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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Platts, CME Group announce screen-based price assessment tool for aluminium Midwest Premium
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities markets and CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, are collaborating to bring increased transparency to the US spot physical aluminium market through PlattsView, an online, direct-entry communications tool to be used in the Platts Market-On-Close (MOC) price assessment process for the US Aluminium P1020 Midwest Transaction Premium (MWP). The online PlattsView MOC communications and visualisation tool, which is expected to launch in January 2026, will allow participants in the US Aluminium Midwest Premium market to directly enter bids, offers and transaction data into the Platts price assessment process....
RUSAL produces high-purity aluminium with breakthrough inert anode technology
RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers has achieved stable production of Grade A7 aluminium using inert anode technology. This milestone marks a critical step toward the industrial implementation of this breakthrough process. Unlike conventional methods, inert anode electrolysis emits oxygen instead of carbon dioxide and significantly reduces unwanted impurities in the aluminium. Following extensive and successful trials, RUSAL has confirmed the operational stability of its proprietary industrial-scale inert anode technology. This process enables the consistent production of commercial-grade A7 aluminium (international equivalent: P1020). Stability at this level is the key requirement for transitioning from pilot testing to full-scale industrial deployment of a technology...
Rio Tinto announces operating model and executive team updates to unlock additional shareholder value
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto today announces a new operating model and executive team to shape the company’s next chapter. The changes simplify and streamline the organisation to drive greater accountability and safe, sustainable, profitable growth through focusing on the most compelling opportunities to deliver long-term shareholder value. Effective immediately, Rio Tinto will simplify its product group structure to three world-class businesses: Iron Ore; Aluminium & Lithium; and Copper. This focused structure and leadership positions each business to deliver excellence for customers and maximise competitive advantages and growth potential, while benefitting from the diversified group. The Iron Ore product group will bring together all of Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations under the...
Alba’s On-the-Job training placements see unprecedented uptake in 2025
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) held a felicitation ceremony on 25 August 2025 at its Oasis Hall to honour students who successfully completed the Company’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programmes held throughout the year. The ceremony was attended by Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, along with senior executives, who commended the students for their dedication and commitment during their OJT placements. 2025 has already seen unprecedented growth in OJT placements at Alba, with 300 trainees enrolled year-to-date – representing a 35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, the number of year-to-date trainees in 2025 has already surpassed the total for the entire previous year, which recorded 280 trainees. Also read: Tariff woes, soaring alumina costs, and...
ASI certifies Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody V2
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for alumina refining . The Certification covers processes for the manufacture of alumina at their Shandong Chuangyuan New Material Technology Co., Ltd. facility in Shandong Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility produces an annual output of 1.4 million tonnes of alumina, operating two refining production lines and supplying its products primarily to electrolytic aluminium smelters in China. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive...
Metra North America launches in the US and Canada, raises the bar for aluminium extrusion quality, reliability and worth
Today three premier US and Canadian aluminium extrusion companies combine to launch Metra North America. Extruded Aluminum Company, Profile Custom Extrusions and Metra Canada unite as Metra North America to redefine aluminium extrusion quality, reliability and worth. “Simply put, we’re raising the bar to make our customers’ jobs more rewarding and a lot less worrisome,” said Colin Brosmer, President, Metra North America. Image for referential purposes only “That means providing unequalled value beyond price that comes from being a true partner. A partner who puts customer needs first and does what they say they will to meet them.” The new Metra-NA.com website also debuts today. Although a new brand, the three companies comprising Metra North America provide over a century of collective...
RUSAL implements energy-efficient electrolyser designs
Since 2017, RUSAL has been implementing a Low-Cost Energy-Saving Solutions Program for electrolysers. Each year, between 300 and 1,300 electrolysers have been converted to energy-efficient configurations. As of now, these designs have been installed in more than 5,500 electrolysers across five of RUSAL’s aluminium smelters. By the end of 2024, annual electricity savings from the upgraded designs exceeded 500 mln kWh for the first time, which in monetary terms amounted to over $21.2 mln. Since the program’s launch, RUSAL has saved more than 2.5 billion kWh of electricity. “The transition to energy-efficient electrolyser designs directly improves both the environmental sustainability and economic performance of our smelters. The program has proven highly effective: we’ve achieved annual...
LME progresses plans for market structure modernisation
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today published its consultation outcomes confirming the introduction of certain market structure changes designed to boost transparency, increase price competition and enhance liquidity while protecting the unique features of the market that serve the LME’s physical user base. Under the indicative timeline announced today, the LME plans to introduce crossing rules on LMEselect in February 2026, with the introduction of block trade thresholds (or “minimum volume thresholds”) planned by the end of Q1 2026. Following a detailed review of the responses to its Consultation on Enhancing Liquidity that was issued in April, the LME has made several changes to the rules on which it consulted. Notably, the LME has removed the proposed requirement for those...
ASI certifies ZHONG YI FENG JINYI TECHNOLOGY against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
ZHONG YI FENG JINYI (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacturing of aluminium alloy profiles at their facility in Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that ZHONG YI FENG JINYI (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The entity develops, produces, and sells industrial aluminium products, with production processes including aluminium rod casting, mould manufacturing, precision extrusion, intelligent processing, ultra-precision forging, cold extrusion forming, oxidation, and electrophoresis. It produces approximately seven...
