China’s 45Mt aluminium cap pushes producers overseas as global dominance grows
China’s aluminium industry is running close to its limits in 2026. As Shanghai aluminium prices near a three-month high, historically low raw material costs and strong smelter margins encourage producers to operate at maximum capacity. National aluminium output remains above Beijing’s...
India's ₹9,150b power grid push could drive new aluminium demand
India's planned transmission investment and renewable-energy expansion could lift aluminium consumption in electrical applications to 4 million tonnes by FY30. India's push to expand its electricity transmission network is emerging as a major potential growth driver for aluminium, with the...
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Reviving ALSCON: $500 million needed to kickstart production despite Nigeria’s ongoing crisis
In the face of Nigeria's foreign exchange crisis and other economic challenges leading many multinational companies to exit the country, the Managing Director of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Mr Dmitriy Zaviyalov, remains optimistic about the company's future. Zaviyalov has...
EGA pioneers renewable power: Groundbreaking ceremony of the region’s first industrial data centres in Jebel Ali & Al Taweelah
On February 29, 2024, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the country outside the oil and gas sector, marked a significant milestone. The company announced the groundbreaking for the region's inaugural 100 per cent renewable energy-powered industrial data centres at...
Nitrex secures VPA coating furnaces supply deal from a jet engine manufacturer
A leading manufacturer of jet engines, known for its dedication to enhancing manufacturing capabilities, has announced plans to integrate two state-of-the-art Vapor Phase Aluminizing (VPA) coating furnaces from G-M Enterprises, a Nitrex company, in the first half of 2024. This strategic move...
POSCO Future M Co. ventures into fifth cathode plant for NCA batteries
On February 22, 2024, POSCO Future M Co., a leading supplier of battery materials, commenced construction on its fifth cathode materials plant in Gwangyang, South Korea. This move aims to establish the complex in South Jeolla Province as the largest manufacturing cluster for cathode materials...
Rossinavi unleashes innovation with five new aluminium yachts
Rossinavi, the esteemed Italian shipyard, recently introduced a new marine brand, Nolimits, signalling a bold move into yacht design. This innovative range comprises five aluminium crossovers specifically designed for transoceanic voyages, pushing the boundaries of traditional yacht construction....
Japan-China steel giants team up for automotive aluminium venture
Two prominent East Asian nations, the world's top economies, are leading in the steel industry. Now, from the cross border, two steel giants are poised to make significant investments in the aluminium sector. Kobe Steel, the third-largest steelmaker in Japan, and China Baowu Steel Group, a global...
Lava Blue's PRiSM facility poised for HPA commercial production
Lava Blue is progressing with developing its Predictive Research into Specialty Materials (PRiSM) centre towards small-scale commercial production. The Centre for Predictive Research into Specialty Materials (PRiSM) by Lava Blue, situated in Redlands, Brisbane, was established to explore and...
Chhattisgarh Govt. signs aluminium supply agreement with BALCO for Korba Aluminium Park project
The Chhattisgarh government is determined to revive an aluminium park proposal, initially submitted in 2021, to support small-scale industries in Korba. About 140 hectares of land were required to develop the Park, but the plan was put on hold for the past few years. Recently, the newly-elected...
ASI enlists GLS Aluminium Industries as the new production and transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of GLS Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd as the new production and transformation member. GLS Aluminium Industries operates as a subsidiary under the GLS Group, a diversified company with interests spanning flexible packaging, polyester films,...
Norsk Hydro's 2023 journey: A chronology of excellence and resilience
In the fast-evolving landscape of the aluminium industry, Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium giant, has been pioneering extraordinary initiatives, solidifying its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and emission reduction. This case study unfolds the chronological sequence of key events in...
Senior secures double contracts with Airbus for high-quality aluminium parts
Senior, the renowned technology components manufacturer, clinched two pivotal contracts with Airbus SAS and Airbus Atlantic, reinforcing its stature as a reliable partner for major original equipment manufacturers. Senior proudly announced a multi-year contract extension with Airbus, focusing on...
Renewable revolution: Rio Tinto inks new PPA for its Gladstone aluminium operations
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has recently inked the biggest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) ever recorded in Australia. The main aim of this PPA is to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland with electricity sourced from Windlab's upcoming...
Hindalco’s subsidiary Novelis Inc. proposes Initial Public Offering for common shares in the US
Novelis Inc., headquartered in Atlanta and a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, has taken a significant step towards an initial public offering (IPO) by submitting a draft registration statement on Form F-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This confidential submission pertains to...
Malaysia-based aluminium extruder invests RMB21 million to build a new factory in Kuala Selangor
PA Resources, an aluminium extruder, has announced its acquisition of two industrial lands in Kuala Selangor. The purpose behind this acquisition, totalling RM21 million, is to construct a new factory, thereby expanding its production capacity. Malaysia-based PA Resources is an aluminium extruder...
RenewSys commits investing INR 6,000 crore in Telangana to strengthen India's green energy market
RenewSys India Pvt Ltd, a global leader in solar manufacturing, has inked a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industries Department of Telangana, affirming an estimated investment of INR 6,000 crore. This move not only reinforces RenewSys' commitment to sustainable energy...
Guyana leverages natural gas surplus for economic development
The President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, announced on February 19, 2024, that Guyana intends to export its surplus natural gas to Brazil and multiple Caribbean nations, with plans to power an alumina and gold refinery eventually. “Based on pure interest by investors, we are already seeing the second...
St Leonard's Foreshore project includes furniture composed of recycled aluminium
The City is thrilled to unveil the newly completed public facilities at St Leonard's Foreshore, made possible through generous funding from the Australian Government's Community Development Grants Programme (CDG). The new furniture is crafted from recycled aluminium engineered to endure the...
KEZAD Group and APT ink impressive deal for a state-of-the-art aluminium manufacturing facility
To bolster UAE's industrial prowess, KEZAD Group and Automotive Precision Technology (APT), a subsidiary of Al Ghurair Group, have signed a lease agreement for a cutting-edge automotive aluminium component manufacturing facility. The 30,000 sq meters facility, set to operate by early 2025, will be...
