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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RUSAL launches import substitution project for alloying tablets used in aluminium production
RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, has started producing iron and titanium alloying tablets in the Sverdlovsk Region. This import substitution project will fully satisfy the Russian aluminium industry’s demand for these crucial raw materials, strengthening the technological independence of the domestic industrial sector. Until now, these alloying materials have been imported. “The new facility in Kamensk-Uralsky will secure our independence from foreign raw material supplies for aluminium alloy production. RUSAL Silicium Urals will produce up to 3,000 tonnes of iron and titanium alloying tablets each year. This amount is enough for the Sverdlovsk Region to meet the domestic aluminium industry’s needs entirely. Through this project, we are boosting the region’s...
Live and interactive online programme on base metal risk management returns this August
AL Circle has announced the second edition of "Aluminium and Other Base Metals : Understanding Risk Management and Hedging," scheduled to commence from August 26 to September 18, 2025. The live online programme spans over four weeks with two sessions each week. Special pricing options are available for both individual participants and groups, with exclusive discounts offered for group registrations. Who will be benefiting from this programme? This programme is designed for beginners in the trading market. The topics will cover the fundamentals of commodity trading, types of market risk, practical hedging techniques and proven trading strategies. This course offers tailored benefits across key domains: - Aids the sales & marketing professionals to gain tools for effective customer accounts...
EGA welcomes over 140 endangered Hawksbill turtle hatchlings at Al Taweelah beach
Emirates Global Aluminium today announced the successful hatching of 143 critically endangered Hawksbill turtles at the company’s Al Taweelah beach during this year’s nesting season. This brings the total number of hatchlings recorded near EGA’s operations to 7,643 since EGA began its turtle conservation efforts in 2011. The Hawksbill turtle is the only critically endangered sea turtle species known to nest along the UAE’s coastline. Throughout the season, EGA’s Sustainability team closely monitors nesting activity, safeguards turtle nests from predators and marine debris, and provides care for any injured or ill turtles found along the shore. Some 118 nests have been laid on the beach next to EGA’s operations since the monitoring programme began. Earlier this year, EGA released seven...
Pupils take home prizes in Alupro’s latest school competitions
Alupro has announced the lucky winners of its Masters of Infinity and Bin-fluencers competitions. Designed as part of a national educational initiative to bring sustainability into the curriculum, the competitions reward creative thinking and a real passion for recycling. Rron Krasniqi, year 3, from Fleet Primary School in London, took home the top prize in the Masters of Infinity competition. Supported by a series of lesson plans and manga-inspired graphics, the competition tasks Key Stage 2 pupils with designing a new recycling bin for their school. As part of his prize, Rron will have his design brought to life and displayed at his school for all to see. In addition, he will take home an iPad to further his studies. Elsewhere, Amelie Kilner, year 9, from Heathcote School in London, was...
STEINERT’s trademark dependability and reliability come together for Conservit
A growing fleet of STEINERT sorting equipment has allowed Mid-Atlantic region recycling firm Conservit to upgrade material and expand its service menu. Hagerstown, Maryland-based Conservit Inc., which has been in business for more than 50 years, maintains a forward-looking attitude toward the metals recycling industry and the possibilities offered by sorting and other technological advances. Conservit Vice President-Nonferrous Sam Metzner says early on in his tenure with the company, STEINERT submitted the winning proposal to provide a nonferrous recovery plant, a necessary purchase to update an outdated nonferrous recovery plant. STEINERT was selected based on cost, performance and quality of equipment. “It is still running today as well as it did when it was installed,” recalls Metzner....
Alba empowers a new generation of safety advocates – Young Albawees
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, recently launched an inspiring initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of safety advocates from within its own community: the children of its employees. This endeavour was a key component of Alba’s “Summer is Here! Ring the Safety Bell” Safety and Health Campaign. Taking centre stage on 17 and 22 July, the Young Albawees captivated the audiences with their unique safety messages. To further develop their capabilities, nine participants attended an intensive two-day Toastmasters workshop at Alba Club to enhance their public speaking abilities before they delivered safety messages like avoiding shortcuts, ensuring road safety, and coping with extreme heat. This initiative aligns closely with one of Alba’s...
