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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Union budget spotlight: AAI demands tougher aluminium products import norms
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI), ahead of the Union Budget for 2026–27, has urged the government to expand the basic customs duty on all aluminium products, including scrap, to 15 per cent. This has been demanded to limit the influx of low-quality imports and protect domestic...
Swisstek Aluminium opens a new design studio to rev architectural solutions
Swisstek Aluminium, a leading Sri Lankan aluminium extrusion manufacturer in Sri Lanka and part of Vallibel One PLC, has opened a dedicated ‘Design Studio’ to support modern aluminium solutions for both homes and commercial building projects. Uncovered at Swisstek’s headquarters on Nawala Road in...
£600k Schmutz line signals Bridgnorth Aluminium’s next growth phase
In the underfloor heating and cooling application, especially within the automotive sector and data centres, Bridgnorth Aluminium, the UK's leading manufacturer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is undertaking opportunities, which already include an investment in capital equipment. Given that the...
LME aluminium cash offer rises 2.63% to $3,175/t as opening stocks fall to 507,275t
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange rose sharply on January 23, with both cash and forward contracts posting gains of more than 2 per cent compared with the previous session. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed to USD 3,174.5 per tonne on January 23 from USD 3,093 per tonne on...
A JBNU-KIMS collaborative study on a cost-effective alloy matches superalloys for power plants and energy infrastructure
There is an increasing demand for novel materials with high-temperature oxidation resistance in harsh environments. Now, a joint research team from Jeonbuk National University and Korea Institute of Materials Science have demonstrated promising alumina-forming ferritic alloys that exhibit...
InfiMotion technology showcases leading e-drive solutions at CES 2026
As the premier global tech event kicking off the new year, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) opened grandly in Las Vegas, bringing together innovative products from thousands of technology companies worldwide. It serves as a key platform for unveiling the latest advancements in future technologies....
Structural transformation in aluminium semis exports, processing trade charts a new course
On December 1, 2024, the "Announcement on Adjusting Export Tax Rebate Policies" officially took effect, marking the end of the 13 per cent export tax rebate for aluminium semis and copper semis products. This policy adjustment not only directly impacted the traditional export model dominated by...
Motorola brings new accessories to the Moto things franchise at CES 2026
Designed to make modern living more harmonious, the Moto Things franchise is evolving, bringing more intelligence, connectivity and style to Motorola's device ecosystem. At CES 2026, the brand introduces the new Moto Watch, Moto Pen Ultra, and Moto Tag 2 into the family, offering users new ways to...
EAFA alliance steps in to aid, helps boost European aluminium circular packaging
European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), a new European industry alliance, has been formed to support the circular economy for aluminium packaging , especially for formats that waste management systems have overlooked. While aluminium is highly recyclable, EAFA reports only 60 per cent being...
Analysis of import and export data for unwrought aluminium alloy in 2025
The General Administration of Customs recently released import and export data for December 2025. Customs data showed that: In December 2025, unwrought aluminium alloy imports were 93,100 tonnes, down 11.8 per cent y-o-y, but up 27.2 per cent m-o-m. Cumulative imports for the full year of 2025...
US customs to auction 22,000 tonnes of seized aluminium in riverside, California
More than 22,000 tonnes of high-grade aluminium alloys seized by US Customs and Border Protection in 2017 will be sold at public auction in Riverside. The aluminium, stored at the Amentum Consolidated Storage Facility, consists of approximately 279,000 spot-welded “pallets” made from AL356 and...
Rio Tinto’s 2025 scorecard: Record bauxite production despite uneven quarters reflects strong operational discipline
Resilient operational and financial performance defines Rio Tinto’s year-end report card for 2025. The London- and Melbourne-headquartered mining major closed the year with solid gains across its aluminium value chain, proving that deliberate strategy and disciplined execution are all it takes to...
Expansion projects, new launches and EV ambitions reshape aluminium’s downstream landscape
The global aluminium downstream sector, with further alignment with the end-use sector are undergoing some serious changes, driven by everything from major industrial expansions and strategic partnerships to fresh technology launches, policy shifts and market signals. This week’s news highlights a...
Bullish sentiment cools down aluminium prices under pressure
From a macro perspective, overseas risk aversion sentiment pulled back, while domestic macro sentiment improved. By region, overseas, friction between the US and Europe over Greenland escalated, raising concerns about a US-Europe split. Subsequently, US President Trump announced that a framework...
Record deal: Achenbach to build flagship aluminium foil plant in Saudi Arabia
Achenbach, one of the world’s leaders of aluminium foil rolling mills and slitting machines, has just landed the biggest single order in its history. The firm will be providing a cutting-edge aluminium foil plant to Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC), as per the supply contract. The...
Republic Business Credit supports the growth of a sustainable beverage company with a USD 3 million ledgered line of credit
Republic Business Credit provided a USD 3 million ledgered line of credit to an established sustainable beverage company headquartered in the Northeast. The funding will support operations, growth initiatives, and working capital needs, along with providing strengthened financial flexibility and...
India extends GHG emission reduction norms to four more industries, including secondary aluminium
The India Government has reportedly brought four additional industrial sectors under greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction norms, and those sectors include petroleum refinery, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium. This move is part of the efforts to strengthen climate action across...
CM Devendra Fadnavis praises Bharat Gite for successful execution of 500cr MoU within a year at Davos
On January 19, Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister (CM) of the Indian state of Maharashtra, commended the rapid execution of an aluminium manufacturing project worth INR 5 billion (USD 54.6 million). Led by the entrepreneur Bharat Gite, often called the ‘Aluminium Man of India’, the project was...
