Canada’s H1’26 aluminium exports dip 12.57% amid US tariffs: What does H2 hold?
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and...
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...
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European Aluminium asks authorities to include aluminium in the recently released CRM act
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium welcomed the latest publication of the Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and Net-Zero Industry Acts (NZIA). Together, these ideas mark a long overdue first step towards recognising the necessity for a European industrial strategy that...
€1.2m EGF funding aids ex-Alu Ibérica workers find new jobs in aluminium sector
After being declared bankrupt, Alu Ibérica LC S.L., located in the Galicia region of Spain, arranged for a €1.2 million loan from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to fund new jobs for 303 of its ex-employees. On March 16, the European Commission joined in to...
Eural develops new 2077 lead-free aluminium alloy with high mechanical properties
Eural, one of the largest European manufacturers of extruded aluminium bars and rods, has developed new lead-free, free-cutting aluminium alloys, which are expected to be compatible with stringent regulations and offer excellent machinability and productivity. As per Eural, the discovery is termed...
Constellium SE publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report, maintains a 'Platinum' rating from Ecovadis
On Wednesday, March 15, Constellium SE, a global producer of aluminium rolled products, extruded products and structural parts, published its 2022 Sustainability Report noting that it again achieved best-in-class safety performance, delivering 1.85 per million working hours versus a target of 1.5...
UK Government opposes Scotland’s DRS for excessive operational costs
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has not received positive reactions from the UK Government, and there have been prevailing talks of ending it. Reports confirm that Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has already instigated the UK Government to rethink the launch of this flagship recycling drive....
Talum announces to layoff 120 workers
The Slovenian aluminium producer Talum's decision to close down the primary aluminium production at its smelter will affect 189 workers. However, the company has announced that it will offer 69 workers new job contracts within the group, while 120 employees will be laid off. The group employs a...
Altech subsidiary sale secures $5 million for Cerenergy battery development
Altech Batteries has collected A$5.12 million as a portion of the two deferred instalment payments from Altech Advanced Material (AAM) for buying out 25 per cent of its tertiary firm, Altech Industries Germany GmbH (AIG). The last instalment has been scheduled for the month of December 2023,...
Downstream weekly recap: Bulgarian Competition Authority to examine Etem, Cosmos Aluminium merger; Magellan Corporation signs contract with Collin Aerospace for precision aluminium castings
A request to investigate Cosmos Aluminium, a Greek company, and its proposed acquisition of Etem Commercial and Industrial Light Metals, a division of Elvalhalcor Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Company JSC, was made public by the Bulgarian Competition Authority on Monday. Magellan Aerospace Company...
Speira to close its remaining aluminium smelting operations at the Rheinwerk plant in H2 2023
Germany's Speira, a leading global recycler and manufacturer of advanced aluminium rolled products, announced on Thursday, March 9, that it would shut its smelting operations at the Rheinwerk plant due to high energy prices. The news came after the company said in an official statement, "Speira...
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) registers a 6% fall M-o-M during January 2023
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stood at 517,000 tonnes during January 2023, which was down by 6.17 per cent or 34,000 tonnes from 551,000 tonnes in December 2022, found the International Aluminium Institute. On a year-on-year calculation, the output recorded a plunge of 41.58 per cent...
Bulgarian Competition Authority to examine Etem, Cosmos Aluminium merger
On Monday, the Bulgarian Competition Authority announced that it had received a request to look into Cosmos Aluminium, a Greek firm, and its proposed acquisition of Etem Commercial and Industrial Light Metals, a subsidiary of Elvalhalcor Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Company JSC. The Commission on...
Downstream aluminium weekly recap: Hydro completes acquisition of Hueck; US includes Russian aluminium extrusions in the 200% tariff bar
On February 24, 2023, the Joe Biden Administration slapped a 200 per cent duty on imports of Russian aluminium. According to the Aluminium Extruder Council, this directive will cover imports of Russian aluminium extrusion. Next.e.GO Mobile (e.Go) and Trafigura signed a memorandum of understanding...
Slovenia's Talum shuts down its primary aluminium production
The Slovenian aluminium company Talum will shut down its remaining aluminium electrolytic furnaces in April. Talum plans to shut down its remaining aluminium electrolytic furnaces in April after nearly 60 years of producing primary aluminium. The Kidričevo-based company has recently switched to...
SBTi approves Tubex Aluminium’s GHG emission reduction targets
The German aluminium tube manufacturer with more than 70 years of presence, Tubex has managed to be among the first 50 packaging companies worldwide to have their GHG emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The approval of the short-term emissions...
Hydro completes acquisition of Hueck, ready to increase its market share in Europe
On February 28, Hydro finally acquired Hueck after receiving clearance from the German and Austrian competition regulators. The two companies signed the agreement for the same on December 2022 . As per the reports, the acquisition will increase Hydro's market share in Germany and other European...
ASI recertifies BMW’s Landshut facility in Germany for sustainable use of aluminium
The BMW Landshut light metal foundry uses solar-powered aluminium in addition to recycling waste metal that is recovered during the casting process. As per reports, the Landshut light metal foundry has been recertified by the impartial party for its sustainable use of aluminium, meeting the...
7UP aluminium cans undergo first major redesign in 7 years by PepsiCo
PepsiCo, the American multinational food, snack and beverage corporation headquartered in New York, announced redesigning its 7UP aluminium cans for the first time in seven years. The brand's new positioning statement, 'UPliftment to the everyday', denotes a revised strategic and creative north...
Smelter capacity cannot be brought back into operation until demand assurance returns: Hydro
On February 14, 2023, a top executive of the Norwegian aluminium giant stated during a discussion with international media that Hydro wouldn't increase production merely due to a decline in power costs. The company will ramp up when it feels comfortable and see that demand is more robust than...
