China aluminium output rises 4.7% YoY to record high in August
China's aluminium production reached a record high in August as strong margins encouraged smelters to maximise output, bringing the world's largest aluminium producer closer to its longstanding national capacity ceiling. Primary aluminium output rose 4.7 per cent year on year to 3.98 million tonnes...
Uno Minda plans INR 14.15bn capex as aluminium casting capacity jumps 162%
Uno Minda is set to invest around INR 14.15 billion (USD 147.51 million) across four manufacturing expansion and consolidation projects, with a major portion of the spending directed towards increasing its aluminium casting capacity in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The automotive components maker plans to...
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Strong, healthy and on the go: Death Wish launches new aluminium canned lattes across US
Death Wish Coffee Co., the top-selling Fair Trade coffee brand in the U.S., has introduced its newest creation: premium aluminium canned lattes. Available in three bold flavours — Vanilla, Mocha, and Original — these lattes deliver the signature strength Death Wish Coffee is known for while...
ASI launches its Standards Revision process
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) kicks-off a multi-year process to revise its Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard to ensure they continue to drive the sector towards more sustainable production and responsible sourcing of aluminium. What is being revised and why? As a code...
Export window closes, alumina prices under pressure
In the overnight session, the most-traded alumina 2505 futures contract opened at RMB 3,330 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 3,337 per tonne and a low of RMB 3,302 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 3,313 per tonne, down 0.51 per cent. Open interest increased by 73,860 lots to 183,000 lots....
Aluminium sliding that looks like wood? Westlake Royal unveils new designs & colours for its Cedar Renditions™ range
Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a subsidiary of Westlake, has expanded its Cedar Renditions™ aluminium siding collection. The U.S. lineup now features five new solid colours — Aluzinc, Ironstone, Charcoal, Frost, and Black Silk — while a new premium woodgrain finish, Natural...
Constellium releases 2024 Sustainability Report, advancing a sustainable economy together
Constellium today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable and circular economy. The report details Constellium’s key achievements and reports progress on the company’s targets for decarbonisation, recycling, safety,...
Scientists transform CO₂ into methane using spent batteries & aluminium foil
Battery waste poses a significant environmental threat, containing substances harmful to human health and ecosystems. However, these discarded batteries also contain valuable materials like nickel, which is essential for manufacturing new batteries. Thus, the development of efficient recycling...
Premium aluminium body, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP telephoto camera & lots more: Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro
A few years back, the word ‘nothing’ had little significance in our daily lives. But today, standing here in 2025, the tables have turned – ‘Nothing’ is not just another word but a brand that stands out in its own form. Image Source: Nothing website Premium design, fast charging & lots more Founded...
Major economic uptick: China’s manufacturing PMI rebounds in February powered by the aluminium industry
China's factory activity accelerated in February, fuelled by stronger supply, rising demand, and a rebound in export orders, according to a private-sector survey released Monday. Seasonal factors linked to the holiday period also contributed to the growth. The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI...
Spot aluminium outflows from warehouses stabilise and rebound; domestic inventory buildup slows significantly over the past week
In late February, domestic aluminium inventory still showed no significant improvement, with inventory buildup remaining on the "fast track." The recent upward trend in aluminium prices has also been somewhat hindered by inventory performance. According to SMM data, as of February 24, 2025, the...
Alba takes a step towards greener logistics by signing the Sea Cargo Charter
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has become the Sea Cargo Charter's latest signatory, strengthening the organisation's global presence in the aluminium sector and reaffirming its commitment to decarbonisation and transparency. As the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter, Alba produces...
Overview of China's aluminium production in February 2025 and March forecast
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in February 2025 (28 days) increased by 0.4 per cent Y-o-Y but decreased by 95,000 tonnes M-o-M. The operating capacity of domestic aluminum increased M-o-M, mainly driven by the resumption of production at previously curtailed enterprises...
US aluminium production marks a 3.5% M-o-M fall in November 2024 following a rebound in October
According to the US Geological Survey, the United States' primary aluminium production experienced a monthly fall of 2,000 tonnes or 3.51 per cent, following a 4 per cent rebound in the previous month. On an annual calculation, the output marked a sharper decline of 9.8 per cent in November,...
Bradford-based Crucial Engineering lands £250K loan to scale up its aluminium & security solutions
Crucial Engineering a Bradford-based company specialising in aluminium doors and security access systems has bagged a £250,000 loan from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, a part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), to fuel its growth. The funding will empower Crucial Engineering to...
UltraTech Cement enters wires & cables market, announces $200 million investment
The Mumbai-headquartered Indian multinational cement company UltraTech Cement has announced its foray into the wires and cables segment with a planned investment of around USD $200 million (₹1,800 crore) to establish a manufacturing facility in Gujarat. On February 25, 2025, the Aditya Birla...
Maan Aluminium hits a new 52-week low after falling by 12.6% since February 25
Maan Aluminium Limited, a manufacturer and trader of aluminium profiles, has reached a new 52-week low, signalling industry volatility and underperformance. Performing below average in the aluminium sector by 3.63 per cent, Maan’s stock price has hit as low as INR 85.2 (US$0.98). Maan’s stock has...
After the New Year, the aluminium wire and cable industry shows weak recovery
After the Chinese New Year, the aluminium wire and cable industry resumed production at a steady pace. This week, the operating rate of leading enterprises reached 53%, up 2 percentage points MoM, mainly due to the orderly resumption of work as planned. However, compared to the 60% operating rate...
Neveah’s aluminium & copper recycling in Mowe to power Nigeria’s industrial and economic growth
Neveah Limited, the Nigeria-based commodities export company, announced that its aluminium and copper waste recycling plant in Mowe, Ogun State, is set to generate significant employment opportunities. According to Ibidapo Lawal, the company’s CEO, the facility will create 40,000 direct jobs and an...
Automotive sheet capacity continues to expand, supply-demand imbalance intensifies, putting industry profits under pressure
According to SMM statistics, China's automotive sheet production in 2024 totalled approximately 492,000 tonnes, an increase of about 8,000 tonnes compared to 2023. The growth rate continued to slow but remained positive. By year-end 2024, there were eight domestic companies with stable automotive...
