AL Circle
  • About us
  • Team
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Interviews
  • FAQs
  • News
  • Promote With Us
  • Reports
  • e-Magazine
  • Business Leads
  • Featured Companies
  • Press Release
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Testimonials
  • Privacy Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy
Aluminium Ecosystem App
app storegoogleplay
Aluminium Ecosystem App
app storegoogleplay
asi
MEMBER

A proud
ASI member

AL Circle Private Limited | CIN: U72200WB2017PTC221175

Registered Office: Ecospace Business Park, Block 3A, Unit 401A, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, WB 700160

Corporate Office: Ecospace Business Park, Block 3A, Unit 401A, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, WB 700160

© 2026 AL Circle. All rights reserved. AL Circle is not responsible for content from external sources.

alcircle logo
asi
MEMBER

A proud
ASI member

  • About us
  • Team
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Interviews
  • FAQs
  • News
  • Promote With Us
  • Reports
  • e-Magazine
  • Business Leads
  • Featured Companies
  • Press Release
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Testimonials
  • Privacy Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy
AL Circle: Aluminium Ecosystem App
app storegoogleplay

AL Circle Private Limited | CIN: U72200WB2017PTC221175

Registered Office: Ecospace Business Park, Block 3A, Unit 401A, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, WB 700160

Corporate Office: Ecospace Business Park, Block 3A, Unit 401A, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, WB 700160

© 2026 AL Circle. All rights reserved. AL Circle is not responsible for content from external sources.

AL Circle Logo
AL Circle
AL NewsAL BizAL Learn
AL NewsAL BizAL LearnAbout us
SIGN IN
Or

By clicking sign in, join free or continue with Linkedin, Google, I agree to the T&C and the Privacy Policy

Profile

U
0%

—

View & Update Profile
DashboardSaved ContentBlogFAQs
NewsAluminium AlloyPage 7
Alcoa’s 16kg aluminium wheel could change fleet efficiency equation
07 SEPT 20263MINS
End User

Alcoa’s 16kg aluminium wheel could change fleet efficiency equation

A truck’s overall weight comes from dozens of components, including the engine, chassis, tyres, etc. Wheels are one area where fleets can explore lightweighting. Traditional steel wheels, widely used across the transport industry, are known for their robustness. Forged Alcoa aluminium wheels offer...

Why aluminium scrap grade matters when buying secondary aluminium in India
03 SEPT 20264MINS
Bauxite

Why aluminium scrap grade matters when buying secondary aluminium in India

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...

03 SEPT 20266MINS
Downstream

Aluminium 2026: Eural Gnutti changes the rules of the game

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...


Grow with
AL Circle

KNOW MORE

Filters

The $4,000 price tag forecast: Iran’s blow to the global aluminium value chain
30 MAR 202613MINS

The $4,000 price tag forecast: Iran’s blow to the global aluminium value chain

The kinetic targeting of primary aluminium production facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on March 28 2026 represents a seminal shift in the intersection of regional conflict and global commodity security. For decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have leveraged their...

Not aluminium, but Xiaomi has replaced the traditional way aluminium is processed in the SU7 and SU7 Ultra
30 MAR 20262MINS

Not aluminium, but Xiaomi has replaced the traditional way aluminium is processed in the SU7 and SU7 Ultra

Xiaomi has changed the way aluminium is processed and integrated in its SU7 and SU7 Ultra, without replacing the material itself. A viral video misleadingly claimed the opposite, stating Xiaomi has replaced aluminium with a new metal. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...

RoHS: The ban on lead in Europe confirms Eural Gnutti’s lead-free strategy
28 MAR 20262MINS

RoHS: The ban on lead in Europe confirms Eural Gnutti’s lead-free strategy

Eural Gnutti is fully prepared for the updated Directive 2011/65/EU , which from June 12, 2027, will limit lead content in aluminium alloys for machining to 0.1 per cent. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The...

Aluminium gains ground in the travel segment with Carl Friedrik’s new carry-on suitcases
22 MAR 20262MINS

Aluminium gains ground in the travel segment with Carl Friedrik’s new carry-on suitcases

Carl Friedrik’s new aluminium carry-on suitcase leans into a style of luggage that’s becoming less common in airports dominated by polycarbonate shells. With a price tag of GBP 645, the case sits in the premium segment. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...

China's aluminium processing sector sees modest growth amid peak season demand
22 MAR 20268MINS

China's aluminium processing sector sees modest growth amid peak season demand

This week, the weekly operating rate of leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises in China edged up 1 percentage point w-o-w to 62.9per cent, with signs of the peak season slightly emerging and demand gradually being released. Specifically, the operating rates of leading enterprises in...

Cast aluminium alloy futures fell sharply, and spot prices fluctuated downward
21 MAR 20265MINS

Cast aluminium alloy futures fell sharply, and spot prices fluctuated downward

Futures: Overnight, the aluminium alloy ad2604 contract fluctuated downward after opening, hitting a low of RMB 22,180 per tonne and finally closing at RMB 23,000 per tonne, down sharply 2.52 per cent from the previous trading day's closing price. The futures showed a weak consolidation pattern,...

