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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Studio HAOS launches Antimatière, the new furniture line composed of aluminium and zinc
Studio HAOS, the Lisbon-based studio founded by Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner, launched their new collection of furniture series, dubbed Antimatière. The furnitures are crafted using aluminium tubes and zinc sheets and includes an armchair, a bench, a coffee table, a Console, a DayBed, a table,...
GCC’s 2023 primary aluminium production likely to exceed prior year’s with Y-T-D output of 5.603 Mt
In November 2023, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council recorded a month-on-month downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 2.37 per cent to stand at 506,000 tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute. In October 2023, the output was recorded at 518,000 tonnes, up by 2.98 per...
Jiangsu Minglida plans to build a new aluminium die-casting project in Hai'an County
The Management Committee of Jiangsu Hai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone signed an investment agreement with Jiangsu Minglida and the People's Government of Hai'an County regarding the establishment of a new aluminium alloy precision die casting project. The announcement was made at the...
JSW Renew Energy upholds the first phase of its 51MW capacity wind energy project in Tamil Nadu
JSW Renew Energy has announced the commissioning of the first phase of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu, which has a capacity of 51 MW. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) was approached for a power purchase agreement (PPA) of 25 years. This project was awarded to JSW Renew Energy...
Second phase of Guangyuan’s RMB390 million recycled aluminium project to begin construction in 2024
Implemented by Jiaxing Jinmao Aluminum Industry, with a total investment of around RMB 390 million, the second phase of the production line of Guangyuan’s recycled aluminium project is expected to start construction by 2024. Situated in the Zhuangzi Industrial Park, inside the Qingchuan Economic...
Henan Beijia carries out the ground-breaking ceremony of its electrolytic aluminium plant in Indonesia
Henan Beijia Aluminum conducted the stage-1 ground-breaking ceremony of its much-awaited electrolytic aluminium plant project of the Indonesia North Plus Project, handled by China 6 MCC Guizhou Branch. The project is in the Tanakuning Industrial Park, inside Indonesia's North Kalimantan Special...
Hindalco hosts groundbreaking ceremony of 2 Mt alumina refinery in virtual presence of Odisha CM
On Friday, December 22, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Hindalco Alumina Refinery and Apparel Unit to be set up by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation. The alumina refinery will come up at Kansariguda, and the apparel complex will be in...
South Korean LG Chem prepares to build a US$1.4bn NCMA battery cathode plant in Clarksville
Just before Christmas Eve, LG Chem Ltd announced the upcoming construction of a US$1.4bn battery cathode plant in Clarksville, located in the US state of Tennessee. The South Korean company flaunts previous constructions in the area and has vouched to play a mighty role in the area's...
ZH Industry expands its market reach by joining AL Biz
Established in 2009, Dongguan Zhonghui Precision Die Casting Technology Company ( ZH Industry ) is a specialised firm that offers bespoke precision aluminium and zinc alloy die-casting services. With over 15 years of experience, the ZH Industry is known for providing rich experience with a...
Chalco bags the National Quality Project Luban Award for construction excellence
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of aluminium, alumina, high-purity aluminium and aluminium anodes, recently won 8 awards, including 1 Luban Award (National Quality Project). A total of 7 projects undertaken by the China-based...
Renewable energy firms Frontier and Waroona unite to amplify green hydrogen production in Australia
Frontier Energy and Waroona Energy have merged to create a new company combining two large-scale solar projects in Western Australia. Frontier is the developer of the Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and has received development approvals for a total solar generation capacity of 355 MW....
Suzlon gets commissioned by KP Group to construct a 193.2-MW wind energy project in Gujarat
Suzlon Group, a company that provides renewable energy solutions, announced on December 21, that it has secured a contract from KP Group to develop a significant 193.2-MW wind energy project in Gujarat. The new order is part of a wind-solar hybrid and STU's (State Transmission Utility) tariff-based...
Hardwyn India develops new aluminium profile division eyeing INR100 crore net sales by 2025
Hardwyn India Ltd is a well-known manufacturer of architectural hardware products. Recently, the company launched a new division called Slim-X that specialises in producing exceptionally thin and high-performing aluminium profiles. With its high-end technology and phenomenal design, the company...
Sichuan Qiya to supply 500,000 tonnes of recycled aluminium to Kaili municipal government of Guizhou
Kaili municipal government of Guizhou signed an investment agreement with Sichuan Qiya Aluminium Industry on December 6. Under the agreement, Qiya will supply 500,000 tonnes of recycled aluminium, 300,000 tonnes of aluminium processing projects, 20GW monocrystalline silicon rods and 20GW...
First phase of Shandong Hongcan Material’s RMB1.7 billion aluminium die-casting project put into operation
China-based Shandong Hongcan Material Technology initiated the first production stage for its large-scale, lightweight, integrated aluminium die-casting project. With a total investment of RMB 1.7 billion and a capacity to produce 3 million pieces annually of 8 different kinds of precision...
Schupan ups its sustainability game with two new aluminium sorting facilities in Kalamazoo
Schupan, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has invested over $40 million to establish two new aluminium shredding and sorting facilities. The first facility in Kalamazoo is scheduled to begin operations in early 2024 after opening later this month. “This new facility represents our continued commitment...
Second phase of Xinshen Aluminium’s RMB200 million project launched successfully
The Xinshen Aluminium Technology lightweight phase II project commenced operations on December 8. The total investment for the completion and operation of the project amounts to approximately RMB 200 million. This includes implementing three intelligent production lines, which consist of...
China’s Qingxin Carbon gets anointed as a "high-tech enterprise" after qualifying tests
Qingxin Carbon has achieved recognition as a "high-tech enterprise" in the autonomous region and has been registered after passing the assessment on December 5 this year. It's worth noting that high-tech enterprises are widely recognized as the leading benchmark for evaluating a company's...
