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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“It is tough to predict the future, especially referring to the president-elect of the USA, who has a reputation for acting quite unpredictably; I prefer not to make too many assumptions,” said Peter Vanvuchelen, Director Sales & Business Development, Hencon
Peter Vanvuchelen, who plays a key role at Hencon, has emphasised the company’s pioneering role in the development of electric and autonomous vehicles tailored for the aluminium industry. Reflecting on Hencon’s over 10 years of experience in this domain, he noted that this decade-long journey has...
“Overcoming a very challenging initial phase, solid pillars and core values were naturally built within the company that combined a desire for survival with a constant drive for improvement, innovation and competitiveness to,” Sergio Martínez, CEO, ALEASTUR Group
Sergio Martínez reflected on the company’s origins and evolution, highlighting how it started in 1974 with a modest facility producing refractories and auxiliary materials for the Spanish steel industry. He also elaborated on how the company’s early struggles laid the foundation for its enduring...
A flag you can sip from: PATH’s MUSA bottle is redefining summer sustainability
PATH’s latest drop, the MUSA Bottle, isn’t just a tribute to American pride; it’s a limited-edition aluminium marvel that ticks every box for the eco-conscious patriot. Produced, filled, and shipped entirely within the United States, the bottle doesn’t just hydrate; it helps support domestic...
HackberryPi CM5 vs Raspberry Pi: Pricing, features, and Why the former is a gamechanger for SBCs
That’s the quiet revolution behind the latest HackberryPi CM5 — a thinner, aluminium-enclosed single-board computer designed by open-source innovator Zitao Liu. It’s not just a cosmetic facelift. This redesign aims to fix what Raspberry Pi users have griped about for years: thermal throttling,...
Japan’s rubbish heist crisis: Why aluminium can theft is surging in broad daylight
In a quiet alley in Fukuoka’s Minami Ward, what began as a routine garbage patrol turned into a tense showdown. “You’re not allowed to take that!” howled a Fukuoka city employee, catching a man red-handed with a bag of non-burnable waste stuffed with aluminium cans. The man lunged, shoving the...
In April 2025, China's cumulative aluminium extrusion exports declined by 18.39% YoY and slightly decreased by 1.47% MoM
According to customs data, China's aluminium extrusion (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76.0429 million, and 76.043 million) exports reached 70,800 tonnes in April 2025, down 18.39 per cent Y-o-Y and slightly down 1.47 per cent M-o-M. Observing the regional distribution of exports, Guangdong...
Under the influence of supply-side disruption news for bauxite, the cost-supporting effect of alumina is expected to strengthen
Futures market: On Friday, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 3,150 per tonne during the night session, with a high of RMB 3,170 per tonne, a low of RMB 3,103 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,103 per tonne, down RMB 66 per tonne or 2.08 per cent. The open interest was 390,000...
UK recycling groups celebrated with national awards as over £4,200 raised for local causes
Two recycling groups are celebrating after being recognised in a national awards scheme that champions outstanding recycling efforts. The initiatives, run by LINK19 College in Gravesend, Kent, and The Welfare Park in Parkeston, North East Essex, were named winners of the Green Can Award by...
“Predictions are always difficult, and in the case of Mr. Trump, it is perhaps even more difficult,” Klaus Schmitz, Otto Junker
In this exclusive AL Circle interview for the ‘ Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe ’ e-magazine, Klaus Schmitz, Vice President Sales – Thermoprocessing Plants for Aluminium and Copper at Otto Junker, reflects on Europe’s aluminium evolution—where green imperatives meet geopolitical uncertainty. From...
“For fertiliser, a 2014 field trial conducted in Southland and Otago, New Zealand, evaluated the effectiveness of Clover 1 and B10 fertilisers, produced by Taha Fertiliser Industries, on pasture and crop production,” said Mr Frank Pollmann, Founder, TAHA International
In conversation with Mr. Frank Pollmann, Founder, TAHA International explained how TAHA has revolutionised aluminium dross processing by eliminating the use of salts and chemicals, which are traditionally used but harmful to the environment. He acknowledges that achieving high metal recovery...
“The role of aluminium in supporting a more circular economy is, of course, key. Secondary aluminium production has up to a 25-times lower carbon footprint,” René Liedtke, Segment Leader Non-Ferrous Europe, Quaker Houghton
René Liedtke, the Segment Leader for Non-Ferrous Europe at Quaker Houghton, shares his insights into the current and future state of the aluminium industry in Europe. He attributes the current boom in investments to the global drive for sustainability. While growth in electric vehicles has been...
“The UK aluminium industry is a vital component of the national economy,” Nadine Bloxsome, ALFED
At the helm of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), Nadine Bloxsome offers a candid snapshot through an insightful interview for AL Circle’s 'Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe' e-magazine of the UK and European aluminium sectors, touching on demand dynamics, trade headwinds, and the critical push...
Group Nirmal commits INR 1 billion to boost steel and aluminium production
On May 23, 2025, Group Nirmal announced a major capital expenditure to expand its output. The company will invest INR 1 billion (about USD 12 million) this fiscal year to boost steel wire and aluminium production. According to the company-issued release, steel wire capacity will increase by 7,000...
"The need to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere and use recyclable materials will increasingly push the use of aluminium in many industrial sectors," Antonio Perego, Sales Manager Aluminium Division at FIMI Machinery
Antonio Perego, Sales Manager Aluminium Division at FIMI Machinery, has shared with AL Circle the aluminium market is growing, and will continue to grow in countries like Turkey, India, Mexico. According to him, the main sectors to drive the aluminium market will be food and all industries related...
“In addition to new smelters, the United States should find ways to capture and recycle more aluminium scrap – something that can be done at a fraction of the cost of building new smelters,” Matt Meenan, vice president of external affairs at the Aluminum Association
In conversation with Matt Meenan, vice president of external affairs at the Aluminum Association, regarding US tariffs challenges, impacts, and solutions. Mr Meenan has candidly shared his opinion that the United States should find ways to capture and recycle more aluminium scrap - something that...
ASI certifies Foma S.p.A against Performance Standard V3.1 with provisional status
Foma S.p.A has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the production of aluminium die cast and machined components for the automotive industry at their facilities located in Pralboino, Italy. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Foma S.p.A...
The weekly operating rate of aluminium processors continued to decline by 0.2% to 61.4%, with sector differentiation and a notable rebound in export trade
This week, the operating rate of leading enterprises in China's downstream aluminium processing sector declined slightly by 0.2 percentage points M-o-M to 61.4 per cent, with continued divergence across segments. The operating rate of primary aluminium alloy remained stable, while aluminium wheel...
Travelling just got more spacious with CASETiFY’s newly launched aerospace-grade aluminium suitcase
If you're the kind of traveller who packs four outfits for every day "just in case," we've got exciting news. CASETiFY, the Hong Kong-based company, is levelling up its luggage game with the launch of the brand-new 29" Bounce Check-In Trunk Suitcase. Crafted using aerospace-grade aluminium, the 21"...
