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South32 shareholders approve aluminium asset sale worth $5.6b to Alcoa
South32 shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the proposed sale of the company’s aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa for up to USD 5.6 billion, with proxy votes recording 99.18 per cent support for the transaction at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday. The disposal covers South32’s interests in Worsley Alumina, Hillside Aluminium, the MRN bauxite mine, the Brazil Alumina refinery and the Brazil Aluminium smelter. According to the company’s statement, the transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of fiscal year 2027, subject to the satisfaction of relevant conditions. The vote marks a significant step towards the transfer of the assets to Alcoa, spanning bauxite mining, alumina refining and primary aluminium production. Explore the production,...
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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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...
Kaiser Aluminum declares $0.77 quarterly dividend, payable November 13
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.77 per share, with payment scheduled for November 13, 2026, according to a company press release. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 23, 2026. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Kaiser Aluminum produces semi-fabricated specialty aluminium products for customers across aerospace, high-strength applications, packaging, general engineering, automotive extrusions and other industrial markets. Its North American facilities manufacture a range of products, including plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, rod, bar, tube and wire. Kaiser Aluminum's stock is included in the Russell 2000 and S&P Small Cap 600 indices. Find the right unwrought aluminium for your business....
Aluminium extrusion market shrinks 29.8% as New Zealand rejects import protection
New Zealand's Government has rejected calls for safeguard measures on aluminium extrusion imports, despite an official investigation finding that domestic manufacturers have suffered serious injury. The decision, accepted by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer on October 5, has prompted warnings from the Aluminium Extruders Association of NZ (ALENZ) that continued pressure could put local plants and thousands of jobs at risk. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) concluded that imports contributed to the industry's difficulties but were not the sole or primary cause of the injury. It recommended against imposing safeguards, citing the contraction in domestic demand, rising production costs and the potential for higher prices for downstream...
As Angul smelter expands to 0.96 MTPA, NALCO turns to aluminium fluoride supply security
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from manufacturers, investors and potential joint-venture partners to establish aluminium fluoride (AlF3) production facilities as it prepares to expand its Angul smelter capacity from 0.46 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to approximately 0.96 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The proposed facilities would produce high bulk density and low bulk density grades of aluminium fluoride, a critical input in the Hall-Héroult process used for aluminium smelting. Through the initiative, NALCO aims to secure a reliable, cost-competitive supply of the material and reduce its dependence on imports. According to the EOI document, NALCO/BD/ST/2026/5805, dated September 21, 2026, interested parties must submit their...
UK aluminium expansion: CO Group plans Doncaster facility as retail sales rise 12%
Conservatory Outlet Group, one of the UK’s leading home improvement groups, is set to establish a new aluminium manufacturing facility in Doncaster, marking its first move into in-house aluminium production. The investment will transform a 15,000-square-feet factory into a purpose-built facility equipped with dedicated CNC machines, cutting centres and crimpers. The project is expected to create 20 new jobs and expand the product range available to the group’s home improvement businesses and 30-retailer network. The announcement was made at the group’s annual Gala Dinner in Malaga, attended by nearly 100 guests from its ‘Network’. The event marked the largest gathering in the group’s 20-year history. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions,...
Outdoor living market targets $215b as smart aluminium pergolas gain attention
The global outdoor-living market is projected to reach USD 215 billion by 2027, with smart aluminium pergolas gaining attention among homeowners and commercial buyers across North America and Europe. Demand for outdoor structures that combine durability, low maintenance and technology-enabled features is growing as consumers increasingly seek to extend their indoor living spaces outdoors. The shift follows a post-pandemic change in how people use outdoor areas, with greater emphasis on creating functional and stylish spaces that complement indoor environments. Aluminium pergolas are emerging as one option for buyers seeking a combination of practical performance and contemporary design. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our...
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