Alumina exports from RUSAL’s Friguia refinery in Guinea have been halted after a train carrying the material derailed over the weekend, disrupting rail access to the plant and forcing production to slow, three sources told Reuters. The train, operated by Russian aluminium producer RUSAL RUAL.MM,...
Europe’s aluminium industry produced more metal in the first half of 2026, but the numbers hide a more complicated story. Primary aluminium output rose 4.9 per cent year on year to 3.648 million tonnes, while metallurgical-grade alumina production fell 1.8 per cent to 2.846 million tonnes. At first...
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RUSAL has developed and deployed proprietary software to automate control of anode baking furnaces at its Sayanogorsk Aluminium Smelter as part of a wider modernisation programme to improve production efficiency, process flexibility, and operational performance. The software, created by RUSAL's...
An increase of 21.6 per cent in the aluminium price this year has been observed by the World Bank, in comparison to the previous year. The observation comes after the industry is currently grappling with tight supply, low inventory and a strong demand coming from the emerging industries. The...
In the first part of the “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ” article series , we explored the beginnings of these women’s journeys, starting from their first jobs to the roles they occupy now, highlighting the pivotal moments that led them into this field. Now, as we dive into the...
The aluminium industry is quietly undergoing a structural shift. What was once dominated by primary smelting is now moving toward a scrap-led ecosystem, with used beverage can (UBC) material emerging as a critical feedstock. The shift is rooted in cost and power. Producing primary aluminium...
UC RUSAL’s 2025 numbers mirror a year with revenue growth but without any profit growth. The world’s largest aluminium producer outside China lifted revenue 22.6 per cent year-on-year to USD 14.81 billion, helped by a 16.4 per cent rise in sales volumes to 4.49 million tonnes, but the benefit was...
It has been over a month since we released our special magazine, “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ”, where women working in the aluminium industry across roles and domains have come together and shared their stories. Be it navigating the industry upon entering or thriving through the...
The ongoing geo-political conflict in West Asia has put many end-user sectors under strain in several parts of the world. From packaging to building and construction, all have been whining over raw material crisis, especially aluminium, since Gulf countries contribute a substantial portion of the...
Over the past two weeks, the aluminium value chain has unfolded in fragments rather than a single, linear move. What starts as policy shifts and price pressure in bauxite moves through a well-supplied alumina market, before ending in a sudden supply shock in primary aluminium. Each layer is...
Russia-based RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, is planning to divert a part of its aluminium shipments originally intended for China to Japan and other Asian customer bases, as reported by Reuters. The update is revealed by the sources amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions that are...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has implemented a proprietary neural network-based technology for controlling aluminium hydroxide particle fractions. The technology improves the quality of alumina, which in turn enhances the quality of the aluminium produced from it and...
Executive Summary: The global aluminium sector is feeling the heat of a supply crisis, as major aluminium producers face policy curbs, geopolitical crises, sanctions and tariff hurdles, and environmental setbacks. The war in Iran has further inflated the crisis with shipping disruptions and attacks...
The Aughinish Alumina refinery in Ireland has returned to profit due to the latest alumina price hikes. Its revenue rose sharply. This is the largest alumina refinery in Europe. It is operated by Limerick Alumina Refinery Ltd. (LARL). It is located in the Shannon Estuary. It has witnessed a sharp...
The global aluminium price is on a rising trend, reaching a four-year high, especially because of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In March 2026, the aluminium price rose to USD 3,492 per tonne. In the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, which is being scheduled for October 14-16 in...
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed concern over reports that alumina produced at the Aughinish plant in Co Limerick may be entering supply chains connected to Russian aluminium production. An investigation by The Irish Times, conducted with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting...
At a time when aluminium prices are climbing sharply, alumina - the very raw material that feeds it - is barely moving. This unusual split raises a simple question: why is the input material weakening while the output strengthens? The answer lies in a mix of supply, expansion, demand shifts, and...
The importance of aluminium for the global energy transition is undeniable, yet the fact remains that its production is one of the most carbon-intensive processes in the industrial sector. According to the International Aluminium Institute (2023), the aluminium value chain accounts for roughly 3...
The largest alumina producer in Europe is reported to supply the aluminium smelting raw material to the defence industry of Russia. The shipment is said to have started from Ireland's Aughinish plant and is subject to the US and EU sanctions. In the production of military equipment, the need for...
Aluminium supply chain crisis due to the geo-political conflict in the Middle East has turned Japanese auto-parts manufacturers to Russia's Rusal. Reports from various sources suggest that Japanese auto-parts manufacturers are even in talks with Rusal for over a week now to secure primary foundry...
