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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Unveiling EcoGeneration 2024: A journey of discovery and environmental commitment
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has announced the commencement of the EcoGeneration 2024 project, an initiative aimed at fostering environmental awareness and stewardship among the youth. Set against the backdrop of Russia's diverse landscapes, this year's EcoGeneration promises to be a captivating journey of exploration and learning. The initiative, targeted at high school students with a keen interest in ecology, biology, and local history, invites participants from selected regions across Russia. Eligible students must hail from cities where RUSAL maintains operations, including but not limited to Irkutsk, Saint Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Volgograd and many others. In collaboration with local educational departments and affiliated schools, RUSAL has...
New product for the IFAT trade fair: High-precision sorting with UniSort Finealyse+
To meet the increasing demands encountered when sorting fine-grain bulk material, STEINERT is expanding its range of sensor sorting systems with the addition of UniSort Finealyse+, a higher-performing version of its established UniSort Finealyse sensor sorting system . This new machine was developed especially for the challenges experienced when processing plastic flakes and granulates as well as when sorting metal granulates between 2 and 30 mm. The Finealyse+ provides numerous innovations for further enhanced product purity coupled with higher throughput. UniSort Finealyse+ is STEINERT's response to trends such as heightened demand for high-purity secondary raw materials as well as more stringent statutory requirements for further resource efficiency. The new sorting solution will be...
EGA hosts world-leading alumina experts for global technical forum in Dubai
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has hosted the world’s leading alumina experts for a global technical forum in Dubai. This is the first time the event has been held outside major alumina producer Australia. The Alumina Quality Workshop conference and exhibition has run every three years since 1988. It brings together hundreds of the world’s leading engineers, technologists, and academics to advance the technical development of the alumina industry. The event in Dubai focused particularly on decarbonisation and wider sustainability, with participants from as far afield as Australia, Vietnam, and the United States. EGA made alumina refining a new industrial activity in the UAE in 2019, with the start of production at...
New distribution deal set to provide export boost for Goodfellow
A surge in demand for specialist metals and materials to support global R&D projects has seen Goodfellow hit a new export milestone. The majority of the company’s current revenue is now sent overseas to 60 different countries, and it plans to increase its revenue by 50 percent in the Iberian market after signing a new distribution agreement with MicroPlanet. The deal will strengthen its presence in a key territory currently home to research and high-value manufacturing that requires some of the 170,000 different metals and materials distributed from its Ermine Business Park facility. Goodfellow and MicroPlanet, the two firms in this new distribution agreement, are united by several shared values and synergies. These include a commitment to world-class customer service, a focus on speed of...
ALFED partners with AL Circle to spotlight the UK Aluminium Industry
AL Circle, the leading virtual ecosystem for the global aluminium industry, and Aluminium Federation (ALFED), the voice of the UK aluminium industry, are proud to announce their partnership to deliver a showcase of the UK sector for global aluminium industry professionals. In the ground-breaking collaboration, AL Circle and ALFED have united their expertise to produce an in-depth publication spotlighting the multifaceted nature of the UK’s dynamic aluminium downstream industry and their sustainability initiatives. The collaborative publication will meticulously explore industry trends, unveil emerging opportunities, and confront pressing challenges, offering invaluable insights to stakeholders. Featuring contributions from esteemed ALFED members, the publication will be showcased on the...
Smooth sailing: Superyacht Summit Adria delivers triumph in Split, Croatia
The first-ever Superyacht Summit Adria, held on April 18, 2024, in the picturesque city of Split, Croatia, concluded with resounding success. This event brought together more than 100 distinguished guests from various corners of the globe, including the Adriatic region, Turkey, Monaco, Austria, the Baltics, and Germany, under the theme of "Uniting the Adriatic Yachting Industry." Set in a modern yet living-room-style environment, the Summit facilitated intimate and dynamic conversations among leaders and visionaries in the yachting industry. Notable speakers included: Dan Lenard, Co-Founder of Nuvolari Lenard; Rezida Ross, CEO at Family Office & Owners Rep; Katarina Larisa Ham, CEO at Quintessentially SEE; Jürgen Popp, Managing Director at Fil Bros Family Office; Tristan Mortlock,...
