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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Alro increases efficiency with a USD 2.75 million worth SECO/WARWICK electric furnace
Alro, a significant player in Europe's aluminium industry, recently invested USD 2.75 million in a cutting-edge electric furnace, supplied by SECO/WARWICK. This move aligns with the company's commitment to eco-friendly practices, replacing three gas-fired furnaces. The new furnace not only enhances...
Three subsidiaries of Nanhai Aluminum bag the National High tech Enterprises recognition for 2023
China-based Nanhai Aluminum Application Technology Group and three of its subsidiaries have been recognised as the 'National High Tech Enterprises' for 2023. Among these, subsidiaries of Nanhai Aluminum Application Technology Group, namely Guangdong Nanaluminum Construction Formwork Technology Co.,...
Alcoa’s Intalco Works aluminium smelter might get transformed into a green hydrogen plant
Alcoa Corporation's announcement to sell its closed Intalco Works aluminium smelter to Canadian energy company AltaGas Ltd. has sparked interest and speculation about the future of the sprawling complex near Ferndale. The smelter, once a primary aluminium producer, faced closure, and Blue Wolf...
Egypt's ambitious metal industry expansion plan to be realised with E£2.9 billion investment
Egypt has greenlit substantial investments of nearly 2.9 billion Egyptian pounds ($94 million) in new metal industrial projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The initiative, spearheaded by the state-owned Metallurgical Industries Holding Company, aims to finance novel projects and augment...
Hindalco acquires 26% stake in Ayana Renewable to power its smelter in Odisha
Hindalco Industries has acquired a 26 per cent stake in Ayana Renewable Power Four for INR 1.62 crore in its latest move towards bolstering its renewable energy portfolio. This strategic investment aims to ensure a sustainable energy supply for its smelter in Odisha, with plans to provide 100 MW of...
Shandong Nanshan’s aluminium plate project marks its way into the 2024 green development project list
Shandong Development and Reform Commission recently released the list of key projects in 2024 focusing on green, low-carbon, and high-quality development in the region. A total of 3 projects were selected for the list, which included – high-end lightweight aluminium plate belt project of Shandong...
Pacific Green proposes Battery Energy Park in Portland with a 2.5 GW grid capacity
Renewable energy frontrunner Pacific Green has unveiled plans for a humungous 2.5 gigawatt-hour grid-scale battery energy park in Portland, strategically positioned near the Portland Aluminium smelter and the Portland Water Treatment Plant. This forward-thinking project aligns with Pacific Green's...
EKA Mobility sets the bar high with the launch of EKA K1.5, redefining sustainable commercial transport in India
EKA, a prominent player in the electric mobility sector, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 1.5-tonne electric Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in collaboration with Mitsui Co., Ltd. from Japan and VDL Groep from the Netherlands as equity partners. This groundbreaking vehicle is...
Kloeckner Metals opens a new metal stockholding and processing unit comprising aluminium & steel
Kloeckner Metals UK has recently inaugurated its cutting-edge stockholding and processing facility at Newbridge Link in the Newbridge Industrial Estate in Edinburgh. With a substantial stock capacity of 5,000 tonnes, comprising aluminium, carbon steel, and stainless steel, combined with Kloeckner...
“ALUPCO's reputation for quality has made it the sole aluminium supplier for numerous iconic projects, both locally and internationally, further stamping authority as a leader in the sector,” Abdulaziz AlGhamdi, General Manager, ALUPCO
Abdulaziz AlGhamdi is a seasoned leadership expert in the field of industrial management and manufacturing with 25+ years of experience leading local and international businesses in the Middle East. He graduated from the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, with a degree in Electrical...
1.2 billion Beverage cans produced annually: PABC Limited surpasses production milestone
In a noteworthy achievement, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PSX: PABC) has successfully exceeded its previous production capacity, reaching an impressive 1,200 million cans per annum. This major news came just after the completion of PABC's expansion/equalisation project, reflecting the...
Chongqing University and other industry partners collaborate to spearhead China's Magnesium and Aluminum Alloy Large Castings R&D centre
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Chongqing University, Baowu Magnesium, and Chongqing Millison Technologies joined forces and inked a visionary agreement. Their collective endeavour aims to establish the China Magnesium and Aluminum Alloy Ultra-Large Castings Research and Development Centre. The...
Guizhou Liupanshui Shuangyuan supports the development of its recycled aluminium project
With the continuous development and growth of the aluminium processing industry in Liupanshui, Guizhou Liupanshui Shuangyuan Aluminium Company has decided to support the development of a recycled aluminium facility there. Tian Haijun, general manager of Guizhou Liupanshui Shuangyuan Aluminum,...
Hydro to build a new aluminium recycling plant at EUR 180 million in Torija, Spain
Norsk Hydro, a leading aluminium and energy company, is reportedly investing EUR 180 million in constructing a new state-of-the-art aluminium recycling plant in Torija, Spain, in a bid to increase its low-carbon aluminium offerings in Europe and pave the path to green transition. The new recycling...
Newly launched canning system by Wild Goose caters to aluminium cans of all sizes
Wild Goose, an innovator in the realm of craft canning and bottling systems, has introduced the Spirit line of canning machines. The newly launched canning machines, namely the Gosling Spirit™ and the Evolution Series Spirit™, are optimised for improved availability across all sizes of aluminium...
Cymat secures landmark Alusion™ aluminium panel order, elevating role in Arabia’s NEOM Project
Cymat Technologies Ltd. proudly talked about its inaugural order to supply AlusionTM stabilized aluminium foam panels for installation in the prestigious NEOM project, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's monumental endeavour backed by a staggering US$ 500 billion investment. Cymat's AlusionTM panels are...
MetalX selects Ohio site for a $200 million greenfield aluminium recycling campus
MetalX LLC, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has unveiled ambitious plans for a cutting-edge aluminium recycling campus in Defiance, Ohio, spanning 190 acres. This innovative venture encompasses a state-of-the-art aluminium slab manufacturing plant, a sophisticated scrap shredding and advanced...
Yunnan Yongshun Aluminium successfully launches the 6MW photovoltaic DC connection
Yunnan Yongshun Aluminium Company successfully launched the 6MW photovoltaic DC connection to power its much-awaited electrolytic aluminium project following the deactivation of vacuum contactors in prefabricated compartments for photovoltaic 1 and 2 DC power routers. This pioneering project...
