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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AMAG presents path to climate neutrality and sets into operation Austria's largest rooftop photovoltaic system
In the presence of owner representatives, the chairman of state government, Thomas Stelzer, and guests from the region, the AMAG board of directors presented the path to climate-neutral production by 2040 on September 15, 2021. As a major milestone on this path, the largest rooftop Photovoltaic...
Swiss import of aluminium stranded wire during 2019-21 exhibits mercurial movement
The economy of Switzerland grew by 1.8% in Q2 and stronger household consumption played a vital role as the easing of Covid-19 restrictions succoured reversed earlier declines. In June 2021, the Swiss government raised its economic growth. It expects that annual GDP growth will attain 3.6%, up from...
Final decision yet to be taken on suspension of EU anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat rolled products imports: Source
According to the latest update, the European Commission has yet not taken a final decision whether it will suspend the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties on aluminium flat rolled products imports from China or not. This news came after a European Union official told S&P Global Platts in...
Elval bags ASI Chain of Custody Standard certification for its aluminium rolling facility in Oinofyta, Greece
Elval, the only Greek producer of flat rolled aluminium products, has been acknowledged by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative against the Chain of Custody Standard certification. The news came after ASI announced that it successfully certified the aluminium rolling division of Elvalhalcor S.A....
EU’s proposed suspension of anti-dumping duties keeps the option for unfair and high-carbon Chinese aluminium imports open, says Association
European Aluminium Association, the voice of the European aluminium value chain stood against the 9-month suspension of the anti-dumping duties on Chinese flat rolled products. According to the sector, the suspension of the anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat rolled products will create a...
2020: UK’s aluminium foil importation exhibits 52% from five-nation out of the total volume of 97,928 tonnes
The United Kingdom is one of the leading consumers and importers of aluminium foil in Europe. Aluminium foil creates an absolute obstacle to light, oxygen, moisture and bacteria and this is the reason, foil is heavily used in the food and pharmaceutical packing industry. Aluminium foil is also used...
Weekly Alumina Recap: Alumina spot price in China soared above RMB3000/t; Eurallumina on last stages to resume production
The global alumina industry saw a few updates this week that included China’s domestic alumina price surge and Europe’s one of the largest alumina refineries Eurallumina to resume operations in a while. The average alumina spot price in China rose throughout the week starting at RMB2,802 per tonne...
Sweden’s export of aluminium powder and flakes during 2018-21 showcases a sharp rise with the downward trend
As per the OECD report, the Swedish economy is regaining its strength, with projected GDP growth close to 4% in 2021 and 3½% in 2022, on the shoulder of rising exports, which boost the manufacturing production and investment, and strong fiscal and monetary support. However, during the first half of...
New life for recycled aluminium, credit to Centro Rottami, Indinvest and TOMRA’s sensor-based sorting machines
In the province of Latina, a scrap recycler supplies a nearby foundry with recycled aluminium that has been sorted by TOMRA’s machines to produce a green billet with 85% recycled content. This is an outstanding example of how to create a quality finished product with lower energy consumption and...
Netherlands import of aluminium containers during 2018-21 illustrates a volatile movement
The analysis report generated by ING in August 2021, unfolded that the GDP of the Netherlands is inflated by 3.1% in Q2 2021 compared to the preceding quarter, following a quarter of mild decline (-0.8%). The significant dip in the number of new Covid-19 cases per day and falling hospitalisation...
2020: Italian export of aluminium bar rods and profiles demonstrates 57% volume imported by five countries
Italy stands as one of the leading producers and exporters of aluminium bar rods in the European Union region. The Covid-19 pandemic has thoroughly affected the global manufacturing sector, and it has also hit hard at the Italian export of aluminium bar rods and profiles in 2020. The nation's...
Europe’s largest alumina refinery Eurallumina on last few stages to resume production
Eurallumina, one of Europe’s largest alumina refineries located in the industrial area of Portovesme, South West coast of Sardinia, Italy with access to the Mediterranean Sea and two dedicated berths has its operation frozen. However, the refinery needs to overcome two hurdles in ninety days to...
Equinor, Hydro and Panasonic extend their partnership for establishing European battery business
Hydro announced that the company has agreed extend their strategic partnership with Equinor and Panasonic to explore potential for establishing a sustainable and cost-competitive European battery business. The battery project is still in an early phase and no investment decisions have been taken....
France export of Aluminium foil to top 5 countries in 2020
Aluminium is considered one of the most abundant metals on earth in the ore stage. Aluminium foil is a paper-thin, shiny sheet of aluminium metal, produced by rolling large slabs of aluminium until they are less than 0.2 mm thick. It has multiple utilities, which incorporates packing, insulation...
“The global rise in Aluminium prices is only a spike driven by strong market sentiments, not by market fundamentals", Dr Tapan Kumar Chand, Resident Director - Vedanta & Former Chairman cum Managing Director of National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
AlCircle team received a great opportunity to interview Dr Tapan Kumar Chand , Resident Director - Vedanta & Former Chairman cum Managing Director of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) following the virtual event of “Indian Aluminium Summit”. AlCircle: What is the major reason behind the surge in...
Germany’s export of Aluminium cans to top 5 countries in 2020
Aluminium cans are replacing plastic bottles for packaging in the global beverage and beer industry. Other than aluminium is lightweight and cans make efficient use of space, less transport is usually needed than for plastics, while reduced power is also required to chill drinks in cans, especially...
Car parts maker Gestamp Aycliffe back on track after securing new deals, including aluminium sub-frames contract for Range Rover
The Newton Aycliffe, UK based business, which manufactures chassis components, has infused in new machinery to reinforce four new deals that comprehend long-term projects with Nissan, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover, which will succour jobs for the upcoming years. The company stated the new projects will...
Greece export of Aluminium scrap to top 5 countries in 2020
The recycling of aluminium is gradually becoming crucial in the global aluminium value chain business, as it bars the metal aluminium to be sourced from the excavation of bauxite and shields exploitation. The aluminium industry generates a huge amount of metal scrap and also aluminium in use...
