China aluminium extends gains into August; supply tightness, demand recovery to support September
As of August 31, the monthly average price for A00 aluminium ingots was RMB 23,869.0 per tonne in East China, up 3.34 per cent M-o-M; RMB 24,010.0 per tonne in South China, up 3.79 per cent M-o-M; and RMB 23,762.4 per tonne in Central China, up 3.42 per cent M-o-M, based on Mysteel's assessment. In...
Adani-IHC expand Odisha investment plans to $25bn across 14 projects
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and India’s Adani Group have expanded their investment plans in Odisha, outlining INR 2.105 trillion (USD 25 billion) of potential investment across 14 projects spanning metals, critical minerals, energy, chemicals and infrastructure. The...
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50% tariff on aluminium imports: A catalyst for Century Aluminum’s big comeback
Century Aluminum Company, a global primary aluminium producer, has announced plans to resume over 50,000 tonnes of idled production at its smelter in Mt. Holly, South Carolina. The investment of approximately USD 50 million is expected to create more than 100 jobs. The facility will be operating at...
Port of Oswego’s FTZ offers temporary lifeline as US tariffs squeeze Canadian aluminium trade
The 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Canadian aluminium since June 4, 2025, have sharply increased costs for Canadian producers, who supply about half of the aluminium used in the US. The higher duties have driven price inflation across supply chains, caused supply disruptions, and put...
Alabama opens door to region's first aluminium & hard-to-recycle materials recovery centre
Baldwin County, Alabama, has taken a bold step toward a cleaner, greener future with the opening of the state’s first Centre for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in Fairhope. Operated by the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA), this staffed, one-stop facility makes it easier than ever for...
Century Aluminum Q2 profit falls on one-off costs; Tariffs and capacity restart to support Q3
Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ: CENX) reported a Q2 2025 net loss of USD 4.6 million (USD 0.05 per share), reversing a USD 29.7 million profit in Q1 and down from USD 20.2 million in Q2 2024. The swing was driven by USD 35 million in one-off costs, including derivative losses, an Iceland inventory...
Lizhong rides high in success as two new contracts fuel share price gain by 0.7%
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group, a leading Chinese producer of aluminium alloy materials and wheels, has secured two significant overseas contracts worth more than CNY 1.6 billion (USD 228 million) from prominent international automotive manufacturers. Investor optimism over the company’s growth...
NALCO Q1 profit climbs 77% to ₹1,064 crore as bauxite transport rises 6.56% and alumina output surges
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has started FY26 on a strong note, with net profit climbing 77 per cent year-on-year to INR 1,064 crore in Q1 from INR 601 crore in Q1 FY25. The earnings surge comes as India’s aluminium industry benefits from...
Aluminium sliding doors by Parallel Doors and Windows set a new standard for modern spaces
In response to evolving spatial needs that balance functionality and aesthetics, Parallel Doors and Windows, a specialised window solution designed to provide maximum ventilation, has introduced its latest innovation, the Aluminium Sliding Door, engineered for modern architectural applications. The...
3.5 million aluminium & plastic coffee-pods – a sustainability win for re3 & Podback
Have you ever imagined what happened to the used coffee pods after that morning pick-me-up? For over 3.5 million of them, a second life was given, thanks to a powerful local partnership driving this national change. The re3 Partnership uniting Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough...
Next-Generation thermal break profiles for enhanced energy efficiency in window systems using Microcell Technology
The insulation characteristics of window systems are largely defined by the function of so-called thermal break profiles which create a thermal barrier for heat transfer between parts like window frames. With Promix Solutions' Microcell Technology, thermal break profiles are physically foamed...
Expectations for US Fed interest rate cut rise, aluminium prices remain under pressure amid off-season consumption
Futures: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2509 contract opened at RMB 20,715 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,725 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,655 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,670 per tonne. Trading volume was 39,000 lots, and open interest was 229,000 lots. Last night, LME aluminium...
Discover how ALuminium is uniting India, US, and the world under a green banner in H1 2025
In a world racing toward decarbonisation, one metal that is quietly rewriting the rules of industrial sustainability is aluminium. Long valued for its strength and versatility, aluminium is now stepping into the spotlight as a cornerstone of the global green transition. From solar-powered smelters...
Custom pump solution conquers 87°C heat at UK aluminium site
A UK aluminium casting facility facing repeated pump failures due to extreme water temperatures, which go up to 87°C, has successfully implemented a custom high-heat pumping solution developed by Wildon UK and KSB, ensuring uninterrupted operations. In recent times, A UK aluminium ingot supplier...
Tariff imbalance drives aluminium scrap outflows, putting Europe’s circular economy at risk
Despite a recent breakthrough in the EU-US tariff standoff, Europe’s aluminium recycling industry is sounding the alarm over a worsening crisis: the continued surge in aluminium scrap exports from the continent. While the deal marked a diplomatic easing of trade tensions, it left a critical issue...
AL Circle launches industry-focused report, “Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030”
AL Circle, the world’s leading digital media platform dedicated to the global aluminium value chain, proudly announces the launch of its latest industry report titled “ Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030 .” With growing momentum in sustainability, green mobility,...
AL Circle x Janwear: Advanced aluminium automation driving innovation across inspection, processing & packaging
Since its establishment in 2017, Janwear has steadily evolved into a key player in industrial automation, expanding its expertise across 3C, automotive, new energy vehicles (NEV) and aluminium processing sectors. With a strong focus on technological innovation, the company has developed proprietary...
50% tariff it is! India-Russia ties over oil, aluminium, and mining irk US — what’s next: payback or patch-up?
The protectionist tariff strategy once touted by US President Donald Trump to revitalise domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be yielding the opposite effect - at least in early 2025. Industry indicators point to a clear downturn, with aluminium demand and production trending downward...
AL Circle x Hydeb: Custom aluminium solutions engineered to solve site-specific operational challenges efficiently
Jinan Hydeb Thermal Tech Co., Ltd. has spent over two decades revolutionising aluminium equipment manufacturing with a strong focus on solving onsite challenges faced by casthouses, foundries and recycling plants. Backed by a technically experienced founder with over 30 years in the aluminium...
India, Russia deepen industrial ties amid shifting global trade tides
A new protocol has been signed between India and Russia with the sole aim of deepening the industrial cooperation concerning aluminium, railways and the mining sector. At the 11th session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation, both nations reaffirmed their...