Moravia Cans announced as latest UKARI funding partner
Czech Republic based Moravia Cans, one of Europe’s leading producers of aluminium aerosol cans, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) as its latest funding partner. Spearheaded by Alupro, UKARI was launched in 2022 with the ambition of increasing national awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling. Working to achieve a recycling rate of 50 per cent by 2030, the programme brings together leading businesses and influencers from across the supply chain to inspire positive behavioural change. As its latest funding partner, Moravia Cans will help to accelerate UKARI’s feasibility studies, data collection activities, pilot programmes and consumer engagement campaigns. 2025 has already been a busy year for the initiative, with waste composition sampling programmes currently in...
Perfektüp celebrates 70 years of excellence in packaging
Some stories begin with a bold vision. Ours began on July 25, 1955, in Istanbul, intending to meet the growing demand for aluminium slugs and tubes in a rapidly modernising Türkiye. Established by a consortium of local and international investors, Perfektüp has evolved into a global reference in both aluminium and laminate packaging, an industry leader built on continuous innovation, long-term partnerships and an unwavering commitment to quality. A pioneer of packaging innovation since 1955 From its foundation, Perfektüp built its business culture on trust, quality and operational excellence. By turning every challenge into an opportunity for growth, Perfektüp has written a powerful success story that started in Türkiye and expanded across Europe and the world. In 1969, Perfektüp made its...
Ball Corporation launches USD 750M senior notes offering to strengthen liquidity
Ball Corporation, a global aluminium packaging firm headquartered in Colorado, announced a public offering of USD 750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2033 (the "Notes") on August 7. It is currently trading at USD 52.55. The company updated, “The exact amount, terms and timing of the offering will depend on market conditions and other factors.” The proceeds from the public offering sale are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include refinancing or repayment of liabilities. Importantly, Ball said it intends to repay all of its outstanding borrowings under each of its U.S. dollar and multi-currency revolving credit facilities "without a reduction in commitment", using a portion of the net proceeds plus available cash. The company noted, “The...
Next-Generation thermal break profiles for enhanced energy efficiency in window systems using Microcell Technology
The insulation characteristics of window systems are largely defined by the function of so-called thermal break profiles which create a thermal barrier for heat transfer between parts like window frames. With Promix Solutions' Microcell Technology, thermal break profiles are physically foamed through the controlled addition of atmospheric gases, enabling a further improvement in insulation performance. In building and construction applications this “thermal bridge” prevents heat from entering or leaving the building, by means of an increased insulation performance resulting in energy efficient constructions with an improved carbon footprint. This feature is particularly important in areas with large temperature fluctuations and very cold winters and / or hot summers. In particular,...
ASI certifies ReciclaBR Latasa against Performance Standard V3.1 with Provisional status
ReciclaBR Latasa has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for production activities involved in the recycling of aluminium at their ReciclaBR Latasa P3 facility, located in Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that ReciclaBR Latasa has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility processes more than 330,000 tonnes of aluminium annually and serves downstream sectors including automotive, steel, metallurgical, packaging and consumer goods. It is equipped with rotary and stationary furnaces as well as a conveyor system for casting ingots, SOW plates and drops. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the...
Trafford Council teams up with the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative to improve local aerosol recycling rates
A campaign to recycle more aerosols has been supported by Trafford Council. The Council has partnered with the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, a nationwide programme led by Alupro, to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of aerosols recycled through household collections. The trial is designed to understand how aerosols are being disposed of at homes across Trafford and how clearer guidance and better communication can improve recycling habits. As part of the trial, waste collected from Trafford households will be analysed by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) at its Longley Lane Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) to assess how many aerosols are captured through kerbside recycling and residual collections. These insights will help build a clearer picture of how...
Inside Rusal’s breakthrough in sustainable packaging Rusal and AB InBev Efes launch Russia’s first low-carbon aluminium beverage can
Moscow, 29 July 2025 – At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, and AB InBev Efes, largest Russian brewing company, signed a strategic agreement with an aluminium packaging manufacturer and a leading Russian retailer. This collaboration aims to develop circular economy initiatives specifically for aluminium packaging, aligning with national environmental priorities and the sustainability goals of all partners involved. Through this partnership, the companies have introduced Russia’s first beverage packaged in an aluminium can with an ultra-low carbon footprint. The project is unprecedented in Russia, encompassing the entire production process from raw material extraction to the delivery of finished products to store...
ASI certifies Yongjie New Material Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
Yongjie New Material Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium sheets, strips and foil at their facilities Yong Jie New Material Co., Ltd and Zhejiang Yongjie Aluminum Co., Ltd. located in Zhejiang Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Yong Jie New Material Co., Ltd and Zhejiang Yongjie Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facilities’ production processes include smelting, casting (ingot and continuous), hot and cold rolling, foil rolling, slitting, carbon coating, finishing and packaging. In 2024, Yong Jie New Material Co., Ltd. produced approximately 80,000 metric tonnes, while Zhejiang Yongjie Aluminium Co., Ltd. produced approximately 300,000...
Euro Panel Products becomes the first Indian ACP company to list on BSE and NSE
Euro Panel Products Ltd, the parent company behind EUROBOND - one of the leading Metal Composite Panel Brands in India, today announced its strategic move to migrate from the NSE Emerge, the SME platform of the National Stock Exchange, to the mainboard of both NSE and BSE. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey, as Euro Panel Products Ltd became the first ACP manufacturing firm in India to be publicly listed on the mainboard of both NSE and BSE. Euro Panel Products Ltd was the first Indian ACP manufacturer to go public in December 2021, with an IPO issue price of INR 70. Since then, Eurobond (call sign) has made significant returns, making over 178 per cent returns to its investors. With tremendous potential with its robust growth in Y-o-Y financials, the future...
