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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In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, the aluminium giant UACJ, which had long been known for its unwavering performance, the company experienced challenges in delivering the best results during the second quarter of CY23 (April to June 2023). The Japanese comprehensive aluminium manufacturer...
Japan's out-of-service or retired bullet trains have been repurposed and recycled into baseball bats for children. Central Japan Railways (JR Central) and specialist sports retailer Mizuno joined forces to revolutionize the Shinkansen N700 bullet trains. These trains had been catering to thousands...
Japanese buyers have reportedly agreed to the premium of $127.50 per tonne for aluminium shipments for the third quarter of 2023, close to $125-130 per tonne range in the previous quarter ended June 30. The premium remains restrained for the September quarter due to ample stocks and sluggish...
In accordance with Japan's Industrial Standards (JIS) outlined in JIS H 4000, AMAG's aluminium products have once again been awarded the coveted "JIS Mark Scheme" certification. This recognition reaffirms AMAG's reputation as a top-tier supplier known for delivering high-quality and dependable...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Itochu Corporation of Japan have entered into a new agreement to work on developing aluminium production, decarbonisation, and the development of UAE industries in EGA’s supply chain. The news came after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at the...
On July 18, Marubeni Corporation reported that aluminium stocks at three major Japanese ports were up by nearly 1 per cent to 357,490 tonnes by end-June, from 354,000 tonnes month-on-month. Marubeni gathers data from the ports of Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka, which are considered paramount for...
Japanese primary aluminium premium in the September quarter is less likely to change much from the previous quarter, given a buyer has recently agreed to pay a premium of $127.5 per tonne to a global producer over the benchmark price for shipments, said a source on Tuesday, July 11, involved in the...
Secondary aluminium alloy manufacturers and consumers have concluded their negotiations and agreed on contract prices for July 2023. The settlement prices for this month are JPY 2,000-10,000/t ($14-70/t) lower compared to the prices in June. This marks the sixth consecutive month of declining...
The Indian aluminium major, Hindalco Industries and the parent company of Novelis will commence full-scale alumina sales in Japan. With a dedicated Japanese corporation and warehouses at major ports, Hindalco aims to be among Japan's top three alumina suppliers. Hindalco plans to offer high-end and...
The Chairman of the Board of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa during his recent field tour to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (M.H.I.)’s Takasago Machinery Works and Hydrogen Park, in Hyogo Prefecture Japan stated, “We are very excited to witness first-hand the...
Headquartered in Japan, Technics has announced two new versions of noise-cancelling wireless earbuds (EAH-AZ80 and EAHAZ60M2), which feature new 10mm free-edge aluminium diaphragms designed to provide less distortion and a smoother sound. In addition to improved sound quality and battery life, the...
The sole producer of primary aluminium in the Argentine Republic, Aluar Aluminio Argentino, has engaged Bomchil to issue US$100 million worth of notes. Bomchil is a highbrow firm with considerable clout in the Argentine legal industry and beyond. Since its inception, it has tripled its aluminium...
The Japanese multinational automobile conglomerate Honda has officially announced that they are developing a specialized electric vehicle platform. The future EV platform is planned to give birth to a mid to large-size model, with a global delivery date of 2025. During a recent presentation on the...
The Japanese group of companies that manufactures building materials, plumbing fixtures and housing equipment, LIXIL Corporation, has successfully mass-produced billets using 100 per cent recycled aluminium for the first time in Japan at its Oyabe Plant. In FY'22, the company had already acquired a...
Major trading companies, domestic consumers, and overseas producers of aluminium ingots have agreed on a price of $130, up 53 per cent ($45) from the previous quarter, for aluminium premiums to Japan for the April–June 2023 period. The premium has reached triple digits for the first time in three...
The world's leading industrial economy, Japan, has announced a ban on aluminium, steel, components for aviation, the space industry and drone exports to Russia in its latest sanctions on the Ukraine-Russia geopolitical crisis. Also, Japan forbade its business community from exporting different...
On March 27, 2023, Marubeni Corp. reported that aluminium stocks at three major Japanese ports, Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka, dipped by 2.6 per cent to 382,400 tonnes at the end of February 2023 from 392,500 tonnes from January 2023. Japan's largest trading company, Marubeni Corp., has been...
According to a recent report, Cola-Cola Japan has introduced ready-mixed cocktails of Jack Daniel’s and Coke packaged in aluminium cans. Inspired by the classic bar cocktail, the beverage is made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca‑Cola. The beverage was initially launched in Mexico in...
