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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UK's AEM secures fresh funding for sustainable EV motor production expansion
The Advanced Propulsion Centre in the UK has provided funding for a project to expand the production of an innovative electric motor that doesn't rely on rare-earth elements. Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), a sustainable motor manufacturer, is leading the SIMPLE project (Scaled-up Innovative...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Rio Tinto's Chairman pivots towards aluminium, promising a bright future for the metal
The Rio Tinto chairman, Dominic Barton, indicated on October 6, 2023, that customers are increasingly willing to pay extra for eco-friendly, sustainable products. In addition, he spoke about the company's desire to participate in the growing lithium market. On Friday, October 6, mining giant...
First phase of Xinran aluminium profile project comes into operation in Lingbi County, China
According to a recent report, a Chinese city, Lingbi County in Suzhou, Anhui, has witnessed the commencement of the first phase of Xinran aluminium profile project, which is believed to boost the development of the city with new job opportunities and power industry by creating a need for energy....
AEM started expanding its plant in Quebec for high purity alumina production
Advanced Energy Minerals (AEM) is expanding its plant in Cap-Chat, Quebec, to make it larger. They're doing this to make more high-purity alumina. On 12 October 2023, the company's leaders and workers started the project with a special event. Local government officials, like Mayor Marcel Soucy and...
Alpha makes strides in constructing the HPA circuit
Alpha HPA is getting closer to fully starting up their high purity alumina (HPA) circuit at their Stage 1 precursor production facility in Queensland. The company has reported that they are in the final stages of using a A$15.5-million grant from the Critical Minerals Development Programme. This...
Sales volume of aluminium profiles for Henan Mingtai closed at 10,000 tonnes on Sep’23
Henan Mingtai Aluminium made a public announcement on October 9 regarding its business performance for September. The sales figures for September indicate that 97,800 tonnes of aluminium sheets and foil were sold, along with 10,000 tonnes of aluminium profiles. In the first half of September, the...
Four aluminium giants unite to pioneer CO2 capture in France
Four major players in the aluminium industry have joined forces to create a groundbreaking carbon capture technology in France. The goal is to significantly reduce carbon emissions from aluminium production in France. The collaboration includes Aluminum Dunkerque, Trimet, Fives, and Rio Tinto, and...
German designers build sustainable Digital House with recycled aluminium
German designers Julian Krüger and Benjamin Kemper have taken the world of sustainable construction to the next level with the creation of Digital House. This innovative micro home is built entirely without the use of nails or screws and is designed to be easily disassembled and reused. Constructed...
Alro invests $15.9 million to reduce ecological impact
On October 10, Alro Group, a Romanian aluminium producer, announced plans to invest 15 million euros ($15.9 million) in three projects to curb its ecological impact and increase competitiveness. Among these projects is installing a 1,500 KW photovoltaic (PV) power station in Alro's parking areas to...
Jiayuguan upgrades its electrolytic aluminium and product processing capacity
Jiayuguan City has vigorously implemented key industry upgrading actions, increased effective investment in leading industries, comprehensively improved the ability of innovation drive, intelligent transformation, structural optimisation, and chain extension, and made every effort to build a...
Shinhwa expands manufacturing unit to increase aluminium car parts production
Shinhwa, a leading automotive manufacturer, made a significant investment of $42 million in 2020 by opening its first manufacturing plant in Auburn. The plant brought with it many job opportunities, and since then, Shinhwa has expanded with two large projects dedicated to aluminium part production...
Alliance between Novelis and Southern Company aims to decarbonise aluminum production in North America
Novelis Inc., the world's leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider, has reportedly collaborated with Southern Company to take initiatives to achieve decarbonisation of aluminium production across North America. Southern Company, headquartered in Atlanta, is a reputed producer of clean,...
Introducing Vedanta Aluminium Metal, a new wholly-owned subsidiary of Vedanta’s aluminium business
On Friday, October 6, mining company Vedanta Limited formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary for its aluminium business named Vedanta Aluminium Metal. Registered in Maharashtra, India, the newly incorporated subsidiary will have authorised and subscribed capital of INR 1,00,000, representing a share...
Sustainability weekly: Nvolve joins the Aluminium Federation to spearhead sustainable manufacturing excellence
The aluminium sector is undergoing substantial development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, in which recycling plays an important part, making it a top priority for manufacturers and consumers. The industry's focus has switched to developing environmentally friendly practices and...
Hindalco's ambitious plan: 2 MTPA alumina refinery to transform Odisha's industrial landscape
Hindalco Industries, the leading Indian aluminium manufacturing company, is set to establish a two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) alumina refinery plant in the Rayagada district of Odisha. In this context, the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Avramar announces completion of its €4.2 million investment to acquire 12 new ships composed of aluminium
Avramar Shipping Agency, a maritime company headquartered in Piraeus, has recently declared the successful execution of an investment endeavour to procure a fleet of 12 newly developed vessels that adhere to environmentally sustainable practices. The primary attributes of the newly designed vessels...
KANAL explores the recyclability of automotive aluminium production scrap
A coalition of industry stakeholders, which includes TOMRA and Gerhard Lang Recycling GmbH, has united to establish the "KANAL research initiative." Over the next three years, they aim to demonstrate the circular nature of aluminium by recycling functional new scrap from automobile production using...
AMR Industries plans to build a new aluminium recycling facility on the outskirts of Scunthorpe
Apan Metal Recycling (AMR) Industries Ltd plans to construct a new aluminium recycling facility on the outskirts of Scunthorpe, off the Normanby Road, next to the Eddie Wright Raceway stadium. They anticipate that the centre will employ roughly a dozen individuals. A proposition has been made for...
