For the past two decades, the US aluminium industry has been treading through a volatile path, with a domestic primary aluminium sector deteriorating at a rapid and alarming rate, and the number of operational smelters falling from around thirty to only four. Primary aluminum output was estimated at 660,000 metric tons in 2025, leaving the country heavily reliant on imports. The situation was compounded by the Section 232 tariffs on aluminum products, further blocking the inbound trade. The rebuilding of domestic capacity, therefore, is not only about restarting or constructing smelters. It also depends on the infrastructure and technology needed to transform molten aluminum into usable products, maintain ageing electrolysis assets, process scrap efficiently, and improve metal quality....
China’s domestic aluminium inventories declined, giving some support to aluminium prices. However, China’s aluminium production remained high, while a new alumina project in Guangxi entered trial production and is expected to add to future supply. For aluminium, the fall in domestic inventories is a positive factor for prices. However, the supply picture remains mixed, as China’s aluminium production reached a record 4 million tonnes in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Output was 4.7 per cent higher year on year, while production during January-August reached around 31 million tonnes, up 3.9 per cent from the same period last year. At the current pace, annual production could reach around 47 million tonnes, above the country’s long-standing 45-million-tonne...
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The Russian aluminium giant Rusal, which is also among the biggest producers of aluminium worldwide, has risen to the top of the annual Donor Forum association ranking for corporate social responsibility. RUSAL received the highest rating possible and was placed in the A + category, as determined by the findings of the study of company social investment systems. A competition for corporate social activities was launched by Donor Forum this year as well. The expert jury gave two of RUSAL's social programmes top marks, and both took home awards. The programme "Sustainable Development of Social Responsibility Territories" came in second place in the category "The Best Corporate Social Investment Program in the Territories in the Context of Sustainable Development and Business Strategy." This...
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has ruled in favour of Norway against the United States in a dispute Norway brought over U.S. import duties imposed on aluminium and steel in 2018. Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a memorandum setting responsibilities in March 2018. It exempted the European Union and some other allies but struck non-EU member Norway, a significant aluminium producer. The tariffs were imposed on American manufacturers, who had difficulty competing with cheap imports and were forced to close several domestic smelters. "The WTO panel's report, which was released today, concludes that the U.S. tariff on steel and aluminium was in breach of the WTO rules," said the Norwegian ministry. Many members have lodged similar complaints with the WTO, including the...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,500 per tonne on Thursday, and fluctuated around its opening price before closing at US$2,500 per tonne. On December 8, Thursday LME aluminium cash bid price escalated by US$17.50 per tonne or 0.71 per cent, closing at US$2,467.50 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$18 per tonne or 0.73 per cent, settling at US$2,468.50 per tonne. The 3-month bid price saw a rise of US$19.50 per tonne or 0.79 per cent, settling at US$2,496 per tonne, while the 3-month offer price had a price hike of US$21 per tonne or 0.85 per cent, resting at US$2,498 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price both gained US$22 per tonne or 0.86 per cent, stopping at US$2,560 per tonne and US$2,565 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock...
On Friday, December 9, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has declined by RMB 90 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,260 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 19,240 per tonne to RMB 19,280 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 10 to a premium price of RMB 30 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price witnessed a change in all the major provinces. As per the data, in Foshan and Gongyi, the prices recorded a drop of RMB 130 per tonne and RMB 110 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,200 per tonne and RMB 19,040 per tonne. In Wuxi and Chongqing, the A00 aluminium ingot price slumped by RMB 90 per tonne to stand at RMB 19,245 per tonne and RMB 19,300 per tonne. On the same day, the price in Hangzhou climbed down by RMB 85 per tonne to peg at...
With smelters in Gansu and Inner Mongolia starting to begin output, aluminium prices recorded a fall on Wednesday, December 7. The recent bulls have been priced in by investors, who have since begun to fret about the speed of US rate hikes and the prospects for Chinese demand. At the current high aluminium prices, market activity in the aluminium ingot and aluminium billet segments was comparatively poor. Poor sales and expensive aluminium may force some downstream manufacturers to halt output. In November, the nation exported 455,599 tonnes of unwrought aluminium and primary, alloy, and semi-finished aluminium products. China's trade surplus decreased to USD 69.84 billion in November of this year from USD 71.7 billion in the corresponding month of the previous year, significantly below...
