China Sept bauxite imports climb 18.7% M-o-M; elevated freight costs hit non-mainstream imports
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's total bauxite imports reached 18.33 million tonnes in September 2026, up 18.7 per cent month-on-month and 15.4 per cent year-on-year. Over January-September, cumulative bauxite imports totalled 173.9 million tonnes, up 10.3 per cent year-on-year, with overall imported ore supply remaining at elevated levels. According to Mysteel's data, Chinese alumina producers consumed approximately 128.79 million tonnes of imported ore on a cumulative basis from January to September 2026. Actual imported ore consumption significantly lagged total imports over the same period, indicating that the imported bauxite market remains surplus for now. Among China's bauxite imports in September,...
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...
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ASI certifies Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody V2
Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture and production of liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots at their facility in Xinning, Qinghai Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The company produces liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots with an annual output of approximately 680,000 tonnes and a total electrolytic aluminium capacity of 700,000 tonnes, supported by 876 prebaked anode electrolytic cells. The Certification covers casting operations, anode baking, maintenance workshops, purification facilities,...
The 3rd Net Zero Europe - Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 will kick off in Barcelona
[Barcelona, Spain] This November 2025, the 3rd Net Zero Europe - Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 will be held on 3-4 November in Barcelona, Spain. Supported by ACCIÓ – Catalonia Trade & Investment, the summit will convene European policymakers, technical experts, and supply chain leaders to address the continent’s most pressing solar and energy storage challenges. Together, we’ll drive actionable solutions to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition. Why should you attend? This event will gather 500+ senior-level attendees, 80+ world-class speakers from 55+ countries, to deep dive into hot topics covering European policy & market outlook, grid modernisation & congestion solutions, DER aggregation & VPPs, and PV & energy storage technical advancement. Besides high-impact strategic...
Unlocking demand for clean products key to boosting EU industrial competitiveness: New report
Industrial Transition Accelerator and E3G encourage the EU to develop lead markets for clean materials and chemicals to accelerate100bn EUR investment pipeline Brussels, 28 October: The EU can trigger billions in clean investment, build competitiveness and secure its industrial future via policies to create lead markets for clean materials, according to a new report from the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) and E3G. The report, Building the EU’s Clean Industrial Future: Unlocking Investment Through Lead Markets, makes the case that Europe’s competitive edge lies not only in technology or capital, but in creating market certainty. As other regions gain ground – China alone accounts for 25% of committed investments in clean industry globally, while emerging economies with abundant...
Timor-Leste to host 5th Energy, Mining & Business Forum 2025 — A landmark platform for investment and regional growth
Join us in Dili, Timor-Leste, on 24–26 November 2025 for the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining & Business Forum, officially endorsed by the Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP Timor-Leste) and the Autoridade Nacional dos Minerais (ANM Timor-Leste). Organised by IN-VR and The Energy Circle, this landmark event will gather more than 300 global delegates, government leaders, investors, and industry experts to explore opportunities in energy, mining, and infrastructure development. The 2025 edition comes at a defining moment for Timor-Leste, following the country’s official admission into ASEAN as its 11th Member State. This milestone reinforces Timor-Leste’s commitment to economic cooperation, investment promotion, and regional integration within Southeast Asia. Driving Investment in Energy...
Key takeaways from AICE 2025 SMM (14th) aluminium industry annual conference
On October 17, the AICE 2025 SMM (14th) Aluminum Industry Annual Conference, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), successfully concluded in Zhengzhou, Henan. The conference brought together renowned experts, scholars, and prominent enterprise leaders from the global aluminium industry. They shared insights on hot topics including: "Restructuring of the Global Bauxite Supply Chain: Resource Nationalism vs Multinational Capital Game" "Analyzing the Impact of Bauxite Mining Policy Changes and New Alumina Capacity on Supply-Demand Balance and Prices" "Navigating the New Reality: The Evolving Role of Private Mining Companies in Guinea's Bauxite Sector" "Low-Carbon Aluminum Premium: Policy, Cost, and Global Competition" "Reflections on Ensuring Industrial Security in China's...
