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 Nemak México, S.A., melting centre 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 their Nemak Mexico production unit, Melting Centre located in Nuevo León, near Monterrey, Mexico. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak México, S.A. Melting Centre has been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). The Entity is an aluminium re-melting facility that melts recycled aluminium to produce liquid aluminium, which is supplied by internal transfer to Nemak México, S.A. The site has an annual output of almost 300,000 tonnes and achieved Performance Standard certification in June 2024. 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...
ASI certifies Nemak Pilsting GmbH and Nemak Linz GmbH against Performance Standard
Nemak S.A.B de C.V (Nemak) has achieved ASI Performance Standard Certifications for the production of cylinder heads for the automotive industry, including the related Product Development Centre (PDC) at Nemak Linz GmbH, Austria, and the manufacture of aluminium metal structure components at Nemak Pilsting GmbH, Germany. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak has achieved Certification against the ASI Performance Standard at two facilities in Europe. The Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification applies to Nemak Pilsting GmbH, which manufactures and processes metal structure components for the automotive industry. The Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) Certification applies to Nemak Linz GmbH, which produces cylinder heads using ROTACAST technology and operates...
Appointment of Charlotte Laramée as president and CEO of AluQuébec
The AluQuébec Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Laramée as President and CEO of AluQuébec. With more than 13 years of experience in business development, management, and strategic leadership, particularly in the manufacturing and aerospace sectors, Charlotte brings valuable expertise to guide the Aluminium Industrial Cluster to new heights. Before joining AluQuébec, Charlotte served as Vice President of Operations at Aéro Montréal, where she led major initiatives through the implementation of programs to support the consolidation, internationalisation, and integration of innovation within the aerospace supply chain. She also led the Alliance for Recovery, a strategic working group launched during the COVID-19 crisis and focused on developing concrete...
Constellium extends partnership with embraer for advanced aluminum aerospace solutions
Constellium is pleased to announce the extension of its long-term partnership with Embraer for the supply of high-performance aluminium solutions, including its advanced aluminium-lithium alloy, Airware®. Under this agreement, Constellium will continue to support Embraer’s Commercial Aviation, Executive Jets, and Defence & Security divisions. “We are proud and honoured to extend our long-term partnership with Embraer in the aerospace and defence sectors,” said Philippe Hoffmann, President of Constellium’s Aerospace and Transportation business unit. “This contract reflects our deep commitment to supporting Embraer’s growth. It is also part of Constellium’s broader strategy to support the aerospace industry’s increasing demand for advanced materials, especially in key programs requiring...
ESTAL CONGRESS on aluminium surface treatment, a landmark event in Greece
In 2025, Greece—and specifically the city of Thessaloniki—will become the focal point for the European and international community involved in aluminium surface treatment, by hosting the sector’s leading international conference. This prestigious event is organised by ESTAL, the European Association for Surface Treatment of Aluminium, headquartered in Brussels. Held biennially, it is a key reference point in the industry, bringing together scientists, professionals, and senior business executives from across Europe. This year’s conference will take place from October 1 to 3, 2025, at The MET Hotel in Thessaloniki. The choice of Thessaloniki aligns with the innovative nature of the conference, as the city has long been a crossroads of cultures, a hub of innovation, and an emerging centre...
Odisha – A Capital of Indian Aluminium Industry (Part 2)
Odisha has three large alumina refineries at present; and they are the backbone for the primary metal production in the country. Photo Caption: Damanjodi Alumina Refinery Damanjodi Alumina Refinery (NALCO) The Alumina Refinery is located at Damanjodi, Koraput district in Odisha, approximately 14 km from the bauxite mine at Panchpatmali and started its operation in 1986. The mined-out bauxite is transported from captive mine to refinery by a 14.6 km long single-flight multi-curve 1800 tonnes per hour (TPH) capacity cable belt conveyor. The alumina produced is transported to aluminium smelter at Angul (Odisha) and to Vizag (Andhra Pradesh) port by rail. The present capacity of Alumina Refinery is 2.3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). The Salient Features are as follow: Atmospheric pressure...
