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 European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
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Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Reynaers Aluminium NV has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility operates as a central distribution and logistics centre supporting operational activities for aluminium systems for building envelope...
Aluminium Deutschland said Germany’s aluminium sector remains under pressure after production declined further during the first quarter of 2026, with most companies not expecting conditions to improve by the end of the year. According to the association, Germany produced 684,564 tonnes of recycled...
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments of the Hellenic Republic has approved a new strategic investment by METLEN Energy & Metals in the ramp-up of gallium production capacity in Greece. It falls within the framework of METLEN's existing bauxite mining and alumina refining...
Bering Yachts has unveiled the first hull of the Bering BC60, marking the company’s entry into the aluminium explorer catamaran segment. Designed as a long-range expedition vessel, the BC60 expands Bering’s explorer yacht portfolio by combining ocean-going capability with the efficiency and...
China’s East Hope Group, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is considering an investment of USD 12.6 billion in Kazakhstan’s bauxite mining and aluminium sector, according to the country’s Ministry of Industry and Construction. The proposal was discussed during talks between Industry...
European aluminium producers are facing mounting pressure as the European Union pushes forward with reforms to its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), a move expected to increase operating costs across the region’s recycling and refining industries. While the reforms are intended to support...
London-headquartered mining company and aluminium producer Rio Tinto has appointed its new Chief Legal Officer, Governance and Corporate Affairs, Trudi Charles. She is to assume the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Isabelle Deschamps in this position. Explore: The most comprehensive and...
Arctial, backed by Rio Tinto, is targeting first hot metal production from its planned aluminium smelter in Finland in the second half of 2029. Speaking at the CRU World Aluminium Conference in London, Arctial chief commercial officer Maxime Vandersmissen said the project aims to produce around...
New global research from test and measurement partner, Industrial Physics, has exposed a critical issue in the metal packaging industry. The survey uncovered that the vast majority (92 per cent) of professionals are unable to guarantee consistent, measurable results with current technology –...
Hydro is showcasing a curated selection of recycled aluminium design works at ELEMENT: METAL, the latest exhibition organised by Schloss Hollenegg for Design, running from May 9 to 31, 2026 in Styria, Austria. Set within the historic interiors of Schloss Hollenegg, the exhibition explores metal not...
The United States-based Alcoa Corporation, one of the world's leading aluminium companies, has expressed interest in the Ukrainian Mykolaiv Alumina Plant (MAP). The information has been disclosed by the Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine, Dmytro Natalukha. The update follows the...
In the global shift towards more sustainable packaging, aluminium beverage cans are often positioned as a near-ideal solution – infinitely recyclable, lightweight, and increasingly favoured by brands seeking both environmental credibility and shelf appeal. In Africa, however, their growth tells a...
Nissan has announced plans to streamline its operations in Europe, including cutting around 900 jobs and merging production lines at its UK plant in Sunderland. The company said it will combine two production lines at the Sunderland facility, where the Leaf, Juke and Qashqai models are built. It...
Bridgnorth Aluminium Limited, the UK’s leading integrated producer of flat-rolled (FRP) aluminium coils, will release the Bridgnorth Aluminium Community Fund worth GBP 5,000 (USD 6816.5) to community and voluntary organisations. Being a joint venture with the Shropshire Community Foundation, the...
As ongoing geopolitical tensions of the Middle East conflict and the resulting inflation and shifting market dynamics bring Europe and the United States to experience a fading demand in the automotive industry, including Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, General Motors, and Volkswagen Group, auto...
Crown Holdings, Inc. reported a solid start to 2026, supported by higher beverage can shipments and improved adjusted earnings, despite a slight decline in net income. Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, rose to USD 3.26 billion, compared to USD 2.89 billion in the same period...
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and...
French cleantech company ROSI, specialised in high-value recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic panels, has secured funding of over EUR 20 million (USD 23 million) for upgrading and optimising the efficiency of its high-value photovoltaic module recycling facilities all over Europe. Established in...
