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New aluminium alloy from Ranshofen wins the ALUMINIUM Innovation Award 2026
AMAG Austria Metall AG, based in Ranshofen, Austria, has won the ALUMINIUM Innovation Award 2026 in the “Technology & Product Innovation” category with AMAG CrossAlloy®.57. The industry award was presented for the first time in 2026 at the international ALUMINIUM trade fair in Düsseldorf. Together with the trade publication *International Aluminium Journal*, the trade fair organiser RX Global recognises pioneering innovations in the global aluminium industry. The category focuses on technologies and products that set new standards in terms of quality, performance and versatility. “We are delighted to receive this award. It is a special recognition of the work of everyone involved. AMAG CrossAlloy®.57 demonstrates the potential of developing new aluminium alloys. Our priority now is to...
How a Pittsburgh plumber’s aluminium dome helped shape observatory design
In 1930, Pittsburgh plumber Leo Scanlon built a backyard observatory using a material rarely employed in construction at the time: sheet aluminium. His lightweight, rotating dome protected a homemade telescope and became a model for later small observatories, helping establish his reputation in the amateur astronomy community before he met Albert Einstein four years later. Known as the Valley View Observatory, the structure stood in the Summer Hill neighbourhood on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Scanlon’s solution to a practical engineering problem demonstrated how aluminium could offer an alternative to heavier materials such as wood and steel in observatory construction. Aluminium offers a lighter solution Scanlon began documenting his backyard project in September 1930, according to...
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Russian aluminium accounts for nearly 100% of available LME stocks in September
Russian-origin aluminium accounted for 99.98 per cent of available aluminium stocks in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses at the end of September, up from 95 per cent in August, as Indian metal stocks dwindled to just 50 tonnes. The figures, released by the exchange on Wednesday, highlight the limited choice of aluminium available for delivery through the LME warehouse system. Total available, or on-warrant, aluminium inventories fell by 6.5 per cent to 226,675 tonnes at the end of September, marking their lowest level since March 2025. The decline came as the conflict in the Middle East tightened global supply. Although available Russian aluminium stocks also decreased, falling by 3,425 tonnes during the month to 226,625 tonnes, their share of the remaining inventory increased as...
Aluminium falls 1.4% as easing Hormuz restrictions raise supply expectations
Aluminium prices declined by 1.4 per cent to INR 320.25 (USD 3.37) as easing restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz reduced concerns over supply disruptions in the Gulf region. According to Kedia Advisory, the decline also reflected expectations of recovering smelter operations, higher Indonesian production and rising Chinese exports. The softer price outlook comes despite falling visible inventories, which continue to provide underlying support to the market. Aluminium exports from Indonesia exceeded 150,000 tonnes in August, while Chinese aluminium exports increased by 17.2 per cent year on year, adding to expectations of improved global availability. According to Citi, accelerating supply growth outside China could shift the global aluminium market from a deficit of...
ASI certifies Member Against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Texarkana Aluminium has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces approximately 150,000 tonnes of aluminium coil annually in various alloys and sizes, using processes including direct chill casting, aluminium re-melting and refining, hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing and finishing. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. The ASI Performance Standard V3 defines 11 principles and 62 criteria under...
Aluminium Arabia postponed from November 2026 to April 2027
Aluminium Arabia, an event for the global and Middle Eastern aluminium industry, has been postponed to April 2027. The event was scheduled for November 11–12. However, the organisers have not yet announced the new dates for the two-day event. The exhibition is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss the future of the regional aluminium industry. It will also provide opportunities for companies to meet, build partnerships, share technology and develop advanced manufacturing clusters. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook " The organisers expect the event to help create jobs and support...
Gleich Aluminium installs new panel cutting saw to improve processing efficiency
Gleich Aluminium has installed a new fm 8 panel cutting system from IMA Schelling at its facility in Kaltenkirchen, Germany, replacing its existing saw. It completed the installation in three weeks while maintaining ongoing operations. The company selected the new system for its short throughput times, component layout, and readiness for further automation. Gleich employs 150 people and produces around 20,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Gleich Managing Director Sebastian Ricken said the decision came down to design details and cost-effectiveness, as competing systems offered similar performance. He said, “The way the system now stands...