Odisha – A capital of Indian aluminium industry (Part 1)
Odisha has emerged as the cornerstone of India’s aluminium industry, accounting for 59 per cent of the country’s bauxite reserves, primarily located in the Eastern Ghats. The state hosts integrated operations encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining , and aluminium smelting, led by major players such as NALCO, VEDANTA, and HINDALCO. The predominance of gibbsitic bauxite enables efficient extraction under low temperature and pressure conditions, enhancing economic viability. The large aluminium smelters are also located in the Jharsuguda and Angul industrial belts of this state. Odisha's industrial growth is further supported by robust infrastructure, dedicated industrial zones, and proactive government policies. With planned capacity expansions, renewable energy integration, and...
Aluminium to be recognised as both a critical and growth mineral in forthcoming UK strategy
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to share that it has confirmation that aluminium will be included in both the critical and growth categories within the UK Government’s forthcoming Critical Minerals Strategy, due for publication in October. This recognition places aluminium at the centre of the UK’s industrial and economic future, confirming its role as a material that is both essential for resilience and a driver of sustainable growth. This change has not happened by chance. Over recent years, ALFED has worked to consistently highlight aluminium’s strategic importance to Government and positioned it as a material at the heart of UK resilience and industrial growth. Through the development of the UK Aluminium Alliance (UKAA) developed alongside Dr Mark Jones of CONETZ...
ASI certifies Sunho New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
HENAN SUNHO COAL & POWER CO., LTD has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium and aluminium alloy foils at their subsidiary facility, Sunho New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. in Shangqiu, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Sunho New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility has an annual production capacity of 115,000 tonnes of light gauge aluminium foil and battery foil. Its operations are supported by equipment including aluminium foil rolling mills, roll grinders, slitting machines, precision cutting machines, and annealing furnaces. The ASI Certification...
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Everything on recycling - Speira invests 40m € in circular can business
• Transformation of the Rhine plant progresses • Expansion of storage areas for scrap cans completed Neuss, 5 September 2025 – Anyone travelling east on the A 57 motorway is familiar with the four 85-metre-high chimneys of the former aluminium smelter at Rheinwerk in Neuss. Daniel Rinkert knows the 300-metre-long halls, where primary aluminium was smelted using enormous amounts of energy, from his many visits. Now the SPD member of the Bundestag from Grevenbroich was back, but the electrolysis furnaces had disappeared – replaced by partition walls for huge storage boxes. This is transformation you can touch, the very concrete change from a linear to a circular business model. “Speira has moved away from energy-intensive primary production. This decision was inevitable in light of...
ASI certifies Midal Cables Saudi against Performance Standard V3.1
Midal Cables has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium rod coils and bare aluminium conductors for overhead lines (OHL) at their Midal Cables Saudi L.L.C facility located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Midal Cables Saudi L.L.C has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures aluminium wire rods and conductors for industrial applications, with a wire rod casting capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year and conductor and alloy conductor capacity of 45,000 tonnes per year. Its operations include casting, wire drawing, heat treatment, and stranding, supported by equipment such as single and double spoiler wire drawing machines, heat treatment ovens, and...
RUSAL becomes the first to implement machine hearing technology in alumina production
Moscow, September 2, 2025 - RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, has introduced machine hearing technology into alumina production. This innovation utilises mathematical algorithms to analyse acoustic vibrations from mill operations, enabling the optimisation of bauxite ore loading, reducing equipment wear, and lowering energy consumption. RUSAL’s Engineering Department developed a machine hearing system to control mill loading and successfully tested it on a small wet grinding unit at the Krasnoturinsk alumina plant. RUSAL has developed and implemented numerous machine vision technologies, and the company now applies machine hearing for the first time. Vibroacoustic sensors on the mill supports capture operational sounds and convert them into digital signals. A...
