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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Graphene’s aluminium-ion battery innovation earns patent nod
Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (GMG) has announced that the patent for its innovative Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery has been officially granted in Australia. The patent is held by The University of Queensland (UQ), and GMG holds a worldwide exclusive commercialisation license. GMG is also...
India’s ACP market gets a new upgrade with Aludecor’s Mason Mark series
Aludecor, one of India’s leading aluminium composite panel manufacturers, has unveiled a new collection, the Mason Mark series. Inspired by the enduring appeal of concrete, this series pays homage to the craftsmanship of masons who have shaped architectural spaces for generations. Featuring six new...
How tea dust & aluminium cans are brewing the future of solar heating systems
Meeting the world’s growing energy needs while tackling environmental challenges has made renewable energy technologies more essential than ever. Among these, solar air heating systems (SAHs) and solar air collectors are emerging as a popular choice for their simplicity, scalability, and...
From rescue boats to luxury sailing: Stem Marine enters leisure market with aluminium Stem 50
Italian boatbuilder Stem Marine, long respected for their robust SAR (search and rescue) and firefighting vessels, is turning the tide with their first-ever sailing yacht, the Stem 50. Measuring an impressive 52 feet (around 16 meters), this aluminium cruiser will make its world premiere at the...
McKesson unveils Foster & Thrive: first OTC brand with eco-friendly aluminium packaging
Concerning the recent report shared by Daymon Private Brand Intelligence, nearly 89 per cent of consumers are turning towards private label brands and away from the national brands, especially for over-the-counter (OTC) care products. Owing to this, McKesson, a leading American healthcare company,...
For Europe, in Europe: First low-carbon aluminium smelter powers Vision 2050 goals
The European aluminium industry has set its sights on an ambitious future with Vision 2050 a bold roadmap aimed at building a carbon-neutral, circular, and energy-efficient aluminium value chain by mid-century. On paper, the plan is visionary and inspiring but in practice, however, the journey...
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Tariff disruptions continue to overlap with domestic aluminium ingot inventory buildup, putting short-term pressure on aluminium prices and causing fluctuations [SMM Aluminum Morning Meeting Summary]
[SMM Aluminum Morning Meeting Summary: Tariff Disruptions Continue to Overlay Domestic Aluminum Ingot Inventory Buildup, Aluminum Prices Under Short-Term Pressure and in the Doldrums] On the macro side, the domestic favourable atmosphere remains unchanged, while the impact of overseas tariffs...
ASI certifies Alumex PLC against Performance Standard V3.1 with Provisional status
Alumex PLC has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the remelting and refining of secondary aluminium and in-house billet manufacturing, and manufacturing of aluminium alloy extrusions with value-added processes, at their facility in Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka....
French Duo RTE and Nexans launch aluminium cable recycling drive
In a significant step for Europe’s energy and circular economy ambitions, French transmission system operator RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité) and cable technology giant Nexans have officially initiated the first-ever industrial-scale aluminium recycling project in France for high and extra...
Mechatherm strengthens Indian investment with third office opening in Kolkata, West Bengal
British furnace and casthouse expert Mechatherm International has announced the opening of its third Indian office, situated here in Kolkata. This expansion into Eastern India reflects the company's strengthening role under the Chairman Chris Emes to the country's rapidly expanding aluminium sector...
Für eine starke Aluminium-Kreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland – NRW-Wirtschaftsministerin Mona Neubaur im Dialog mit der Deutschen Aluminium-Allianz
Auf Einladung der Deutschen Aluminium-Allianz kamen am Freitag, dem 11. Juli 2025, führende Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Politik, Industrie und Verbänden in der Landesvertretung Nordrhein-Westfalens in Berlin zusammen, um über die Zukunft der AluminiumKreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland zu...
Rain or shine, Schon Doorways has you covered with sleek aluminium casement windows
As the monsoon sweeps across India, Schon Doorways, a premium provider of door and window solutions has launched its new range of aluminium casement and sliding windows, specifically engineered for extreme weather. Image source: Schon Doorways Merging sleek design with robust engineering, the...
Q1 2025: Thailand scooped up US aluminium scrap when rest of the world slowed down
While the United States witnessed a modest uptick in aluminium imports during Q1 2025, aluminium exports took a noticeable plunge. Not by a marginal 10,000 or 20,000 tonnes, but a steep 95,000 tonnes year-on-year. From 854,000 tonnes in Q1 2024, US aluminium exports (including scrap) shrank to...
World Population Day: 8 billion and counting, aluminium stands as the silent hero
The world is filling up fast. Every tick of the clock brings more people, more cities, more cars, more gadgets, and with it, a mountain of "more" that the planet somehow has to sustain. By 2050, we're looking at nearly 10 billion people all wanting homes to live in, food on their plates, devices in...
Locally sourced aluminium from Capral powers Volgren’s next-generation bus fleets
Volgren, Australia’s largest bus body manufacturer, is strengthening its commitment to innovation and sustainability through a long-standing partnership with Capral Aluminium. The collaboration ensures a reliable supply of high-quality, locally sourced aluminium that forms the backbone of Volgren’s...
Indian aluminium rises while Russian share falls in LME warehouses – what’s driving the shift in June 2025?
Primary aluminium inventories registered with the London Metal Exchange (LME) continued to rise in June, reaching 338,000 tonnes, up from 321,850 tonnes in May and 250,875 tonnes in April. This steady increase in stock levels was largely driven by a significant surge in Indian-origin aluminium...
“We have diversified into biomass pellets and green fuel to make our aluminium recycling process more sustainable. Our goal is to go completely green by the end of this year.” – Sudarshan Bagaria, CEO, Bagaria Aluminium Alloys Pvt. Ltd.
AL Circle: Could you please brief us about your journey in producing 1,100 tonnes of secondary aluminium per month at your facility? Sudarshan Bagaria: We started this journey in 2016, when we installed an aluminium plant and it started functioning in June 2017. At that time, we had never imagined...
India targets $3.82 billion in additional tariffs on US goods as aluminium trade tensions escalate
While both nations, the US and India, engage in a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) discussion, the latter country has shown an increased retaliatory action as opposed to the current import tariff on aluminium and steel imposed by the US. Recently, India announced to the World Trade Organisation...
