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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France aluminium container export during 2019-20 exhibits downfall with marginal growth; 21% dip predicted for 2022
The metal aluminium is the most extensively used non-ferrous metal and is enormously used in packaging materials and a matchless material for making all types of containers. Aluminium foil containers are utilized to prepare, freeze, store, transport, cook and serve a variety of foods. The...
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) records 3.9% downfall to 838,000 tonnes in November 2021: IAI
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stood at 838,000 tonnes in November 2021, which reflected a downfall by 34,000 tonnes or 3.90 per cent from 872,000 tonnes a month ago. In September, alumina output in Europe (incl. Russia) also amounted to 838,000 tonnes, meaning the output in October...
Alcoa secures 573 MW wind energy deal with Spanish renewable company for San Ciprian aluminium smelter
The American industrial corporation producing aluminium Alcoa Corp has inked a pre-agreement with Capital Energy, a Spanish renewables company to secure some 573 MW of wind power for its San Ciprian aluminium smelter in the north-western part of Spain. Capital Energy in the previous week stated,...
Failed to reach an energy agreement, Montenegro’s sole aluminium smelter KAP shuts down
In the Balkan nation, Montenegro Uniprom has closed down the country’s exclusive aluminium smelter, KAP, with the proceedings being accomplished by 30 th December 2021, following its failure to agree on a new electricity price with power company EPCG. However, Uniprom notified earlier that it would...
Ireland’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 exhibits standard growth; 9% demand drop predicted for 2022
The demand for aluminium goods is increasing steadily due to its positive contribution to modern living. The metal aluminium is the second most extensively used metal whereas the aluminium can is the most recycled consumer product in the world. The exceptional recyclability of aluminium, jointly...
Top Newsmakers for December 2021: Romania’s Alro slash production at the aluminium smelter, intent for total close down; Aluminium Dunkerque reduces metal output due to rise in power price
The month of December and also the year 2021 ended and the global aluminium industry welcomed the New Year 2022 with a lot of hope and desire. However, the month of December 2021 documented some very important decisions floated by various industry giants. The Romanian aluminium producer, Alro's...
Primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe drops by 3.7% M-o-M to 339,000 tonnes in November 2021
In November 2021, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 339,000 tonnes, down by 13,000 tonnes or 3.69 per cent from 352,000 tonnes in October. In September, production in Russia & Eastern Europe totalled 340,000 tonnes, meaning the output in October climbed 3.52 per cent...
Alro’s trade union dismays 1300 workers may be laid-off
The representatives of the trade union of Romanian aluminium producer Alro remains in dismay and alert that around 1300 staff or one-third of its labour force might get laid-off, as the company will curtail production at its aluminium smelter for primary aluminium production by 60% in 2022. The...
High energy price stirs Hydro to axe aluminium production at Slovalco
On 30 th December 2021, the Norwegian aluminium giant, Norsk Hydro stated that it will axe around 60% production of Slovalco, its majority stake owned aluminium plant in Slovakia countering high energy prices. In 2021, the swelling cost of power and natural gas covering the European continent has...
Beverage carton manufacturers aim to use 100% renewable and recycled aluminium
To boost their sustainability and assist achieve global climate targets, beverage carton manufacturers have agreed to develop cartons from 100% renewable and recycled material and reduce their plastic usage by 2030. The commitments are part of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment's...
Croatia’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2019-21 exemplifies remarkable growth
Aluminium pipe is clarified by its internal diameter (ID) or bore due to its usage for transferring fluid or another medium, while the aluminium round tube is explicated by its outside diameter (OD) because of its structural uses. Aluminium pipe is an extruded product that is extensively used for...
Alcoa to cease primary aluminium production at San Ciprian smelter in Spain for two years
On 29 th December 2021, the world's sixth-largest producer of aluminium Alcoa has announced that it has drawn up an agreement for the curtailment of operations at its San Ciprian smelter in Spain for the next two years. However, the American industrial corporation has also delivered its commitment...
Uniprom to close down KAP aluminium smelter by December 30
The Aluminium Plant Podgorica, which is also commonly known as Uniprom KAP, is a Montenegrin aluminium smelting company located in Podgorica, Montenegro. Uniprom plans to complete the proposed close down of the electrolysis plant of aluminium smelter KAP by 30 th December 2021, as reported by local...
Austria’s aluminium cans export during 2019-21 unveils enterprising demand surge
The beverage cans made from aluminium are a phenomenon of sustainability, functionality and modern design. However, aluminium produces the only beverage cans that are infinitely recyclable, easy to store and lightweight and super-efficient to ship. Furthermore, another advantage of packaging...
Europe’s integrated aluminium producer ‘ALRO’ accomplishes acquisition of Vimetco Trading
The European integrated aluminium producer in Romania, Alro stated that it has accomplished the acquisition of Vimetco Trading from its majority shareholder Vimetco PLC and its subsidiary, Vimetco Management Romanian, to become its sole owner. On 24 th December 2021, while filing a statement with...
Estonia’s import of aluminium cans during 2018-20 manifests express growth; 22% dip estimated for 2021
Estonia is considered to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, as the country’s Q3 GDP growth of 8.6% Y-o-Y surpassed Europe’s and the world’s average GDP growth of 3.9% and 4.5% respectively. The Northern European nation, Estonia imported 12,768 tonnes of aluminium cans during...
Aluminium Dunkerque reduces metal output due to rise in power price
According to a labour union spokesman, Aluminium Dunkerque Industries France has reduced metal output in the last two weeks due to a rise in power rates. According to union official Laurent Geeraert, the reductions correspond to around 3% of Aluminium Dunkerque's manufacturing capacity. Since the...
European Union to impose additional tariffs on Chinese aluminium foil import
The industry body representing 80 plus member bodies of the European aluminium industry, European Aluminium stated that it will impose additional tariffs on aluminium foil importing from China following the European Commission discovered that producers in the region gained from excessive and unfair...
