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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New cold rolling mill for the aluminium industry
Fives, an international engineering group, has recently installed a new 4Hi cold rolling mill for the aluminium industry at Compañía Valenciana de Aluminio Baux, an aluminium coil producer in Spain, part of Jupiter Aluminium Group. The new mill, with a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, will increase the capacity of the plant to meet the growing demands of the industry. Boosted performance Compañía Valenciana de Aluminio Baux aimed to increase its cold-rolled production capacity to secure the supply of raw materials for its Bancolor plant in Elche de la Sierra, Spain. The Baux Group specializes in painting aluminium coils, which are primarily used in the window shutter and sun protection industries. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
Beyond compliance: building a culture of quality in aluminium packaging
Across the aluminium packaging sector, quality control has often been seen as a compliance exercise, a necessary process to ensure product safety and meet regulatory standards. Yet, as the global metal packaging market is projected to surpass USD 190 billion USD by 2032, and consumer demand for aluminium continues to rise, manufacturers that adopt agile, data-driven quality systems will gain a decisive competitive edge. To achieve this, quality control must evolve from a procedural requirement into a strategic performance tool. By modernising inspection and testing methods, producers can reduce waste and downtime, strengthen customer trust, and reinforce sustainability credentials, setting themselves apart in an increasingly concentrated market. Powering performance through insight When...
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Alba wins prestigious ‘Excellence in Safety’ award from LEEA
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Safety’ Award by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) during its annual awards ceremony held at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, UK, on 18 November 2025. The award recognises Alba’s outstanding achievements in workplace safety, including reducing total injuries by nearly 60 per cent over the past five years, fostering a bottom-up approach that ensures active employee engagement in safety initiatives, and maintaining the highest standards in safe lifting operations through continuous training and certification of its staff as lifting tackle inspectors. The award was presented by LEEA President Oliver Austin and LEEA CEO Ross Moloney and accepted on behalf...
Assan Alüminyum: Pioneering steps in sustainability and biodiversity preservation
Assan Alüminyum, one of the world's leading flat-rolled aluminium industries, shapes its processes and activities based on its core values of reliability, flexibility, innovation and sustainability. With a firm commitment to environmental stewardship, the company has launched several initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and promoting biodiversity. Assan Alüminyum has integrated sustainability into its core business strategy, focusing on energy efficiency, resource optimisation and renewable energy. The company has invested in technological advancements to enhance its production processes, ensuring minimal environmental impact. By using renewable energy sources to produce clean energy and implementing advanced recycling techniques, Assan Alüminyum constantly reduces its...
DISA at EUROGUSS 2026: Discover high-speed, high-quality, low-cost aluminium casting
As global demand for aluminium continues to rise, manufacturers are seeking faster, more flexible, and cost-effective production methods. DISA'S green sand moulding technology delivers all three, enabling the efficient production of high-quality aluminium castings. Experience DISA's innovative solutions at EUROGUSS 2026, where the company will showcase a wide range of precision aluminium castings produced using its advanced green sand process. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain A DISA line is up to 5× faster than die casting – and typically delivers 20% lower cost per casting. With rapid tool changes, short cycle times and excellent surface quality, the DISMATCH and DISMATCH ranges offer incredible productivity and enhanced...
ASI certifies Qinghai Qingfeng Aluminum Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
Qinghai Qingfeng Aluminum Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for its facility located within the Western Hydropower Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd. facility in Haidong, Qinghai Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Qinghai Qingfeng Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility operates an aluminium casthouse and remelting/refining facility with a designed annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes, using electrolytic aluminium liquid as its primary input. Its operations include flat ingot production lines, an intermediate alloy production line, and associated auxiliary facilities, supplying products to downstream industries across China. Most accurate data to drive...
ALFED and the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade launch new whitepaper to support aluminium businesses trading internationally
On Thursday, 13th November 202,5 at the ALFED Business Briefing, the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) and the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIOE&IT) announced a new joint whitepaper designed to help aluminium businesses navigate the complexities of international trade, from customs classification and valuation to export controls, sanctions, and the incoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The announcement was made during a presentation delivered by Anna Doherty, Customs Practice Director at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, where she presented an exclusive preview of the Aluminium Trade & Customs Report, outlining key findings on export challenges and regulatory developments. The publication, titled “10 Things to Consider When Importing...
Africa EV Mobility Expo Kenya 2025 to Power Africa’s Green Transport Transition
Nairobi, Kenya – The Africa EV Mobility Expo Kenya 2025, the region’s leading event dedicated to electric vehicles and sustainable mobility, will take place from 4–6 December 2025 at The Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi. Organised by MIE Events DMCC in partnership with GEX - Global Exhibitions Inc., and officially supported by the Ministry of Roads and Transport, State Department for Transport, Republic of Kenya, the expo will bring together top local, regional, and global manufacturers and suppliers to showcase the latest technologies transforming transportation and energy across Africa, with Gold Sponsor HOWO and Printan A underscoring the event’s commitment to innovation and infrastructure. Why Kenya? Kenya is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV)...
ASI certifies TIANJIN TAKEUCHI PACKAGE CO., LTD against Performance Standard V3.1
TIANJIN TAKEUCHI PACKAGE CO., LTD has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the design, manufacture, import and export and quality assurance of cosmetics containers at their facility in Tianjin City, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that TIANJIN TAKEUCHI PACKAGE CO., LTD has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The company designs, develops, produces, and sells cosmetic containers, including lipstick tubes, eyeshadow pans, cosmetic caps, and powder compacts, with an annual production of approximately 20 million sets. Its production system includes product and mold design, mold manufacturing, stamping, injection molding, surface oxidation and spraying treatments, vacuum deposition, silk screen printing, hot stamping,...