RUSAL starts commercial production of new low-carbon foundry alloys for the automotive industry
Moscow, RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has launched commercial production of Primary Equivalent Foundry Alloys (PEFA) with post-consumer scrap content for the automotive industry. The project has been realised at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter along with increasing the share of recycled metal in the alloys that now reaches up to 40 per cent. Image source: linkedin.com RUSAL started trial production of PEFA with 20 per cent of aluminium end-of- life scrap in early 2023 and has been gradually increasing the recycled content. The production technology is based on adding consumer scrap metal to the molten low-carbon ALLOW aluminium, produced with renewable energy. Its carbon footprint, times lower than market average, has been verified by independent globally trusted third...
ALVANCE British Aluminium partners with VTG Rail UK to modernise alumina transport fleet
ALVANCE British Aluminium has entered a 10-year leasing agreement with VTG Rail UK for the supply of 20 modern 4 axle powder tank wagons, marking a major step forward in the transformation of our rail logistics between the Port of Blyth in Northumberland and our Fort William smelter in Lochaber. The new wagons, which replace a fleet of 2 axle models that have been in service since the late 1980s, will nearly double the payload capacity per trip. This upgrade will reduce the number of annual rail journeys required from 107 to 76 - a 30 percent reduction that delivers meaningful gains in both efficiency and environmental performance. This week saw the official handover of the newly commissioned wagons, which are now ready to enter operational service. Their introduction forms part of a...
Capral signs agreement to acquire Comsupply
Capral Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the business of Comsupply Pty Ltd, a privately held aluminium systems and hardware distributor based in Perth, Western Australia. Founded as a family-owned business, Comsupply has built a strong reputation in the Western Australian market, servicing over 350 account customers with a diverse product offering across aluminium partition systems, wardrobes, and hardware. The company generates approximately $15 million in annual revenue. Comsupply’s operations are based in Belmont, Perth, and include a patented range of aluminium partition systems known as QRK, which Capral sees as a strategic opportunity for expansion through its national specification capability. “Comsupply is a well-established and...
RUSAL implements AI to monitor alloy production
Moscow, July 1, 2025. RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, is implementing artificial intelligence to monitor the aluminum melt preparation. The preparation includes up to 20 operations, and a specially trained neural network monitors compliance with the optimal sequence of operations. The technology using AI reduces the risk of obtaining a low-quality alloy. The RUSAL Engineering and Technology Centre (RUSAL ETC) developed a system for monitoring melt preparation using machine vision together with employees of the Foundry Directorate of the Taishet Aluminum Smelter (TaAZ). Tests at TaAZ demonstrated the accuracy and efficiency of the system. "A specially trained neural network monitors the melt preparation, the personnel actions and the equipment operation through...
Aluminium anodisers and aluminum extruders collaborate for the 2025 aluminium summit
The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) are joining forces to bring aluminium anodising and aluminium extrusion industry business and technical information to their members and industry professionals. The AAC 34th Annual International Aluminum Anodizing Conference & Exposition and the AEC Management Conference will be co-located forming the 2025 Aluminum Summit. The event will take place from Tuesday, September 16 through Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Atlanta Hilton in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The wide-ranging program addresses critical challenges faced by the aluminium extrusion and anodising industries, including aluminium metal market analysis, status of aluminium tariffs, workplace safety, sustainability, and more. The program will...
Constellium drives digital and modular innovation for smart aluminium automotive structures with ARENA2036
Constellium is proud to announce the successful completion and publication of the FlexCAR project, its latest innovation effort with ARENA2036, Germany’s leading research campus for future mobility and production technologies. The FlexCAR platform envisions a future where major vehicle systems — such as the drivetrain, energy storage, and interior — can be easily configured or updated. Constellium worked alongside project partners such as Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Bosch, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to complete this publicly funded, five-year project. To help ensure that the structural backbone of this open architecture meets the highest standards in safety and performance, Constellium developed a modular sill concept using aluminium extrusions made from Constellium HSA6™...
