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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VarieT° Technology launches revolutionary 'Smart Heat Battery' for eco-friendly, on-demand heating in food and beverage packaging
VarieT° Technology is proud to unveil its revolutionary Smart Heat Battery, a self-heating solution poised to transform food and beverage packaging. With a focus on sustainability and convenience, the Smart Heat Battery is designed to heat cans on demand, offering diverse applications in food delivery, camping, emergency situations, and even military use. VarieT°'s Smart Heat Battery sets itself apart from traditional self-heating technologies by using solar rechargeable fuel, providing an eco-friendly, non-electrical heating alternative. Unlike conventional batteries, the Smart Heat Battery has zero CO2 emissions, supporting a greener approach to portable heating solutions. The battery can be activated through a smartphone app or a simple twist mechanism, and it continues to function...
Alba contains minor industrial fire safely at power rectiformer supplying Line 1
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) swiftly contained a minor industrial fire that broke out at a power rectiformer supplying its Reduction Line 1 in the early hours of November 13, 2024. Thanks to the immediate response of Alba’s dedicated teams and adherence to rigorous safety protocols, no personnel were injured or harmed. Alba remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and ensuring uninterrupted operations. Alba team is diligently working to restore normal operations at Reduction Line 1 as soon as possible. Image credit: ALBA; Instagram
Business and finance call on government to unlock demand for low-carbon products and accelerate industrial projects worth $1 trillion
Governments must urgently act to stimulate demand for green materials, chemicals and fuels to accelerate the decarbonisation of the world’s highest-emitting industries, according to 40 business and finance leaders and coalitions, which represent more than 1,000 companies and financial institutions, in a new open letter. Doing so could unlock up to $1 trillion of investment and bring more than 500 green industrial plants awaiting finance to construction by 2030. This would enable the emissions reduction needed from six of the highest emitting industries - aluminium, cement, chemicals, steel, aviation and shipping - to align with a 1.5°C pathway in the next decade while creating sustainable growth. New data published today by the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) and the Mission...
Constellium successfully sorts automotive aluminium scrap with LIBS technology at industrial scale
Constellium SE announced a major advancement in aluminium recycling for the automotive industry by implementing Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology at an industrial scale. This initiative, developed in collaboration with OSR GmbH & Co. KG, a German recycling specialist and a premium European automotive manufacturer, marks a significant step in reducing carbon emissions in the automotive supply chain by increasing the use of recycled aluminium. One of the most significant challenges in automotive aluminium recycling is the proper segregation of alloy families, which are critical to maintaining material quality. Traditionally, mixed 5xxx and 6xxx alloys from stamping scrap were downcycled, limiting their use in high-value applications. LIBS sorting technology enables...
TOP International strengthens partnership with Lubei Group by signing 2025 bauxite purchase agreement
TOP International Holding Pte Ltd., a leading global mining and resources company, on November 11, 2024, announced the signing of a new bauxite purchase agreement with Lubei Group, a diversified multinational conglomerate and one of China's leading producers in fertilizers, chemicals, and minerals, including bauxite and alumina. The agreement secures the supply of 2 million tonnes of bauxite to the Lubei Group in 2025, underscoring the strength of a strategic partnership that has been growing over the course of this year. Victor Tan, CEO of TOP International , said, "We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Lubei Group into 2025. Since we began working together this year, our collaboration has grown from strength to strength, grounded in our mutual commitment to sustainable and...
Hindalco ranks as 'World’s Most Sustainable Aluminium Company' for the 5th consecutive year
Hindalco Industries Limited, the Aditya Birla Group metals flagship, has emerged as the World's Most Sustainable Aluminium Company for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 edition of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings. Hindalco, the only Aluminium company to secure the top position in the S&P Global CSA, achieved a total score of 87 points (as of 30 October 2024), thereby improving its tally by 9 points from the last year, and is 22 points ahead of its closest peer. The DJSI World Index comprises the top 10 per cent of the largest 2,500 companies by market capitalisation in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic and ESG factors. Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries Ltd. , said, "We have been able to significantly boost...
