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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Hydro opens its third state-of-the-art aluminium recycling facility in the US
On November 16, Hydro launched the Cassopolis facility in the United States, 18 months after construction. This marks the establishment of the company's third greenfield recycling plant inside the United States, with the notable distinction of being the first facility specifically engineered for...
Aluminium rolling products supplier Yinbang Technology from China kick-starts trail production
Yinbang (Anhui) New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd. is in the trial production phase of its new project. The project is a significant investment made by Yinbang Metal Composite Materials Co., Ltd., with a total investment of no less than RMB 5 billion. The construction content includes an...
EDGE inks MoU to provide prototype aluminium components for Raytheon’s Coyote® programme
On November 17, EPI, the provider of high-quality, precise engineering jobs in UAE's aviation, oil & gas and defence sectors, declared that they had been contacted with a deal to manufacture prototype aluminium components for use during the assembly of Coyote® Counter-UAS interceptor. Raytheon, an...
Toyota Tsusho accelerates green initiatives with new aluminium recycling venture
In a strategic move towards sustainable practices, Japan's Toyota Tsusho Corporation's subsidiary, Toyotsu Materials, and non-ferrous scrap company Sanko Saitama have forged a joint investment venture named Toyotsu Sotec. With a total capital infusion of JPY 490 million, this dynamic collaboration...
Austal and Harland & Wolff form an alliance to bring aluminium shipbuilding opportunities to UK
Aluminium shipbuilder Austal Australia and Harland & Wolff Group have signed a MoU to explore shipbuilding opportunities in the UK. An agreement was signed at the 2023 Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney, which outlines the transfer of technology, skills, and shipyard capabilities required...
Innovation on track: Exploring aluminium's role in railways
Improvements in transport infrastructure have increased the need to address pollution and energy efficiency. Today, millions of people and tonnes of goods are transported on trains yearly because they are the most efficient, convenient, and comfortable means of transportation. As the transportation...
Sepalumic invested 30 million euros to modernise its Genlis facility
Sepalumic invests 30 million euros to inaugurate a new extrusion plant and modernise its Genlis facility, aiming to address transition challenges and establish the site as its industrial core in the building industry. Sepalumic, a leading aluminium systems designer and distributor for the building...
Shandong Weiqiao Group launches six new aluminium alloy materials
The 8th International (Sanya) Aluminium Industry Chain Green Development Summit Forum occurred in Sanya, Hainan, on November 9th. During significant scientific advancements in Weiqiao Aluminium Alloy, the Shandong Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group introduced six new aluminium alloy materials that own...
Dubai’s Wasl Tower embraces aluminium to become the most sustainable construction in UAE
In an extraordinary feat achieved by design consultant UNStudio, Dubai is about to house a 64-storey building clad in 100% recyclable aluminium. The Wasl Tower is set to become the world's tallest construction that uses ceramic fins for energy conservation. Dubai's skyline welcomes another...
Azerbaijan and Korean firms form strategic partnerships to enhance collaboration in the aluminium sector
Azerbaijan Industry Corporation OJSC consistently engages in meetings with foreign companies, particularly investors, to enhance the value chain within its fields of activity, foster the creation of competitive products, and diversify its portfolio. Efforts are underway to establish new...
Second phase of Mingdao Aluminum’s 36.57MW rooftop solar project put into operation
The second phase of Mingdao Aluminum Taizhou Base's rooftop solar project was recently finished and formally implemented. It will offer the manufacturing industry a constant source of clean energy, ushering in a new era of green energy promotion for the firm. It is a dramatic depiction of the...
Hindalco unveils ambitious plan to build extrusion facility for aluminium trains in India
According to the Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, Satish Pai, the company plans to inject between INR 4,000 and INR 5,000 crore annually. As much as possible, the aluminium producer is trying to complete the projects with cash generated from the company's operations. In addition to the...
Altech boosts silumina anodes 8x for rising demand in silicon-powered EV batteries
Altech Batteries is significantly expanding its silumina anodes battery project, increasing its output from 15 gigawatt hours (GWh) to an impressive 120 GWh. This surge in capacity, achieved during the final stages of the definitive feasibility study (DFS), is aimed at meeting the growing demand...
Phase 1 trial production of East Sunshine's low-carbon battery aluminium foil project started
The trial production of the first phase of the China-based East Sunshine low-carbon, high-end battery aluminium foil project began on November 2 to prepare for its official production scheduled for December. The East Sunshine project aims to establish a low carbon high-end battery aluminium foil...
Linamar's first gigacasting plant in Ontario redefines the North American EV market
In Welland, Ontario, the upcoming Linamar facility is poised to revolutionise the North American auto parts sector by becoming the region's first gigacasting plant owned and operated by an auto parts supplier. Despite Welland's reputation as a tranquil canal town near Niagara Falls, the city is set...
AVK Group's valve solution powers new hydropower plant in Uganda
The Kigwabya hydropower plant in Uganda, with a peak power capacity of 4.6MW, has selected Orbinox, a part of the AVK Group, to provide critical valve solutions for its operations. Orbinox has a strong presence in Africa, contributing to over 100 dam and hydropower projects, including the historic...
Furukawa Electric powers up: Plans underway to boost aluminium wire production for automotive wiring harnesses
In response to the anticipated growth in the automotive sector, the Japanese company Furukawa Electric is gearing up to enhance its production of aluminium wire for automotive wiring harnesses. With an eye on the increasing demand for electric vehicles and advancements in automotive technology, the...
Baotou Power Supply Bureau supervises grid connection work for power supply at Baotou Aluminium
The Measurement Center of Baotou Power Supply Bureau recently conducted a grid connection acceptance inspection of electric energy measurement devices at Baotou Aluminium. The inspection was carried out by a team of professionals who visited six photovoltaic power generation grid points, including...
