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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Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Hydro produces its first near-zero carbon aluminium at Clervaux made with 100% post-consumer scrap; Growth of aluminium scraps trading in Linyi slows down due to penurious demand
The recycled segment is witnessing some of the best events in the last few weeks, and this week also it remained the same. In Luxemburg, Hydro generated 130 tonnes of CIRCAL 100R at its Clervaux recycling factory, with 100 per cent post-consumer scrap achieving its goal of first net-zero carbon...
UAE-Germany emphasizes fostering bilateral trade; aluminium export to Germany excels
During the recent discussion on escalating the bilateral and trade relations, the Gulf nation UAE and the EU nation Germany discussed strategies to co-operate in multiple areas that will benefit both the large economies. On 10 th May 2022, it was reported that discussions were held during a visit...
Bosnia Herzegovina's imports of aluminium cans during 2019-22 illustrate a fluctuating demand pattern
In recent years, aluminium cans have gained in popularity both among consumers and companies. There are endless possibilities for aluminium cans, from craft beers and canned wine to energy drinks and sparkling water. In the 1950s, Coors Brewing Company mass-produced aluminium cans for improving...
UAE-Greece trade escalates by 67% in 2021; aluminium export to Greece tops the list
According to the data revealed for 2021 by Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), a government center affiliated with the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in the United Arab Emirates, the value of trade exchange between the UAE and Greece soared by 67%, comprising to over AED2 billion,...
Rusal sanctions would unsettle aluminium market, Rio Tinto acknowledges
On 5 th May 2022, the Anglo-Australian mining and metal giant, Rio Tinto stated that any sanctions on the Russian aluminium producer Rusal in response to the Ukraine-Russia conflict will disrupt the aluminium market and precipitate an increase in the silver metal's price. Simon Thompson, the...
Exco Technologies acquires Halex Holdings' aluminium extrusion die division
The aluminium extrusion dies business of Halex Holdings GmbH now belongs to Exco Technologies Limited after the latter paid a heavy cost for accession. The four most essential manufacturing locations, two in Germany and two in the northern industrial region of Italy are steered by Halex Extrusion...
ASI grants AS Oxidwerke GmbH (ASO) production and transformation membership
Located in Stockach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany AS Oxidwerke GmbH (ASO) is a facility recycling salt slag. ASI certified the company as a new production and transformation member. During the recycling process by ASO, salt slag is transformed into its components; aluminium, salt and aluminium oxide....
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) reflects Q-o-Q drop of 6.47% to 2.43 Mt in 1Q2022
In March 2022, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stood at 769,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 7,000 tonnes or 0.90 per cent from 776,000 tonnes. Monthly downfall in March continued as alumina output in February also stood down M-o-M by 12.32 per cent from 885,000...
Hazardous waste recycler Befesa delivers strongest quarterly results in its 35-year history
As a leading provider of hazardous waste recycling services to the aluminium and steel industries, Luxembourg-based Befesa S.A., recently reported the strongest quarterly results in its 35-year history, with an EBITDA of 61.1 million euros ($64.4 million). Befesa said, “In addition, it was 25 %...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Recycling facilities in south-eastern Wisconsin paying more for aluminium cans; UK's aluminium packaging recycling rate creates a new benchmark
The recycled aluminium sector embraced both developments and boundaries this week. To reduce the carbon footprint left by the misuse of materials by human beings, companies are adopting various methods regularly. Aluminium cans are being paid more at recycling facilities in south-eastern Wisconsin,...
Nemak reports $1131 million sales in Q122, up from 8.9% Y-o-Y following higher aluminium prices
Nemak, a multinational automobile components manufacturer based in Garca, Mexico, announced $1,131 million in sales in the first quarter of 2022, up 8.9% year over year due to higher aluminium prices. Nemak has recently expanded into the field of structural components and electric car components....
Hydro announces bid for all the shares of Polish recycling firm Alumetal SA
On 29 th April 2022, the Norwegian aluminium company with its headquarters in Oslo, Norsk Hydro has announced a tender offer for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Alumetal S.A, a company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange for 68.4 PLN per share in cash (the “offer price”), representing an...
Imports of aluminium foil by Austria during 2019-22 represent consistent growth
A total of 75% of aluminium foil is used to package foods, cosmetics, and chemical products, while 25% is used for industrial applications like thermal insulation, electrical cable, and electronics. Aluminium foil is easily recycled and it succeeded tin foil in the mid-20th century. Aluminium foil...
Aludyne joins ASI as a new industrial users member
On Thursday, April 28, ASI announced the joining of Aludyne as its new industrial users member. Aludyne is a prominent global, vertically integrated manufacturer of cast and machined automotive components made of aluminium, magnesium, and iron, as well as specialized engineering and production...
Crown Holdings plans to build a high-speed aluminium line at its Spanish beverage-can facility
Crown Holdings has recently declared its plan of constructing a high-speed aluminium line at its Agoncillo beverage-can facility in Spain. In Pennsylvania’s largest city, Philadelphia headquartered Crown Holdings, the producer and supplier of beverage packaging, food packaging, aerosol packaging,...
The European Aluminium Association and energy experts call for a bold EU energy agenda
The European Aluminium discussed with industry experts and policymakers the future of Europe’s energy infrastructure following the ongoing energy crisis during its annual Spring Meetings 2022, where both the industry and energy sector stressed the need to facilitate affordable and low-carbon energy...
Hungarian aluminium structures exports are buoyed by a robust light metal market from 2019 through 2021 but show a slight decline of 1.6% in 2022
The metal aluminium is now extensively used in building and construction due to its inherent property of lightness and corrosion resistance. It is applied in the form of external facades, roofs and walls, windows and doors, staircases, railings, shelves and other several applications. Aluminium is...
Primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe rebounds to 350,000 tonnes in March’22
In March 2022, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 350,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month hike of 11.46 per cent from 314,000 tonnes. However, in February, the output was down by 10.03 per cent or 35,000 tonnes month-on-month from 349,000 tonnes. On a year-on-year...
