Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,310 per tonne in the night session on September 10, reached a high of RMB 24,310 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,075 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,125 per tonne, down RMB 365 per tonne or 1.49 per cent from the previous close....
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph contracted on September 10 across cash and contracts, with longer-dated contracts reporting nearly 1 per cent decline. The aluminium opening stocks, however, remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price shifted from USD 3,351.5 per tonne on...
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In 2024, the European Union (EU) found itself tussling with a significant trade deficit of EUR 11.1 billion in aluminium and related articles. This figure emerged from imports totalling EUR 29.5 billion, overshadowing exports valued at EUR 18.4 billion. Since 2019, imports have surged by 29.9 per...
According to customs data, unwrought aluminium alloy imports in January 2025 were 99,700 tonnes, down 4.9 per cent Y-o-Y and down 5.6 per cent M-o-M. In February, unwrought aluminium alloy imports were 91,900 tonnes, up 3.6 per cent Y-o-Y and down 7.8 per cent M-o-M. Cumulative imports from January...
Calderys introduces CALDE® GUARD: a top-of-the-line solution that improves environmental and operational sustainability and efficiency for foundry customers. CALDE® GUARD is a full concept, encompassing a product pairing – boron-free silica-based lining and a precast top ring – and its manufacture,...
Approaching the end of March, domestic aluminium ingot inventory plummeted by 25,000 tonnes mid-week, nearing the 800,000 tonnes mark. According to SMM statistics, on March 27, the inventory of aluminium ingots in major domestic consumption areas was 802,000 tonnes, with 676,000 tonnes being...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, is, for the first time in the industry's history, switching its aluminium production to anodes using environmentally friendly petroleum pitch on a commercial scale. Coal tar pitch is traditionally used in anodes during electrolysis all over the...
Vedanta Limited, a leading natural resources and technology conglomerate, has confirmed the appointment of Rajiv Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the aluminium business, just ahead of the demerger of Vedanta Aluminium as an independent entity. The appointment is for three years,...
BALCO, one of India's leading aluminium producers, has reduced prices of its primary aluminium P1020 (99.7 per cent) ingots by INR 3,750/tonne ($43/tonne), effective March 26, 2025. Balco's revised prices are at INR 267,000/tonne (USD 3,113/tonne), down from INR 270,750/t (USD 3,156/tonne) on March...
The Middle East’s aluminium industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Leaders across the sector are driving innovation, integrating digital technologies, and embracing sustainability to create more efficient, low-carbon production processes. In a series of exclusive interviews, industry...
Global aluminium consumption is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.33 per cent, increasing from 101 million tonnes in 2024 to 119 million tonnes by 2030. This expansion will be largely fuelled by rising demand across the transportation, electrical, and consumer durables...
SHFE aluminium opened higher this morning but then fluctuated and dropped back slightly. The spot market was stimulated by continued destocking, coupled with insufficient arrivals, leading suppliers to stand firm on quotes and narrowing spot discounts. Downstream purchasing was generally as needed,...
On February 26, 2025, 400 business leaders gathered in Antwerp to discuss with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, about the Clean Industrial Deal. Following this meeting, the European industry is calling for urgent action from European leaders ahead of the European Council...
The Aluminium Industry Conference & Expo (AICE) 2025 returns as Asia’s premier platform for aluminium industry innovation, strategic collaboration, and global business expansion. Co-located with CLNB 2025 (China International New Energy Industry Expo), this year’s event amplifies opportunities...
In the first two months of 2025, the world's primary aluminium production represented a year-on-year increase of 0.85 per cent, amounting to 11.88 million tonnes, which was significantly offset by declines M-o-M, according to the International Aluminium Institute's data. Following January when the...
Sohar Aluminium and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sohar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the equipping of the university's Advanced Technology Laboratory. The signing ceremony took place under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Said bin Hamad...
Mr. Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, the newly appointed Acting CEO of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), has hit the ground running in his efforts to advance the nation's integrated aluminium industry. Within less than three weeks of assuming his role, he has outlined a clear...
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a bold commitment to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, following high-level talks between top UAE officials and President Donald Trump earlier this week, according to a statement from the White House on March 21, 2025. Image...
Primary aluminium imports: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminium imports in January 2025 were approximately 161,000 tonnes, almost flat M-o-M and down 34.8 per cent Y-o-Y; in February, imports were about 200,000 tonnes, up 24.0 per cent M-o-M and...
Century Aluminium (NASDAQ: CENX), a major producer of bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium, has announced the appointment of Peter A. Trpkovski as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Jerry Bialek, who departs following the planned transition. Image source:...
