Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
The diesel anode transport vehicle independently developed by Guizhou Aluminum Plant has successfully passed factory inspection and been officially loaded for shipment to Kazakhstan. The anode transport vehicle is a core specialised equipment for aluminium electrolysis production, facing harsh...
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The bustling aisles of the Canton Fair complex have long been regarded as the heartbeat of global trade, where the future of industrial infrastructure is showcased to a worldwide audience. Amidst the vibrant energy of international buyers and cutting-edge machinery, a significant shift toward...
China is marking its footprint as the world's leading processor of critical minerals, extending its influence well beyond mining into the refining stage, which highlights modern technologies. The country currently dominates refined production for 19 of the world's 20 key critical minerals,...
On June 10, Mysteel assessed the average price for domestically-generated #6063 aluminium scrap in South China's Guandong province at RMB 19,650 per tonne (USD 2,901 per tonne), slightly lower by 0.5 per cent on month and unchanged from the end of May. The increasing tax burden incurred by the...
China CAMC Engineering has secured a major expansion project contract in the aluminium industry of Angola. The project, valued at RMB 1.72 billion (USD 253.39 million), takes the company a step towards solidifying its position across the nation’s industrial development landscape. The company...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,155 per tonne in the daytime session, up 0.62 per cent, remaining below all key moving averages (MA5≈24,072, MA10≈24,300, MA30≈24,450, MA60≈24,590), with clear downward pressure from short-term MAs and the bearish alignment still in place. The MACD indicator...
Recently, news spread in the market that Guinea, the world's largest bauxite producer, is planning to roll out export control measures in June 2026, using quota management to push up ore prices. In response, alumina futures rose sharply, with spot prices following suit. Market participants have...
China's alumina industry has been expanding steadily over the past six years. Production has increased from 71 million tonnes in 2020 to around 92.9–94.5 million tonnes in 2025, an overall rise of about 31–33 per cent. But behind every new tonne of alumina lies another, less visible story that...
After Turkey’s move to guard its domestic aluminium foil industry from Chinese dumping , India has decided to extend the anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imports from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand until December 15, 2026. The decision was passed as domestic producers like Hindalco...
Russian aluminium strengthened its grip on London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in May, with its share of available stocks rising to 93 per cent from 72 per cent in April, according to exchange data. The increase was mainly due to traders withdrawing Indian-origin metal from LME warehouses. Total...
Futures: Overnight, the aluminium alloy 2608 contract opened higher, then retreated after rapid rise, reaching a high of RMB 23,465 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,005 per tonne, closing at the settlement price of RMB 23,251 per tonne. The minutely chart showed that after the night session opened,...
As part of the series, “ The Rise of Global Aluminium Hubs Outside China ”, the first chapter explores India’s emergence as a key player in the global aluminium landscape. Co-authored by two industry experts, Dr. Subodh Das and Mr. Abhijit Pati, the article provides an in-depth assessment of the...
Trade flows across China’s major industrial commodities presented a mixed picture in May, with aluminium standing out as the strongest performer. Exports of aluminium and related products climbed to 632,000 tonnes, marking a 16 per cent increase compared with the same month last year and reaching...
Futures: SHFE aluminium settled at RMB 23,900 per tonne, down 0.67 per cent. Prices further moved away from all moving averages (MA5=24,146, MA10=24,389, MA30=24,483, MA60=24,612), with the moving average system showing an accelerated bearish alignment and divergence, and weakness intensifying. The...
For decades, aluminium scrap has been traded globally as a conventional recyclable commodity, with trade flows largely driven by price, logistics costs and regional supply-demand dynamics. However, as energy transition, low-carbon manufacturing and resource security become increasingly important,...
Chinese alumina prices remained broadly stable during the May 29-June 4 week, as cautious purchasing by primary aluminium smelters stifled market activity. As of June 4, the weighted national average spot price for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent stood at RMB 2,703 per...
Aluminium producer China Hongqiao Group Ltd. said on Monday, June 8, 2026, that its parent company, China Hongqiao Holdings, purchased 21 million shares in the company at an average price of HKD 26.464 per share. The transaction amounted to a total consideration of HKD 556 million (USD 71.28...
Turkey has officially retained the 22 per cent CIF anti-dumping (AD) duty on Chinese aluminium foil imports for the next five years. The decision extends trade protection measures that have been in place for more than a decade. According to Notice No. 2026/16 issued by the Turkish Ministry of Trade...
The Capacity Replacement Scheme for the aluminium electrolysis construction project of Yunnan Hongtai New-type Materials Co., Ltd. (Announcement No. 18 of 2019 by the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Yunnan Province) was publicly announced on December 26, 2019. The construction...