BIR advocates for transparent, data-driven policy in EU’s upcoming aluminium export framework
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) expresses concern regarding the announcement made last week by European Commission Executive Vice-President for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, on the launch of preparatory work on a new trade measure targeting recycled aluminium exports from the European Union, with a formal proposal expected in spring 2026. According to the Commission, the measure aims to “address the issue of aluminium scrap leakage” and secure access for European industry to this strategically important material at competitive prices. However, data from the Commission’s own monitoring mechanism on imports and exports of recycled materials shows no evidence supporting claims of “scrap leakage.” Available figures do not support this narrative, which may create a misleading basis for...
Sortera scales solution to the mixed aluminium problem with $45 million in funding and a new Tennessee facility
Sortera Technologies Inc.,the market leading aluminium sorting company with an upcycling platform powered by artificial intelligence, data analytics and advanced sensors, today announced the close of USD 45 million in funding led by accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates and VXI Capital, with participation from Yamaha Motor Ventures and Overlay Capital; with an additional equipment funding from Trinity Capital. This funding fuels Sortera’s next phase of growth as a major domestic supplier of metals upcycled from waste. In addition to the funding, Sortera is announcing plans for its second state-of-the-art processing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee. This expansion, driven by overwhelming demand and success at the flagship Markle, Indiana facility, will bring Sortera’s innovative...
ASI certifies GLS Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd against Performance Standard V3.1 (Transitional – Principles 1-4)
GLS Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) Certification with a focus on Material Stewardship for their facility’s conversion unit, which receives rolled foil stock and undertakes production processes of further rolling, separation, slitting, annealing and packing before final dispatch. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that GLS Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd has been certified against Principles 1-4 of the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023), which represent the applicable criteria for the transition phase of the Material Stewardship Certification (more details below). The company produces heavy, medium, light, and ultra-light gauge aluminium foil ranging from 5.3 to 50 microns in thickness, with a total production capacity of...
Aluminium secures its place in the UK’s critical minerals strategy
The UK Government has published its long-awaited Vision 2035: Critical Minerals Strategy, setting out a national commitment to secure resilient supply chains, accelerate decarbonised industry, and strengthen domestic capability in materials essential to our economic and national security. This latest strategy recognises an urgent global race for resources, driven by electrification, low-carbon infrastructure, defence systems, aerospace, and digital technology. For the first time, aluminium is formally acknowledged as both a critical and strategic growth material for the UK economy. This reflects what our sector has long understood: that aluminium is the backbone of modern manufacturing, a key enabler of net-zero technologies, and a globally contested resource. Today’s announcement...
ASI certifies Nemak Dillingen GmbH, Nemak Pilsting GmbH, Nemak Linz GmbH and Nemak Wernigerode GmbH against Chain of Custody Standard V2
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its multi-site operations covering the Nemak Dillingen, Pilsting and Wernigerode facilities in Germany, and the Nemak Linz facility in Austria. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak Dillingen GmbH, Nemak Pilsting GmbH, Nemak Linz GmbH and Nemak Wernigerode GmbH hve been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). Together, the facilities produce aluminium components for the automotive industry, including engine blocks, e-engine housings, cylinder heads, and structural components, supported by advanced technologies such as ROTACAST and an integrated Product Development Centre. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
IMRC 2026: Shaping the future of recycling and circular economy
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) is pleased to announce the International Material Recycling Conference & Exposition (IMRC 2026), scheduled for January 20–22, 2026, at the Novotel Jaipur & Convention Centre, Jaipur, India. This flagship event will focus on advancing a sustainable and circular economy for the recycling industry. This event is supported by several key government ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), NITI Aayog, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Directorate General...
Waste to power – Why recycling must be a COP30 priority
Waste is a story about the loss of power more than merely an environmental crisis, according to the Global Recycling Foundation. As we discard valuable resources, those countries that focus on advanced recycling processes will dominate. Speaking to mark the opening of COP30, the UN’s climate change conference in Brazil, Ranjit Baxi, founder of Global Recycling Foundation and Global Recycling Day, said: “Waste is a valuable currency. In time, it will be more precious than land or oil because we are squandering the materials upon which the world is increasingly relying – copper, lithium, nickel and aluminium. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain “While so many countries are content to export their waste in the name of recycling, the...
Alba’s power station 5 block 4 wins power generation project of the year - Bahrain at 2025 MEED Projects Awards
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has been awarded Power Generation Project of the Year - Bahrain for its Power Stations 5 (PS5) Block 4 at the 2025 MEED Projects Awards, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable industrial energy solutions. Alba’s Chief Power Officer, Amin Sultan, and Acting Manager, PS5 Power Maintenance, Sayed Amer, accepted the award on the Company’s behalf at the Awards' ceremony held in association with Mashreq on 19 November 2025, Dubai, UAE. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Commencing commercial operations on 22 December 2024, PS5 Block 4 is a landmark project for Alba and the aluminium industry. Powered by Mitsubishi Power’s hydrogen-ready M701JAC gas...
Meadow partners with Stephen Gould Corporation to meet rising U.S. demand for sustainable packaging
As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws take hold across the U.S., Meadow and Stephen Gould Corporation partner to deliver scalable, circular packaging solutions for brands. Stockholm-based packaging tech company, Meadow, is announcing a new partnership with global dispenser supplier Stephen Gould Corporation. With 80 years of experience helping brands bring packaging to market, Stephen Gould Corporation will license Meadow’s MEADOW KAPSUL™ technology and handle dispenser production for brands worldwide, strengthening Meadow’s end-to-end supply chain from can-making and co-packing to dispenser manufacturing. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain This partnership comes as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are...
