India’s aluminium recycling sector has matured significantly over the past decade. Secondary aluminium, produced by remelting and refining scrap, now accounts for a growing share of the country’s total aluminium consumption. Recycling aluminium requires up to 95 per cent less energy than smelting...
Eural Gnutti , the world’s leading manufacturer of drawn aluminium alloy bars for machining and one of the main players in the production of extruded bars and profiles – is taking part in ALUMINIUM (Stand 3A13), the sector’s most important international event, scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf...
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India's ADC12 alloy imports saw a sharp downturn in imports during H1CY'25, with volumes slumping 87 percent to 1,511 tonnes (t) from 11,811 t in H1CY'24. Instead, aluminium scrap imports swelled by 9 percent y-o-y to 0.88 million tonnes (mnt) in H1CY'25 from 0.81 mnt in H1CY'24. This growth was...
The global push for low-carbon or “green” aluminium is intensifying competition for available scrap. According to global market trends research, regional economies are ramping up remelting capacities and prioritising the retention of domestically generated scrap to meet internal demand. Source:...
Futures Market: On the night of last Friday, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy AD2511 futures contract opened at RMB 19,870 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,890 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,800 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,875 per tonne, down RMB 45 per tonne or 0.23 per cent from the previous...
According to SMM statistics, domestic primary aluminium production in July 2025 (31 days) increased by 1.05 per cent YoY and 3.11 per cent M-o-M. The operating capacity of primary aluminium in China increased slightly M-o-M in July, mainly due to the start-up of the second-phase replacement project...
On July 23, approved by the Anhui Provincial Market Supervision and Administration Bureau, the Anhui magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Product Quality Inspection and Testing Centre was officially established. The centre will be based on the development needs of the new material industry in Chizhou City,...
Founded in 1984, Lizhong Group is a global enterprise specialising in recycled aluminium alloys and lightweight automotive products. The company operates through three major enterprise groups, recycled aluminium alloy, aluminium alloy wheel and functional master alloy new materials. In an interview...
In a bold and decisive operation, the Selangor Customs Department, part of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), has once again emerged as a formidable force against smuggling. With its latest high-stakes interception, the department has reinforced its reputation as a game-changer in the...
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at the lowest point of RMB 20,125 per tonne. The futures market fluctuated upward, reaching a high of RMB 20,250 per tonne, a new record high since its listing, and finally closed at RMB 20,215 per tonne,...
Guangdong Hongte Technology Co., Ltd., or simply Hongte Technology, popularly engaged in manufacturing precision die casting of aluminium alloys, has unveiled its sweeping expansion blueprint with €78 million investment funds that it plans to raise. The finances are planned to be deployed...
Moscow, July 1, 2025. RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, is implementing artificial intelligence to monitor the aluminum melt preparation. The preparation includes up to 20 operations, and a specially trained neural network monitors compliance with the optimal sequence of...
Guangdong Zhonglian Aluminium has added a new feather to its name with the prestigious “Foshan Standard” certification for its powder-coated 6063-T5 aluminium profiles. The certificate ensures a true testament to the company’s dedication to excellence and innovation. This recognition highlights...
This week, the downstream aluminium processing sector remained deeply entrenched in off-season sentiment, with the weekly operating rate down 1 percentage point WoW to 58.8 per cent. Segment breakdown: Persistently high aluminium prices continued to suppress consumption, with weak end-use demand...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has broadened its product portfolio with the launch of its latest innovation, the IA90 Grade Aluminium Alloy Ingot. This strategic introduction is designed to meet the increasing and...
SPIROL has expanded its range of aluminium press-in inserts by introducing new options made from 2024 aluminium. These additions, available in symmetrical (INS 50) and headed (INS 51) versions, complement the company's existing line of brass inserts. Image Source: SPIROL Threaded inserts are...
In a market increasingly ruled by emissions accountability, the LME has stepped forward with a landmark measure to align metals trading with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). As of June 15, 2025, all listed aluminium brands are required to submit verified emissions...
In advanced fields like aerospace and space exploration, materials must combine low weight, high functionality, and resilience to extreme temperature fluctuations. Shape-memory alloys are promising candidates, offering impressive strength, toughness, and the ability to recover from deformation due...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Zhejiang Daxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces approximately 8,000 tonnes of aluminium alloy profiles annually, including bright and oxidised coloured profiles....
Today, the most-traded SHFE aluminum 2507 contract opened at RMB 20,075 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,010 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,925 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,980 per tonne, down 0.12 per cent. Trading volume was 149,000 lots, and open interest was 184,000 lots. Image source: CAST &...
