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Why aluminium is the magic metal? - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/english-news/why-aluminium-is-the-magic-metal/ - The history of aluminium is relatively short since it was discovered only in the nineteenth century, yet it has become an essential part of everyday life. Therefore, aluminium is an attractive material for many applications, including transportation, electrical, packaging and food industries, architecture, renewable energy production and batteries and it is also included in the critical raw materials list of many countries. It is also a recyclable metal, which provides both environmental and economic advantages compared with primary aluminium smelting, which is an energy-intensive process in an energy-constrained world. From a socio-cultural perspective, aluminium is considered a symbol of modernity and urbanisation. From fiction to reality When it comes to science fiction, especially when the relationship between science and science fiction is discussed, one of the first names that comes to mind is Jules Verne. Jules Verne published his book “From Earth to the Moon” 160 years ago (1865), where the spacecraft that carried the ‘first astronauts‘ was made of aluminium. The following dialogue occurs in the seventh chapter of the book: “What is to be done, then?” said Elphinstone, with a puzzled air. “Employ another metal instead of iron.” “Copper?” said Morgan. “No! that would be too heavy. I have better than that to offer.” “What then?” asked the major. “Aluminium!” replied Barbicane. “Aluminium?” cried his three colleagues in chorus. “Unquestionably, my friends. This valuable metal possesses the whiteness of silver, the indestructibility of gold, the tenacity of iron, the fusibility of copper, the lightness of glass. It is easily wrought, is very widely distributed, forming the base of most of the rocks, is three times lighter than iron and seems to have been created for the express purpose of furnishing us with the material for our projectile.” “But, my dear president,” said the major, “is not the cost price of aluminium extremely high?” “It was so at its first discovery, but it has fallen now to nine dollars a pound.”…. When Jules Verne devised his spacecraft with this singularity, it was only four decades since the Danish physicist Christian Oersted (1777-1851) had first extracted aluminium. The revolution that started with the beer can: Recycling The recycling revolution began in the 1950s when Coors Brewing Co. introduced the aluminium can. Before then, a can of beer meant a tin-lined steel container that affected the quality and flavour. Coors President Bill Coors became interested in aluminium as a better container because beer chills quickly in aluminium, it’s light and less expensive to transport and it doesn’t alter the taste. And aluminium is 100 percent recyclable. So, in 1959, Bill put Coors beer in a 7-ounce, two-piece recyclable aluminium can. (source: www.molsoncoorsblog.com) Recycling Recycling pays multiple sustainability dividends: Avoiding greenhouse gas emissions counters the effects of climate change and also includes scope three emissions. Demonstrated energy conservation. Reduction of solid waste aids land conservation. Considering other proposed methods (energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables, carbon capture and utilisation, hydrogen as an alternative fuel, etc.) to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, recycling offers much more realistic solutions in the short term. A positive economic and social impacts to the community. Extends metal supply. Aluminium scrap becomes increasingly critical to downstream survival. Support domestic production in countries without local energy resources and/or raw materials (It became clear how important domestic production is during the pandemic). Industrialisation and sustainability of the industry will improve. Bill Loyd and Gary Anderson designing the recycling symbol in 1970 (source www.recycling.com) Magic Metal In the August 1978 issue of National Geographic magazine, Thomas Y. Canby published an article titled “Aluminum, the magic metal”. I am sharing a few interesting sentences from Canby’s article below. These sentences also give clues about today’s recycling technologies. “Indeed, just earlier ages of human development have taken their names from the distinctive material that nurtured them – Stone, Bronze, Iron – there are those who believe our era may be called the Aluminium Age.Cultural analyst Lewis Mumford observes that just as the industrial revolution transmuted “clumsy wooden machines into stronger and more accurate iron ones,” a task of today is “to translate heavy iron forms into lighter aluminium ones.” “Recycling. How alluring the prospect, how elusive the goal. The litter and landfills of our throwaway society stand as a reproach to a way of life we know to be both wrong and immensely costly….” “When we recycle aluminium, we save 95 percent of the energy needed to make new metal from bauxite. Once you make aluminium it becomes, in effect, an energy bank thay you can tap over and over again.” “This energy saving makes scrap aluminium relatively valuable. And the largest single source is beverage cans.” “Prospectors discover another bonanza in “urban ore” – the millions of tons of garbage that cities and counties struggle to sweep under that rug of countless landfills.” “To hasten the day when this scrap becomes available, the big aluminium firms and other industries set up the National Centre for Resource Recovery in Washington, D.C., it’s head is dynamic Dr. Rocco Petrone, former director of the NASA Apollo program that put man on the moon. “This is a complex technology,” said the burly engineers as we toured the centre’s pilot plant in Washington. “In mining refuse, we have to work with everything from banana peels to car axles. One thing that helps is the aluminium magnet. Aluminium magnet? I knew that one property the magic metal lacks is magnetism. “We set up a strong magnetic field,” explained Dr. Petrone. “When a nonmagnetic metal such as aluminium moves through the field, it is repelled – kicked aside. By placing a cluster of magnets alongside a conveyor belt in a recovery plant, we can kick the aluminium scrap right into containers.” “Where will it all lead? I frequently heard approval of the goal expressed by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Glenn T. Seaborg, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Dr. Seaborg envisions a society in which “the present materials situation is literally reversed; all waste and scrap – what are now called secondary materials – become our major resources and our natural, untapped resources become our backup supplies.” “When and if this day comes, versatile aluminium will be playing a role – or maybe two or three.” And that day has come! The commercial use of aluminium started at the end of the nineteenth century and continues to grow today with the development of new advanced aluminium alloys, ever-increasing use of secondary materials and new areas of use by upgrading of post-consumer scrap to high-value-added products and finally closed the loop. On the other hand, recycling is an ethical process from a technological perspective. Because primary aluminium production requires great capital and energy for mining, alumina production and electrolysis processes, increasing energy prices, problems in energy supply and the necessary cost for environmental protection will compound the difficulty of satisfying our future material needs. This will require some changes in lifestyle as well as the development of appropriate new technologies: efficient vs inefficient use of materials, energy and the environment. In other words, it is the necessity to control the increase in entropy that occurs as a result of technological activities. The post Why aluminium is the magic metal? appeared first on AL Circle Blog.

