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China's 22.87 Mt extrusion market faces a structural shift as 317 GW solar growth counters weak construction demand
The global aluminium extrusion landscape is undergoing a structural transition driven by industrial decarbonisation, global electrification, and the rapid deployment of clean energy infrastructure. Historically anchored by civil engineering and residential real estate, demand for extruded aluminium profiles in China, the world’s dominant manufacturing hub, is decoupling from traditional property sectors. Persistent structural weakness in China’s domestic construction market has slowed the consumption of conventional architectural profiles such as window frames, door sections, and curtain walls. Conversely, advanced industrial applications, specifically solar photovoltaic (PV) racking, battery energy storage systems (BESS), power grid modernisation, and electric vehicles (EVs), have...
Neuman Aluminium strengthens scrap processing with furnace upgrade in Austria
Neuman Aluminium has upgraded a melting furnace at its Marktl headquarters in Austria, improving its ability to process low-density aluminium scrap for the production of aluminium slugs used in packaging and technical applications. The furnace retrofit comes as customers increasingly seek products with higher levels of post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. By adapting its existing melting and recycling setup, Neuman aims to handle a wider range of challenging scrap streams while maintaining the quality requirements of impact-extruded aluminium products. Furnace retrofit strengthens aluminium recycling The project involved the refurbishment of an existing melting furnace and the installation of a Typhoon™ chip submersion system from Zmag. Neuman also renewed the furnace door system,...
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The future of scrap is spec: Inside Metycle’s SmartSorting Hub
From alloy-level sorting to the intelligence behind each batch, Metycle is connecting aluminium recycling with industrial supply. Explore the model at ALUMINIUM 2026, Hall 6, Booth 6F19, and join the SmartSorting Hub Opening Night on 7 October in Düsseldorf. Aluminium does not become interchangeable when it becomes scrap. A window profile, a vehicle panel and a cast component may enter the same recycling stream, but their chemistry still matters. Recovering the metal is one task. Preserving the alloy value is another. For an industrial buyer, the distinction is practical: which material fits the next melt, what evidence supports its specification, and how reliably can it be supplied? Metycle is building its business around those questions. The vertically integrated secondary metals...
Guinea seeks US financing for CBG alumina refinery as bauxite processing push accelerates
Guinea is looking to bring US financing into its growing push to process more bauxite into alumina at home, with its Mines Ministry holding discussions in the United States over possible support for an alumina refinery planned by Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG). The discussions involve the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Exim Bank, adding a potential US financing component to Guinea’s efforts to expand domestic alumina refining capacity. Chinese capital has so far played a major role in supporting the country’s move towards local bauxite processing. CBG refinery plans take shape as Guinea seeks US funding The talks took place on Friday, September 18, on the sidelines of an international critical minerals conference. Christopher Kulukundis, acting US...
August aluminium scrap imports recover M-o-M; multiple constraints suppress a sharp import rebound
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's aluminium scrap imports in August 2026 stood at 141,800 tonnes, up 18.60 per cent M-o-M but down 17.67 per cent Y-o-Y, ending the "four consecutive declines" since April. Cumulative imports in January-August 2026 totalled approximately 1.243 million tonnes, down about 7.5 per cent Y-o-Y, with the cumulative decline widening further from 6.1 per cent in January-July. Overall, August imports showed a clear M-o-M recovery, but the Y-o-Y decline remained close to 20 per cent. From a monthly pace perspective, aluminium scrap imports in 2026 peaked at 197,300 tonnes in March, then pulled back for four consecutive months, hitting a year-to-date low of 119,600 tonnes in July. August rebounded 18.60 per cent M-o-M to 141,800...
Elyam Alum highlights growing demand for modern aluminium pergolas and year-round outdoor spaces
Outdoor living is becoming an increasingly important part of residential and commercial design as property owners look for ways to make terraces, gardens, courtyards, rooftops, poolside areas, and hospitality environments more usable throughout the year. Rather than treating exterior areas as seasonal extensions of a property, architects, homeowners, and developers are placing greater emphasis on structures that provide shade, spatial definition, and long-term architectural value. Within this shift, Elyam Alum is highlighting growing demand for modern aluminium pergolas designed to support more consistent outdoor use across changing seasons. The trend reflects a broader reassessment of how exterior spaces contribute to everyday living, guest experience, and property functionality....
