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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CMPDI expands expertise into non-coal exploration with impressive bauxite exploration
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a Mini Ratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has ventured into non-coal exploration activities, marking a significant expansion of its expertise. They have recently submitted a comprehensive geological report for bauxite exploration....
Chinese EV maker Rox Motor receives funding from domestic aluminium manufacturer Shandong Weiqiao Group
On September 22, Rox Motor Tech, a Chinese electric vehicle company, announced the successful completion of a fundraising round amounting to $1 billion. Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group, a domestic aluminium manufacturer, secured the investment for this round. Rox, established in the early months...
TII unveils UAE’s first locally developed aluminium alloy powder at the AM Conclave conference
AMALLOY, a patented new aluminium alloy powder created exclusively for additive manufacturing by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), was unveiled at the AM Conclave conference in Abu Dhabi. AMALLOY is the Middle East's first metal additive manufacturing feedstock developed for laser beam...
China’s electrolytic aluminium industry records capacity expansion of 47.2490Mt in Aug’23
According to the statistics provided by Baichuan Yingfu, in August 2023, the electrolytic aluminium industry witnessed a capacity expansion of 47.2490 million tonnes, with a construction capacity of 42.799 million tonnes. The operating rate during this period was recorded at 90.58 per cent. China's...
Downstream weekly: Lizhong Group accelerates success, bags second major aluminium alloy wheels supply contract in record time
This week, the downstream aluminium sector has witnessed exciting movements, with Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium Co., Ltd. making progress on their aluminium and metal processing project in Xinxing County. All seven bidding sections of the first phase have achieved their construction milestones, and...
Alumex PLC exclusively provided aluminium parts for Sri Lanka’s first ever Formula Electric car, Falcon E1
Alumex PLC, a leading aluminium brand in Sri Lanka, has joined forces with the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Moratuwa to support the creation of Sri Lanka's first formula electric car. Alumex has played a crucial role as the material sponsor for the project, known as the...
Cosma Casting UK prepares to expand its existing aluminium casting facility in Telford Business Park
Currently, Cosma Casting UK employs 350 full-time staff at its aluminium casting factory situated at Telford Business Park. The current building has a total area of 24,163 square metres. The company has submitted its plans to Telford & Wrekin Council to construct an extension of 11,104 square...
Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium's project advances toward high-quality development
In Guangdong's Xinxing County, the construction of the aluminium products and metal processing project by Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium Co., Ltd. has made significant progress, according to recent reports. The project commenced at the end of 2022 and has been advancing smoothly since then. All seven...
Xusheng Environmental Technology's aluminium dross recycling project flags-off with an investment of RMB 506 million
A groundbreaking ceremony for Jiangsu Xusheng Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.'s annual disposal of 100,000 tonnes of aluminium dross recycling project was held on the morning of September 16. Jiangsu Xusheng Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. plans to invest a total of RMB 506 million in...
Pingguo City signs three projects worth RMB500 million to expand its aluminium industry chain
The 20th China-Asean Expo and China-Asean Business and Investment Summit took place in Nanning on September 17. During the Investment Baise investment conference, a seminar and project signing ceremony on the emerging trends in new energy and materials was organised. As a result, Pingguo City...
Aluminium coil provider Lorin Industries to flag off a new batch anodizing line by 2024
Lorin Industries Inc., a global leader in coil anodized aluminium production and innovation, has announced that it will introduce a new batch anodizing line in early 2024. This new capability, when combined with Lorin's extensive experience in coil processing, will enable the company to cater to...
Huada Technology commits RMB 1.05 billion to new energy and material casting project
On September 15, 2023, Huada Technology made an announcement regarding its plans to invest RMB 1.05 billion in a new energy and new material casting processing project. Under this project, the company will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Huaqi New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., LTD., which...
Lizhong Group accelerates success, bags second major aluminium alloy wheels supply contract in record time
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group, a China-based producer and seller of lightweight aluminium alloy wheels, has secured yet another contract to supply wheels. The new contract is with a leading new energy vehicle maker who will source aluminium alloy wheels from Lizhong for its upcoming Thai plant....
Zhite Technology announces the construction of its aluminium film production line project for Q3 2023
On Thursday, September 14, Xianning High-tech Zone announced the commencement of a major project during the third quarter of 2023 (Q3) at the Zhite Technology building aluminium mould new material production site. The project encompasses various domains such as advanced manufacturing, new energy,...
‘This Is It’ from the Tecnomar features an aluminium hull and 600 square metres of glass windows
The Italian Sea Group has announced the debut of the Tecnomar fleet's brand new 43.5-metre motor catamaran 'This Is It'. The superyacht exhibits a breadth of 14.5 metres and an internal capacity of around 750 gross tonnes. The vessel "This Is It" has an aluminium hull and superstructure, providing...
Heyu Aluminium and other local enterprises come together for the development of Baoxing County
On September 11, Baoxing County and Zhejiang Hanyu International Supply Chain conducted a signing ceremony for the smart industrial supply chain project at the comprehensive Service centre of Baoxing Industrial Park, Yaan Economic Development District. Chairman of Heyu Aluminium CAI Ruijun, County...
End-user aluminium recap: Hindalco invites Italian extrusion specialist Metra SpA to develop lightweight aluminium rail coaches in India
The end-user aluminium sector marked exponential advancements this week. Hindalco Industries and Metra SpA formed a technological alliance, with the latter providing structured and value-added aluminium extrusions for the creation of lightweight aluminium rail coaches in India. The agreement was...
Guangxi Dongrong Pilot Demonstration Zone conducts groundbreaking ceremony of an aluminium and copper project
On Thursday, September 14, the Guangxi Dongrong Pilot Demonstration Zone laid the foundation stone of an aluminium and copper project in Baigui Industrial Park in the presence of the Deputy Director of the management committee and Li Honghui, a member of the Party Working Committee. They attended...
