South Korea’s Russian aluminium imports reached a record high in 2025, making Russia the country’s largest aluminium supplier for the first time. The sharp increase has strengthened Korea’s dependence on Russian metal even as the US and Europe tighten sanctions against Moscow. The exposure is...
Asia’s alumina exports entered 2026 on a strong footing, with shipments to global markets reaching 7.05 million tonnes worth USD 2.76 billion in H1 2026 , up 27.36 per cent year-on-year . The sharp rise in H1 was driven by a quarter-on-quarter surge by a considerable margin. This indicates an...
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The Rajshahi district in Bangladesh is facing a gas inflow interruption (a cheaper option than fuel oil) and resulting in a surge in oil prices which might lead to the shutdown of various aluminium utensils industries in Bogura’s Talora port region. The regional traders explained that the cost of...
According to the Department of Industry and Trade, the Australia Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) completed its final review of the anti-dumping tax period for aluminium profiles from Vietnam and Malaysia. The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) has decided not to continue charging antidumping...
This week the global primary aluminium segment had been quite an eventful one. If on one hand, the market segment witnessed significant growth in primary aluminium production in regions like Africa and North America, then on the other hand, the need to shift towards a more sustainable and clean...
The founder of Russian aluminium giant Rusal and oligarch Oleg Deripaska commented by saying that Russia will seek to foster trade and investment liaison with India, China and Southeast Asian nations. Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska, a Russian billionaire and industrialist, was once Russia's richest...
The second evaluation of anti-dumping measures imposed on selected Chinese aluminium goods has been announced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). As a result, the anti-dumping duties on items with the codes 7604.10.10, 7604.10.90, 7604.21.90, 7604.29.10, and 7604.29.90 will be reviewed....
Following a complaint from the Indian aluminium industry, the commerce ministry's investigative arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), undertook an examination into suspected export subsidies by Malaysia on 'aluminium primary foundry alloy ingot in various forms' and recommended...
The main attraction for this week’s global primary aluminium segment was RUSAL’s sustainability report. RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium manufacturers, released its 2021 annual sustainability report with special attention on ‘Human Focus.’ The report highlights RUSAL’s commitment towards...
A key geostrategic location, abundant natural resources, a young population, and a vital geopolitical position make Myanmar one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific. The principal industries contributing to Myanmar’s economy are agriculture, mining and tourism. Aluminium foil is...
The globally integrated aluminium producer, Press Metal, with its largest presence in South East Asia recorded augmented sales and earnings for the first quarter till 31st March 2022. The firm’s revenue ascended to 86.6% Y-o-Y in 1Q 2022 to reach RM 3.92 billion, and the net profit heightened by...
On 27 th May 2022, the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), as a part of the effort to increase its presence in the Asian-Pacific market, opened a sales office in Singapore. An official inauguration took place for the new sales office and was done by the Chairman of...
HK Sons, a Chinese firm in the business of aluminium, copper and iron exporting to china’s capital city, Beijing has terminated functionalizing in Gwadar city of Pakistan. It is reported that H K Sons is one of the leading investors in Pakistan’s Gwadar city located on the southwestern coast of...
The General Administration of Customs found China’s total exports of prebaked anode reached 185,500 tonnes in April 2022, which were 8.22 per cent higher month-on-month and 63.86 per cent year-on-year. Export value amounted to US$192 million, with a unit price of $1,035.81 per tonne. China exported...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that KOBELCO group (Kobe Steel Group) has joined as the new production and transformation member. Since its inception in 1905, KOBELCO has collaborated with clients to develop and deliver goods that suit their needs while also advancing society. KOBELCO is...
Alumex PLC has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative(ASI) as a new member in the Production and Transformation division. Sri Lanka's largest fully integrated manufacturer of aluminium extrusion profiles and worldwide proprietary technologies under licence is Alumex PLC. Since its inception in...
The economy of Indonesia is substantial in the South-eastern region of Asia and is one of the leading emerging market economies. The country has a mixed economic system which incorporates a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The...
The largest shareholder of Altech Chemicals Ltd Deutsche Balaton Aktiengesellschaft (Deutsche Balaton) has transformed 15,000,000 enlisted options which will expire on 31 st May 2022 with a conversion price of $0.08 each, for total proceeds of $1,200,000. Eminent shareholder, Delphi...
On Monday, May 2, a major fire had broken out at an aluminium production factory in Kampung Baru Balakong, Seri Kembangan in Malaysia. The reason behind the fire is still unknown, and no death or injuries were reported. As per the reports, two fire engines were needed to control the raging fire....
One of the leading commodity exchanges in Asia, IHOFX announced on 29 th April 2022, that the new Aluminium Premium Duty-Unpaid (Metal Bulletin) futures contracts were being traded in larger volumes this month. IHOFX or Incheon Option and Futures Exchange has successfully anchored into a...