3A composites’ flagship brand ALUCOBOND® bets big on its next-gen ‘ALUCORE® ’; sets to transform Indian architecture
ALUCOBOND®, a flagship brand of a Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and a leading manufacturer of high-quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old internationally recognized next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE ®’ for Indian architecture applications. Building on its legacy, the product has been further advanced with cutting-edge technology and is now available in two innovative variants: ‘ALUCORE® Honeycomb Panels’ and ‘ALUCORE®ACCP’. As the name suggests, ALUCORE® Honeycomb features an aluminium honeycomb core sandwiched between two aluminium cover sheets, offering exceptional strength and durable lightweight performance. On the other hand, ALUCORE® ACCP incorporates an aluminium corrugated core...
Review of the ESTAL CONGRESS on aluminium surface treatment: A landmark event in Greece
The ESTAL Congress in Thessaloniki, which took place from October 1 to 3, 2025, once again demonstrated the importance and power of European industry exchange. Both the extensive program and the personal, professional discussions provided important inspiration for all participants. The experts on and off stage contributed their extensive experience, transforming the congress into a practical platform for technology transfer at the European level. The focus of the biennial ESTAL Congress was primarily on current developments influenced by decisions of the European Commission, such as the aluminium value chain in a changing Europe or the impact of new EU construction regulations on aluminium surface treatment and global market trends. Our keynote speakers addressed the competitiveness of...
Alutrade announces new Joint MD appointment
The Managing Director of Alutrade , Malcolm George, has stepped down after almost four decades at the helm of the family-run, Midlands-based aluminium recycling company. Chris George set up the business back in 1987, with Malcolm, his brother, joining shortly afterwards. Over the last 38 years, the company has grown to become the largest and most established independent aluminium recycling specialist in the UK. More than 30,000 tonnes of aluminium are recycled every year at its site in Oldbury. Alutrade is widely recognised as being an industry pioneer and was the first company in the world to install TOMRA’s most advanced X-TRACT™ x-ray metals sorting machine. Ongoing equipment investment, coupled with the company’s continuous refinement of its zero-to-landfill-focused processes, has...
EGA Spectro Alloys opens metallurgical testing laboratory at expansion of recycling plant in US
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, today announced the launch of a metallurgical testing laboratory as part of the expansion of the EGA Spectro Alloys aluminium recycling plant in Minnesota in the United States. Image for referential purposes only (source: https://www.oilandgasmiddleeast.com/) The laboratory conducts metallographic analyses and mechanical testing of EGA Spectro’s finished products to ensure customers receive the highest quality recycled aluminium at the precise specifications needed. The facility will offer sample testing from customer castings or extrusions to help troubleshoot and optimise downstream quality. The lab adds improved and faster sample analysis services for customers. EGA Spectro’s expansion adds 55 thousand...
Aluminium grain refiner specialist appoints new technical business development director
High efficiency aluminium grain refiner specialist MQP has appointed a new technical business development director. Following the retirement of Richard Dean, Matthew Piper brings 15 years of experience in the industry to his new role, leading the global sales and technical development of Optifine high-efficiency grain refiners and casthouse solutions. With expertise across master alloys, grain refiners, speciality alloys and powder metallurgy, Matthew began his career as a graduate trainee at London and Scandinavian Metallurgical Company, before moving on to hi-tech firm Metalysis as a senior scientist. Before joining MQP, he was business development manager for P&B Metal Components, market leader in electromechanical precious metal contacts. Rotherham-born and bred, Matthew – who...
Aditya A. Shriram elected as President & Prashant J. Mahale elected as Vice President of AMAI
Aditya A. Shriram, Deputy Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd., has been elected as the new President of Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI), the august body of INR 360,000 million (USD 4.1 million)Alkali and Chloro-Vinyl industry in the country. Prashant J. Mahale, Sr. Executive Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd., has taken over as the new Vice President at the 48th Annual General Meeting of AMAI held at New Delhi. An Industrial Engineer from Cornell University and an MBA from London Business School, Aditya has worked in various businesses and functions within the group. He is a strong advocate of safe and sustainable development, and his priority is growth with ethics and the adoption of the highest standards of ESG in business. Prashant Mahale is a seasoned...
Hydro swaps stake in Lithium de France for shares in Arverne Group
Hydro Energy Invest AS has entered a transaction to exchange its minority stake in Lithium de France for a minority shareholding in Arverne Group. Arverne Group , listed on Euronext Paris, is a French provider of geothermal solutions and the largest shareholder in Lithium de France. Hydro acquired a 12 per cent stake in Lithium de France in 2023. As part of the transaction, Hydro Energy Invest AS, a wholly owned Hydro entity, transfers its 474,753 Lithium de France shares to Arverne Group. In return, 2,232,288 new Arverne Group shares are issued to Hydro Energy Invest AS, giving Hydro an ownership of 6 per cent of Arverne Group’s current voting share capital. Hydro Energy Invest AS is committed to retaining its Arverne Group shares until the earlier of the date of completion of a capital...
