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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2024 outlook for the UK aluminium industry
Last year, the UK aluminium industry was characterised by low inventories, prolonged and extensive slumps in demand, and sanctions still hanging over Russian metal. There is, however, an expected economic upshift by the end of 2024, and with new EU regulations adding taxes to high carbon imports from 2026, the aluminium industry can expect a year of transitional change, with a renewed focus on supply chains and sustainability. In this article, Tom Jones, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), shares his thoughts. Economic outlook In 2023, the weakened economic climate was exacerbated by an energy crisis linked to global conflict and supply chain disruptions that have yet to recover from the pandemic fully. Supply chain issues have led to historically low stock levels of aluminium, and...
Calderys is proud to play a key role in the green hydrogen reheating revolution
Calderys announces its participation in HYDREAMS, a project coordinated by French firm UGITECH, part of the Swiss Steel Group. HYDREAMS aims to remove carbon emissions from steel treatment thermal processes using green hydrogen from renewable energy sources. Its stated objective is the full decarbonisation of thermal processes for steel reheating and heat treatment by means of clean hydrogen oxyfuel combustion. The process will also improve the energy efficiency of the thermal treatments and simultaneously cut nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. How is Calderys contributing to HYDREAMS? By replacing natural gas with green hydrogen as a fuel source in reheat furnaces, steelmakers may have to adapt their industrial processes and plants. As the only refractory maker involved in the project,...
Atlantic Alumina welcomes the advancement of 45X advanced manufacturing credits
Atlantic Alumina and Concord Resources welcome the issuance of guidance on the United States Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credits. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance on the United States Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) - 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, a significant legislation that supports continued domestic production and further advancement of critical minerals and products. Atlantic Alumina is pleased that the Gramercy alumina refinery will qualify for the 45X credits under the critical minerals section of this legislation. Section 45X(c)(6) of the Inflation Reduction Act provides a list of 50 minerals that when converted or purified to specified purities are considered an...
Bühler to deliver four Carat 920 megacasting cells to Duoli in China
Chinese car parts supplier Duoli Technology and Swiss technology company Bühler Group have signed a new contract to deliver four new Carat 920 megacasting cells. The deal represents one of the largest single orders for Bühler Group's megacasting business and is a testament to the accelerating trend towards producing large structural car parts for electric vehicles and an endorsement of Bühler's expertise in delivering outstanding die-casting solutions. Duoli produces megacasting parts for many well-known global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the car manufacturing industry. It entered the die-casting business in December 2020 and soon after started collaborating with Bühler in 2021 with the installation of the first Carat 610. Thanks to the reliability and consistent quality...
Alcoa Corporation reports Q4 and full year 2023 results; primary aluminium output rises 5%
On January 17, 2023, Alcoa Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results demonstrating progress on key priorities. Financial results and highlights Fourth quarter 2023 Received approval to continue bauxite mining in Western Australia Received clarification on qualification for Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Began restart of additional smelting capacity at Warrick Operations in Indiana Initiated engagement with Spanish stakeholders regarding the path forward for the San Ciprián complex Full-year 2023 Increased aluminium production by 5 per cent sequentially; set annual production records across the Canadian smelter system and at the Mosjøen smelter in Norway Returned cash to stockholders through $72 million in quarterly dividend payments “In the fourth...
Runaya and TAHA extend their global footprint - from India to the world
Runaya & TAHA International, market leaders in aluminium dross processing, have extended their cooperation from India to the rest of the world. Runaya and TAHA aim to set up end-to-end dross processing and refining facilities for major primary global aluminium smelters through a strategic partnership. This partnership will strengthen both Runaya and TAHA's global aspirations and footprint, spurring a culture of innovation in the aluminium industry. For over three years, Runaya has deployed TAHA's patented hot dross processing technology along with know-how on cold dross processing and manufacturing of value-added products. These facilities have been set up at various Indian smelters, providing environment-friendly metal recovery, zero-waste, and hazardous waste recycling. Runaya has also...
