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Mexico seeks US tariff relief on aluminium, steel and vehicles before end of 2026
Mexico hopes to secure a favourable response from the United States to its request for lower tariffs on aluminium, steel and vehicles before the end of 2026, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said. The Trump administration imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Mexican aluminium and steel and 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles, with an exemption for vehicles with US content. The duties were introduced on national security grounds under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico City, the Economy Minister said Mexican officials had presented technical arguments and supporting evidence to US authorities to justify reducing the tariffs. He argued that the United States runs a steel trade surplus with Mexico, making the tariffs on the metal unjustified from the...
$3.7B Kurri Kurri Data Centre to transform former aluminium smelter site with 550.5 MW power demand
A proposed AUD 3.7 billion data centre at the former Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri industrial site in New South Wales, Australia, could repurpose a major industrial property for digital infrastructure, with an estimated peak construction workforce of 1,210 people and around 254 ongoing jobs. The Kurri Kurri Data Centre project, proposed at Hart Road, Loxford, is seeking approval for the fit-out and operation of a large-scale data storage facility with a planned power consumption of 550.5 megawatts (MW). The development application, listed as a State Significant Development under reference SSD-128819490, is currently at the public exhibition stage. The proposal highlights how former aluminium industry sites could find new uses as demand for data storage and computing infrastructure expands....
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Alcoa targets USD 1 billion in asset monetisation as alumina supply tightens outside China
Alcoa is looking to unlock up to USD 1 billion from asset sales and other monetisation efforts by 2030, with a proposed deal to sell part of its Massena East site in New York expected to generate as much as USD 315 million. The plan comes as alumina supplies outside China tighten and global aluminium inventories remain historically low, potentially supporting the company’s market outlook. Alcoa shares (NYSE: AA) traded more than 1 per cent higher overnight ahead of Friday, although they remained down 4 per cent for the week. The stock had risen 5.8 per cent in Friday’s trading following the company’s third-quarter (Q3) 2026 results, which showed stronger earnings, higher aluminium production and improved realised aluminium prices. Massena East deal sets Alcoa’s asset monetisation plan in...
Mexico and UAE dual engines boost September aluminium foil exports to second-highest level of the year
Customs data shows that China's aluminium foil exports totaled 128,200 tonnes in September 2026, up 6.8 per cent M-o-M and up 13.3 per cent Y-o-Y, marking the second-highest level of 2026, trailing only June's 131,500 tonnes. In January-September 2026, China's cumulative aluminium foil exports reached 1.0527 million tonnes, up 3.8 per cent Y-o-Y. Unbacked aluminium foil accounted for approximately 85.9 per cent, while backed aluminium foil made up about 14.1 per cent. By region, Southeast Asia remained the top destination with a 22.5 per cent share, pulling back from 24.8 per cent in August. The Middle East (16.7 per cent, +14.6 per cent M-o-M), North America (13.0 per cent, +16.2 per cent M-o-M), and East Asia (11.7 per cent, +18.1 per cent M-o-M) expanded in tandem, forming the bulk of...
FMO, AXIAN and Africa Via advance €55.5m solar project in Côte d’Ivoire
Dutch development bank FMO has signed a financing agreement with Kong Solaire SAS for the development of a 50 MWp solar power plant near Kong in northern Côte d’Ivoire. FMO will provide up to EUR 55.5 million (USD 62 million) in long-term financing with a 20-year tenor, covering the project’s entire long-term financing requirement. The project company is owned by Africa Via, AXIAN and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) through its project development solution, InfraCo. The financing structure has been adapted to reflect the specific conditions of emerging markets in West Africa. Benjamin Memmi, CEO of AXIAN Group’s Energy division, said, “ With an installed capacity of 50 MWp, the project will help diversify the national energy mix and meet growing electricity demand with...
WEEKLY: Guinea bauxite prices under pressure as freight slide revives supply
China's domestic bauxite prices held steady last week. Supply tightness at China's inland mines persisted, prompting some traders to blend and sell ores sourced from Turkey and Pakistan. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in ocean freight rates restored arbitrage margins for bauxite from non-mainstream origins; imports from origins compatible with domestic bauxite blending are likely to rise. In terms of imported bauxite, freight rates showed no sign of bottoming out. Rates on the Baltic Exchange C3 route fell to around US USD 30 per tonne, with November-loading vessel offers quoted near US USD 29 per tonne. The sustained freight drop revived shipment plans for small and mid-sized Guinean miners, pointing to potential supply ramp-up for Guinean bauxite. Guinean ore offers increased markedly...
EGA’s Engineer the Future programme to encourage STEM interest at another 25 schools in the 2026/2027 academic year
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has launched this academic year’s Engineer the Future programme, which aims to inspire children’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at another 25 schools. Over 44,000 students from more than 170 schools across the UAE have participated in EGA’s Engineer the Future programme since its launch in 2017. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are vital fields for the UAE’s industrial future. EGA employs over 1,500 STEM experts, including more than 500 UAE Nationals. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: “Building a globally competitive industrial economy requires a strong pipeline of scientific and...
