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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Ball introduces new era of its Dynamark™ printing technology in EMEA
Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care and home products, as well as aluminium cups, announced today the re-launch of its proprietary printing technology, Dynamark™ for its beverage cans in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This upgraded technology introduces an advanced tier of printing capabilities, unlocking leading-edge features to deliver greater flexibility and enhanced value for brands. Image source: Ball Corporation Building on the success of the popular Dynamark™ technology, Ball has redefined its range of offerings – Starter, Pro, and Advanced Pro – reflecting the company’s deep understanding of customer needs, having worked with 50+ customers, 80+ brands on over 100 projects. It represents the next leap...
Alcoa Corporation welcomes final regulations on Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
Alcoa Corporation welcomes the U.S. Treasury Department’s final regulations on the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As recognised by the Administration, Section 45X is an important tool for shoring up domestic manufacturing of critical materials, including commercial-grade aluminium from Alcoa’s U.S. smelters in Newburgh, Indiana, and Massena, New York. The aluminium produced at these facilities plays a crucial role in multiple domestic manufacturing segments, including clean energy, automotive, aerospace and building materials. Alcoa is pleased that the Treasury Department included some direct and indirect material costs. We continue to evaluate the regulations in detail to determine impacts on our U.S. smelters.
Shinagawa Refractories announces the next stage of its global expansion with the acquisition of Gouda Refractories Group
Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd on October 25, 2024, announces that it has purchased all the issued share capital of Gouda Refractories Group B.V., a Netherlands-based leading manufacturer of (high-) alumina refractories and provider of refractory services, from Andus Group B.V.. The acquisition was completed on October 24, 2024. Acquisition rationale In its 6th Mid-Term Management Plan, Shinagawa set out the key strategic priorities for FY2024 to FY2026 as it works towards the realisation of its Vision 2030. The strategic priorities identified for the 6th Mid-Term Management Plan included: Further sector-driven business expansion. Production optimisation in Japan. Acceleration of global expansion. Further promotion of sustainability initiatives. Following the acquisition of...
Aluminium aging furnace for Taiwan Hodaka Technology
Taiwan Hodaka Technology, an Asian company involved in the design and processing of parts made of aluminum alloys, has purchased an aluminum aging furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This is the first cooperation between the companies in the Taiwanese market. Ecological electric furnace for aluminium aging The furnace will be used in the newly built customer plant in Taiwan. The technological solution is designed for aging using T77 technology. The furnace will operate in the temperature range from 80° to 220°C with a temperature uniformity in the last heating phase of ±3°C. The solution will meet the rigorous AMS2750 aviation industry standards. “This contract means that a new player has appeared on the market producing profiles using T77 technology for the aviation industry. The furnace, on...
METLEN’s Chairman & CEO Evangelos Mytilineos re-elected as President of Eurometaux
Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, has been re-elected as President of Eurometaux, Europe’s Association for the Non-Ferrous Metals industry, at its General Assembly. His leadership, renewed for a second two-year term, comes at a crucial moment for the European metals sector, confronting both unprecedented challenges and significant opportunities. Guy Thiran, Eurometaux’s Director General, commented: “Eurometaux is keen to continue to work under Mr. Mytilineos guidance during a pivotal period, where the essential role of metals in advancing Europe’s green and digital transitions has never been clearer. Under his stewardship, Eurometaux has emerged as a critical voice in shaping the EU’s industrial future, securing a place at the heart of the EU's policy agenda,...
TWI and Stirweld Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology showcase
TWI Ltd and Stirweld are pleased to announce a joint event that will showcase TWI's cutting-edge tank welding using Stirweld's innovative retractable pin Friction Stir Welding (FSW) head technology under the UK publically funded Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) MASTER project. This joint event, which will take place at TWI Ltd, Cambridge, on 11th March 2025, will include live welding demonstrations and speakers from a range of organisations, including GKN Aerospace, which are collaborating to advance the manufacture of aluminium hydrogen storage tanks for the aerospace sector. Laurent DUBOURG, CEO of Stirweld, states, "We are delighted to be working alongside TWI. Their expertise in R&D, combined with our retractable pin technology, offers unique opportunities for advancing friction...
