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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Hydro invests NOK 750 million to revamp Sunndal aluminium smelter
Norsk Hydro’s aluminium smelter in Sunndal in western Norway holds the place as the largest smelter in Europe and also the producer of low-carbon aluminium. The investment of NOK 750 million by the global aluminium giant is towards the replacement and upgrade of the existing high voltage and...
ASI’s total count of members grows to 204 with the joining of apt group
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative welcomes apt Holding GmbH as the new Production and Transformation member. With this, the total count of ASI members comes to 204. The apt Group is one of the most well-known business conglomerates in the European aluminium sector. They create and produce...
World’s top 4 aluminium associations welcome renewal of the US-Japan-EU trilateral partnership to address non-market policies and practices
The world’s top four aluminium associations, the United States, Europe, Canada and Japan have welcomed the commitment of Ministers to “Renew their trilateral partnership to address the global challenges posed by non-market policies and practices of third countries that undermine and negatively...
High energy price hurls Montenegro’s Uniprom to shut down KAP aluminium smelter, says chief executive
Veselin Pejovic, the CEO and owner of Uniprom stated that Montenegro's KAP aluminium smelter is projected to gradually shut down due to the hostile energy prices that will come into effect as of 1 st January 2022. On 8 th December 2021, the CEO said: "Just at the moment when the price of aluminium...
EU imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on China’s aluminium converter foil
The European Commission has reportedly levied definitive anti-dumping duties, ranging from 15.4% to 28.5%, on imports of aluminium converter foil originating in the People’s Republic of China. The objective is to protect domestic companies and workers in this sector. Aluminium converter foil, an...
Novelis aims to complete ASI certifications for its North American aluminium can manufacturing facilities by mid-2022
Novelis Incorporation, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced that it achieved a significant milestone on the way to achieving Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications in every region where it operates. After achieving ASI certifications in Europe, Asia, and South...
EU’s circular aluminium action plan aims to collect and recycle all aluminium products to the fullest
European Aluminium, located in Brussels, was created in 1981 to represent the European aluminium sector. They actively interact with decision makers and the broader stakeholder community to promote aluminium's remarkable characteristics, ensure growth, and maximise their metal's contribution to...
Primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe grows 3.5% M-on-M in October 2021
In October 2021, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 352,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 12,000 tonnes or 3.53 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). In September, primary aluminium output totalled at 340,000 tonnes, down by...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: AlCircle launches new report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”; Replacement of primary aluminium by scrap will be sluggish until usage increases in the associated areas
The recycling of aluminium emerges with several vital environmental and economic advantages. Now keeping in mind with these energy and cost savings, many producers now have focused on increasing their usage of secondary materials. The week remained on a moderate version for the recycling segment,...
Downstream weekly recap: ElvalHalcor's aluminium rolling division receives aerospace industry AS9100 standard certification; CPI Ningxia Energy Aluminium Qingxin Carbon Co., Ltd. joins ASI as the new general supporter member
The downstream aluminium segment has been in the news for a number of reasons. To begin with, Sortera Alloys, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based company that uses patented sorting technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create aluminium packaging from shredded autos, has received a $10 million...
Launched! AlCircle’s new report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”
AlCircle has come up with its latest sector focus report 2021, titled, “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026.” The report shows how the recycled aluminium industry has pulled itself up after experiencing fluctuating demand due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns...
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) climbs 4% M-o-M to 872,000 tonnes in October 2021
According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in Europe (including Russia) stood at 872,000 tonnes in October 2021. That was an increase of 34,000 tonnes or 4.06 per cent from 838,000 tonnes in September. However, the production in September had recorded a fall of 8.32 per...
Raffmetal and Cromodora Wheels sign contract to produce primary aluminium alloys wheels from recycling
Raffmetal and Cromodora Wheels, European aluminium alloys producer from recycling and first equipment aluminium wheels producer for major car makers, have signed a contract to develop, test, and patent an innovative high-performance primary alloys wheels from recycling. By maximising recycled...
ASI certifies Gränges plant in Sweden against Chain of Custody Standard Certification for aluminium casting & rolling
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Gränges, an aluminium technology company, against the Chain of Custody Standard Certification for casting and rolling operations at its Finspång AB plant in Sweden. The facility earlier achieved full Performance Standard Certification status, which...
Downstream products weekly recap: Extruded Aluminum Corp. expanding its facility over 14-acre land in Otisco Township; Elvial procures a second furnace from Nitrex
The demand for aluminium is on the path of escalation, as various industry analysts have already predicted that the metal aluminium is going to experience much hefty demand than the previous time and also to some extent replacing steel. The downstream segment, which is the most vital part of the...
Netherlands export of aluminium containers during 2019-21 exhibits dynamic growth
The aluminium food container is considered one of the budget-friendly food-grade containers and the most commonly used packaging solutions across food industries. It provides outstanding product protection due to its strong and durable feature and may requisite less secondary packaging than other...
European Aluminium aims to go ahead using sustainable development
European Aluminium, a Brussels based company which has many of the largest aluminium producers of the continent’s as its members, stated that its mission, “is to strive for a truly sustainable economy, supporting the Paris Agreement and delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development...
Global industrial expert Carmelo Maria Brocato joins AlCircle as Strategic Advisor for Europe and North America
AlCircle is pleased to announce the joining of Carmelo Maria Brocato as Strategic Advisor for Europe and North America region. Mr Brocato is presently associated with GMS/Engitec Group as Head of the Aluminium Division from April 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience in international...