FILLSY and Meadow to open new sustainable packaging factory in Poland
The factory will help boost the EU supply of recyclable packaging solutions, reaching a target capacity of 100 million cans per year by the end of 2027. Polish co-packer FILLSY has today announced the opening of a manufacturing factory in Żyrardów, Poland, in partnership with Swedish packaging-tech company, Meadow . The factory will aid the production of Meadow’s infinitely recyclable aluminium pre-fill solution, The MEADOW KAPSUL™. The project is financed by FILLSY who will have invested 4 million euro by the end of 2027, with plans to invest a further 10 million euro to develop production lines and plant expansion by the end of 2030. The announcement follows the EU’s adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in February, in which European companies must meet...
Furnace weighing system now ‘self-learning’ to increase casthouse production and reduce short casts
A pioneering furnace weighing system from Aluminium Casthouse Technologies (ACT) is now ‘self-learning’ to achieve even higher production levels in casthouses. Knowing the correct weight of metal in the furnace is crucial to ensure slabs are consistently cast to the precise length ordered by the customer and the BatchPilot is used in casthouses worldwide to accurately measure furnace liquid metal weight. Determining exactly what is wanted aluminium and what is unwanted dross, it means casthouses don’t have to rely on visual estimates of furnace heel weight, which are notoriously unreliable. This often leads to short casts, overfilling of the furnace or potentially restricting the number of slabs cast, all hugely wasteful. ACT Director John Courtenay said: “We installed a BatchPilot in a...
ASI certifies Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited against the Chain of Custody Standard V2
Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its alumina refining facility, Aluminium Oxid Stade GmbH in Stade, Germany. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited has been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). The refinery produces over one million tonnes of alumina annually using the Bayer process, supported by integrated port, administrative, and residue management facilities. The ASI CoC Standard V2 sets out requirements for the creation of a Chain of Custody for material that is produced and processed through the value chain into diverse downstream sectors. The implementation of ASI’s CoC Standard links verified practices at successive...
Alupro to share best practice at 2025 LARAC Conference
Next week (8-9 October), Alupro will showcase its latest behavioural change programmes at the 2025 LARAC Conference. Taking place at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham for its 40 th anniversary celebrations, the event will bring together more than 500 representatives from across 170 local authorities to discuss pertinent issues and share best practice. Offering a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments in waste and recycling, the agenda features panel debates, keynote speakers, case studies and discussions around legislative change. Key topics will include extended producer responsibility (EPR), deposit return schemes (DRS), Simpler Recycling regulation, contamination minimisation strategies and resource management optimisation. Throughout the two-day event, the Alupro team...
TOMRA launches new eBook underlining AI's transformative power in recycling
Leading global sorting solutions provider, TOMRA Recycling, has published its latest eBook, ‘AI in Recycling: Unlocking New Possibilities’. This comprehensive guide explores the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), in revolutionizing the global recycling industry and driving material circularity. The free-to-download eBook aims to demystify deep learning, explaining its mechanisms and showcasing its practical applications in overcoming complex sorting challenges, such as enabling the separation of previously hard-to-classify materials through the training of vast datasets. From manual processes to the prospect of fully autonomous AI-driven systems, the evolution of sorting technologies is also examined in detail, alongside the core...
EPIQ Machinery inaugurates its new head office and begins a new phase of growth
Montreal (Canada), October 2, 2025 - EPIQ Machinery inaugurated its new head office in downtown Montreal, nestled on the third floor of the iconic Canada Cement building. The occupancy of these new premises represents a significant milestone for the Canadian equipment manufacturer. The location will become the company's nerve center and will house all members of the executive team and corporate functions, as well as the EPIQ Digital team (industrial digitalization) and part of the EPIQ Mecfor team (specialized vehicles). The ceremony took place in a festive and friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by representatives of the majority shareholder SeaFort Capital, minority shareholders, operators, employees, customers, and partners, the high management of EPIQ Machinery performed the traditional...
