Steel and aluminium markets moved in different directions during the third quarter of 2026, with carbon steel prices reaching multi-year highs while aluminium prices softened as expectations for future supply began to normalise. Recent financial results from metals companies, including Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation, reflect the changing pricing environment and its impact on business performance and market outlooks. Carbon steel prices continued to rally during the quarter, supported by trade policy, tight domestic supply, extended lead times and service centre inventories at multi-year lows, according to metals distributor Ryerson. Demand during the period was also stronger than anticipated. Aluminium prices, however, remained volatile and moved lower as expectations...
Aluminium production depends on high-temperature processes where furnace efficiency, thermal management and equipment durability are essential for maintaining operational performance. However, refractory materials used in melting, holding and casting operations face continuous exposure to extreme temperatures, thermal fluctuations, chemical corrosion and mechanical wear. These conditions can lead to premature furnace-lining failure, molten-metal penetration, corundum formation and heat loss, increasing maintenance requirements and operating costs. Addressing these challenges requires materials that can withstand demanding operating conditions while keeping equipment efficient and reliable. Alkegen, a supplier of high-temperature refractory and insulation materials, serves this requirement...
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Aug 24, 2009 ... Reuters reported that Global daily average primary aluminium output excluding China fell to 63100 tonnes in July from 63300 tonnes in June. ...
Aug 24, 2009 ... China's primary aluminum exports in July falls 54.17% YoY,China aluminium network--Featured products display can provide various aluminium ...
Aug 25, 2009 ... NOTE - Aluminum Corporation of China (2600.HK) (601600.SS) is the only producer of alumina and the largest producer of primary aluminium in ...
Aug 25, 2009 ... Chalco, also China's largest primary aluminium producer, expected to produce 3.4 million tonnes of aluminium , up 5 percent from a year ...
Aug 25, 2009 ... China's primary aluminum imports skyrocket in first seven months of 2009,China aluminium network--Featured products display can provide ...
Aug 11, 2009 ... But others believe a continued lack of improvement in demand . ... July 24 - Primary aluminium output in China rose to 1.029 million tonnes ...
Aug 24, 2009 ... Aluminum Demand , Copper Production Jump to Year's High in Japan on ... China's purchases of primary aluminum , refined lead and zinc in July ...
Aug 26, 2009 ... Chalco, also China's largest primary aluminium producer, ... consecutive quarterly loss due to weak demand and low prices of aluminium , ...
Aug 27, 2009 ... as aluminum production (the largest outlet for these products) ... by Region 27 9 World Primary Aluminum Production by Region 29 10 ...
Aug 27, 2009 ... SECO/WARWICK provides heat treating equipment and services worldwide for customers involved with primary aluminum , aluminum recycling, ...
Aug 27, 2009 ... Chalco expects China to produce 13.2 million tonnes of primary aluminium this year, above consumption of 12.85 million tonnes, ...
Aug 26, 2009 ... Chalco expects China to produce 13.2 million tonnes of primary aluminium this year, above consumption of 12.85 million tonnes, ...
Jun 26, 2009 ... Daily average primary aluminium output fell to 63600 tonnes in May from ... Primary aluminium production in China was 984000 tonnes in May ...
May 22, 2009 ... Imports of primary aluminum surged to 362400 tons, about four times the volume in March. China's urban fixed-asset investment climbed 30.5 ...
Apr 1, 2009 ... Chalco, China's top producer of alumina and primary aluminum , reported an October-December net loss of 1.66 billion yuan ($243 million), [. ...
Apr 6, 2009 ... About EMAL EMAL is a joint venture (JV) between Dubai Aluminium Company Limited ... will produce primary aluminum with a product mix of sow, ...
Apr 10, 2009 ... The smelter has the capacity to produce 225000 tons of primary aluminum a year, and ships 60 percent of its output to Japan and the rest to ...
Jul 27, 2009 ... 16.8% Drop in North American aluminum production this year Source: Aluminum Association WHAT IT MEANS: Six-month production of primary ...
