Mercuria, Glencore explore Venalum aluminium smelter deal as Venezuela eyes production revival
Venezuela’s biggest aluminium smelter, Venalum, could be heading for a fresh start as Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and Glencore Plc explore a potential deal that could bring new investment and operating expertise to the facility that has spent years producing only a fraction of its original capacity....
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...
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US semi-finished aluminium exports climb 11% in Q1 2025 - Is South Korea the new China with startling supplies?
The United States’ dynamic transformation in aluminium trade landscape is very well reflected through its semi-finished product imports, specifically aluminium plates, sheets, and bars as they show both volume growth and evolving sourcing patterns in Q1 2025. Despite maintaining a modest 22 per...
Could rising US tariffs spark a new chapter in India-US trade tensions?
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump asserted that the US is “making major progress” in gaining access to the Indian market, attributing the breakthrough to his administration’s increasing use of tariffs to pressure countries into lowering trade barriers. The remarks come amid tensions between...
“FIMI’s patented multiroll degreasing system, especially for ultra-thin materials, ensures the mechanical properties of the strip remain intact.” - Timothy Fiumana, FIMIGroup
Timothy Fiumana, Marketing Manager at FIMIGroup since 2011, plays a vital role in steering the company’s global communication and brand strategy. Born in Como, Italy, the seasoned professional brings a strong background in marketing to promote FIMIGroup’s innovation-driven identity across...
Zacks’ consensus estimate signals 87.5% growth in Alcoa’s Q2 earnings per share — here’s what’s driving the projection
All eyes are on Alcoa Corporation’s Q2 2025 earnings, set to be revealed on July 16, 2025. In the meantime, Zacks Investment Research has offered an early outlook, projecting the company’s revenue to reach USD 2.91 billion, reflecting a modest increase of 0.3 per cent from the same quarter in 2024....
ALRO celebrates 28 years on the stock exchange, market cap up 21x since listing
Romanian aluminium producer ALRO, a subsidiary of Cyprus-based Vimetco PLC, marked 28 years of trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) and 60 years of uninterrupted industrial activity. Since its listing on October 16, 1997, ALRO’s market capitalisation has soared nearly 21 times and now...
Part 3 – “For supersonic aircraft operating at speeds similar to the X-59 (Mach 1.4-1.8), aluminium alloys will likely remain the primary material for large sections of the airframe,” Kalea Texeira, National Training Program Manager at Federal Aviation Administration
Step into the final leg of our enlightening journey with Kalea Texeira, where the spotlight turns once more to aluminium but not as the old guard of aerospace materials. Instead, as Texeira compellingly reveals, aluminium re-emerges from the X-59 program as a vital force shaping the future of...
Aluminium strengthens across LME price chart; alumina dips 0.31%
Aluminium prices recorded slight gains across key London Metal Exchange (LME) price chart on Tuesday, July 15, while alumina saw a minor decline. The LME cash bid price for aluminium rose to USD 2,593.50 per tonne, up from USD 2,585.50 per tonne on July 14, an increase of 0.31 per cent. The cash...
NBS: China's H1 primary aluminum output rises 3.3% YoY
China's primary aluminum production totalled 3.81 million tonnes in June, down by 0.5 per cent from May but up by 3.4 per cent from June 2024, according to the latest data released by the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 15. Last month's result meant that for this year's first...
Market commentary: Aluminium foil is looking towards a $48.8 billion market by 2034
The global non-ferrous market size at present stands at USD 1.18 trillion (2024), which is poised to reach USD 1.75 trillion by 2033, shared Dr Anupam Agnihotri at the recently held International Conference for Non-Ferrous Metals, 2025. The metals leading the path of growth include Aluminium,...
Aluminium anodisers and aluminum extruders collaborate for the 2025 aluminium summit
The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) are joining forces to bring aluminium anodising and aluminium extrusion industry business and technical information to their members and industry professionals. The AAC 34th Annual International Aluminum Anodizing...
China’s aluminium foil finds backdoor to the US? Vietnam & Thailand under DOC’s scanner
On July 11, 2025, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) launched anti-circumvention investigations into disposable aluminium containers, pans, trays, and lids imported from Vietnam and Thailand. The petition was filed by the Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association. But in general, US also...
Aluminium row heats up: EU resists US tariff threats, extends moratorium
The European Union is treading a tightrope of de-escalation and retaliation, extending its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on American goods until early August while at the same time drawing up a huge new list of countermeasures and seeking worldwide allies in reaction to new tariff threats from...
From cars to cans: the ripple effects of America’s 50% aluminium tariff on end-users
As global trade conflicts grow and political alliances change, American companies in many industries are struggling with rising tariffs on imported aluminium. Image for representational purpose Introduced on June 4, 2025, the 50 per cent aluminium tariff was meant to support US producers as...
India reaches 50% renewable power – Waaree, Adani Green and NTPC Green stock surges
India has crossed an ambitious milestone by achieving 50 per cent of its entire installed energy capacity from renewable sources — five years ahead of its 2030 target for renewable energy under the Paris Agreement. This announcement and massive leap forward, confirmed by the Ministry of New and...
Scattered transactions were at a premium to the online price. Spot alumina prices may continue to hold up well in the short term
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 3,138 per tonne, with a high of RMB 3,194 per tonne, a low of RMB 3,120 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,164 per tonne, up RMB 27 per tonne or 0.85 per cent, with an open interest of 246,000 lots. Ore: As of July...
Constellium drives digital and modular innovation for smart aluminium automotive structures with ARENA2036
Constellium is proud to announce the successful completion and publication of the FlexCAR project, its latest innovation effort with ARENA2036, Germany’s leading research campus for future mobility and production technologies. The FlexCAR platform envisions a future where major vehicle systems —...
Alcoa resumes San Ciprián smelter restart, facing economic loss first
Alcoa Corporation, with its joint venture partner, IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, have recently made an announcement of commencing the restart process of the San Ciprian smelter in Spain. Previously, on April 28, 2025, Alcoa's complex in this location received a wide power outage all across Spain,...
Aluminium salts in vaccines proven safe for children – says new study
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but when it comes to aluminium in vaccines, the numbers tell a much stronger story. A massive 24-year study from Denmark, tracking more than 1.2 million children, has just delivered powerful reassurance by debunking the danger of aluminium in vaccines ....