On November 21, 2022, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) received two major awards – ‘Gold’ Green World Award and Green World Leader for 2022, from the Green Organisation as announced in the Green Apple Awards ceremony held at the Palace of Westminster, London, UK. Alba's Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali commented on the honour: "As one of the leading industrial companies in the Region, Alba has been a keen investor in sustainable initiatives that help preserve and protect the environment. Winning two prestigious Awards from the Green Organisation translates into our ongoing commitment to operating sustainably and producing responsibly." Mohamed Khalil, Alba's Director of Safety, Health, Environment, Fire, and Security, added: "At Alba, we have a lifelong commitment to sustainable...
The most-traded SHFE 2301 opened at RMB 19,140 per tonne overnight and then closed the night session at RMB 19,185 per tonne, down RMB 70 per tonne or 0.36 per cent. On Wednesday, December 7, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slipped by US$10.5 per tonne or 0.42 per cent to settle at US$2,450 per tonne and US$2,450.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price shrunk by US$13.5 per tonne or 0.54 per cent to peg at US$2,476.50 per tonne and US$2,477 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price slumped by US$15 per tonne or 0.58 per cent to halt at US$2,538 per tonne and US$2,543 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock clocked at 483575 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled came in at 224000 tonnes and 259575 tonnes. LME...
According to a report published on December 6, 2022, by the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI), Russian corporations pose a threat to the nation's security. There are 128 Russian-owned companies in Sweden, four of which are on the EU sanctions list, while one is on the US and UK blacklists. The Swedish Defence Research Agency, FOI, is one of Europe’s leading research institutes in defence and security. FOI is a government agency under the Ministry of Defence, and most of its activities are assignment-based. However, its client list includes the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Government Offices and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. The research, which the Stockholm government ordered, emphasises the security concerns of relying on Russian goods...
Sustainability, or the urge to shift towards a greener environment, has become the need of the hour. Top companies and individuals, including the aluminium sector, are leaving no page unturned to shift towards this greener industry. Aluminium, also known as green metal, is considered one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable metals. Eminent aluminium leaders and businesses are striving to create a sustainability roadmap for the sector in response to increased environmental awareness and an emphasis on carbon neutrality. Groups are taking steps to recognise their achievements. Global aluminium companies renowned for their innovations and who have set the trend in the manufacturing sector, like Norsk Hydro, Rio Tinto, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Constellium, Assan...
The European Union's politically independent executive arm, the European Commission, is planning to bring a proposal for a ban on new investments in Russia's mining sector as part of a new package of sanctions for the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical crisis. In accordance with our source, the prohibition on mining investment, which will have exceptions for certain products, is part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials will discuss with member states next week and aim to reach an agreement on. Before the Russia-Ukraine conflict, foreign investment accounted for one-quarter of Russia's vast mining sector, producing commodities such as gold, iron ore, uranium and phosphates. It would be Brussels' first direct attack on Russia's metals sector, which it has previously avoided due to...
Vedanta Limited continued to increase its aluminium ingot and aluminium product prices on Tuesday, December 6. The company expanded its aluminium ingot price by INR 4,500 per tonne or 1.96 per cent to sell the products at INR 233,750-264750 per tonne. On December 3, the price had settled at INR 229,250-260,250 per tonne after witnessing a growth of INR 1,500 per tonne. Aluminium billet price settled at INR 242,750 per tonne, up by INR 4,500 per tonne from INR 238,250 per tonne recorded on December 3. With the latest hike on December 6, Vedanta's aluminium wire rod prices also recorded a surge of INR 4,500 per tonne to halt at INR 241,250-248,750 per tonne. Vedanta hiked its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices on December 6 in response to the growth in the three-month futures of...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,505 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high at US$2,529.5 per tonne before closing at US$2,500 per tonne, a drop of US$7 per tonne or 0.28 per cent. On December 6, Tuesday LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price plunged by US$24 per tonne or 0.96 per cent, closing at US$2,460.50 per tonne and US$2,461 per tonne, respectively. The 3-month bid price saw a curtailing of US$25 per tonne or 0.99 per cent, settling at US$2,490 per tonne, while the 3-month offer price had a price shed of US$26.50 per tonne or 1.05 per cent, resting at US$2,490.50 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price both dropped US$24 per tonne or 0.93 per cent, stopping at US$2,553 per tonne and US$2,558 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock...