RUSAL implements best practices in production management
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has launched the development of its own Situational and Analytical Centre (SAC) – a unified dispatch centre for decision-making support and operational efficiency management that will encompass all company divisions. Such production management structures have already become best practices for major enterprises across various industries. They aim to enhance the quality and speed of managerial decision-making, which determines business efficiency and the competitiveness of the products produced. RUSAL's centre will integrate the company's expertise, modern technologies, and data from various sources to monitor the current situation and provide predictive analytics for optimal managerial and production decisions in real-time. "In the...
ALUMINIUM CHINA 2025: Celebrating 20 years of collective achievements and embracing a new chapter
The 20th ALUMINIUM CHINA will take place from July 9-11, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Organized by RX China, the event will feature over 600 diverse exhibitors showcasing the entire aluminium industry chain. With the theme "Aspirational·Limitless·Unique: 20 Years of Excellence," next year's exhibition will span over 60,000 square meters and expects to bring together more than 30,000 global professionals. Exciting activities throughout the year will foster international industry exchange and business cooperation and celebrate aluminium sector innovation and development. A year full of engagements and innovations To mark its twentieth anniversary, ALUMINIUM CHINA will launch various activities to foster industry connections and showcase industry achievements....
42nd CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, ICSOBA 2024 in Lyon, France - Post Conference note
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 42nd International Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France, from October 27 to 31, 2024, at the Lyon Convention Centre and the adjacent Marriott Hotel. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Lyon served as the ideal setting for this year's ICSOBA gathering. The region holds a special place in the history of aluminium: Bauxite was first discovered nearby at Les Baux-de-Provence by Pierre Berthier, and pioneering contributions from Paul Héroult further propelled the industry. It was here that the foundations of the aluminium sector were laid, and France has remained a leading force in its development ever since. Established in 1963 in Zagreb, ICSOBA proudly counts France as one of its six...
REDWAVE and TOMRA announce an agreement to offer a complete solution for Zorba sorting
The two leading sorting solutions providers, REDWAVE and TOMRA, have announced a strategic agreement aimed at providing customers with a seamless supply of sorting systems based on XRF (x-ray fluorescence) and XRT (x-ray transmission) technology. This new arrangement will make it easier and more efficient for customers to access top-tier sorting technologies from one turnkey supplier. Effective November 1st, 2024, REDWAVE and TOMRA Recycling will offer each other’s complementary metal sorting technologies directly to their respective customers. By facilitating access to the combined technologies in one go, both REDWAVE, a Competence Center of BT-Systems, and TOMRA Recycling aim to address the growing demand for sustainable and efficient Zorba sorting processes, enhancing scrap metal...
New Era: Škoda Auto India unveils all-new Kylaq
Škoda Auto India has taken the wraps off its much-awaited SUV, the Kylaq, revealing the vehicle for the very first time in India and the world. The Kylaq ushers in the New Era for Škoda Auto in India as it enters new markets and attracts new customers into its fold. The company had ascertained its ambitions to expand further in India with the announcement of this SUV in February this year. In October this year, Škoda Auto India conducted drives of a camouflaged pre-production version of the Kylaq. A month later, the Kylaq has now made its world premiere, with bookings opening from December 2, 2024. Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, said, "The Škoda Kylaq is our first sub 4m SUV, designed in India and for India as a new entry point to our brand. India is key to our internationalisation...
Vedanta Aluminium’s Metal Bazaar sees 35% increase in SME users amidst growing digital buying trends
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, announces that its e-commerce platform, Metal Bazaar, is making significant strides in transforming the buying behaviour of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In just six months since its launch, SME users have increased by 35 per cent, and active users have surged by 240 per cent. With no purchase limits or caps, Metal Bazaar provides businesses with direct access to aluminium in the quantities they need, eliminating third-party intermediaries, which is particularly helpful for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This streamlined, one-stop solution enables smaller businesses to focus on growth rather than procurement complexities. This impressive growth underscores a broader trend among Indian businesses towards adopting...