Alumex PLC launches next-gen website: Integrating smart AI solutions for a seamless customer journey
Transitioning to a dynamic, interactive platform, Alumex PLC, the No.1 and most trusted Aluminum Extrusion brand in Sri Lanka, has proudly relaunched its official website, www.alumexgroup.com powered by AI, designed to provide a convenient, personalised experience. The new website features intuitive navigation that prioritises both aesthetics and usability, highlighting Alumex’s innovative and cutting-edge portfolio. Featuring improved navigation and a customer-centric approach, the standout feature of this website is Alunov, a pioneering AI-powered Virtual Assistant – a first for the industry, that redefines how customers interact with the brand. The OpenAI-powered assistant provides customers with personalised answers about construction materials, regulatory compliance, building plans,...
Aussie metal recyclers go tech-forward with STEINERT
Scrap metal recovery and recycling in Australia is synonymous with the name Sell & Parker. Whether it’s small deliveries like small backyard clean-ups - right through to thousands of tonnes of scrap with steel, aluminium, copper, brass and stainless steel – Sell & Parker ‘get it sorted’. This Australian-owned and operated company produces quality end-products from all grades and quantities of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Luke Parker is the CEO of the family-run Sell & Parker Group. “I’m a second-generation scrap dealer. This business was founded by my father, Ross Parker, and partner, Max Sell, in 1966. Since the late 1960s, it has been 100 per cent owned by the Parker family. I joined in 1995 after earning degrees in Commerce and law (including an MBA) and gaining some external...
First international transaction in Russian carbon unit registry held with RUSAL's carbon units
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, took part in an international deal with its carbon units. The units were issued in the Russian carbon unit registry as a result of a climate project aimed at protecting forests from fires. The Arab investment fund Equity International acquired RUSAL's carbon units, issued in the Russian carbon unit registry. Gazprombank organised the transaction, which marks the first carbon unit deal within the BRICS framework. It was announced during the BRICS Business Forum, held on October 17-18 in Moscow and focused on strengthening international cooperation for sustainable economic development and global trade. The deal was conducted to offset the carbon footprint of one of Equity International's assets. The Fund specialises in supporting...
Reflection Window + Wall launch the Manor collection: Bringing decades of expertise to the architectural punched window market
Reflection Window + Wall (RWW), a leading manufacturer of high-performance window wall and curtainwall, is proud to announce the launch of its new punched window line, the Manor Collection. RWW is renowned for cutting-edge solutions for some of the most technologically advanced facades in the world. RWW has complete in-house design capabilities. This includes architectural and value engineering design, thermal, structural, and acoustic engineering, and aesthetic design consultants, all leveraged to create one of the best-punched window products ever produced. All of this is at a price point approachable for single and multifamily residential developments. With the launch of the Manor Collection, RWW brings its high-rise facade expertise and numerous U.S. patents to the residential and...
Revolutionary progress in aluminium recycling: REDWAVE and Skapa set new benchmarks
With global environmental problems and increasing scarcity of resources, effective recycling is more important than ever. Skapa Recycling GmbH, in cooperation with REDWAVE, has made significant progress in aluminium recycling. Using state-of-the-art technology and optimised processes, they are maximising the recyclability of aluminium cans while reducing the environmental impact. The importance of recycling aluminium Aluminium is an exceptional material: it can be reused almost indefinitely without losing quality. Recycling an aluminium beverage can save enormous amounts of resources and energy compared to producing a new one, using only about five per cent of the energy required to produce it from bauxite. However, of the 12,000 tonnes of used aluminium beverage cans (UBCs) on the...
Konexus Resources Group (KRG) appoints CEO for its Bahrain operations
Konexus Resource Group, a global leader in energy transition metals and key agricultural commodities, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Bahrain. The group has appointed Santosh Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its Bahrain operations, adding to the top-tier agricultural commodities trading team in Dubai, led by industry experts Brajesh Panda and Bhuvanesh Kulhari who joined in 2023. Santosh Kumar will be responsible for driving the group's manufacturing growth initiatives in Bahrain. With over 21 years of experience in commodity markets, particularly in aluminium and copper, Santosh brings a wealth of expertise in procurement, trading, market development, sales, marketing, and logistics. His previous role as Chief Marketing Officer for Copper and Nickel at...
