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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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, saw changes in shareholder holdings during the fourth quarter, with Systematic Financial Management LP reducing its stake by 2.2 per cent, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange...
Norsk Hydro has remained in focus after releasing recent quarterly results and updating investors on dividends, spending plans and market conditions.The company is still dealing with a mix of weaker aluminium prices, unstable energy costs and uneven industrial demand, while at the same time trying...
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the approved material list for module mounting structures (MMS) used in residential rooftop solar systems under the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s free electricity scheme). Among the latest additions is Zinc Aluminium...
Aluminium began reshaping modern car manufacturing in the 1990s when Audi introduced an aluminium-bodied luxury sedan at a time when steel still dominated the industry. For decades, steel had remained the standard material for vehicle bodies because it was strong, widely available and easier to...
China is exploring how coal waste could become a new domestic source of critical metals used in batteries, semiconductors, electric vehicles and defence-related industries, as the country moves to secure supplies of strategic raw materials. A recent report said fly ash and gangue produced during...
The Vietnamese industrial conglomerate Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) is accelerating its ambitions in the country’s bauxite and alumina sector, unveiling a slate of proposed mining and processing projects in Lam Dong Province worth an estimated USD 4.4 billion. The proposal indicates the...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices eased on the May 22 session after shooting up on the May 21 session . The cash price, however, remained above USD 3,700 per tonne. Longer dated contracts continued to rise, and stocks did not record further decline. The LME aluminium cash bid eased...
According to customs data, China's total aluminium foil exports (tariff codes 76071110, 76071120, 76071190, 76071900, 76072000) reached 114,400 tonnes in April 2026, up 10.5 per cent M-o-M but down 6.2 per cent Y-o-Y. Trade mode: In April 2026, China's aluminium foil exports via processing trade...
The global aluminium industry is entering a phase where the biggest concern is no longer just building more smelters or expanding downstream demand. Across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, the focus is increasingly shifting toward securing stable supplies of bauxite and alumina as...
Germany's laser engraving industry continues to adopt smarter manufacturing tools as demand rises for precision engraving, cutting, and marking applications. To support businesses ranging from creative workshops to industrial manufacturers, Monport is expanding its laser technology lineup with...
According to SMM statistics, as of May 21, aluminium billet inventory across major consumption regions in China totalled 205,500 tonnes, down 28,500 tonnes W-o-W (Thursday), with destocking accelerating. Warehouse withdrawals totalled 55,700 tonnes during May 12-18, an increase of 14,200 tonnes...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shinhwa Auto USA Corp has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility operates as an aluminium alloy foundry and manufacturing site producing automotive components for the United States market. Its...
Unionfab, a digital manufacturing platform, is further expanding its offering of industrial 3D metal printing services for customers in the United States, Canada, and Germany. Thanks to industrial multi-laser 3D printing systems for metal and an AI-driven manufacturing platform, Unionfab can reduce...
The global aluminium downstream sector is witnessing a sharp realignment as Middle East supply disruptions, uneven corporate earnings, expansion investments and changing trade flows reshape market dynamics. While producers navigate rising aluminium prices , shipment costs and operational setbacks,...
Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification programme aimed at helping vehicle repair technicians work on modern aluminium vehicle structures, including megacast components. The certification has been introduced as vehicle manufacturers increasingly adopt...
Alcoa received an upgraded stock rating from UBS, which raised its recommendation to “Buy” from “Neutral” and increased its price target to USD 80 from USD 75. The upgrade comes after a strong rally in aluminium markets, with Alcoa shares rising around 139 per cent over the past year. UBS analyst...
Century Aluminum Company has returned to investor’s focus after its recent quarterly results showed how falling aluminium prices and high power costs are affecting profitability. The company is also continuing to spend on expansion and low-carbon projects, adding pressure to near-term earnings. The...
As the Middle East conflict continues with full force, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and 9 per cent of aluminium production and supply from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) hangs by the thread of uncertainty. Compounded by the damages caused by the geopolitical unrest, GCC completes...
