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19/11/2025

Modern testing tech is reshaping metal packaging by shifting quality control from endpoint inspection to proactive, data-driven process management. Automation, real-time monitoring and SPC help manufacturers cut material use, reduce labour dependency, prevent downtime and maintain consistency despite supply-chain and staffing pressures. By integrating seam inspection, bead profiling and inline analysis, operations gain predictive control, efficiency and resilience, turning quality assurance into a strategic performance driver, not a compliance formality. https://shorturl.at/QcJ7z

19/11/2025

extrusions are reshaping modern construction. Their lightweight, strength and design flexibility are helping architects and developers push for cleaner aesthetics, faster installation and more sustainable buildings. From facades and windows to structural systems, extrusions now sit at the core of contemporary design.

What’s driving the momentum? Rapid growth across Asia, the Middle East and other emerging regions is accelerating the shift as cities expand and standards evolve. Developers aren’t choosing aluminium just for its look; they’re choosing it because it supports long-term efficiency and green building goals.

Our latest report breaks down why demand is rising, which regions are leading and how this material is redefining the skyline https://shorturl.at/XNSQj

18/11/2025

China Hongqiao Group plans to raise $1.5 billion through a share sale in Hong Kong, selling up to 400 million shares at a 9.6% discount. The funds will support projects and debt repayment. Aluminium prices are near a three-year high, driven by strong demand and supply constraints. Citigroup raised its target price for the company, reflecting its strong profitability and cautious expansion plans in Indonesia. https://shorturl.at/2c0kI

18/11/2025

’s spot alumina price slide slowed to 0.3% as smelters in North China accepted firmer tender prices due to tight trader inventories. Supply stayed broadly steady despite calciner suspensions and refinery maintenance, with weekly output ticking up 0.2% to 1.84 mt. Demand held flat, but inventories kept climbing for a fifth month, hitting a record 4.84 mt, driven mainly by rising smelter-held stocks at their highest since early 2022. https://shorturl.at/cFsGM

18/11/2025

Improvement of the effectiveness of making alumina by the Updated ILTD Process: alumina refineries in India as examples

18/11/2025

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17/11/2025

Rio Tinto has paused development of its USD 3 billion Jadar lithium project in Serbia, placing it under care and maintenance after spending over USD 700 million amid stalled permits. Despite protests and revoked licences since 2022, the company retains its rights and presence in Serbia. The EU still considers Jadar a strategic raw material source, underlining its importance for Europe’s lithium supply chain.

Rio Tinto has paused its Jadar lithium project in Serbia due to ongoing permit delays after investing over $700 million in the development.

16/11/2025

! AICE 2026 is officially live! 🚀

Join the global aluminum industry in Suzhou, China, from April 8-10, 2026, for the 21st Aluminum Industry Conference & Expo.

Under the theme "Aluminum Lifestyle, Illuminate the Future," we're gathering 180+ companies and 10,000+ professionals to showcase the innovations shaping our world.

🔹 10,000m²+ of Exhibition Space
🔹 80+ Expert Speaker Sessions
🔹 Networking with Industry Leaders

Ready to connect, learn, and discover the future of aluminum and lightweight materials?
🔗 Get all the details and secure your spot: https://aice.smm.cn/en/home

15/11/2025

At ADIPEC 2025, the energy landscape for aluminium shifted from smelters to the energy systems they depend on. The rising costs and volatility of energy, especially in fossil-fuel and hydro-based regions, pose risks to smelters. With carbon pricing and trade penalties accelerating, coal-dependent producers face growing exposure. While gas remains a transitional option, the aluminium industry must align with clean energy and adapt to evolving power systems to maintain competitiveness in the next decade. https://shorturl.at/1N52X

15/11/2025

World production aligns with demand forecast, with a 6% growth in Q3 2025

The world alumina production concluded the third quarter of 2025 with a positive trajectory, overcoming a soft September thanks to strong output in July and August

14/11/2025

The global shift to cleaner, more efficient mobility is rewriting vehicle design.

As automakers push hard on decarbonisation, aluminium extrusions are essential for building lighter, stronger and more efficient vehicles. In EVs, aluminium is a catalyst for innovation, enabling sleek, robust structures that boost safety and range while cutting weight and energy use.

From battery housings and cooling systems to crash structures and conductors, extruded aluminium sits at the core of next-generation EV engineering. Let’s check how aluminium extrusion is playing out in global and regional transportation markets, with an in-depth analysis https://shorturl.at/Rbs4d

13/11/2025

Europe’s aluminium market faces a triple squeeze as 2025 ends, surging premiums, the shutdown of Iceland’s Grundartangi smelter, and CBAM’s upcoming implementation. Premiums hit over USD 330 / t amid tighter supply and costlier freight. The smelter outage removed 213,000 t of annual output, worsening shortages. With CBAM set for 2026, importers rush to buy before carbon costs of USD 100–150 / t raise prices 10–20 per cent. https://shorturl.at/sU2vZ