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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"Undoubtedly, the construction of a company like GALTCO will be one of the most important chapters in Colombia's industrial history,” Andrés Rojas, Country Manager at GALTCO
Andrés Rojas a mechanical engineer with over 30 years of international experience in project management, specialising in risk assessment, structuring, logistics, production, and industrial assembly. Currently leading the development of the GALTCO project, he brings strong leadership, strategic...
Mercedes-Benz braces for profit dip, plans 10% production cost cut
The German multinational luxury automotive company Mercedes-Benz Group is bracing for a significant drop in earnings this year as it faces intense competition and fluctuating global demand. In response, the automaker is rolling out cost-cutting measures, aiming to slash production expenses by 10...
CBAM needs fixing — before it’s too late for European aluminium
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was introduced as a bold step in the fight against climate change. It is meant to prevent carbon leakage—where companies move production to countries with weaker climate policies—by ensuring that imported goods face the same carbon...
Horn expands PCD cutting tool range for high-efficiency aluminium machining
Horn has expanded its DM range of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutting tools with newly developed mills designed for high-efficiency aluminium machining. These tools feature optimised cutting geometries that enhance chip control, minimise cutting forces, and deliver exceptional surface finishes....
Aluminium market: The current situation of transactions and inventory game amid "Rising" voices
This morning, the SHFE aluminium front-month contract fluctuated at highs near RMB 20,750 per tonne, slightly above the daily moving average. In the East China market, aluminium prices rebounded to high levels, with market sentiment dominated by a wait-and-see approach, leading to sluggish...
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: A powerful tool to reduce PFC emission
As a result, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a technique that can be used for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and monitoring and managing PFC emissions to drive process improvements and emission reductions. Image Source: ISCOBA PDF The aluminium industry...
Aluminium prices continue to rise, with some aluminium scrap prices following suit
Today, aluminium prices rebounded again. SMM A00 spot aluminium closed at RMB 20,690 per tonne, up RMB 90 per tonne from the previous trading day. Aluminium scrap market quotations were generally stable with slight increases. The quotation for baled UBC aluminium scrap rose by RMB 0-100 per tonne...
NALCO reveals detailed plan for its INR 30,000 crore expansion plans — following five years deemed crucial
NALCO’s announcement of INR 30,000 crore (USD 3.45 billion) investment in aluminium business expansion brought to the public by Union Minister of Coal & Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, is its first major capex in recent times, including setting up an INR 17,000 crore (USD 1.95...
Board of Directors approves sale of SCL’s aluminium-die casting business in Hosur
Sundaram-Clayton Ltd (SCL), a leading automotive components manufacturer, announced that its Board of Directors has approved the sale of its aluminium die-casting businesses at the Hosur plant to third-party buyers. The decision was made during a board meeting on Wednesday, February 19. Image...
China: Clean energy powers ahead
China's National Energy Administration has released statistics on power generation and clean energy power generation in 2024, and the transition is impressive. China's aluminium industry is gaining a huge advantage when it comes to moving to clean energy. We are all familiar with the success story...
Each tonne of aluminium manufactured through recycling results in saving of 5-6 tonnes of bauxite, 1-1.5 tonnes of limestone, 20-25 tonnes of water and ~14000 kwh of energy: Mohan Agarwal, MD, CMR Green Technologies
Mohan Agarwal, Managing Director, founded CMR Green Technologies in 2006 with a single plant. Today, the company has grown to 12 plants across India. CMR is a pioneer in the industry to scale up, and over the past few years, it has expanded its metal recycling capacity to over 418,000 tonnes per...
KARI’s 10-metre solar sail with aluminium-coated film outshines NASA’s 2023 model
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) recently tested a technology that harnesses sunlight instead of traditional engines. A solar sail is a large, lightweight sheet that captures energy from photons—tiny particles of light emitted by the sun. As these photons strike the sail, they generate...
Why Is Constellium increasing prices for flat-rolled aluminium products?
Constellium, the Paris-based aluminium business, has determined to increase a minimum price of USD 0.15 per pound for all flat-rolled products shipped in the US, owing to the recent market conditions and revolving economic drivers. The price increase is to be effective immediately after...
iPhone 17 lineup: Aluminium frames for pro models, Titanium for ‘Air’ variant
Apple has continually evolved the materials used for its high-end iPhone frames, transitioning from aluminium to stainless steel, titanium, and back to aluminium. Innovation and sophistication perfectly define Apple, the American tech giant celebrated worldwide for its cutting-edge gadgets and...
Trade barriers continue to escalate, aluminium prices remain volatile at high levels
Futures market: Yesterday, the SHFE aluminium 2504 contract opened at RMB 20,735 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 20,750 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,630 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,735 per tonne, up RMB 100 per tonne or 0.48 per cent from the previous day. LME aluminium opened at USD 2,645 per...
Runaya plans to scale up its Green Aluminium Recovery business globally with major expansion plans
Runaya has unveiled plans to expand its Green Aluminium Recovery business and significantly increase its Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) production capacity, more than doubling its output. As part of its sustainability-driven growth strategy, the company is committed to scaling its metal recovery...
Global production of aluminium aerosol cans grows by over 4% in 2024
The member companies of AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminum Aerosol Can Manufacturers, reported worldwide deliveries of 6.75 billion units in 2024. Compared to the previous year, this represents a 4.2 per cent increase. This remarkable growth, despite a rather challenging economic...
Market volatility and geopolitical risks drive China’s aluminium prices higher
The past week has been all about the dynamic shift driven by rising domestic prices, US tariff policies, and fluctuating supply-demand dynamics in the global aluminium market. According to various news platforms, Chinese aluminium spot prices have hiked to RMB 20,524 per tonne (USD 2,862 per tonne)...