AHRI leads multi-association effort urging commerce secretary to review, narrow scope of aluminium extrusions ITC investigation
On January 16, 2024, letter, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the National Association of Home Builders, the American Trucking Associations, and the National Retail Federation joined a large coalition of trade associations and industry groups in urging U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to narrow the scope of the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) ongoing antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations regarding aluminium extrusions. Responding to a request from its Aluminium Extrusion Task Force, AHRI spearheaded the effort, which is being undertaken in concert with the letter’s other signatories. Aluminium extrusions are found in various manufactured products, such as HVACR and water heating equipment, automotive engines,...
ASI certifies TALUM d.d. Kidričevo against Performance Standard V3 (Provisional)
TALUM d.d. Kidričevo (Talum) has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status at its Kidričevo, Slovenia plant. The Provisional Certification is valid for a period of one year, during which the company can address the non-conformances assessed and subsequently seek full certification. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that TALUM had been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status for the design and production of extrusion billets, slugs and discs, die cast, tilt cast, machined and assembled parts and heat transfer plates of aluminium and aluminium alloys at its Kidričevo, Slovenia operation. The plant's annual production capacity is 100,000 tonnes of diverse aluminium products. The ASI Certification program was...
AMAG receives large-scale order to supply Audi plant in Györ
AMAG Austria Metall AG and Audi have partnered for almost two decades. The close cooperation was further augmented with the signing of the largest contract in AMAG's history to date. This contract secures the procurement for Audi of premium aluminium from Ranshofen. As part of this large-scale order, AMAG supplies ASI-certified aluminium coils, which are used for the production of outer skin components and interior structural components. ASI certification stands for responsible production and processing in accordance with the ASI Performance and Chain of Custody (CoC) standard. The initial processing of components takes place at initial processing of components takes place at the Audi plant in Györ, Hungary. Years ago, an agreement was reached with AMAG to reuse the aluminium scrap...
The first aluminium road bridge in Russia opens for traffic
The first aluminium road bridge in Russia - a true innovation for the aluminium and construction industry - has opened for traffic. A 72-metre-long bridge across the Linda River was built in the town of Bor on the Tolokontsevo – Mogiltsy motorway. The spans (beams) and orthotropic plates are entirely made of aluminium alloys – such technologies had never been applied in bridge building in Russia previously. The bridge has been constructed by state order of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Government. The Krasnoyarsk Metallurgical Plant (KraMZ) and Samara Metallurgical Plant (SMZ) provided rolled aluminium and metal structures. The structure consists of four aluminium spans of 18 meters each. The span beams are made of plates with a width of 25-42 millimetres, 1565Чм aluminium alloy and an...
Jindal Aluminium wins the National Award for export excellence by EEPC
Jindal Aluminium, India's largest aluminium extrusion company, announced its recognition as the 'Star Performer' in the large enterprise category for 'Aluminium and Articles thereof' at the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) National Export Awards 2023 (in its 2019-20 edition). This prestigious accolade underscores the company's exceptional export performance on a national scale. The grand award ceremony, held in opulence in New Delhi on November 21, 2023, witnessed the presence of approximately 300 distinguished guests, including senior government officials and industry peers. The event, graced by the esteemed Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Hon. Manoj Sinha, served as a significant gathering to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in...
2023: ICSOBA celebrates grand success of the 41st Conference and Exhibition in Dubai, UAE
Since 1963, ICSOBA (The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium) has organized 41 international events in different places of the world. In 2023, ICSOBA marked its 60th anniversary. The selection of Dubai, UAE, for the 41st International Conference and Exhibition follows ICSOBA’s practice of rotating the venue of its International Meetings to countries that play an important role in the global aluminium industry. The Conference was held from 6 to 9 November 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights hotel and online. The Conference obtained support from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) as the host sponsor and attracted over 550 delegates from 41 countries. The program included 14 high-level keynote speakers and over 180 technical papers. The conference...