Aluminium fins and discarded plastic bags improve solar panel output by 11.6% in laboratory test
Solar panels could benefit from a simple cooling arrangement made from aluminium fins and discarded plastic bags, according to a laboratory study that explored ways to limit heat-related power losses without consuming additional electricity. The combination increased a panel’s output power by 11.6 per cent under simulated sunlight, only marginally higher than the 11.5% gain recorded with aluminium fins alone. The findings point to a potential use for waste plastic in solar panel cooling, although outdoor testing is still needed to establish whether the approach can deliver similar results under changing weather conditions. Aluminium fins offer a simple way to manage solar panel heat Photovoltaic panels can lose electrical performance as their temperature rises under strong sunlight. To...
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UBC scrap prices in Q3 2026: Values rise in August and September after July decline
The US aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap price benchmark tracked by Argus recorded a mixed performance over the third quarter of 2026, declining in July before rising in August and September. The monthly average increased from USD 2,322.89 per tonne in July to USD 2,491.22 per tonne in August and USD 2,602.51 per tonne in September, indicating a sustained recovery in the benchmark over the three months. July: Prices decline despite a high opening The benchmark began July at USD 2,464.98 per tonne on July 1, before falling sharply to USD 2,270.76 per tonne on July 3. The price remained at that level on July 2 and July 6, the lowest recorded price for the month. It subsequently recovered gradually, reaching USD 2,319.86 per tonne on July 10 and USD 2,328.63 per tonne on July 22....
Acer launches four Swift Air 14 laptops with all-aluminium bodies weighing 1.18 kg
Acer Japan has introduced four models in its Swift Air 14 laptop series, featuring all-aluminium bodies, 14-inch displays and lightweight designs aimed at users seeking portability and everyday computing performance. The laptops measure approximately 12.99 mm thick and weigh around 1.18 kg, with CNC diamond-cut processing used on the lid. The four models - SFA14-I31-A38Y, SFA14-I31-A32Y, SFA14-I31-A58Y and SFA14-I31-A52Y - differ in specifications, including processor and memory configurations. The range offers Intel Core 3 Processor 304 and Intel Core 5 Processor 320 options, both equipped with integrated Intel AI Boost technology. Aluminium construction and display specifications The Swift Air 14 features an all-metal aluminium chassis designed to combine a slim profile with a...
Ex-China aluminium market remains weak, spot offers in major markets fall under pressure
This week, the overseas aluminium market overall remained in the doldrums. Weak demand continued to be the core issue across major markets, with offer prices in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the US, and China generally under pressure. Trading activity was sluggish, and the tug-of-war between sellers and buyers persisted, with the market lacking clear directional guidance overall. Japan: MJP negotiations continue, market sentiment remains subdued The Japanese market remained relatively quiet this week, with focus still on the progress of Q4 MJP negotiations. Some sellers are still negotiating premiums with buyers, but the two sides have significant differences in price expectations, and negotiations are progressing slowly. As a result, the MJP market remains subdued, with limited spot...
UBC scrap prices in Q3 2026: Values rise in August and September after July decline
The US aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap price benchmark tracked by Argus recorded a mixed performance over the third quarter of 2026, declining in July before rising in August and September. The monthly average increased from USD 2,322.89 per tonne in July to USD 2,491.22 per tonne in August and USD 2,602.51 per tonne in September, indicating a sustained recovery in the benchmark over the three months. July: Prices decline despite a high opening The benchmark began July at USD 2,464.98 per tonne on July 1, before falling sharply to USD 2,270.76 per tonne on July 3. The price remained at that level on July 2 and July 6, the lowest recorded price for the month. It subsequently recovered gradually, reaching USD 2,319.86 per tonne on July 10 and USD 2,328.63 per tonne on July 22....
Acer launches four Swift Air 14 laptops with all-aluminium bodies weighing 1.18 kg
Acer Japan has introduced four models in its Swift Air 14 laptop series, featuring all-aluminium bodies, 14-inch displays and lightweight designs aimed at users seeking portability and everyday computing performance. The laptops measure approximately 12.99 mm thick and weigh around 1.18 kg, with CNC diamond-cut processing used on the lid. The four models - SFA14-I31-A38Y, SFA14-I31-A32Y, SFA14-I31-A58Y and SFA14-I31-A52Y - differ in specifications, including processor and memory configurations. The range offers Intel Core 3 Processor 304 and Intel Core 5 Processor 320 options, both equipped with integrated Intel AI Boost technology. Aluminium construction and display specifications The Swift Air 14 features an all-metal aluminium chassis designed to combine a slim profile with a...
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