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MOS6000CP Fully Automatic Aluminium Solar Panel FrameProduction Line - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/mos6000cp-fully-automatic-aluminium-solar-panel-frameproduction-line/ - Aluminium Machinery for Aluminium Market, Aluminium Profile Machining Center, Double Head Cutting Machine, 4 axis CNC, 5 Axis CNC, Facade Notching Saws, Double Mitre Saws

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MOS6000CP Fully Automatic Aluminium Solar Panel FrameProduction Line - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/sektorel-haberler/mos6000cp-fully-automatic-aluminium-solar-panel-frameproduction-line/ - Aluminium Machinery for Aluminium Market, Aluminium Profile Machining Center, Double Head Cutting Machine, 4 axis CNC, 5 Axis CNC, Facade Notching Saws, Double Mitre Saws MOS6000CP Fully Automatic Aluminium Solar Panel FrameProduction Line yazısı ilk önce Mecanica - Alüminyum Profil Kesme ve İşleme Makine ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

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MAK 550 HORIZONTAL RECORDING LAPPING MACHINE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE COMPETITORS IN THE FIELD - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/sektorel-haberler/mak-550-horizontal-recording-lapping-machine-does-not-recognize-competitors-in-the-field/ - Aluminium Machinery for Aluminium Market, Aluminium Profile Machining Center, Double Head Cutting Machine, 4 axis CNC, 5 Axis CNC, Facade Notching Saws, Double Mitre Saws MAK 550 Horizontal Recording Lapping Machine it is a horizontal recording clamp and profile beak lowering machine with manual adjustment on 4 axis, angular manual control on 1 axis, fully automatic operation, manual material feeding. FEATURES: – The machine can be used for cutting aluminum facade, skylight and joinery profiles, – provides more comfortable operation with 280mm x 300mm (height x width) processing capacity, -It has the ability to cut with a sharp nose of 30º, – Hydro-pneumatic saw feeding (max.Traverse -:800mm) – Cutting capacity : 185mm/210mm (vertical/horizontal) (when the material is at 90 degrees) – Angular adjustment for horizontal and vertical sawing – Rotatable material support (horizontal): left and right 30°, 90°, 45° – Vertical and horizontal pneumatic profile holders? – Clamp depth and height adjustment with digital display – Manual saw positioning – spray lubrication system with 2 nozzles – The horizontal saw can be rotated at 30° – 90° – 30° – The vertical saw can be rotated at 30° – 90° – 30° – 1 piece Ø=500 mm horizontal carbide saw -1 pcs Ø=550 mm vertical carbide saw – Aluminum can be used for facade and joinery profiles. -2 pcs brake motor 3 kW, 400 V, 50 Hz, (2,800rpm) – The depth, height and angular axis of the clamp are automatically adjusted manually October – The angle of the profile binding table (5.October) is again controlled manually. MAK 550 HORIZONTAL RECORDING LAPPING MACHINE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE COMPETITORS IN THE FIELD yazısı ilk önce Mecanica - Alüminyum Profil Kesme ve İşleme Makine ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