LME aluminium price chart drops to $3,010/t; Asian Ref Price sinks nearly 2% on October 14
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continued to record a downward trend of nearly 1 per cent across the pricing and contract segments in the October 14 trading session, reporting drops over the October 13 close . The Asian Reference Price dropped nearly 2 per cent while the opening stocks and live warrants remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price dropped by 0.91 per cent from USD 3,035.5 per tonne to USD 3,008 per tonne. The offer price moved from USD 3,036 per tonne to USD 3,010 per tonne, down 0.86 per cent day-on-day. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The LME aluminium three-month bid advanced from USD 3,036 per tonne from USD...
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US aluminum maker Shapes Unlimited faces up to $5m in extra costs as tariffs and Iran conflict bite
US aluminum product manufacturer Shapes Unlimited faces up to $5 million in additional costs this year as President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rising freight charges linked to the conflict involving Iran add pressure to American manufacturers. The Ohio-based company is among businesses grappling with higher input and transportation costs, while uncertainty over US trade policy and deteriorating relations with Canada complicate planning and expansion. Although some American manufacturers have benefited from higher barriers facing foreign competitors, others are struggling to absorb additional expenses and maintain growth. Doug Rende, chief executive of Shapes Unlimited, told AFP that the combined pressures had become increasingly difficult to manage. “Frustrating would be one word,” Rende...
Domestic and overseas aluminium prices rebound from lows; amid mixed bullish and bearish factors, aluminium prices maintain a fluctuating trend
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2611 contract closed at RMB 23,605 per tonne, up RMB 225 or 0.96 per cent from yesterday's settlement price. It opened at RMB 23,490.00 per tonne during the day and fluctuated between 23,490 and RMB 23,675 per tonne. Prices traded below the MA5 (23,662.00), MA10 (23,912.50), MA30 (24,069.50), and MA60 (23,822.92), rebounding after a short-term decline. A rebound-from-lows consolidation structure is emerging, with the short-term moving averages above forming key resistance. The MACD DIF (-100.9745) is below the DEA (1.1214), and the MACD histogram stands at -204.1917, indicating bears still hold strong momentum. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is RMB 23,300-24,000 per tonne. The LME aluminium 3M contract settled at USD 3,062.50...
Hindalco partners with Vi Business to deploy a private network at an Odisha bauxite mine
Hindalco Industries has partnered with Vi Business to establish its first dedicated private network at the Baphlimali bauxite mine in Odisha, supporting safer mining, real-time monitoring and Industry 4.0 operations. Hindalco Industries Ltd has partnered with Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea (Vi), to deploy a dedicated private network at its Baphlimali bauxite mine in Rayagada district, Odisha. Announced on October 8, 2026, the multi-year managed services agreement marks Hindalco’s first private network implementation and forms part of its broader digital transformation strategy. The network will cover the complete private network infrastructure, including spectrum, core network, radio access network (RAN) and managed services. It is expected to provide secure, reliable...
US aluminum maker Shapes Unlimited faces up to $5m in extra costs as tariffs and Iran conflict bite
US aluminum product manufacturer Shapes Unlimited faces up to $5 million in additional costs this year as President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rising freight charges linked to the conflict involving Iran add pressure to American manufacturers. The Ohio-based company is among businesses grappling with higher input and transportation costs, while uncertainty over US trade policy and deteriorating relations with Canada complicate planning and expansion. Although some American manufacturers have benefited from higher barriers facing foreign competitors, others are struggling to absorb additional expenses and maintain growth. Doug Rende, chief executive of Shapes Unlimited, told AFP that the combined pressures had become increasingly difficult to manage. “Frustrating would be one word,” Rende...
Domestic and overseas aluminium prices rebound from lows; amid mixed bullish and bearish factors, aluminium prices maintain a fluctuating trend
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2611 contract closed at RMB 23,605 per tonne, up RMB 225 or 0.96 per cent from yesterday's settlement price. It opened at RMB 23,490.00 per tonne during the day and fluctuated between 23,490 and RMB 23,675 per tonne. Prices traded below the MA5 (23,662.00), MA10 (23,912.50), MA30 (24,069.50), and MA60 (23,822.92), rebounding after a short-term decline. A rebound-from-lows consolidation structure is emerging, with the short-term moving averages above forming key resistance. The MACD DIF (-100.9745) is below the DEA (1.1214), and the MACD histogram stands at -204.1917, indicating bears still hold strong momentum. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is RMB 23,300-24,000 per tonne. The LME aluminium 3M contract settled at USD 3,062.50...
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