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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Fastmarkets Bauxite & Alumina 2025: Exploring diversification, new capacity and supply/demand insights
After a transformative 2024—defined by an over 120 per cent surge in alumina prices and critical supply challenges—the bauxite and alumina industry faces pressing questions about its future. How will the sector adapt, diversify and expand to meet rising global demand? The Fastmarkets Bauxite and...
India trade update: Hindalco, Nalco, Vedanta lose stock value while others follow suit
This week, stocks of three Indian aluminium giants, Hindalco, NALCO and Vedanta, have slid downwards for two consecutive sessions. On February 25, shares of Nalco fell 10 per cent in two single-day trading sessions, whereas Vedanta and Hindalco lost 5 per cent to 7 per cent, respectively. Other...
Aluminum Association Congratulates Jamieson Greer as New US Trade Representative
Aluminum Association President & CEO Charles Johnson released the following statement on Jamieson Greer’s confirmation as US Trade Representative: “The Aluminum Association looks forward to working with Ambassador Greer to help promote a globally competitive U.S. aluminum industry while ensuring a...
Trump tariffs cause sleepless nights for the food & beverage industry! How will they manage the rising costs?
Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff on imported aluminium and steel has left many domestic industries worried about price hikes of end products, including the food retail industry, as it is one of the largest consumers of these metals, relying heavily on imports. The local and small companies of soft...
China market update: Aluminium derivatives pricing trend decoded
Last week’s market has been all about dynamic pricing across the aluminium sector — both for AL as a product and, in turn, for the affected allied industries. The market spots records of resuming downstream production after a prolonged Chinese holiday break. Hence, owing to the growing bullish...
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter to delay its Tiwai potline ramp-up until August’25
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) chief executive Chris Blenkiron announced on Tuesday, February 25 that the company will delay its planned potline ramp-up at Tiwai until August 31. Following last year's announcement to increase production, the decision aims to ensure Meridian Energy has access...
Consumption yet to be realised, SHFE aluminium fluctuated and adjusted today
Today, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2504 contract opened at RMB 20,550 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,680 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,540 per tonne, closing at RMB 20,615 per tonne, up 0.34 per cent. The trading volume was 145,000 lots, and the open interest was 204,000 lots. On the macro...
A new hero in the AL business — wire rods grasp the global market, India’s notable footprint has not gone unnoticed
Aluminium wire rods may not grab headlines daily, but they are the silent workhorses powering everything from the lights in our homes to the vehicles on the road. These cylindrical rods, celebrated for their high conductivity, strength, and adaptability, are vital to electrical transmission...
ASI certifies ARZYZ, S.A. DE C.V. against Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status
ARZYZ, S.A. DE C.V. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for the manufacturing of aluminium alloys at facilities in Apodaca and Cienega de Flores, as well as their administrative activities in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)...
World primary aluminium production in Jan’25 represents an average of 7-3% rise in major producing regions
The first month of 2025 began with a 2.73 per cent Y-o-Y rise in primary aluminium production but experienced a mild monthly dip, as shown by the International Aluminium Institute data. The annual growth was primarily backed by almost all the major global primary aluminium-producing regions,...
Meet JLR’s new aluminium skin featuring 85% recycled content & 95% more energy efficiency
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), in collaboration with Novelis, has successfully completed large-scale trials of a pioneering aluminium skin alloy. This innovative material contains up to 85 per cent recycled content and offers up to 95 per cent greater energy efficiency in production compared to...
Vode Lighting, the first North American brand to integrate Hydro CIRCAL for sustainable innovation
Founded in 2006, Sonoma-based Vode Lighting is set to become the first company in North America to integrate Hydro CIRCAL into its products. By adopting low-carbon recycled aluminium produced domestically, Vode Lighting will reduce emissions, enhance supply chain resilience, and contribute to a...
US aluminium and steel tariffs to clutch away over 100,000 jobs across the industry: Alcoa
Alcoa, a global aluminium production entity with major smelters in Canada, Australia, and Iceland, among other locations, has expressed concerning statements that over 100,000 employment losses can be anticipated owing to the proposed implementation of US aluminium and steel tariffs of flat 25 per...
US backs Russia instead of Europe for the first time in draft resolution by Ukraine – is this a shift in trade ties?
The United States' unprecedented support for Russia in blocking a draft resolution by Ukraine at the United Nations has sent shockwaves through the market as soon as the news surfaced today, February 25. For the first time in three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has come out...
Feasibility check: Why the US aluminium industry can’t afford to lose Canada
The United States and Canada have long shared more than just a border — they’ve built an aluminium supply chain that’s deeply intertwined and vital to both economies. As the US grapples with declining aluminium production and mounting energy costs, the importance of Canada’s role has never been...
Glaspray pioneers sustainable beauty with world’s first forged aluminium T6061 packaging
A Taiwan-based leader in dispensing and packaging solutions for the fragrance, skincare, and cosmetics industries, Glaspray is unveiling a revolutionary step toward sustainable beauty — the first bottles and jars crafted from forged aluminium alloy T6061. Source:Glaspray This product line reflects...
Alba’s 2024 done right with whopping financial growth and record production, but uncertainty looms for 2025
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter ex-China, has announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2024, reporting an impressive growth in financial output, coincided with its new high of net finished production at 1,622,261 tonnes. Image source: Aluminium Bahrain...
Scandium Canada voluntarily exits the US OTCQB equity market; aims to fund new aluminium-scandium division
Scandium Canada, dedicated to advancing strategic metals and gold projects across Québec, has announced its voluntary delisting from the US OTCQB equity market, effective March 1, 2025. This strategic move aims to redirect resources towards establishing a new division dedicated to commercialising...
