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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MoU signed between Hindalco and Odisha Mining Corporation for long-term bauxite supply
Hindalco Industries Limited has officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Odisha Mining Corporation for long-term bauxite supply. This agreement marks the commencement of a sustainable partnership set to strengthen Hindalco's vision of excellence in the aluminium industry. Hindalco...
Saudi Arabia to establish a world-class aluminium die-casting facility; teams up with Hinks Gardener for market research
Saudi Arabia will house a world-class aluminium die-casting facility to cater to the growing electric vehicle and general engineering market. The Kingdom has already outsourced the marketing study project to Hinks Gardener, a leading Mid-Level marketing research and consulting firm. The marketing...
China's green tech investments in the Southeast Asian aluminium industry balance growth and geopolitics
In the scenic Bintan Island of Indonesia, a new industrial complex is emerging near a bustling seaside resort, marking a significant shift from traditional tourism and fishing to aluminium. At its core is an alumina refinery led by Bintan Alumina Indonesia and partially owned by China's Shandong...
Spectro Alloys invests $71 million for high-end aluminium recycling equipment at its Minnesota facility
Spectro Alloys is backing an investment worth $71 million to incorporate new aluminium recycling equipment in its Rosemount, Minnesota compound. One of the US's largest aluminium recyclers is eager to amplify its ability to sort and melt post-consumer scrap aluminium and cast it into different...
Shenlong Baoding’s upcoming battery aluminium foil project to start by 2024
According to the performance statement provided by Shenhuo Shares, the Shenlong Baoding Phase II project, which involves the production of 60,000 tonnes of new energy battery aluminium foil, is progressing actively. The installation of the rolling mill has already commenced, and it is anticipated...
Green energy initiative: Adani Group decides to construct a 10GW solar manufacturing unit by 2027
Adani Group, already one of the world's largest solar power producers, announced the expansion of its solar manufacturing business to meet the growing demand for solar panels in India and worldwide. Aluminium is preferred for making solar panels due to its lightweight properties and tensile...
Skyportz drives waterfront vertiport concept with aluminium monocoque structure
Skyportz, Contreras Earl Architecture, and Pascall+Watson Architects are set to release a concept for an innovative e-mobility hub on the Australian waterfront. The proposal involves the transformation of an existing heliport situated along the Yarra River in Melbourne into a state-of-the-art...
Vietnamese mining company Vinacomin to indulge in building new alumina and aluminium production plants
According to a recent report, Vietnam Industry – Coal and Mineral Industries Group, popularly known as Vinacomin, has decided to invest in setting up new alumina refineries and aluminium smelters, along with expanding the capacity of its existing Nhân Cơ Alumina Plant in Đắk Nông. Vinacomin is...
Hydro plans to install a new water treatment plant at its legacy bauxite residue facility in Schwandorf
Hydro is responsible for operating and maintaining three bauxite residual facilities located at the Schwandorf legacy site in the eastern region of Bavaria, Germany. The site contains remnants from the operational activities conducted by VAW, a German aluminium company, from the 1930s to the 1990s....
End user weekly: Ball releases Eyeris® printing technology for aluminium cans; Coca-Cola invests to install new canning line
This week, the end user segment has seen exciting advancements. Ball Corporation, a renowned provider of sustainable aluminium packaging, recently released insights on the incredible impact of their exclusive printing technology, Eyeris®. This technology is designed to offer exceptional visual...
IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop project unveils the Garuda 6.0 prototype with aluminium honeycomb chassis
Talented students at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have sparked renewed enthusiasm for cutting-edge, high-speed transportation in India. Their groundbreaking project, 'Avishkar Hyperloop,' challenges traditional notions of inter-city travel by proposing a passenger pod...
Lumi aims to launch full-scale production of aluminium cups with investments from seed funding
Lumi, an American food and beverage packaging firm, has announced the completion of its initial investment round to pursue its objective to prevent single-use plastic pollution. Various investors participated in this financing round, including Innovent Group, Hydra Group, and Responsibly Fund. The...
ChemX unlocks milestone, confirms 4N purity results from its high-purity alumina “micro-plant” in Perth
ChemX Materials has officially verified the noteworthy 4N (99.99 per cent) purity outcomes obtained from its wholly-owned high-purity alumina "micro-plant" located in the southern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The results were determined across an astonishing range of 66 elements and...
Alba set right its strategic growth plan for Q4 2023 at the recent board meeting, with key focus on Line 7 Project
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), in its third quarterly Board of Directors’ virtual meeting on September 28, underpinned that delivering consistent performance amid uncertain macroeconomic outlook would be their top priority for the next quarter. Chairman of the Board Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij...
Qinghai Aluminium’s graphitised cathode project seamlessly transits through the energy-saving review
In an effort to promote energy efficiency and conservation, Qinghai Aluminium recently invited energy management experts from Qinghai Renewable Energy Research Institute, Qinghai Chemical Design and Research Institute, and Qinghai University to conduct an energy-saving acceptance review of their...
Aluminium producer Nanshan Group yet again acquires significant ranking among the Top 500 Chinese Enterprises
Nanshan Group, the largest aluminium producer in China, has yet again appeared in the list of Top 500 Chinese Companies declared by China Enterprise Confederation and China Entrepreneurs Association. They jointly released the list of "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises in 2023" and "Top 500 China...
Epsilon Carbon becomes the first Indian exporter of liquid coal tar pitch
Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd., a prominent player in India's specialty carbon product manufacturing sector, achieved a significant milestone. They proudly became the first Indian company to venture into the export of liquid coal tar pitch, with an impressive initial consignment of 8,000 tonnes departing...
Jiulongpo district actively works toward the construction of Southwest Aluminum Series project
The Southwest Aluminum Series Project coordination meeting took place on September 20th at the Aluminium City Hotel. The Jiulongpo District facilitated conversations among various stakeholders, including the Chongqing Aluminium Investment Group and Xipeng Town, to engage in comprehensive...
