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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China’s leading producer of aluminium alloy bars plans to open a plant in Mexico
China's largest producer of aluminium alloy bars, Innovation New Material Technology, has announced intentions to spend USD197 million in a factory in Mexico. The Shandong province-based parent firm stated that Innovation New Material's Hong Kong subsidiaries, Drayton Management and Gloucester...
Qingtongxia Aluminium achieves a milestone as the first 5G smart factory in the Chinese electrolytic aluminium sector
Qingtongxia Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd, a subsidiary owned by Ningxia Energy Aluminium Co., Ltd. and recognized as a prominent state-owned enterprise within China's Nonferrous Metals Industry, has officially commenced its operational activities. This milestone signifies the transformation of...
Mahanadi Coalfields seeks government approval for INR 34,072 crore investments in Greenfield aluminium project
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), awaits government approval to invest INR 34,072 crore in an integrated Greenfield aluminium project in Odisha. The project will have a 2 million tonnes alumina refinery, a 0.5 million tonne aluminium smelter, and a 1,400...
Shubhson Automotive acquires Fe to uplift its technological prowess in e-scooter manufacturing
A well-acknowledged player in the automotive industry, Shubhson Automotive, situated in Pune, has declared acquiring Yogtech Industries (Fe), a DPIIT-recognized energy start-up. Fe is an expert in creating bespoke aluminium-based electric two-wheeler components and boasts of designing...
NITREX strengthens its global foothold in the surface treatment industry
NITREX, a global player in the surface treatment industry, has achieved yet another milestone by successfully commissioning two cutting-edge nitriding systems for Alumil S.A., Greece's largest extrusion company and a major architectural systems producer. This collaboration reinforces NITREX's...
Seven metre aluminium statue stands tall in West Belfast’s Springfield Road
A new seven-meter-tall aluminium sculpture called 'Carry Each Other' has been unveiled on Springfield Road in West Belfast. The local visual artist, Sara Cunningham-Bell, sculpted it for the Forth Meadow Community Greenway project. The sculpture symbolises the strength of the community in Belfast...
Downstream weekly recap: China to accommodate 17 new aluminium battery foil projects; Sansera Engineering to invest INR300 crore for capacity expansion
The downstream aluminium sector witnessed an active week started from August 14, 2023, with 17 new Chinese battery foil projects commissioning production, Sansera Engineering Ltd, a precision-forged and machined aluminium components manufacturer, planning to invest INR 300 crore for capacity...
Hydro kicks off the first phase of its ambitious project to make Sweden carbon-emission free
The Greener Sweden Project, started by Hydro in 2022, an ambitious energy project to remove local carbon emissions from the region, has been started. The installation of solar panels and battery storage at Hydro's Swedish extrusions facilities in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång has begun. The...
Sansera Engineering Ltd sets aside INR 300 crore for capacity expansion in FY24
Sansera Engineering Ltd is a precision-forged and machined aluminium components manufacturer that caters to both auto and non-auto segments. The company is planning to invest INR 300 crore in FY24 for capacity expansion and line balancing to cater to the growing order book. The facility is designed...
Alinta locks deal to construct a 200MWh big battery near Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery
Alinta Energy, an Australian energy business, has announced its plant to construct a 200MWh battery next to the Alcoa alumina plant to help stabilise the grid and supply backup power. On Thursday, Alinta said it hired Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Sunterra to construct the 100MW,...
thyssenkrupp Materials UK joins ClearVUE.Business to evoke the sustainable strategy “BEYOND”
thyssenkrupp Materials UK is pleased to announce its collaboration with ClearVUE.Business, a reputable net-zero consultancy, for a pioneering sustainability project aimed at energy monitoring. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 under the...
EIRA Water’s sustainability protocol prepares the world for a greener future
EIRA Water is quite vocal about its sustainability targets as the global retail industry is constantly trying to maintain an eco-friendly approach to save the world from the looming crisis of global warming and carbon emissions. EIRA has introduced various recycling drives along its flagship...
Growing demand for aluminium battery foil prompts China to commission 17 new capacities
Aluminium battery foil projects are spearheading in China, with 17 new plants under construction or some started production, reported the Shanghai Metals Market survey. Out of the 17 new projects with a total capacity of 1.272 million tonnes, 15 are estimated to be fully operational before the end...
Hydro Rein and OVF to establish seven solar projects totaling 655 MW
Hydro Rein and Norwegian landowner Opplysningsvesenets Fund (OVF) are forming a cooperative solar power firm. The partners intend to build seven solar projects totalling 655 MW on chosen Norwegian lands. Geisli Energi AS, Hydro Rein, and OVF have formed a new business to enter the fast-expanding...
China's Easpring clears ground for a battery cathode materials plant in Finland
Beijing Easpring, a Chinese manufacturer of battery cathodes, is currently in the process of constructing a production plant for ternary cathode active material in southeast Finland. This plant will mainly produce considerable amounts of nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) 811 and nickel-cobalt-aluminium...
Bhagwati Sai Metal Alloys joins the world’s first aluminium B2B platform AL CircleBiz
Bhagwati Sai Metal Alloys has established a state-of-the-art aluminium extrusion plant, the first of its kind in the Northeast region, aimed at exporting and supplying high-quality aluminium extrusion profiles in different alloys to cater to the diverse needs of various industries. AL CircleBiz...
Kolkata metro network awaits the integration of steel-encased aluminium third rail system
In a mission to imitate global green initiatives by metro networks, Kolkata Railways is about to introduce a steel-encased aluminium third rail system replacing the older pure-steel version. This will make the entire metro chain much more sustainable, reducing carbon emissions to a great extent....
DFV group, specializing in aluminium paints extends its footprint in Brazil
DFV, an Italian company that paints wood-effect aluminium extrusions and laminates, is extending its footprint in Brazil by constructing a second production in Içara, Santa Catarina. The new entity will concentrate on the market for high-end wood-effect finishes and RAL paints (an international...
