Can old trains become new ones? Hydro joins Train2Train aluminium loop
Hydro has joined Siemens Mobility, TSR Group and Voestalpine in the Train2Train pilot project aimed at recovering aluminium from decommissioned trains and recycling it into components for new rail vehicles. The project brings together the rail value chain, from train dismantling and material...
South China aluminium premiums hit year-to-date high on rising southwest conversion rates, scarce ingot supply
In recent weeks, the domestic spot aluminium ingot market has exhibited notable regional divergence. While basis levels in East China and the Central Plains have remained relatively stable, the South China market has seen its aluminium ingot basis strengthen independently to a year-to-date high....
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MYSTEEL: China's primary aluminium supply-demand balance may tighten in 2026
In 2025, the total supply of primary aluminium in China, including both domestic production and imports, reached an estimated 46.64 million tonnes, up 3.1 per cent from the previous year, Mysteel estimated. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “...
Macro tug-of-war between longs and shorts, aluminium prices fluctuate considerably at high levels
Futures: During the night session on January 30, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2603 contract opened at RMB 24,365 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 24,720 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 24,240 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 24,600 per tonne, up RMB 40 per tonne or 0.16 per cent from the...
LME aluminium jolts the market as cash offer slides to $3,110 per tonne
On January 30, which is the close of the week, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices showed a significant dip in its contracts and futures prices. The declining trend has also been observed in the LME inventories as well. The LME cash bid dropped from USD 3,323 per tonne to USD 3,109 per...
CEM’s Thor project: Is Canada eyeing an alumina abundance to reduce bauxite import dependence?
Canadian Energy Metals Corporation (CEM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Thor Project in Saskatchewan. It outlines the potential for a globally significant, Chemical-Grade and High-Purity alumina stock during the times of high aluminium demand, as aluminium supply...
Conquer the new normal for sustainable packaging at Sustpack US 2026
Smithers will host Sustainability in Packaging US (SUSTPACK) from March 10-12, 2026, in Chicago, IL., at the Hilton Chicago. This industry-leading event has never been more paramount. Shifting administrative support, economic headwinds and shrinking operations have forced companies to make tough...
Capacity expansion faces bottlenecks, demand structure further diversifies: Long-term outlook for the domestic aluminium billet market, 2025-2030
Over the next five years, the domestic aluminium billet market will exhibit a pattern of "dual growth in supply and demand but persistent surplus, optimisation of capacity structure, and intensified demand divergence." The industry is shifting from scale expansion to quality improvement. I. Supply...
Operating rate of aluminium downstream sectors declined sharply by 1.5 percentage points, operations under pressure amid combined effects of Chinese New Year and high aluminium prices
This week, the comprehensive operating rate for aluminium processing recorded 59.4 per cent, down 1.5 percentage points W-o-W, overall exhibiting the characteristics of "accelerated seasonal decline and deepening high-price suppression effects." Operating rates across most segments declined,...
Spaceship-like electric Podbike TwoZero: For a space-like journey on the road
Ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a rocket and zoom out into space, while consuming minimal energy, and sustaining environment with top-order convenience? Do not despair! Even if not in space, the Frikar electric podbike’s latest model, TwoZero, will give you an experience equivalent...
India Energy Week 2026 ends but sets the course for aluminium’s green transition
India Energy Week 2026, which concluded on January 30, has left the energy ecosystem with much to reflect on for the year ahead. The fourth edition of the 4-day conference reinforced a clear message and that was every industry, whether directly or indirectly connected to power, electricity, and...
The proportion of liquid aluminium in January declined, expected to face a significant drop in February
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in January 2026 (31 days) increased by 2.7 per cent Y-o-Y and 0.5 per cent M-o-M. Overall downstream operating rates trended downward during the month, and the proportion of liquid aluminium also declined, dropping 4.4 percentage points...
Global aluminium production surge propels the increased demand for bauxite trade
Global primary aluminium production has expanded sharply since 2000, although the annual growth rate, remaining at 1.06 per cent , has been the lowest. However, a direct comparison with the 2000 data shows aluminium output increasing by a staggering 199 per cent. This increase in production has...
Alupro appoints interim public affairs manager
Following the announcement of Martin Hyde’s 12-month secondment to DEFRA, Alupro has appointed packaging policy, engagement and government relations expert Phil Fenton as public affairs manager for the remainder of 2026. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our...
SHFE takes dual measures to stabilise the market: Aluminium ingot delivery expansion and risk control upgrade hedge soaring prices and supply-demand imbalance
On January 28, 2026, domestic aluminium prices surged to a new high, driven by multiple factors. The weighted open interest of SHFE aluminium surged by 93,000 lots in a single day, with trading activity exploding. The core drivers of the price increase were disruptions in trade due to US-Iran...
Is aluminium scrap quietly rewriting the global metals playbook, especially with EU scrap tension, solar PV & India's new policies?
Aluminium scrap is quickly becoming a crucial battleground for the global metals industry. There is a mix of changing trade patterns, soaring prices, stricter regulations and urgent decarbonisation goals all coming together. Europe is increasingly worried about scrap leakage, while Asia is becoming...
Slower growth, faster realignment: The upstream aluminium chain rewrites its rules in 2026
As 2026 begins, the upstream aluminium value chain is expanding under rising pressure. New capacity is coming online, capital is returning to upstream assets, and prices are reacting more sharply to supply risk. Leadership reshuffles and cross-border partnerships point to a sector repositioning for...
Pakistan's aluminium ore exports to China hit record $14M
Pakistan’s aluminium ore exports to China hit a record USD 14.16 million in 2025, a stunning leap that underscores the shifting dynamics of bilateral trade and industrial demand. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) shows that aluminium ores and concentrates surged from just...
As aluminium prices experienced a correction, spot discounts remained under pressure
SHFE aluminium 2602 fluctuated downward in the morning session, with the price centre lower than the previous trading day. Due to high aluminium prices and the Chinese New Year break at downstream processing enterprises, overall market buying sentiment remained weak. The mainstream transaction...
Vision Group releases AIDC UPS lithium battery safety white paper
As artificial intelligence continues to develop rapidly, AI Computing Centre (AIDC) have become the foundation of next-generation computing. At the same time, their power demand and reliability requirements are increasing sharply. As a crucial part of power protection for AIDC, UPS lithium...