Lorin to highlight coil anodised aluminium at ARC US
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodised aluminium, announces its attendance at ARC US 2024, the nation’s leading architects’ forum, held November 21-24 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Arc US consists of a series of meetings where architects and experts from Lorin will meet and discuss the benefits of Lorin coil anodised aluminium for cutting-edge architectural projects in the United States and beyond. Lorin aims to raise awareness of coil anodised aluminium’s benefits compared to other options like painted aluminium, bronze, copper, zinc, stainless steel, titanium, brass, or gold. Anodising is an electrochemical process that builds an anodic layer from the aluminium, bonding it to the...
Built to last: BAB Aluminium's decades of innovation in aluminium seating solutions
Since its inception, BAB Aluminium has embodied a story of grit, innovation, and quality. From its humble beginnings as a small fabrication company, BAB Aluminium has evolved into a leading manufacturer of durable and sustainable seating solutions, including grandstands, tables, and benches that serve communities across Australia. Brian Blowes, the founder of BAB Aluminium, began his journey in the aluminium industry in 1980 as a welder. Only four years later, he took the bold step of buying half of the company where he worked with a loan from his father. By 1986, he had acquired full ownership, and in 1988, he officially established BAB Aluminium. Initially, the company focused on custom aluminium fabrication, producing items like remote control gates and pool fences. However, Brian...
Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Sumitomo's 20.64% stake in New Zealand's aluminium smelter
Rio Tinto's previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company's (SCC's) 20.64 per cent interest in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) was completed on November 1, 2024. NZAS owns and operates the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand. Following the completion of the transaction, NZAS is now wholly owned by Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacific Operations Managing Director Armando Torres said, "We are pleased the acquisition of SCC's stake in NZAS has now been finalised. This step, along with recently signed electricity arrangements to secure the future of the Tiwai Point smelter, reinforces our long-term commitment to New Zealand." Rio Tinto has also completed the previously announced acquisition of SCC's 2.46 per cent stake in Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL). The...
Gränges publishes Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Frameworks and updated MTN Prospectus
To support Gränges’ sustainability ambitions and pathway to net-zero, the company has published a Green Finance Framework and a Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework to allow for the issuance of Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds. Gränges has engaged Sustainalytics to provide an independent second-party opinion on the frameworks’ alignment with market principles and ambition levels. “Sustainability leadership is an essential part of our strategy, touching all parts of our business, and we are proud to be at the forefront of our industry. The Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Frameworks give investors the opportunity to support our ambition and the transition towards a green aluminium industry”, says Oskar Hellström, CFO and Deputy CEO at Gränges AB. To prepare for the...
ALFED’s position on the UK Industrial Strategy: Driving growth and sustainability
The UK Government’s recent release of the Invest 2035: Modern Industrial Strategy signals an ambitious commitment to stimulating growth across critical sectors. ALFED welcomes this strategy as a platform to highlight the strategic role of aluminium in transitioning to a sustainable, net-zero economy. As the unified voice of the UK aluminium industry, ALFED remains dedicated to advocating for our members across production, processing, recycling, and trade. This announcement offers an opportunity to shape the industry’s future and advance our goals of innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. An urgent call for comprehensive sector support Aluminium stands at the heart of sustainable manufacturing, especially in industries like transportation, construction, and packaging, where...
ALCORE process reaches major milestone delivering 97% fluorine recovery
ABx Group is pleased to announce that its 83 per cent-owned subsidiary, ALCORE, has delivered exceptional results from its bath pilot batch reactor, increasing confidence in the technology's ability to operate continuously and at scale. The reactor, which is located at the ALCORE Technology Centre on the NSW Central Coast, has been designed for the recovery of fluorine from aluminium smelter bath waste to produce high-value hydrogen fluoride. Since the bath pilot batch reactor was commissioned in October 2023, ALCORE has conducted many test runs, typically processing approximately 10kg total of bath and sulfuric acid. ALCORE has reported steady increases in fluorine recovery through optimising particle size, reactor temperature, acid concentration and feed ratio. The latest reactor...
