Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
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...
EU plans aluminium scrap export ban on non-OECD countries; China, India in focus
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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EU warns of counteraction against Donald Trump’s new aluminium and steel tariffs
In response to the new aluminium and steel tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, just days after postponing tariffs on North American neighbours, the European Commission is committed to taking action to protect the interests of the European Union. Describing Trump's tariff measures as...
Gränges issues a SEK 600 million green bond
Gränges has successfully issued a five-year senior unsecured green bond of SEK 600 million under the company’s Medium-Term Note (MTN) program. The green bond is due in 2030 and carries a coupon rate of three-month Stibor plus 1.30 per cent. The issuance attracted strong interest from investors,...
EU’s sanction on Russia heats up aluminium price in transnational market
European Union’s sanction against Russia has unfolded numerous speculations about future trade scope among countries and continents. The EU’s proposal states a one-year phase-in period, with 275,000 tonnes exempted during this transition. This would mean a further decline in the import of Russian...
Here’s the other side of the story: where will Canada redirect its 3.3 million tonnes of aluminium exports with US tariffs in effect?
February 4, 2025 – today is the day the United States' 25 per cent additional import tariffs on Canada, Mexico and 10 per cent on China are coming into effect. Already, the tariffs, even before being implemented, have brought several opinions from industry leaders on possible changes in market...
Gränges AB in 2024: higher sales, stable profit, and reduced carbon emissions demand attention
Sweden-based Gränges AB, a global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, announced its production and financial results for 2024, reporting record-high sales volume and earnings. Gränges operates recycled-content aluminium facilities in Sweden, China, Poland, and the United States. In the US,...
Norsk Hydro X Rio Tinto: $45M sustainability push to advance carbon capture for aluminium smelting
The aluminium and energy business Norsk Hydro has come together with the world’s second-largest metal and mining company, Rio Tinto, intending to determine and estimate available carbon capture technologies for future implementation in the aluminium electrolysis process. The globally recognised...
Ukraine seizes $50M in aluminium raw materials from sanctioned Russian tycoon
Ukraine has confiscated raw material worth 2.11 billion hryvnias (US$50.3 million) from Russian aluminium magnate Oleg Deripaska, reports Moscow Times. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Sluzhba Bezpeky Ukrayiny (SBU) or the Security Service of Ukraine said that the incident ensued after two years...
Alupro to exhibit at 2025 ADF, showcasing recycling innovations in aluminium packaging
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, will showcase its offerings at the 2025 Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF), part of Paris Packaging Week at the Expo Porte de Versailles. The show will take place on January 28-29 and will bring together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of...
Market Commentary: China is transitioning from 2024 to 2025 with bold trade strides as global geopolitics weigh in
Aluminium prices edged up by 0.08 per cent to close at INR 252.75 (USD 2.92) amid renewed investor optimism over China following comments from former US President Donald Trump hinting at a potential trade deal with the world's largest consumer of metals, as reported by investing.com. Market...
Trade & Pricing: Europe's billet market trend 2024-2025
European aluminium billet market is beginning its new calendar year, keeping a cautious look over its shoulder, as demand remains sluggish amid hidebound buying practices, while production cuts intend to leave the supply chain vulnerable to sudden fluctuations. Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity...
World’s primary aluminium production grows 3% Y-o-Y: key contributing countries revealed
The world's primary aluminium industry has wrapped up 2024 with an annual production of 72.758 million tonnes. Could it break the record of the previous year or surpass AL Circle's outlook? Of course, it did by 2.9 per cent from the earlier year's output of 70.716 million tonnes and by 1.05 per...
Alcoa’s San Ciprián smelter streamlines operations, stakeholders unveil strategic roadmap
Alcoa Inespal SL, a subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, has reportedly entered into a strategic agreement with IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, the majority shareholder in the IGNIS Group, the Spanish National Government, and the Xunta de Galicia, to continue to support San Ciprián smelter's operations. All...
Market Commentary: European aluminium industry performance report 2024
The European aluminium industry needs swift action to keep the region competitive in the wake of high energy prices, expensive raw materials and increased global competition, Paul Voss, director general of industry body European Aluminium, told S&P Global Commodity Insights in an interview at the...
Eurowings gets thumbs up for 40 new state-of-the-art Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft
Lufthansa Group has announced the deployment of 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to its value carrier, Eurowings. The gradual integration of these advanced short- and medium-haul jets will position Eurowings as one of the operators with the youngest fleets in European aviation. Image Source:...
Aluminium capsule producer Dätwyler Schweiz achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Dätwyler Schweiz AG has bagged the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Provisional Certification for producing aluminium capsules. The company produces capsules for the food and beverage sector at its Schattdorf, Switzerland, facility. Image...
Recycled aluminium from Hydro to power up Statnett’s much-awaited pylon project
Norwegian TSO Statnett is set to trial aluminium pylons as a more sustainable and safer alternative to traditional steel pylons. Pylons, also known as electricity transmission and distribution towers, serve as the structural supports for high-voltage electrical cables, enabling electricity...
Bauxite, alumina, and Gallium: Metlen’s €295.5M vision for Europe’s autonomous economic future
Metlen Energy & Metals, an Athens-listed group, has asserted a substantial investment of 295.5 million euros aimed at the development of an incorporated bauxite, alumina and gallium production line. Image Source: https://www.metlengroup.com/ The investment was approved on January 16, 2025, during...
Upstream aluminium recap: EU’s 16th sanction package to target aluminium imports, Russian oil vessels & military equipment
This week, the upstream segment of the global aluminium industry has been under the spotlight, with significant developments spanning from bauxite extraction to primary aluminium production. The focus intensifies as the European Union is considering the release of its 16th sanctions package against...