New research shows aluminium could be the key to a just climate transition
The World Benchmarking Alliance's (WBA) first Heavy Industries Benchmark, published on April 30, 2024, reveals that the companies' emissions intensity reductions are currently not aligned with a 1.5-degree trajectory, there is not yet enough investment in market-ready technologies, but good practice provides hope that robust transition planning is possible throughout the sectors. The World Benchmarking Alliance assessed and ranked 91 influential companies globally – 12 in aluminium, 34 in cement, and 45 in steel production, including Cemex, ArcelorMittal, Holcim, Chalco and Rio Tinto. The heavy industry sectors of aluminium, cement, and steel are critical to the world's decarbonisation journey. They deliver the materials necessary for a transition to a more sustainable future. From...
Aluminium market assesses sources of growth in a challenging market environment
On April 24-26, 2024, Inga Simonenko, Market Intelligence and Commercial Sustainability Director of Rusal Marketing GmbH was invited to speak at the 19th SMM Metal Industry Annual Conference in Chongqing, China, and share her insights on the current state of the aluminium market. In her speech, Simonenko stressed the importance of understanding the transformation of demand drivers of aluminium demand in a challenging market environment. It is noted that in 2023, demand for primary aluminium worldwide , excluding China, decreased by 3.7 per cent to 27.4 million tonnes, the lowest level since 2015-2016. In contrast, China experienced a 4.9 per cent increase in demand in 2023. Whilst the primary aluminium market ex-China has experienced a surplus of 1.6 million tonnes, lack of supply in...
EV/CAB line from SECO/WARWICK for the eighth time
For the eighth time, an international manufacturer of heat exchangers in the automotive sector has chosen the EV/CAB line from SECO/WARWICK. The first “Snake” battery coolers produced by this partner will be executed in SECO/WARWICK furnaces. This is the eighth CAB line, which will operate in the partner’s plants, and the second one, with a width of 2300 mm. This partner is an expert in components, subsystems, and system solutions for car thermal management. It provides energy-saving and high-performance products for regular petroleum and diesel-fueled cars and solutions for new electric vehicles. Piotr Skarbiński, the Vice President of the Aluminium Process and CAB Business Segment in SECO/WARWICK said, "Our EV/CAB line, designed specifically for the production of 'Snake' type battery...
RUSAL expands aluminium recycling initiatives and delivers first batch of rolling slabs with recycled content
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has successfully supplied rolling slabs containing recycled content to a longstanding partner. This supply comes in response to increasing demand for sustainable aluminium products, particularly within the food and beverage sector. The Company's largest aluminium smelter, Krasnoyarsk (KrAZ), recycled a batch of aluminium scrap for the first time in its 60-year history. The end-of-life scrap was molten and blended with liquid metal from the primary aluminium production process. After the casting process, the rolling slab was delivered to one of RUSAL's longstanding partners and successfully processed. The recycled content, treated and processed by RUSAL, ensures no compromise on product quality. Matthias Ohlmer, the Global Product...
World Wildlife Day sparks the emergence of new biodiversity support and conservation programme
March 3 marked World Wildlife Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. It aims to draw additional attention to the necessity of conserving and protecting flora and fauna. Today, many major companies share updates on their environmental projects and programs for nature conservation, including forest preservation, careful water resource management, and biodiversity conservation. Environmental care is an integral part of large enterprises' corporate culture and activities. Companies continuously refine their approaches to nature conservation, expand the scope of environmental initiatives, and increase "green" investments in environmental protection. RUSAL is among those following such policies. Six of the twelve transformational projects identified in the company's...
Innovation surge in US metal industry: R&D investment grows 2.5 times higher than average
According to the latest annual data, companies in the US metal fabrication sector increased their R&D investment by 26.4 per cent compared to the previous year. This growth is 2.5 times higher than the average across US sectors*. As the industry looks to improve efficiency, cover skill gaps, and challenge market competition, companies in the sector invested a total of $4.3 billion in R&D, up from $3.6 billion the previous year. This is in the top 10 highest YoY increase of all US sectors. The analysis finds the recent surge is part of sustained investment in innovation from the sector — there’s been a 91.7 per cent rise in R&D investment over the last 5 years, and a 131.6 per cent increase over the decade. The research, collated by R&D tax credit specialists GOAT.tax, analyses up to 10...
ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 to unveil in Shanghai this July: Registration is now open for global visitors
ALUMINIUM CHINA, Asia’s premier tradeshow and B2B platform for the aluminium industry and its main application fields, will return to Shanghai, China, from July 3rd to 5th. Organised by RX Greater China, this highly anticipated event aims to create a unique space where global industry professionals and suppliers come together, explore business opportunities, and foster innovation through exhibitions, networking events, and concurrent forums. Hosted at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the annual trade fair ALUMINIUM CHINA is now open for registration. It brings together top-tier resources across the aluminium value chain, facilitating collaboration between upstream and downstream businesses and promoting sustainable development of the industry. Interested visitors can register...
RUSAL’s statement regarding US, UK actions against Russian aluminium
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, notes that the actions on the Russian metals recently introduced by the US and the UK governments and subsequent Notice issued by LME to its members on April 13, 2024, do not amount to any type of sanctions or delisting of any RUSAL's brands but are rather a suspension of deliveries to the LME warehouses and prohibition on warranting services on a global metal exchange relating to the Russian-origin aluminium produced on or after April 13, 2024. The above actions appear to be strictly related to the exchange and derivatives. RUSAL will remain capable of providing hedging services to our customers and remains committed to market-based pricing. The announced actions also have no impact on RUSAL's ability to supply since RUSAL's global...
A new benchmark for sorting aluminium alloys: STEINERT PLASMAX | LIBS
The newly developed STEINERT PLASMAX | LIBS promises to sort three products in one run, undertake a novel multi-spot analysis, and deliver more than 95 per cent purity levels. As a leading supplier of sorting solutions for the recycling industry, STEINERT presents its new LIBS sorting system during the ISRI Convention in Las Vegas (15-18 April 2024) and IFAT in Munich (13-17 May 2024). Designed specifically to sort ready-to-smelt aluminium series 5xxx and 6xxx, it sets new standards in efficiency and precision. If you ask leading figures and visionaries in the recycling sector about the direction in which they see metal recycling headings, they will often mention sorting aluminium alloys. STEINERT responded to this trend in 2016 with the STEINERT LSS and is now launching the second LIBS...
12th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-IIM 2024): Shaping the future of aluminium industry
The International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society (IBAAS), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), is proud to announce the upcoming 12th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place from September 25 to 27, 2024. Hosted at the prestigious BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus in Goa, India, this event marks a significant milestone in shaping the future of the Aluminium Industry under the theme 'Aluminium Industry- Vision 2030'. The primary objectives of the conference are multifaceted, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation within the industry: Roadmap development: Delegates will collaborate to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the bauxite, alumina, and aluminium industry in India, aligning with global best...
TOMRA uses IFAT 2024 to demonstrate the role its technologies are playing in transforming resource recovery
Global sensor-based sorting technology provider TOMRA Recycling will further strengthen its position as a leader in resource recovery when it reveals its latest technology portfolio at IFAT 2024 (13-17 May in Munich, Germany). TOMRA's experts will be on stand B6.339/438 to highlight the company's continued commitment to leading the resource revolution. TOMRA's chosen theme for IFAT 2024 is 'Transforming Resource Recovery'. The industry's latest AI-powered solution enables food-grade sorting With forthcoming changes to EU legislation governing packaging waste and recycled plastic food contact materials, TOMRA is anticipating a lot of interest among IFAT visitors in the latest advances to its GAINnext™ technology. Thanks to TOMRA's continued investment in the company's AI-powered deep...
RUSAL proactively submits reports on biodiversity conservation and water resources management
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has voluntarily submitted its "Biodiversity Conservation'' and "Water Resource Management" reports, the first special thematic reports on these two areas. The report describes RUSAL's overall approach to biodiversity conservation, impact assessment and risk management related to biodiversity and ecosystem services, water resources management and protection, and stakeholder engagement practices. The report covers projects and programmes implemented by the company and its production assets in the fields of water resources and biodiversity. These documents were prepared considering national norms, international standards RUSAL proactively complies with, and Russian and global best practices. Rusal is the largest producer of low-carbon...