SPIROL strengthens insert offering with lightweight aluminium solutions
19 MAR 20262MINS

SPIROL strengthens insert offering with lightweight aluminium solutions

Four new machined aluminium threaded inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes, have been launched by SPIROL, a manufacturer of fasteners and components. The latest addition includes the Series INS19, INS20, INS29 and INS30, helping to enhance the existing...

India mandates BIS certification for aluminium products under QCO 2026
18 MAR 20263MINS

India mandates BIS certification for aluminium products under QCO 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently introduced the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order (QCO) , 2026. It is a noteworthy regulatory step, aimed at enhancing safety, quality and standardisation in the aluminium industry. Issued on March 11, 2026, under...

ASI certifies Nikkei MC Aluminium America, Inc. against Performance Standard V3.1
12 MAR 20262MINS

ASI certifies Nikkei MC Aluminium America, Inc. against Performance Standard V3.1

Nikkei MC Aluminium America, Inc. (NMAA) has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for secondary aluminium manufacturing and associated supply chain activities at its facility located in Columbus, Indiana, including the recycling of aluminium scrap and the supply of aluminium alloys to the...

Primary aluminium drove a sharp rally in alloys, while the raw material side continued to strengthen
11 MAR 20264MINS

Primary aluminium drove a sharp rally in alloys, while the raw material side continued to strengthen

Futures: Overnight, the most-traded 2604 aluminium alloy contract closed at RMB 23,645 per tonne, down RMB 25 from the previous trading day’s settlement price, a decline of 0.11 per cent. The high was RMB 23,705 per tonne, and the low was RMB 23,310 per tonne, with a fluctuation of RMB 395. The...

Overseas ADC12 Prices Surged to USD 3,200, Import Losses Expanded Sharply
06 MAR 20265MINS

Overseas ADC12 Prices Surged to USD 3,200, Import Losses Expanded Sharply

Futures: In the overnight session, the aluminium alloy 2604 contract moved downwards after a higher opening and fluctuated downward. After opening at RMB 23,295 per tonne, it rose to RMB 23,420 per tonne, then continued to pull back, bottoming at RMB 23,000 per tonne and closed at RMB 23,170 per...

ASI certifies Intals S.p.A. against Performance Standard V3.1
03 MAR 20262MINS

ASI certifies Intals S.p.A. against Performance Standard V3.1

Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Intals S.p.A. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Certification covers the production of aluminium ingots and alloys, including pure and alloy aluminium ingots, master alloys, speciality products,...

Middle East geopolitical black swan strikes aluminium market maintains strong oscillation
02 MAR 20269MINS

Middle East geopolitical black swan strikes aluminium market maintains strong oscillation

Futures: On the night session of February 27, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2604 contract opened at RMB 23,815 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 23,885 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,710 per tonne, finally closing at RMB 23,730 per tonne, down RMB 105 per tonne or 0.44 per cent from the previous...

NALCO launches IA91 aluminium alloy ingot for high-performance casting applications
26 FEB 20262MINS

NALCO launches IA91 aluminium alloy ingot for high-performance casting applications

The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has launched a new IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot. IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot is a high-profile, silicon-based aluminium casting alloy. It is manufactured in ingot form (metal that has been cast into a solid, standardised bar shape) for use in...

ASI certifies Shandong YuanWang Electrotechnics Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
26 FEB 20263MINS

ASI certifies Shandong YuanWang Electrotechnics Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1

Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the manufacture of electric-applied aluminium round rods, aluminium alloy ingots, and aluminium alloy wires and cables, including processes such as melting, casting, rolling, cutting, sawing, homogenisation,...

Cusiana and TOMRA Recycling redefine aluminium recycling with advanced multi-sensor sorting technology
26 FEB 20266MINS

Cusiana and TOMRA Recycling redefine aluminium recycling with advanced multi-sensor sorting technology

Raffineria Metalli Cusiana S.p.a. (Cusiana), a major Italian secondary aluminium refiner supplying multinational automotive, construction and furniture companies across Europe, has established a strategic partnership with TOMRA Recycling to redefine aluminium recycling with advanced multi-sensor...

Post-holiday aluminium prices rebound, alloy enterprises still feel lingering effects of Chinese New Year
24 FEB 20264MINS

Post-holiday aluminium prices rebound, alloy enterprises still feel lingering effects of Chinese New Year

Futures: There was no night session on the evening of February 13, 2026. On the last trading day before the holiday (February 13), the aluminium alloy 2603 contract closed at RMB 22,040 per tonne, down RMB 100 or 0.45 per cent from the previous trading day. Trading volume was 5,427 lots, and open...

The market has entered holiday mode, with prices remaining stable overall, awaiting recovery post-holiday
14 FEB 20264MINS

The market has entered holiday mode, with prices remaining stable overall, awaiting recovery post-holiday

Futures: The most-traded aluminium alloy 2604 contract opened at RMB 22,305 per tonne overnight, with a high of RMB 22,385 per tonne, a low of RMB 22,085 per tonne, and closed at RMB 22,140 per tonne, down slightly by 0.54 per cent. Spot-Futures Price Spread Report: According to SMM data, on...

Previous PageNext Page