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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Arfin secures 900-tonne aluminium deox order, boosting its steel sector footprint
A significant collaboration has been established in the Indian aluminium downstream sector. Arfin India Limited, a prominent manufacturer of high-quality aluminium products, including wire and wire rods , has secured a domestic order from JFE Shoji India Private Limited. The order entails the...
Tariffs toll: Aluminium demand drops across North America amid weak PMIs
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...
SMM Aluminium price movement: Macro trade friction eases, but inventory pressure persists
Futures: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2509 contract opened at RMB 20,525 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,525 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,435 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,440 per tonne. Trading volume was 42,000 lots, and open interest was 224,000 lots. Last night, LME aluminium...
DI Dongil & Dongil Aluminium unite to enhance aluminium foil production for its batteries
On August 4, DI Dongil announced its merger with Dongil Aluminium to ensure that its efficiency increases for its overall production of aluminium foil for its batteries. This merger is expected to increase the efficiency of the working mechanism management. This would also ensure that it would...
ANB Metal Cast IPO opens August 8, eyes INR 49.9 crore for growth and expansion
Gujarat based aluminium extrusion products manufacturer ANB Metal Cast is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on August 8, marking the ninth SME IPO this week. The IPO will open in the price range of INR 148–INR 156 per share and close on August 12, while the anchor book for...
Ford takes USD 3 billion tariff hit despite 80 per cent domestic production
American multinational automaker Ford Motor Company is under increasing pressure from trade changes as it re-estimates the 2025 forecast. They announced tariffs will affect future profits by USD 3 billion, up by USD 0.5 billion from the previously announced USD 2.5 billion . The automaker's...
ASI certifies Yongjie New Material Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
Yongjie New Material Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium sheets, strips and foil at their facilities Yong Jie New Material Co., Ltd and Zhejiang Yongjie Aluminum Co., Ltd. located in Zhejiang Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative...
India dethrones China in US smartphone exports, but the real story is aluminium
In a historic pivot that stresses the tectonic shifts in global electronics manufacturing, India has overtaken China as the top source of smartphones sold in the United States. According to Canalys, in the second quarter of 2025, India accounted for a staggering 44 per cent of US-bound smartphone...
Swisstek Aluminium backs Sri Lanka’s 2030 renewable energy goal
Swisstek Aluminium has committed to supporting Sri Lanka in achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets by providing advanced solar mounting solutions. As the nation accelerates its transition to clean energy, Swisstek offers modular, prefabricated systems specifically designed to endure Sri...
Aluminium supersedes plastic: a sustainable shift emerging in the US, UK, & Canada
According to PMMI’s 2024 State of the Industry US Packaging Machinery Report, packaging machinery manufacturers are actively innovating to support aluminium and other eco-friendly materials, aiming to capitalise on the growing demand for sustainable solutions. This shift comes as sustainability...
AL Circle x Nanping Aluminium: Driving sustainable growth through innovation in aluminium manufacturing and applications
Nanping Aluminium Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise under Fujian Industrial Holding Group, is a leading manufacturer with over 60 years of expertise in green, low-carbon aluminium solutions. With a fully integrated industrial chain and an annual capacity of 450,000 metric tons, it serves key...
Weakened cost support coupled with sluggish demand, ADC12 aluminium alloy prices consolidate weakly
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...
Alberta Investment Management Corp joins top investors in Century Aluminum
Alberta Investment Management Corporation, a Canadian Crown corporation and institutional investor owned by the Government of Alberta, has recently acquired a new stake in Century Aluminum Company. The strategic move follows the company's Q1 2025 earnings announcement and its latest 13F filing with...
Australia-based Aluminium Industries unlocks real-time growth of 250% with SYSPRO ERP
Aluminium Industries (Ai), a Melbourne-based Australian manufacturer, has recorded an impressive 250 per cent surge in business growth after implementing the SYSPRO ERP system. SYSPRO Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software streamlines business and financial management with powerful,...
German company Universal Beteiligungs mbH joins forces with Kaiser Aluminum with a strategic investment
Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH, a Germany-based institutional investor, has bought a fresh stake in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based manufacturer. This marks a new investment move in the world of speciality aluminium products. Image Source: Kaiser Aluminum According to...
LME aluminium cash price drops to $2,544; live warrants rise to 449,300 tonnes
LME aluminium prices declined modestly on Friday, August 1, with both spot and 3-month contracts registering a downward shift compared to the previous session. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell to USD 2,544 per tonne, a 1.38 per cent drop from USD 2,579.5 per tonne on Thursday, July 31. The LME...
Kopu's aluminium bottle programme helps luxury hotels reduce waste
Premium American water brand Kopu is providing a turnkey sustainability solution for the luxury hospitality industry, enabling major hotel groups like Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott to replace problematic glass and plastic bottles with elegant, infinitely recyclable aluminium packaging and a built-in...
Tariff tensions rise as Canada-US trade deal remains uncertain
Canada and the US have been engaging in a tariff war for the past six months, and despite reports of "intense" negotiations in recent weeks, a comprehensive trade agreement has yet to be reached. A potential US-Canada trade agreement may still take several weeks to materialise, according to...
