Alcoa strikes $3.1b cash-and-stock deal for South32’s key aluminium assets
Alcoa Corporation is acquiring South32’s key aluminium assets in a USD 3.1 billion deal in cash plus 17,008,960 Alcoa shares, expanding its upstream aluminium portfolio across Australia, Brazil and South Africa. The transaction will also give South32 and its shareholders an equity interest in the...
September peak season destocking supports aluminium prices, macro risks still warrant vigilance
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,470 per tonne in the night session on September 8, reached a high of RMB 24,660 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,420 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,645 per tonne, up RMB 185 per tonne or 0.76 per cent from the previous close. Futures...
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ReMA tentatively approves updated aluminium scrap grade amid rising recycled metal demand
The board of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has given tentative approval to add a new specification called “ginger” to its ISRI Specifications booklet. The proposed ginger grade refers to wrought aluminium materials such as sheet, extrusion, and plate that are separated from mixed...
Aluminium billet inventory successfully drops below 280Kt, destocking logic persists but demand recovery awaits verification
According to SMM statistics, as of April 23, aluminium billet inventory across major consumption regions in China totalled 278,000 tonnes, down 14,000 tonnes W-o-W from last Thursday, successfully falling below 280,000 tonnes, largely in line with expectations at the beginning of the month. On...
Buying sentiment of some downstream enterprises slightly recovered ahead of Labour Day holiday
SHFE aluminium 2605 fluctuated upward in the morning session. End-users mainly maintained just-in-time procurement, with some buyers stockpiling ahead of the holiday. Mainstream transactions were concentrated around the SMM A00 aluminium average price to +RMB 10 per tonne. The shipments sentiment...
Dull blades and aluminium foils: What a 0.23 friction coefficient means for cutting performance
Scissors are precise tools. They work through a balance between two blades. If they stop cutting well, the issue is often at a micro-level on the cutting edge. A common online tip suggests cutting through layers of aluminium foil to sharpen dull scissors. While this may feel effective for a short...
ASI certifies Nemak Győr Alumíniumöntöde Kft against Performance Standard V3.1 with Provisional Certification status
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak Győr Alumíniumöntöde Kft has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures aluminium automotive components, including cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, structural components, and electric...
Pontianak branch optimises Kijing Terminal activities to boost bauxite trade
Through its Pontianak branch, PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok (PTP Nonpetikemas) is steadily progressing the process of strengthening the role of the Kijing Terminal into an essential logistics hub for West Kalimantan. The move reflects a major step towards reinforcing supply chain movement with smooth...
CIE Automotive India approves merger with aluminium casting subsidiary
CIE Automotive India Ltd approved merging its full subsidiary, CIE Aluminium Casting India Ltd. This pulls all aluminium casting under the main company. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The board cleared the...
AEC congratulates Keymark Corporation for being the first AEC member to complete and publish an EPD using AEC’s EPD generator tool
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) congratulates Keymark Corporation for being the first AEC member company to complete and publish an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) using the new AEC EPD / Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Generator Tool. The EPD/PCF Generator Tool is a member resource...
U.S.-Iran negotiation situation fluctuated; macro factors were mixed with both bullish and bearish signals this week
Macro perspective: Fed nominee Warsh pledged to safeguard monetary policy independence. The US-Iran temporary ceasefire agreement was set to expire on April 22. Trump initially stated it was "extremely unlikely" to extend the ceasefire agreement with Iran, but later on Tuesday local time announced...
Giant recycling artwork painted live in Bristol city centre
In celebration of Earth Day (Wednesday 22 nd April), an eye-catching installation has been revealed at Bristol Cenotaph to raise awareness around the importance of recycling. Made up of over 700 recycled drink cans, the #EveryCanCounts ‘CANvas’, has been launched by not-for-profit recycling...
Scrap takes control: Inside aluminium’s shift to a circular, volatile market
The aluminium industry is quietly undergoing a structural shift. What was once dominated by primary smelting is now moving toward a scrap-led ecosystem, with used beverage can (UBC) material emerging as a critical feedstock. The shift is rooted in cost and power. Producing primary aluminium...
Aluminium industry faces pressure as the Middle East conflict drives production decline and supply uncertainty
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting the global aluminium market, with early indications of production disruptions and tighter supply conditions. Although the initial effects seem to be under control, forecasts are hinting at a much more significant shift on the...
Century Aluminum restarts Grundartangi potline early, targets near full output by July
Century Aluminum Company has resumed production at the second potline of its Norðurál smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland, several months ahead of schedule. The company confirmed that the first pots in Grundartangi’s second potline have been energised and the remaining units are expected to come...
Shyam Metalics pushes for a $74M-worth aluminium FRP and foil plant in Odisha
Indian metal manufacturer Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited is set for a notable expansion as it advances to invest around INR 7 billion (USD 74.27 million) to set up an aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) and foil manufacturing unit in Sambalpur, Odisha. As a major step in planning and...
Gränges AB marches into Q2’26 of the aluminium industry after robust Q1 results
Aluminium rolling and recycling company Gränges AB has posted the financial results for its January-March quarter (Q1) 2026, reporting growth with robust gains. Commenting on the steady performance and the aluminium recycling firm’s consistency, CEO Jörgen Rosengren stated, “Gränges delivered a...
Short-term relief, long-term strain: CCTS impact on cement and aluminium sectors
India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) has now come into force, and for the moment, its impact on cement and aluminium producers looks fairly moderate. Companies in these sectors are not expected to face serious financial strain straight away, although that position is likely to change as the...
Inventory trends diverge significantly in and outside China, aluminium prices continue with LME outperforms SHFE
The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2606 contract closed at RMB 25,005 per tonne in the night session, down 0.22 per cent. The price fell below MA10 (25,094.5) but remained above MA30 (24,701.63) and MA60 (24,524.42), with short-term moving averages forming resistance while medium-term support held. The...
LME aluminium cash offer slips 0.27% to $3,642/t on April 23, while opening stock falls 0.58%
LME aluminium prices softened on April 23 across the curve, with both cash and futures contracts posting marginal declines compared to the previous session, while exchange inventories also edged lower. On April 23, LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,641.5 per tonne, down 0.23 per cent from...