GreenCap Solutions to test novel carbon capture technology in aluminium production
GreenCap Solutions has announced the launch of a demonstration project to test its carbon capture technology in primary aluminium production. The initiative targets the challenge of capturing CO₂ from low-concentration point sources, one of the most significant hurdles in the aluminium industry. The direct emissions of CO₂ from the electrolysis process in primary aluminium production is approximately 1.5 kg of CO₂ per kg of liquid aluminium. However, the low concentration of CO₂ in the flue gases, around 1 per cent, poses a major obstacle to effective capture. GreenCap will validate its novel carbon capture technology in collaboration with Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro. We are very excited to partner with Hydro to advance our carbon capture technology for...
Brazilian Aluminium Can Summit 2025 brings together global leaders and sets the strategic agenda for the aluminium can industry in Brazil
The Brazilian Aluminum Can Association (Abralatas) announces Brazilian Aluminium Can Summit 2025 (Encontro da Lata), to be held on November 5 at Villa Blue Tree, in São Paulo. Recognized as the leading event of the aluminium can industry for beverages in Brazil, the meeting reaches its fifth edition with a new and expanded format, consolidating itself as the most relevant space for dialogue, coordination, and business opportunities across the entire production chain. Over a full day of programming, the event will bring together national and international leaders, public authorities, and experts in sustainability and innovation in panels addressing the main challenges and opportunities of the sector. In addition to strategic discussions, the meeting will feature interactive booths, sponsor...
Constellium to showcase advanced aluminum solutions from collaborative research project “CirConAl” at Cenex 2025
Constellium is proud to announce its participation at Cenex 2025 (Booth C3-402), the UK’s leading event for low carbon and connected vehicle technologies, taking place in Millbrook on September 3-4. Source: PR newswire At this year’s event, Constellium is presenting a range of innovative aluminium solutions developed through the collaborative research project CirConAl (Circular and Constant Aluminium), a £10 million initiative supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade. Visitors will discover a comprehensive display of aluminium solutions prototyped with less than two tons of embodied CO2 emissions per ton of aluminium, while maintaining the high-performance standards required by automakers, such as Battery Enclosures...
Alba holds its board meeting for third quarter of 2025
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, held its third quarterly Board of Directors’ meeting on Tuesday, 02 September 2025. Alba’s Chairman of the Board, Khalid Al Rumaihi, started the meeting with: “Uncertainty tests resilience and we’re rising to the challenge.” He further stated: “In a volatile market environment, our focus is clear: maintain consistency, drive operational excellence, and uphold cost discipline as we close out 2025 on a high note.” During the meeting, the Board reviewed and approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on 05 August 2025, and received comprehensive updates from the Executive and ESG Committee, Board Audit Committee, and Nomination, Remuneration, and Corporate Governance Committee on strategic matters, the Company’s...
IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025: Focus on the changing scenario of Indian aluminium industry
IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025 Conference and Exhibition provides a global platform for innovation and witness developments in Indian aluminium industry. From October 8–10, 2025, the 13 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025) will welcome technology leaders, decision-makers, and pioneers from across the aluminium value chain. At the centre of it all lies the Exhibition, hosted in a state-of-the-art German Hanger Structure . Think elegant interiors, premium layouts, and a fully air-conditioned venue — carefully designed to ensure that business meetings, product showcases, and networking happen seamlessly. But what truly makes this exhibition stand apart is who’s already coming . A powerful line-up of confirmed exhibitors includes global giants and...
EGA has welcomed over 180 women since the last Emirati Women’s Day, including 96 UAE Nationals
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates, today announced that over 180 women have joined the company since Emirati Women’s Day 2024, including 96 UAE nationals. EGA currently employs 714 women in the UAE, including 445 UAE Nationals. More than 330 women work in operational roles at EGA, over 50 per cent of them Emiratis. EGA continues to drive gender diversity progress across UAE industry through the Challenger Programme. Launched in 2023, the programme brings together leading industrial companies to promote gender diversity in industry by addressing shared practical challenges. Together, Challenger Programme member companies are delivering joint initiatives that promote inclusive recruitment, empower female talent, and foster progressive...
