GM invests $40m in US aluminium casting operations for truck, SUV transmissions
Explore how GM is expanding aluminium casting capacity in Indiana to support 10-speed transmissions and strengthen its US manufacturing footprint. General Motors is investing more than USD 40 million in its Bedford Casting Operations in Indiana, expanding aluminium casting capacity to support...
Can old trains become new ones? Hydro joins Train2Train aluminium loop
Hydro has joined Siemens Mobility, TSR Group and Voestalpine in the Train2Train pilot project aimed at recovering aluminium from decommissioned trains and recycling it into components for new rail vehicles. The project brings together the rail value chain, from train dismantling and material...
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Top 15 downstream aluminium players move into ASI-certified league in 2025
The growing demand for “Green Aluminium” has accelerated the urge of aluminium companies to secure ASI certificates. ASI stands for Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, which is a global non-profit organisation that sets voluntary standards for the responsible production, sourcing, and stewardship of...
Night session SHFE aluminium rises over 2 per cent, breaking through RMB 24,100 per tonne, multiple positive factors support aluminium prices to hold up well in the short term
Futures: During the night session on January 5, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2602 contract opened at RMB 23,560 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 24,280 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 23,500 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 24,165 per tonne, up RMB 520 per tonne or 2.20 per cent from the...
LME aluminium surges as cash offer hits USD 3,022.5 per tonne
On January 05, 2025, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices maintained the upward trend from the previous day’s close. The LME inventory showed a decline in the opening stock and cancelled warrants; however, the live warrants showed no change. The LME cash bid rose by USD 36 per tonne or...
ASI certifies Nemak Spain SL against Performance Standard V3.1
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for their Nemak Spain SL production site in Etxebarria, Spain. The site comprises a melting centre and a facility for the casting and machining of aluminium parts for use in the automotive industry. Aluminium Stewardship...
StrikoWestofen to showcase energy-smart furnaces and next-gen dosing control at EUROGUSS 2026
At EUROGUSS 2026, StrikoWestofen will show aluminium die casters of all sizes how to achieve these goals and turn efficiency into profit. As global leader in furnace technology for the light-metal casting industry, StrikoWestofen will use the show to unveil the shape of what’s next in melting and...
Amnah Apsara Emir is the new independent director of Press Metal Aluminium
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has revamped its board with the appointment of Amnah Apasra Emir Moehamad Izat Emir as an independent non-executive director, effective January 2, 2026. According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the Shah Alam-based aluminium producer confirmed that Amnah, aged...
LME aluminium contract crosses $3000/t as supply deficit deepens with China’s 45-MT cap, smelter cuts, and US tariffs
Tightened supply outlook and long-term demand bets have taken the three-month LME aluminium contract to USD 3,015.50 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as of Friday, January 2, 2026. Perhaps, this is the beginning of price rally as projected by many market analysts for 2026....
EGA accelerates six-fold expansion of Leichtmetall in Germany to boost aluminium recycling
Image source: EGA Emirates Global Aluminium is strengthening its role in Europe’s aluminium value chain, announcing a major expansion of its German subsidiary, EGA Leichtmetall, that will transform the site into one of the world’s most advanced recycling hubs. The company is positioning the project...
Macro positive signals continue to be released, and aluminium prices hover at highs
Futures: Due to the New Year holiday, the SHFE aluminium night session did not trade on the last day before the holiday. Before the holiday, the SHFE aluminium daytime session closed at RMB 22,925 per tonne, with prices holding above all key moving averages (MA5 22,918, MA60 22,921.33), showing a...
ASI certifies Sichuan Wanshun Zhongji Aluminum Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of aluminium plate and strip products at their facility, Sichuan Wanshun Zhongji Aluminum Co., Ltd., in Guangyuan City,...
National subsidy policy funds disbursed, inventory buildup reality limits upside potential for aluminium prices
Futures: The night session closed at RMB 22,615 per tonne, up 0.87 per cent. The price was slightly below the MA5 (22,629) but remained above all key moving averages. The MA5 to MA60 (22,622.25) were highly convergent, indicating a strong consolidation pattern. The MACD lines were above the zero...
WHO rules out aluminium adjuvant-inclusive vaccine-autism link
Image for reference only A recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) global expert committee found no evidence that vaccines cause autism spectrum disorders. This supports the WHO’s long-standing view that childhood immunisation is not responsible for causing autism. Explore- Most...
Supply controls, rising production, trade realignments and CBAM redefine aluminium market signals for 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, the global aluminium value chain is experiencing some significant shifts with changing trade flows, updated policies and price signals reshaping the core market dynamics. Notable fluctuations in bauxite and alumina imports in major consuming regions, alongside stricter...
China’s alumina and aluminium output move in tandem at 88MTand 44MT - is the country limiting alumina to track 45MT aluminium cap?
China’s alumina story in 2025 was not just about how much was produced, but about how carefully the system was managed. China ended the year with 88.2 million tonnes of alumina and 44 million tonnes of primary aluminium, based on the industry’s two-to-one rule of production ratio. It sits close to...
2025 recap: The year-long run of major aluminium extrusion projects
As 2025 has made an exit with 2026 endeavours coming into practice, the aluminium extrusion market witnessed a steady Y-o-Y growth. The global demand approximately reached 34.3 million tonnes in 2024 , against almost 49.9 million tonnes of annual installed capacity. Accounting for about two-thirds...
Between cycles and transition: Norsk Hydro tests investors' patience
The share price of Norsk Hydro ASA has settled into a narrow trading range, reflecting the sheer tension in the market over the short-term volatility in the aluminium market and the company’s efforts in the energy transition. However, after a few consecutive sessions of subdued trade, the stock...
Macro policies remain positive, aluminium prices hit new highs during the week, fundamental negative feedback suppresses post-holiday upside momentum
From a macro perspective, domestic policies remained proactive. The domestic fiscal work conference held in Beijing clarified that a more proactive fiscal policy will continue in 2026, aiming to expand expenditure, boost domestic demand and consumption, with a focus on areas such as new quality...
Kaiser Aluminum gets a "hold" rating after stock surges above $118.11 mark
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation’s recent rally above the USD 118.11 threshold has prompted analysts to reassess the stock’s near-term upside, as recent gains raise valuation concerns. While optimism around the US aluminium producer has strengthened over recent months, analyst actions suggest that much...