Calderys demonstrates a commitment to America's growth through significant capital investments across HWI, its brand in the region
In 2023, following its combination with Calderys and its rebranding as HWI, a member of Calderys, HWI, benefited from numerous significant investments demonstrating the Group’s commitment to global competitiveness and development in the Americas region. These capital investments, as well as the successful integration of Calderys and HWI, now the brand for the Americas region of the Group, benefit customers, company growth, and industry advancements. In less than a year - under new ownership and combining with Calderys - HWI, a Member of Calderys, is fulfilling its commitment to invest in its operations with consequential upgrades at numerous North American manufacturing facilities. Additional investment projects are planned for 2024. Investments across the Americas reinforce Calderys...
Purso becomes the first customer to buy newly developed EHKO-heating furnace
The extrutec long-term customer Purso Oy from Siuro Finland is widely known for its aluminium profile production of sustainable solutions for a wide range of uses, from industrial applications and building facades to lighting. The company pursues an ambitious goal to reduce its CO 2 emissions with every new investment. The electrically heated high-speed convection furnace (EHKO) from extrutec offers a system configuration that covers the complete basic heating with electric resistance-heating elements. As a result, the entire heating process can be made significantly more efficient, and fossil fuels can be completely eliminated. extrutec will deliver the new EHKO heater with a hot log saw as a replacement for an old gas-fired furnace. The installation will start at the beginning of 2025....
Sylatech's aluminium thumb for children takes 'Component of the Year' title
At the recent UK Cast Metals Industry Awards, a lost wax metal casting specialist has seen its transformational prosthetic aluminium thumb for children win 'Component of the Year'. Kirkbymoorside-based Sylatech beat off the challenge of other finalists to secure the major title, impressing judges with how it has helped bring a product to market that will help young people who have lost a hand due to injury, congenital conditions or other medical reasons. Designed by prosthetic hand designer Ted Varley, the thumb required a high level of detail and an as-cast surface finish with no machining. With wall thicknesses down to 2mm for some cast elements and 1mm diameter cast-in holes, Sylatech used 3D wax printing to optimise the design flexibility. Samples were provided to the client within...
Rusal will use ALLOW INERTA aluminium in the production of foil
Rusal, a leading global aluminium producer, announced the start of using primary aluminium with the lowest carbon footprint in the world, ALLOW INERTA, in producing SAYANA foil. The first 20 tonnes of ALLOW INERTA aluminium have already been shipped from the pilot industrial site of the Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter (KrAZ) to the SAYANAL foil rolling plant, where it will be used in the production of the premium foil brand SAYANA. “Rusal keeps moving towards carbon neutrality, and we do our best to assist our partners in achieving their decarbonisation goals. We increase production volumes of ALLOW INERTA aluminium. Our extra low carbon footprint aluminium is becoming essential for companies prioritising sustainability goals in their supply chains. By incorporating primary aluminium with...
11th International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-JNARDDC 2023)
The long-awaited bauxite, alumina and aluminium conference of India (IBAAS-JNARDDC 2023) will be inaugurated on December 4, 2023, in Nagpur. On the first day of the conference, an augural function will be followed by 7 keynote addresses by leading bauxite, alumina and aluminium experts from India and abroad. In the afternoon, sponsors and supporters like Tokai COBEX GmbH, AKW Apparate + Verfahren GmbH, Nalco Water, Ashapura, STC-Engineering, SpectraFlow Analytics AG and Alumina Chemicals and Castable will show their company developments and new products. About 7 exhibition stalls of this mega aluminium event are taken by Malvern Panalytical, a division of Spectris Technologies, Westech Process Equipment, SpectraFlow Analytics AG and Janatics India. On the second day of the conference...
Permanent Material Alliance welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on recyclability
Brussels, 22nd November 2023: The Permanent Material Alliance - comprising the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), European Aluminium, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and Metal Packaging Europe. Source: Permanent Material Alliance The Alliance welcomes the recyclability provisions adopted by the European Parliament’s plenary session today. The vote signals a commitment to more ambition, and this is a significant stride toward advancing the circular economy and positions the European Union as global leader in sustainable practices. Recyclability performance grades are a great step forward “The performance grades, and their strong qualitative recyclability criteria, will foster innovation by rewarding packaging that is designed for recycling...
