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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Schupan’s $20 million Kalamazoo ‘green’ aluminium plant is set to industrialise Southwest Michigan
Following the global standard for sustainable metal production, Schupan & Sons Inc., a family-owned industrial recycling and metals distribution company, has inaugurated a cutting-edge production facility near Kalamazoo. With a substantial investment of approximately $20 million, this...
SCO TEMP carries out trial run of aluminium recycling project in China and Pakistan
The Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) aluminium working committee have initiated a trial operation for a recycled aluminium project in Southwest China's Chongqing and Pakistan. Committee members have established an entity within the Chongqing Lianglu-Guoyuan...
Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub secures A$300 million in landmark investment via the Australian Labor Government
To rejuvenate interest in the Bell Bay hydrogen hub, Australia's Federal Labor Government has allocated a substantial A$70 million, with the combined efforts of state government funding and private-sector contributions, amassing a total investment of A$300 million at the site. Set to commence...
Encore-Alcom plans to set up India’s first auto-robotic plant for aluminium doors & windows
In an exciting development, Encore-Alcom, headquartered in Hyderabad and specialising in producing aluminium doors and windows, unveiled plans on Wednesday to establish an avant-garde manufacturing unit in Surat, Gujarat. Distinguished as the nation's inaugural manufacturing unit integrating an...
Nemak injects $18 million for aluminium diecasting advancements aiding USA's automotive market
A vibrant symphony of progress resonates in the realm of aluminium alchemy as Nemak, the herald of lightweight die-cast mastery, plans an $18 million crescendo of expansion at its Sheboygan sanctum. A testament to innovation, the 49,500-square-foot addition, like a phoenix rising on the north side...
Azerbaijan permits Hell Energy Drink to build a phenomenal aluminium canning plant in Alat
To revolutionise Azerbaijan's industrial landscape, the renowned Hell Energy Drink company is on the brink of establishing a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production and filling of aluminium beverage cans. Nestled within the Alat Free Economic Zone, the impending construction,...
BMW-ally LMG Group opens aluminium e-mobility parts manufacturing hub in the heart of Germany
LMG Manufacturing GmbH, a key player in the aluminium die-casting realm and an esteemed collaborator of BMW, has recently unveiled its cutting-edge production hall in Hoym/Seeland, Germany. A strategic subsidiary of JHI International BV, operating under the illustrious Dr Abhay Firodia Group of...
Primary aluminium weekly: Inalum targets expanding its aluminium businesses at Kuala Tanjung and Mempawah
The primary aluminium sector has been packed with several significant advancements this week. PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero), or Inalum, is about to expand its aluminium smelter in Kuala Tanjung, North Sumatra and initiate the second act in the Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) in...
Primetals Technologies prepares to upgrade South African Hulamin’s aluminium cold rolling line
In a monumental stride toward enhancing aluminium cold rolling capabilities, Primetals Technologies has secured an order from Hulamin, South Africa's foremost aluminium semi-fabricator. The project, centred in Pietermaritzburg, targets the augmentation of the current cold rolling mill. This...
Primobius gets ready to lead operations at the Mercedes-Benz battery recycling hub in Kuppenheim
In March 2023, Mercedes-Benz laid the allegorical foundation stone for its innovative battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim, a strategic move towards sustainable practices. This forward-thinking initiative, backed by an unspecified but significant investment in the double-digit million euro range,...
Rhenus Weserport expands its railroad facility for seamless transportation of aluminium hydroxide
For over 25 years, Rhenus Weserport Bremen has been renowned for its expertise and professionalism in the transhipment of diverse goods and materials. However, in a recent and strategic alliance with Nabaltec AG, Rhenus Weserport is embarking on significantly expanding its existing railway...
The sail of innovation: 2023’s top 5 aluminium-driven shipbuilding projects
Aluminum is a premier choice for both structural prowess and aesthetic allure in constructing passenger ships, yachts, and expansive boats despite its heftier price tag than steel. The marine industry widely embraces aluminium sheets and extrusions, particularly in crafting high-speed ships and...
Loufan Mine enters Taiyuan's third batch of municipal green mining projects
After a year of cautious deployment and comprehensive promotion, the Loufan Mine of the Shanxi Branch of Chinalco completed the acceptance examination and was chosen as one of Taiyuan's third batch of municipal green mining projects. Between November 10th and 11th, 2023, a team comprising 23...
Inalum plans to expand its Kuala Tanjung aluminium smelter in 2024
In the vibrant landscape of 2024, PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero), also called Inalum, is poised to unfurl the sails of innovation on two grand ventures. With a resounding declaration, CEO Danny Praditya has illuminated the corporate horizon, announcing the Final Investment Decision (FID)...
Strategic Marine to craft AMARCO's next-gen fast crew boat, cementing the Bruneian maritime sector
Strategic Marine, a prominent player in aluminium shipbuilding, proudly announces an enigmatic contract with Bruneian Amarco Sdn Bhd (AMARCO) for the construction of a cutting-edge 4th Generation Fast Crew Boat (FCB) set to revolutionise the Bruneian maritime sector. This pivotal shipbuilding...
Conexus Group launches cutting-edge $100 million aluminium rod plant, elevating Bahrain's industrial landscape
Conexus Resources Group, headquartered in the UK, has officially opened a cutting-edge aluminium rod plant in Bahrain with a substantial investment of $100 million. Konexus Aluminium, the newly established company, will be pivotal in processing liquid aluminium sourced from Bahrain's national...
A new aluminium bottling facility by The Sustainable Bottling Company starts operating in Leicester
The Sustainable Bottling Company Limited, the company behind packing Gunna's soft drinks, has reportedly started a new aluminium bottling facility near Leicester, England's East Midlands region. The factory is located on an 8,000 square feet site and is claimed to be the first in the UK and Europe...
Progress at last: Rio Tinto and Chinalco collaborate on $20bn Simandou Mining Project in Guinea
In the heart of the Simandou Mountains in southeastern Guinea, a monumental $20bn mining project is poised to reshape the world's metal and mining industry landscape. After a protracted 27-year journey marred by coups, legal battles, and strategic shifts, Rio Tinto, the UK-listed mining giant, is...
