The government has declined provisional protection against surging aluminium extrusion imports, leaving local producers waiting for the outcome of a wider safeguard investigation. New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry faces several more weeks of uncertainty after the government decided not to...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to deploy EGA’s UAE-developed DX+ Ultra aluminium smelting technology at its proposed 500,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) brownfield smelter expansion at Angul, Odisha. The...
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Rio Tinto has successfully started commissioning its USD 1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminium smelting technology. The start-up, which began in March, is expected to be completed...
The exhibition “Uno, Cinque, Dodici. Ottant’anni del Premio Strega”, conceived by Supervoid, investigates the long and complex history of the Premio Strega, constructing a spatial experience that takes visitors on a journey through it. The exhibition does not present the prize as a fixed historical...
Teslon International Trading is continuing to expand its aluminium cookware business as demand rises for lightweight and durable kitchen products. The company, which works with the DESLON brand, said aluminium non-stick skillets are becoming more widely used because they heat quickly, are easier to...
Kawneer, a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminium systems, upgrades its window wall portfolio with the launch of the MetroView® 4-SSG Window Wall . The innovative, unitised system combines a clean aesthetic with superior acoustic and thermal performance. Developed to meet the growing trend...
SHM Group has launched a 29-metre aluminium passenger vessel, Ocean Crewzer 8, at its shipyard in Mumbai. The company said the vessel was built completely in-house at its Mumbai facility as part of its ongoing shipbuilding programme focused on India’s growing maritime and waterway requirements....
Macro perspective: Glimmers of a Middle East ceasefire coexist with setbacks, while expectations for US Fed interest rate hikes heat up Outside China, the US-Iran framework agreement is reportedly 95 per cent finalised, with both sides reaching preliminary consensus on a 60-day temporary ceasefire...
Sofirn today announces the launch of the SE1 (aluminium version), a quick-release pocket light designed for everyday on-the-spot tasks. After the debut of the 16th Anniversary Limited Copper Gift Box earlier this year, the SE1 now expands to a wider global release with its aluminium version in 3...
India’s downstream aluminium sector has urged the government to reconsider import duties on primary aluminium as manufacturers continue facing higher raw material and energy costs linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Industry groups said volatility in global aluminium prices and supply-chain...
1. Aluminium semis exports overview In April 2026, China's aluminium semis exports showed a strong rebound. According to customs data, April exports of aluminium semis (including aluminium extrusion, aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium foil, etc.) reached 535,700 tonnes, up 20.9 per cent...
Rio Tinto is looking at bringing part of the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter in Tiwai Point back into use after several years of inactivity. The company has announced plans linked to the possible restart of Line 4, a potline that has been shut down since 2020. The proposal depends on a planned power...
Kolkata Metro Railway has completed the aluminium third rail upgrade across the underground section of its Blue Line, replacing the older steel-based traction system that had been in use for more than four decades. The upgrade is part of the metro’s broader infrastructure modernisation programme...
European recycling companies and associations, coordinated by Recycling Europe, have asked the European Commission to review export restrictions on recycled aluminium scrap. Addressing the Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in a joint letter on May 28, they...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings posted a record net profit of MYR 624.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY2026), up 35.2 per cent from MYR 461.77 million a year earlier, extending its streak to a third consecutive quarter of record earnings. The aluminium smelter said stronger...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices edged lower on the May 28 session compared to May 27. While cash prices recorded a marginal decline, the 3-month closing reference price continued its upward movement. The LME aluminium cash bid price slipped 0.08 per cent from USD 3,737.5 per tonne...
Futures: SHFE aluminium's most-traded contract opened at RMB 24,350 per tonne during the night session on May 28, with the highest price at RMB 24,390 per tonne, the lowest price at RMB 24,305 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,385 per tonne, up 0.41 per cent from the previous close. Prices at night...
Fresh talks around the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are set to begin as tariffs on aluminium, steel and other goods continue to create uncertainty across North America. Jamieson Greer said tariffs will likely remain in place as long as the United States continues running a trade...
On May 20, Antaisolar has launched its We Cover | Solar Roof One-stop Solution , addressing key pain points in the rooftop solar market through comprehensive product portfolios, breakthrough installation technology, large-scale manufacturing, and full customer empowerment. As a leading supplier of...
On a per-day basis, output averaged 197,400 tonnes last month, marking a 2.1 per cent decline from a year earlier and a 2.2 per cent drop from the daily average in March, My steel Global calculated based on the IAl data. China remained the world's largest producer last month. Its primary aluminium...
