Donald Trump’s proposed import tariffs on aluminium and copper have sparked concerns over potential price increases for consumer goods. Industry analysts fear that restricting imports could reduce metal availability, impacting production and raising costs for end-use manufacturers. Trump announced his intent to impose tariffs on key metals, including those used in US military hardware, during...
READ MORERussian aluminum producer Rusal is experiencing increased production costs despite acquiring a 30% stake in Chinese alumina producer Hebei Wenfeng New Materials (HWNM) for $264 million in 2023. The investment granted Rusal access to 1.4 million tonnes of alumina annually, replacing lost supply from Ukraine’s Nikolayev refinery and Australia, which had accounted for 40% of...
READ MORESaudi Aluminum Casting Foundry, a subsidiary of Obeikan Glass, has commenced trial operations at its aluminum casting facility in Al-Madina Al-Munawwara Industrial City. The facility is set to produce a range of aluminum products as part of its manufacturing and casting processes. The company stated that the pilot phase will continue until factory equipment is...
READ MOREAluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on a single site, has initiated a pilot programme to test an electric, battery-powered Aluminium Fluoride (AlF3) feeding vehicle. The vehicle, developed by Techmo Car S.p.A., is currently undergoing evaluation in Reduction Lines 4, 5, and 6. The trial will assess the vehicle’s performance and efficiency, with...
READ MOREHydro and Rio Tinto have announced a partnership to develop carbon capture technology aimed at reducing emissions from aluminum smelters. The companies plan to invest approximately $45 million over five years, with research and development efforts taking place at Hydro’s facilities in Norway and Rio Tinto’s locations in Europe. Both companies will continue their independent...
READ MORERusal is expanding its production capacity for advanced aluminium powders and pastes in the Irkutsk region, aiming to double its output. These materials are crucial for aerated concrete production, making Rusal a key supplier to Russia’s construction industry. The expansion is being carried out by OOO Metalcom, which oversees Rusal’s powder business. The company operates...
READ MORENorwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro has announced plans to acquire the remaining 28% stake in HydroVolt, its battery recycling joint venture with Northvolt, for NOK 78 million (approximately USD 7.4 million). The move comes as Northvolt files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with the transaction expected to be finalized by the end of March. HydroVolt was...
READ MOREThe European Union is reportedly discussing new import restrictions on Russian aluminium as part of its 16th sanctions package against Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine. However, the impact is expected to be limited, as Russian metal continues to find alternative buyers outside sanctioning countries. LME aluminium prices briefly rose above $2,600 per tonne in...
READ MOREGaltco is set to establish a low-carbon aluminium production plant in Tolú, Sucre, with an estimated investment of $1.2 billion. The facility aims to produce over 350,000 tonnes of green aluminium annually from the Gulf of Morrosquillo, reinforcing Colombia’s role in sustainable aluminium production. On January 29, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Galtco...
READ MORESt. Louis-based Phinix has initiated a two-year, $1.8 million cost-shared project funded by the Remade Institute in Rochester, New York. The initiative, titled “Commercial Removal of Fe and Mn from Molten Aluminum Scrap Melts,” aims to enhance the quality and sustainability of recycled aluminum by eliminating metallic impurities from aluminum melts. This project builds upon...
READ MOREThe aluminium premium for shipments to Japanese buyers for the first quarter of 2025 has been set at $228 per metric ton, marking the highest level in nearly a decade. This represents a significant increase from the $175 per metric ton premium in the previous quarter and marks the fourth consecutive quarterly rise, according to...
READ MORETaural India, an integrated aluminum foundry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to expand its advanced manufacturing operations in Supa, Ahilya Nagar. The agreement, finalized during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, underscores Maharashtra’s dedication to fostering industrial growth in Tier II regions. Currently operating a 300,000 sq....
READ MOREKorea’s major aluminum flat producers—Novelis Korea, Choil Aluminum, and Daeho Al—achieved a combined shipment of 865,148 tons in 2024, a 5.5% increase from 820,228 tons in 2023. However, domestic shipments fell by 7.2%, dropping from 329,363 tons to 305,616 tons, as the local market faced significant challenges. In contrast, export demand rose sharply, climbing from...
READ MOREMarine Air Flow International, an Australian manufacturer known for its engine ventilation equipment, has shifted to using Capral Aluminium’s LocAl Super Green, a low-carbon aluminium solution. This transition marks a step toward sustainability for the company, which supplies filtration systems to ensure clean air in marine engine rooms. Nearly half of its business comes from...
READ MOREThe bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus has been re-launched, spearheaded by Congresswoman Carol Miller and Representatives Glenn Grothman, Haley Stevens, and Morgan McGarvey. The caucus aims to promote awareness of the U.S. aluminum industry, address key challenges, and highlight the metal’s essential role in modern manufacturing. Congresswoman Miller emphasized the economic and industrial significance of aluminum,...
READ MOREAlcoa, the largest aluminum producer in the United States, reported a net profit of $60 million for 2024, reversing a loss of $651 million from the previous year. The company attributed its improved performance to lower raw material and energy costs, alongside higher alumina and aluminum prices, though these gains were partially offset by increased...
READ MORECentury Aluminum has entered Phase One of a four-phase agreement under the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) grant initiative, first extended in March 2024. The project aims to strengthen domestic aluminum manufacturing capacity, reduce reliance on imports, and secure critical supply chains vital to national security and economic growth. In March 2024, Century was chosen...
READ MOREAn expert panel of senior civil servants, industry specialists, and media professionals has called for immediate policy measures to support domestic aluminium manufacturers and encourage investment in India’s aluminium industry. The discussion, organized by Bureaucrats India, focused on the challenges faced by the sector, including increasing import reliance and substandard aluminium flooding the domestic market....
READ MOREIn its final days, the Biden administration has allocated funding to advance green aluminum initiatives, releasing an initial tranche of up to $500 million to Century Aluminum Co. for the construction of the nation’s first green aluminum smelter and $17.4 million to Norsk Hydro ASA for a technology upgrade at an aluminum recycling plant in...
READ MOREA groundbreaking aluminium waste recycling pilot facility is set to begin operations next to Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelter in Bell Bay, Tasmania. Driven by ABx Group, a subsidiary of Alcore Limited, the project utilizes a proprietary process to recover and reuse chemicals from the aluminium manufacturing process, reducing costs and reliance on imports. One key...
READ MOREThe Ministry of Industry and Tourism, the Xunta de Galicia, U.S.-based multinational Alcoa, and energy company Ignis have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring the long-term future of the aluminum plant in San Cibrao, Lugo. The agreement signals a collective commitment to collaborate with the plant’s workers to stabilize operations and prioritize...
READ MOREChina’s aluminium production rose by 4.2% year-on-year to 3.77 million metric tons in December, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday. However, daily output in December averaged 121,612 tons, marking a 1.7% decline from November’s daily average of 123,667 tons, based on Reuters’ calculations. The increase in monthly production was...
READ MOREChina’s aluminum production for December 2024 increased by 4.13% year-on-year (YoY), with cumulative production for the year up 3.89% YoY, according to statistics from SMM. Despite the annual growth, regional production cuts impacted specific areas due to high costs and technological transformations. In December, smelters in Sichuan and Guangxi reduced production. High alumina and electricity...
READ MOREUkraine saw a significant rise in aluminium trade in 2024, with imports and exports both showing strong growth despite ongoing geopolitical challenges. According to the State Customs Service of Ukraine, aluminium and aluminium product imports increased by 21.7% year-on-year, totaling US$446.006 million, including US$36.943 million in December alone. Exports also rose, climbing 27.4% year-on-year to...
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