Alcoa says Canada tariff cut alone won't bring US aluminium premium down
A cut in US tariffs on Canadian aluminium alone is unlikely to bring down the elevated Midwest aluminium premium significantly, according to Alcoa CFO Molly Beerman, as the US still relies on imports from other countries to cover a structural supply gap. Speaking at the Jefferies Global Industrials...
US-Canada tariff dispute puts North American auto-parts supply chains under pressure
The latest escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute is putting pressure on one of North America's most deeply integrated manufacturing networks, with auto-parts makers facing higher costs and growing uncertainty over where and how components should be produced. The two countries have spent decades...
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US-China trade talks in London yield a framework. Yet core tariffs remain intact!
Last week, high-stakes trade negotiations between the United States and China reconvened in London, marking the second day of talks on June 10 at Lancaster House. After months of escalating tensions and retaliatory trade barriers, negotiators have emerged with what they called a 'framework...
Ovni 490: The newly launched all-aluminium sailboat features 1,600W solar panels & 1,000lt fuel tank capacity
Ovni, the French-built brand, is already turning heads for its newly launched all-aluminium 50ft centre boarder titled the Ovni 490. Designed by the renowned Mortain/Mavrikios team in collaboration with CBA, the yacht has been Crafted to meet what the French yard calls strong demand for a 50-footer...
Crafted with Capral: From stamps to skylines Albert Smith signs story of innovation and identity
What began as a humble Brisbane rubber stamp shop 150 years ago, has grown into one of Australia's most enduring manufacturing success stories. For more than 70 years, Albert Smith Signs has helped shape the identity of the built environment producing signs for the country's biggest brands and...
3% aluminium stock rise in Japan, coupled with Q3 premium drop, signals market softening
Japanese general trading house Marubeni Corp reported that aluminium inventories at Japan’s three major ports (Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka) increased for the second consecutive month. As of the latest end of May data, the stocks rose to 331,000 metric tonnes, marking an increase of 3.3 per cent...
Here’s how Ghana is advancing its ambitious aluminium agenda; six new bauxite mining licences are in
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has reportedly secured six new bauxite mining licences and achieved an essential milestone towards realising the country’s long-standing vision of building a fully integrated aluminium industry. Image source: Ghana Bauxite Company The...
Vedanta Aluminium sets the benchmark for sustainable water management in India — pushes for 'Water Positivity by 2030'
In a country where water scarcity is both a rural crisis and an industrial liability, few sectors are as thirsty and as scrutinised as the aluminium industry. With primary aluminium production requiring anywhere between 20,000 to 40,000 litres of water per tonne, efficient water use isn’t just an...
Century Aluminium to invest $10M for maintenance at its Sebree smelter in Kentucky
Century Aluminium is set to invest $10 million in maintenance at its Sebree smelter in Kentucky this quarter. The US-based aluminium producer announced that the facility's consistently strong performance has enabled it to advance major maintenance work on the carbon plant, originally scheduled for...
“One of aluminium’s most significant advantages is its infinite recyclability, which makes it ideal for enhancing the circular economy. In the production of rolled products, we use both primary aluminium and recycled material,” Dr Ing. Catalina Fernandez, Director of CINDAL (Aludium R&D Centre)
Dr. Ing. Catalina Fernandez the Director of CINDAL (Aludium R&D Centre) is at the forefront of innovation in aluminium-rolled products (FRPs) and plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability initiatives at Aludium. Her background in metallurgy and materials science, along with her passion for...
Constellium and TARMAC unlocks major breakthrough in full-circular aluminium recycling for retired aircrafts
Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave have unlocked a new milestone in aerospace recycling and sustainability for end-of-life aircraft. The initiative titled 'The successful recycling and remelting of aluminium from end-of-life aircraft into high-performance material ready for future aerospace...
ITAC recommends maintaining 15% duty on aluminium rolled products to support the local industry
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has recommended that the existing 15 per cent ad valorem customs duties on aluminium rolled products should remain in place. The decision aims to continue protecting domestic manufacturing and preserving employment...
Knest Manufacturers secures US$35.2M boost from Lighthouse Funds for its aluminium formwork project
Lighthouse Funds, a prominent mid-market private equity firm in India, has invested INR 300 crore (approximately $35.2 million) in Knest Manufacturers, a Pune-based construction technology company known for its cutting-edge building systems. Founded in 2015, Knest specialises in aluminium formwork...
Donald Trump’s 50% tariff: A boon or blow for US aluminium companies?
As voices from aluminium associations across US trade-allied nations grow louder, one consensus is becoming clear that the United States’ decision to increase tariffs on aluminium imports to 50 per cent is unlikely to benefit its global partners. Now, whether this bold move by Donald Trump will...
Recycled aluminium market eyes $160 billion by 2032, but scrap bottlenecks loom
As the global economy pivots toward decarbonisation and circularity, recycled aluminium is stepping out of the shadows to become a material of strategic significance. The automotive industry is projected to register the highest usage of recycled aluminium during the forecast period, with...
Fives strengthens India operations with a new aluminium-focussed service centre in Sambalpur, Odisha
Fives, an international leader in industrial engineering, has taken a significant leap forward in strengthening its footprint in India with the inauguration of its new Service Centre in Sambalpur, Odisha. Sambalpur is a city located in the northwestern part of the Indian state of Odisha. Officially...
ASI certifies Zhejiang Daxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Zhejiang Daxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces approximately 8,000 tonnes of aluminium alloy profiles annually, including bright and oxidised coloured profiles....
Continuous inventory buildup coupled with weak demand, resulting in sluggish growth in the spot price of ADC12
Futures market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,435 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,450 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,355 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,395 per tonne. It fell by RMB 5 per tonne or 0.03 per cent from the previous settlement...
TES students collected 1062 pounds of aluminium pop tops for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Tomahawk Elementary School (TES) took an initiative that aimed to aid the Ronald McDonald House Charities by providing aluminium pop tops. The students of TES, in the past six years, have collected 1,062 pounds of aluminium pop tops, helping to raise USD 394. Ronald McDonald House Charities...
Viva ACP earns EPD certification, setting new sustainability standards in aluminium composite panel industry
Viva Composite Panel Pvt. Ltd., Asia’s leading manufacturer of aluminium composite panels (ACP), has reportedly secured the prestigious Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for its ACP products. Recognised globally under the International EPD® System, this certification underscores...