Alba marks 50 million safe working hours as Deputy King reviews production and Dunkerque acquisition
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) reviewed its production operations and development projects during a visit by the Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who also welcomed the company’s recent acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque, the largest aluminium smelter in the European Union. During the visit, His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Alba’s national workforce. He reviewed the progress of operations across Alba’s production lines and the development projects currently being undertaken by the company. He also commended the company’s achievements, including the milestone of recording 50 million safe working hours. He also commended the efforts and dedication of Alba’s national workforce in maintaining...
Manaksia Aluminium AGM: ₹2.5 billion RPT cap approved with Metal Star
Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited has secured shareholder approval for related party transactions (RPTs) of up to INR 250 crore or INR 2.5 billion (USD 26.12 million) with its wholly owned subsidiary, Metal Star Ceiling Panel Trading FZE, at its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Manaksia Aluminium also received approval for RPTs worth up to INR 1 billion (USD 10.45 million) with Athena Deox and Alloys Private Limited. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report “ The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 ” The AGM was held on September 22, 2026, through two-way Video Conferencing and Other Audio Visual Means. The meeting began at 1:30 PM and concluded at 2:33 PM. The resolutions approved at the meeting covered financial...
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Ambani’s Reliance eyes aluminium as Adani bets $11.5b on Odisha project
Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is evaluating an entry into India’s aluminium industry, potentially placing Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate in competition with Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises as both groups expand into metals, bauxite and natural resources. The proposal remains at an exploratory stage, associated with Reliance’s plans for coal gasification, with the company considering metals production as a way to improve the commercial viability of the business. Reliance also showed interest in Odisha’s Karlapat bauxite block by purchasing its tender documents. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts on bauxite and alumina, explore the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” Reliance...
BIS seizes pharmaceutical aluminium foil worth ₹1.4m from Rohtak firm
The Bureau of Indian Standards has seized about three tonnes of aluminium foil intended for pharmaceutical packaging from a Rohtak-based firm over suspected violations of India’s mandatory quality-certification rules. The Haryana office of BIS said it recovered about 250 rolls of foil, with an estimated value of INR 1.4 million (USD 14,695), during an enforcement operation at Jainalco Industries Limited. BIS cites missing licence According to BIS, the foil was covered by Indian Standard IS 16011, which applies to aluminium and aluminium-alloy foil used for pharmaceutical packaging. The agency said the company was found in possession of the material without a valid BIS licence, even though the product is subject to a Quality Control Order. Such orders require notified products to comply...
Vedanta Aluminium eyes next growth phase on higher volumes and lower costs
Motilal Oswal has maintained its “buy” rating on Vedanta Aluminium Metal, saying production growth, lower costs and a bigger share of value-added products could support a multi-year expansion in earnings. The brokerage has set a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.67) per share, implying potential upside from the stock’s recent level of about INR 451 (USD 4.73). Vedanta Aluminium shares were trading higher in Wednesday morning deals after gaining about 3 per cent over the previous week. Growth outlook drives bullish call Motilal Oswal expects Vedanta Aluminium’s revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax to grow at compound annual rates of about 11 per cent, 18 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively, between financial years 2026 and 2028. The brokerage’s investment case rests on rising aluminium...
Ambani’s Reliance eyes aluminium as Adani bets $11.5b on Odisha project
Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is evaluating an entry into India’s aluminium industry, potentially placing Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate in competition with Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises as both groups expand into metals, bauxite and natural resources. The proposal remains at an exploratory stage, associated with Reliance’s plans for coal gasification, with the company considering metals production as a way to improve the commercial viability of the business. Reliance also showed interest in Odisha’s Karlapat bauxite block by purchasing its tender documents. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts on bauxite and alumina, explore the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” Reliance...
BIS seizes pharmaceutical aluminium foil worth ₹1.4m from Rohtak firm
The Bureau of Indian Standards has seized about three tonnes of aluminium foil intended for pharmaceutical packaging from a Rohtak-based firm over suspected violations of India’s mandatory quality-certification rules. The Haryana office of BIS said it recovered about 250 rolls of foil, with an estimated value of INR 1.4 million (USD 14,695), during an enforcement operation at Jainalco Industries Limited. BIS cites missing licence According to BIS, the foil was covered by Indian Standard IS 16011, which applies to aluminium and aluminium-alloy foil used for pharmaceutical packaging. The agency said the company was found in possession of the material without a valid BIS licence, even though the product is subject to a Quality Control Order. Such orders require notified products to comply...
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