On December 5, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) published a report illustrating the recent contributions of the aluminium industry to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report also traces the estimated future grants to be orchestrated by the aluminium sector. Titled 'The Aluminium Industry's Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals', the report evaluates currently performed jobs by the Institute, operations of enterprises active within the aluminium sector, the benefits of aluminium usage and other auxiliary initiatives. The report also talks about the industry's effect distributed along the 17 SDGs having a connection with definitive industry case studies and other additional materials. This can lay the ground for communication with...
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) is among one of the most swiftly evolving mining companies globally and the biggest multi-commodity mining and metals enterprise in the Middle East. During its participation in Arabal 2022, the company has promised to enhance the quality of the Middle Eastern metal market with active investments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Important officials representing Ma’aden’s aluminium and smelter department took part in the three-day conference. They also proudly led panels while talking about various portions of the vast industry, swirling from sustainability in aluminium production and the contribution of technology in the entire sector. This move by the company will set a diverse set of rules in the aluminium value chain of Saudi Arabia, augmenting the...
Lightweight, strong, durable, and infinitely recyclable, aluminium is a sustainable metal of choice. As the world strives to achieve an energy-efficient future, aluminium continues to provide innovative solutions to businesses and consumers, offering the benefits of a circular economy to the industry by being able to go through recycling multiple times without losing any mechanical, physical or chemical properties. But the dichotomy of the metal is, whilst being a solution to a carbon-neutral world, aluminium itself is part of the sustainability challenges the earth faces. Aluminium is a significant source of carbon dioxide, responsible for about 3 per cent of the world’s 9.4 Gt of direct industrial CO2 emissions in 2021. Being an energy-intensive metal, it accounts for nearly 1.1 billion...
A00 aluminium ingot price has downsized by RMB 110 per tonne, resting at RMB 19,410 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on Tuesday, December 6. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 19,390 per tonne and RMB 19,430 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at premium prices of RMB 70 per tonne and RMB 30 per tonne. The provinces in China all have seen declining prices today, with aluminium ingot price sliding down the highest in Foshan, Chongqing and Linyi by RMB 110 per tonne, to settle at RMB 19,410 per tonne, RMB 19,470 per tonne and RMB 19,410 per tonne. The aluminium prices slumped by RMB 105 per tonne in Wuxi and Hangzhou, arriving at RMB 19,400 per tonne and RMB 19,420 per tonne, respectively. In Shenyang the aluminium price fell by RMB 90 per tonne closing...
Since its establishment in 1994, Presezzi Extrusion Group has developed a reputation for producing and commissioning extrusion lines for non-ferrous metals, particularly aluminium. With over three decades in operation, today, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of extrusion presses. Its name has become synonymous with HIGH-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY and FLEXIBILITY in designing and constructing various presses for aluminium, hard alloy, copper and brass. Currently, the Presezzi Extrusion Group offers turnkey extrusion lines and modern foundries for aluminium alloy logs, thanks to its ongoing commitments and investments in research and development geared toward improving and improving the efficiency and sustainability of its machines. In the Group's management policies, energy efficiency...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,565 per tonne on Monday and fell to US$2,510 per tonne before closing at US$2,507 per tonne, down US$49 per tonne or 1.92 per cent. On Monday, December 5, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded by US$36.5 per tonne or 1.49 per cent to settle at US$2,484.50 per tonne and US$2,485 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price settled at US$2,515 per tonne and US$2,517 per tonne after recording a growth of US$38 per tonne or 1.53 per cent. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price gained US$37 per tonne or 1.45 per cent to clock at US$2,577 per tonne and US$2,582 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock scored at 495550 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants came in at 226350 tonnes and 269200...
