing expertise. Scandium-aluminium master alloy is a high-value material used to produce specialized aluminium alloys with enhanced strength, weldability, and performance. Cymat's proprietary flux-free alloying process will be employed to produce a Sc-Al master alloy with superior purity. These properties make it particularly...
FIBO global fitness trends: Wholesale basic aluminium reformer manufacturer In China showcases CE certified models
Following major international fitness trade gatherings like FIBO, commercial gym operators and wellness studios are expanding their mind-body exercise offerings. Global market demand for commercial Pilates equipment continues to accelerate across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. In particular, lightweight yet structurally resilient aluminium reformers have become the preferred choice for modern studio spaces. However, this sudden surge in commercial demand presents significant procurement challenges for studio managers, franchise operators, and equipment distributors. While exhibition halls and online B2B platforms showcase hundreds of visually similar machines, the underlying structural engineering varies dramatically between manufacturers. Evaluating a wholesale basic...
‘Much Ado About Nothing’- Healey’s first Budget fails UK manufacturing at the first hurdle, warns CBM
The government’s promise to reindustrialise the UK economy has fallen at the first hurdle, according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Stephen Morley, a manufacturing veteran of more than 40 years, believes the Chancellor missed a critical opportunity to support manufacturers, tackle crippling energy costs and, importantly, create the economic conditions to help industry grow. He believes Labour missed a golden chance to demonstrate it understands the pressures facing companies on the shopfloor and thousands of management teams on the frontline of the UK economy. “There is nothing in this Budget that comes close to addressing the challenges facing our members and UK manufacturing in general,” explained Stephen. To learn about the market potential of...
Alba Marks a decade of Summer Safety Excellence with Zero Heat-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, is proud to announce that it has successfully completed its 10th consecutive summer without a single heat-related injury or illness, reinforcing a decade-long track record of disciplined safety execution and preventive risk management. This achievement is significant given Bahrain’s demanding summer working conditions. Maintaining a zero-heat-injury record over ten consecutive summers demonstrates Alba’s ability to translate its “Safety First, Safety Always” principle into sustained operational performance, supported by workforce ownership, visible leadership and increasingly data-driven prevention. Commenting on the achievement, Alba's Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali said, “Reaching our 10th consecutive...
Shaping Britain's Skyline: Novelis Aluminium powers landmark UK developments
Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, today highlights its contribution to a series of landmark construction and regeneration projects across the United Kingdom, demonstrating the versatility, durability and design flexibility of its architectural aluminium portfolio. Across six major projects in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London, approximately 100,000 square metres of Novelis aluminium façade materials have been specified for applications ranging from transport infrastructure and residential refurbishment to commercial and mixed-use developments. "These projects illustrate the breadth of architectural applications enabled by aluminium," said Michael Hahne, vice president of commercial for Novelis in...
Aluminium Council calls for bauxite, alumina and aluminium to join critical minerals list
Bauxite, alumina and aluminium should be added to Australia's Critical Minerals List to bring Australia into line with its key strategic partners and protect one of the few complete industrial value chains the country has, a new report released today by the Australian Aluminium Council finds. The report, “Securing Australia's Aluminium Advantage”, finds the US, the UK, the European Union, Canada and South Korea already recognise aluminium or its value chain as critical, and Japan lists bauxite. Australia produces nearly a quarter of the world's bauxite and is the world's largest alumina exporter, but none of the three is on Australia's Critical Minerals List. Aluminium is recognised only on the Government's separate Strategic Materials List – but which does not align with that of our key...
Impact Minerals announces new strategy built on HPA focus and capital discipline
Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT) (Impact Minerals or the Company) today announces the outcome of the strategic review it began under its 100-day plan in August. The Company will concentrate management attention and development capital on one priority: producing high-purity alumina (HPA) from its Lake Hope Project (80 per cent) in Western Australia. Its precious and base metals ground will be reviewed and its exploration effort will turn to critical minerals. The 100-day plan is approximately 50 per cent complete and is meeting its milestones. Its purpose is to make Impact Minerals ready for institutional investment. Two businesses, two sets of needs Impact Minerals has run HPA development and metals exploration as one business. They are not. HPA needs development capital, engineering...
Alumil India designs innovative fenestration for NICMAR University’s precast campus in Pune
Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, has successfully delivered advanced fenestration solutions for NICMAR University in Pune, transforming a precast campus vision into a functional, durable and future facing learning environment. The project required approximately three hundred windows within a tight timeline which was successfully delivered by Alumil India. The project deployed Alumil’s top-hung window systems combined with sleek mullions and glazing. “NICMAR University presented an opportunity to demonstrate how fenestration can become an integral part of both a building’s architecture and its performance. The project required us to respond to large openings, intensive daily usage, acoustic and weather considerations, safety, and the specific challenges of...
Alstone adds series 5000, 3600 and 2600 to its aluminium louvers range as Indian façades turn to passive shading
Energy codes, glass-heavy skylines and rising cooling loads are pushing louvers from accent feature to core façade component. Three new aluminium profiles are arriving to meet that demand. Look at newer commercial projects in Indian cities and a pattern is hard to miss: glazed façades now wear a second skin of fins, blades and screens. The same idea is spreading to residential balconies, gates and boundary walls. In most cases, the material behind it is aluminium. Alstone India has added three profiles to its louvers range: Series 5000, Series 3600 and Series 2600. This article looks at why demand for aluminium louvers is shifting, what the new series offers, and what specifiers should ask any supplier before committing to a system. Why louvers are moving up the specification list...
Nagpur Customs clarifies PSIC exemption norms for scrap imports through designated ports
India's Customs Commissionerate, Nagpur, has issued a standing order clarifying the conditions for clearing metallic waste and scrap without a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC), following amendments to Para 2.51 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023, and DGFT Public Notice No. 43/2023 dated 14 February 2024. The order reiterates that scrap originating from specified safe countries can be cleared without PSIC through designated sea ports, subject to prescribed documentation, safety checks and regulatory compliance. Safe-country imports subject to verification Under the amended provisions, metallic waste and scrap, whether shredded or unshredded, originating from the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union may qualify for the PSIC exemption. However,...
AAC welcomes Canada’s implementation of smelt and cast reporting for aluminium imports
The Aluminum Association of Canada (AAC) welcomes the integration of country of smelt and cast reporting into Canada’s Aluminum Import Monitoring Program (AIM), effective October 1, 2026. This milestone strengthens transparency across aluminium supply chains and equips authorities with better information to monitor trade flows and identify potential circumvention. The new requirements build on Canada’s progressive development of its aluminium import monitoring framework: • September 1, 2019: Canada launched AIM under General Import Permit No. 83, following the Canada–US joint statement on steel and aluminium trade. • Summer 2024: Global Affairs Canada (GAC) consulted stakeholders on collecting and publishing country of smelt and cast information. • July 31, 2025: Under a separate trade...