Alba kicks-off its Summer Safety & Health Campaign for 2025
“Our annual summer Safety & Health (S&H) campaign is more than just a seasonal reminder to stay safe; it is a call to action - Stay Vigilant. Stay Informed. Stay Safe,” stated Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba)’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali at the inauguration of the Company’s 2025 Summer Safety & Health (S&H) Campaign ‘Summer is Here! Ring the Safety Bell’ on 14 July 2025 at the Oasis Hall. The opening ceremony was attended by the Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Relations at the Ministry of Labour, Aqeel Buhussein, along with several senior officials, representatives of contracting companies operating at Alba, and employees from across the plant. Adding further Al Baqali stated, “Summer brings its own set of challenges in our industry, all of which put our resilience to test....
ASI certifies Alumex PLC against Performance Standard V3.1 with Provisional status
Alumex PLC has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the remelting and refining of secondary aluminium and in-house billet manufacturing, and manufacturing of aluminium alloy extrusions with value-added processes, at their facility in Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka. Image source: Alumex PLC Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Alumex PLC has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The certification applies to Alumex PLC – Sapugaskanda, the Group’s head office and primary production site, which features integrated aluminium manufacturing operations including scrap processing, billet casting, and extrusion. The Entity produces mill-finished, anodided, powder-coated, and wood-effect aluminium profiles, as well as...
Für eine starke Aluminium-Kreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland – NRW-Wirtschaftsministerin Mona Neubaur im Dialog mit der Deutschen Aluminium-Allianz
Auf Einladung der Deutschen Aluminium-Allianz kamen am Freitag, dem 11. Juli 2025, führende Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Politik, Industrie und Verbänden in der Landesvertretung Nordrhein-Westfalens in Berlin zusammen, um über die Zukunft der AluminiumKreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland zu diskutieren. Die Deutsche Aluminium-Allianz ist eine Initiative, die von den Bundesländern Nordrhein-Westfalen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz und der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg, gemeinsam mit den Sozialpartnern IG Metall, IG BCE und dem Verband Aluminium Deutschland e. V. gegründet wurde. Ziel ist es, die Aluminiumindustrie in Deutschland wettbewerbsfähig, klimaneutral und zirkulär zu gestalten. NRW-Wirtschaftsministerin Mona Neubaur betonte in ihrer Keynote die Notwendigkeit eines...
RUSAL strengthens position in EcoVadis global supplier sustainability ranking
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has improved its rating in EcoVadis, the authoritative international supplier sustainability assessment. The company received 67 points out of 100 possible (compared to 63 in the 2024 rating). Image for referntial purposes only RUSAL's higher rating was achieved through the improvement of management quality in such areas as social responsibility and business ethics, for which the Company received 7 and 22 points more than last year, respectively. In the areas of business ethics along with environment and climate, the Company was rated advanced, while the assessment for four components of the rating, including sustainable procurement, significantly exceeded the industry average. In addition to the overall rating of the best global...
New trade rules for end-of-life electrical and electronic materials
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of its Business Digest, a dedicated membership resource offering practical guidance on complex regulatory developments impacting the recycled materials industry. This edition focuses on the new international trade rules for end-of-life electrical and electronic materials, following the entry into force of the Basel Convention E-Waste Amendments in January 2025. The Digest provides: A concise overview of the new rules and procedures Guidance on implementation across the Basel Convention, OECD, and EU legal systems A breakdown of the new trade codes and control mechanisms Practical case studies to illustrate shipment procedures under different regimes “As regulatory frameworks...
The role of IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025: Building a collaborative future for aluminium
In an era driven by sustainability, innovation, and strategic partnerships, the 13 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025) emerges as a key global platform for the aluminium industry. 📅 Dates: October 8–10, 2025 📍 Venue: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 🎯 Theme: A Green and Smart Aluminium Industry for Tomorrow Organized by the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in association with CSIR-IMMT and the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) Bhubaneswar Chapter, the event is set to welcome over 300 global delegates, including industry leaders, technical experts, policymakers, and researchers. 🔑 Event highlights: 75+ technical presentations Covering bauxite...
