Major aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of USD 310-325 per tonne for primary aluminium shipments in the October-December quarter. The bar is 18-22 per cent lower than the USD 395 per tonne premium agreed for the current July-September quarter. The premium paid by Japanese...
Asia’s alumina exports entered 2026 on a strong footing, with shipments to global markets reaching 7.05 million tonnes worth USD 2.76 billion in H1 2026 , up 27.36 per cent year-on-year . The sharp rise in H1 was driven by a quarter-on-quarter surge by a considerable margin. This indicates an...
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Japanese aluminium buyers have reportedly agreed to pay global producers a shipment premium of $90 per tonne over the LME benchmark price for the March quarter of 2024. The news came on December 28 after three sources directly involved in the pricing talks revealed. Compared to the current quarter...
TUMI's first flagship store in the Asia Pacific region has been unveiled in Tokyo, Japan. The store boasts a futuristic aesthetic that draws inspiration from TUMI's iconic '19 Degree' aluminium collection. The store's façade features over 250 aluminium fins and pillars that are lit by LEDs,...
Santos has embarked on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (JX) and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) to conduct a joint feasibility study on capturing, transporting, and sequestering emissions from Japan. The Australian parliament has recently passed...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has acknowledged Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of chemical aluminium hydroxide, chemical alumina, high-purity alumina, and high-purity aluminium at...
According to trading company Marubeni, the premiums paid by Japanese purchasers for aluminium are expected to stay within the range of $75-$95 per tonne during the first quarter of 2024. However, these premiums are anticipated to progressively increase after that, owing to a tighter supply in Asia...
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) is an event that brings together experts, activists, and stakeholders worldwide to address climate change issues. The discussions will include sustainable practices, reducing emissions, and the role of industries in achieving climate...
According to a recent report, a global aluminium producer has offered Japanese buyers a shipment premium of $95 per tonne over the global benchmark price for the first quarter of 2024 (January 1-March 31). The news came on December 1 after three sources directly involved in quarterly pricing talks...
In October 2023, the Japan Aluminium Association documented a 1.4 per cent decline in the dispatch of rolled aluminium products compared to the same period a year ago, reaching 149,462 tonnes. Production also decreased by 1.8 per cent, amounting to 151,570 tonnes. Despite a rebound in the sales of...
Hitachi has pledged to make all its products in Japan from “green aluminium” produced through less carbon-intensive processes than conventional methods. To achieve this goal, the company has set a deadline of March 2024. Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in...
Aluminium aircraft parts provider Daiki Seiko Co. has momentarily started manufacturing aluminium bear bells, citing an increased rate of wild bear attacks in the country. The Komaki-based die-maker is an expert in creating precisely engineered aluminium components for the aerospace industry. But,...
Sumitomo Metal, a key supplier of nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) cathode materials to Panasonic lithium-ion batteries used in Tesla electric vehicles, is expanding its annual cathode production capacity by 24,000 metric tonnes in Niihama, western Japan, by 2025 from the current capacity of 60,000...
In a strategic move towards sustainable practices, Japan's Toyota Tsusho Corporation's subsidiary, Toyotsu Materials, and non-ferrous scrap company Sanko Saitama have forged a joint investment venture named Toyotsu Sotec. With a total capital infusion of JPY 490 million, this dynamic collaboration...
During a recent gathering between the European Commission and representatives from Japanese industry to deliberate on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Measures (CBAM) pertaining to steel and aluminium, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF) emphasised the apprehensions within the...
SUS Corporation, a prominent supplier of aluminium frames and die-cast components for the automotive and other manufacturing sectors, has been able to overcome workforce shortages and restore production with the help of ABB YuMi cobots (collaborative robots). As global supply chains continue to...
The inventory of aluminium stocks at three prominent Japanese ports, namely Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka (AL-STK-JPPRT), witnessed a 2 per cent decrease, falling to 341,300 tonnes by the end of October. This decline is in comparison to the 348,300 tonnes recorded in the previous month. The data was...
In response to the anticipated growth in the automotive sector, the Japanese company Furukawa Electric is gearing up to enhance its production of aluminium wire for automotive wiring harnesses. With an eye on the increasing demand for electric vehicles and advancements in automotive technology, the...
In October 2023, the global aluminium industry experienced static demand and supply dynamics, resulting in limited price fluctuations on both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). The ongoing economic deceleration in Western nations and specific Asian markets,...
Martinrea International Inc. has publicised the signing of a strategic partnership with Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a renowned manufacturer of chassis, drive units, and powertrain components based in Gunma, Japan. This partnership will undoubtedly enhance Martinrea's manufacturing capabilities...