The 2nd European Green Aluminium Summit 2024
With the Green Deal, the European Union's ambitious goal is to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by a substantial 55 per cent by 2030 and 90-95 per cent by 2040, relative to 1990 levels, to become the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050. As a lightweight metal with recyclable characteristics, aluminium is considered green, which benefits European sectors in reducing carbon emissions and has the potential to play a pivotal role in Europe's transition towards a greener future. However, a lot of work still needs to be done in legislation and policymaking, low carbon energy transition, technology development, sustainable value chain, etc. ALCircle , the world's fastest-growing global ALuminium ecosystem is the official Media Partner of summit. The 2nd European Green Aluminium...
RUSAL supplied ultra-low-carbon aluminium to Asia's tier-1 automotive supplier
RUSAL, a leading global producer of primary aluminium, has supplied ultra-low-carbon aluminium to one of Asia's largest tier-1 suppliers to OEMs for the manufacture of aluminium wheels. Foundry alloys produced from ALLOW INERTA™ metal have been successfully processed into cast wheels that have passed all required compliance tests. ALLOW INERTA™, RUSAL's proprietary aluminium brand, boasts the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. The use of this advanced aluminium significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the final product to an industry-leading minimum. The wheels have been successfully qualified and will be installed on a new EV model from one of the leading OEMs. The embedded carbon emissions of the supplied foundry alloys are less than 2 tonnes of CO 2 per tonne of aluminium...
FEHRMANN MaterialsX and Brain of Materials AG announce strategic partnership
Brain of Materials AG and FEHRMANN MaterialsX are pleased to announce a groundbreaking cooperation that promises to transform the way material data is accessed and utilized by automotive customers. This collaboration will see Brain of Materials providing its automotive clients with material data through FEHRMANN MaterialsX's cutting-edge AI toolset MatGPT, delivering significant value and a unique user experience. Brain of Materials' smart Material Scout solution will benefit from faster search results while ensuring maximum data protection for their customers by utilizing MatGPT. About MatGPT MatGPT is an advanced AI-driven material data toolset developed by Fehrmann MaterialsX. Designed to streamline the access and utilization of material information, MatGPT leverages sophisticated...
Alcoa and IGNIS EQT progress toward strategic agreement to support future of Alcoa San Ciprián operations
On October 16, 2024, Alcoa Corporation and IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL (IGNIS EQT), the majority shareholder in the IGNIS Group of Companies, a vertically integrated energy company based in Spain, announced that they are progressing toward entering into a strategic cooperation agreement (the “partnership”) to support the continued operation of Alcoa’s San Ciprián operations. Under the proposed agreement, Alcoa would contribute €75 million, and IGNIS EQT would make an initial investment of €25 million to fund the operations. Alcoa would continue as the managing operator of the San Ciprián operations, with IGNIS EQT holding 25 per cent ownership. Additionally, up to €100 million would be funded by Alcoa as needed for operations with a priority position in future cash returns. If further...
Reimagining corporate knowledge: Shaping tomorrow's data strategy with AI
FEHRMANN MaterialsX is expanding its innovative product portfolio with the proud introduction of its latest development: MatGPT Enterprise. This advanced AI solution combines the proven features of MatGPT Pro with the ability to build and utilise proprietary knowledge databases—all within a secure private cloud environment hosted in Europe. Following the successful launch of MatGPT Pro, a browser-based AI platform that leverages expert knowledge in specialised fields such as aluminium and magnesium, FEHRMANN MaterialsX is setting a new milestone with MatGPT Enterprise. While MatGPT Pro already offers users extensive access to curated expert knowledge, MatGPT Enterprise takes a significant step further: companies can now integrate and leverage their internal data into a dedicated, secure...
Sparklo driving sustainable tech industry with a record number of 50 million bottles collected in the MENA region
Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has reached a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise recycling and promote sustainability. Since last year, the company has expanded from 100 to over 300 innovative reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, installed across the MENA region. Moreover, Sparklo has collected over 50 million bottles in the MENA region, achieving a remarkable year-on-year growth of 1000 per cent. Sparklo collects over 200,000 bottles and aluminium cans daily using advanced UAE-based technology. The company developed strong strategic partnerships with private and government entities across the MENA region, including key industry players such as ADNOC, Lulu, Carrefour, Dubai Municipality, and the Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). In...