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FR 703 UC FREEZE MACHINE MAKES A DIFFERENCE - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/sektorel-haberler/fr-703-uc-freeze-machine-makes-a-difference/ - Aluminium Machinery for Aluminium Market, Aluminium Profile Machining Center, Double Head Cutting Machine, 4 axis CNC, 5 Axis CNC, Facade Notching Saws, Double Mitre Saws The FR 703 END MILLING MACHINE eliminates all risks and defies all risks with its protected working system.In addition to the features it has,it has a special protection system that provides sound reduction.In this way, it can create a less noisy environment.In addition to the pneumatic cutting head feeding feature, the quick change of the cutting blades will save the system time and provide a comfortable working environment. technical specifications: – It has comfortable mobility on the precise, linear bearings it has, – With its horizontal and vertical profiles, it works with a focus on guaranteeing that the profile is cut more securely during the cutting phase, -It has the property of -90 degree kertme, – It can be used effectively up to Ø 200 mm clamp disc, – It offers an effective feature with a profile support system that can rotate 45 degrees to the right and left sides and stand 90 degrees in the middle, – There is a 4-stage rövelver type depth adjuster. FR 703 UC FREEZE MACHINE MAKES A DIFFERENCE yazısı ilk önce Mecanica - Alüminyum Profil Kesme ve İşleme Makine ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

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MFT6000 AUTOMATİC GASKET İNSERTİNG MACHİNE WITH YOU - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/sektorel-haberler/mft6000-automatic-gasket-inserting-machine-with-you/ - Aluminium Machinery for Aluminium Market, Aluminium Profile Machining Center, Double Head Cutting Machine, 4 axis CNC, 5 Axis CNC, Facade Notching Saws, Double Mitre Saws MFT6000 automatic roving cutting machine stands out with its technical features as well as the quality and time saving it provides to its users.One of the most important points of its construction purposes is a machine designed to eliminate the time lost in the roving installation process and to improve the quality of this process.Aluminum profiles cut to the desired lengths are passed through the machine and the roving installation process is under the control of a single operator and is performed automatically and quickly by the machine.Wick to machine cut parts and length profiles he wears it,does not attach wicks to assembled frames.Especially in cases where there are multiple wicks on the same surface, such as facade profiles; it has the ability to install multiple wicks at the same time and performs the wick installation process for a much shorter and ergonomic time and more smoothly and comprehensively.In this way, it allows us to save time by reducing the working time to the minimum. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: – The automatic roving cutting machine has horizontal and vertical profile supported rollers adjusted according to the profile size, – Automatic roving cutting machine accommodates pneumatically driven roving rollers, so the pressing force can be adjusted, – Automatic roving cutting machine provides a more rapid operation with quick replaceable roving cam rollers, – Automatic wick cutting machine automatic safety cover is important for safety, -The automatic wick cutting machine has the feature of feeding the automatic wick inserting reel with double hand control, -Automatic wick cutting machine meets you with automatic wick end cutting guillotine knife with optical sensor, – Automatic roving cutting machine creates a safer working environment with an audible warning warning system during the process, – Automatic roving cutting machine has PLC controlled fully automatic operation feature. MFT6000 AUTOMATİC GASKET İNSERTİNG MACHİNE WITH YOU yazısı ilk önce Mecanica - Alüminyum Profil Kesme ve İşleme Makine ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

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MPR 10000 ALUMINUM CORNER PRESS MACHINE - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/sektorel-haberler/mpr-10000-aluminum-corner-press-machine/ - Aluminium Machinery for Aluminium Market, Aluminium Profile Machining Center, Double Head Cutting Machine, 4 axis CNC, 5 Axis CNC, Facade Notching Saws, Double Mitre Saws This machine is a corner press machine that was first designed to make frames from wide aluminum profiles, such as modular panel facade profiles and wide sliding frames.One of the best features it has is the PLC control unit and pressure-adjustable hydraulic print heads and the front locking block, thanks to which it provides the opportunity and advantage to make perfect and solid corner joints.Especially thanks to the print head tabs that can be shifted axially based in October in addition to the front and back, to make additional special knives in series such as frame profiles of modular panel joinery with thermal insulation it can print on profiles with a height of 25cm without having to.In addition, thanks to the automatic internal locking mechanism with double headstock, the frame supports the profiles to be made in October in a very practical way without making special apparatus, allowing us to make a more robust printing.The hydraulic print heads with a power of 100 bar cover the angular and dimensional cutting errors in joinery. features: – Electro-welded monolithic steel upper and lower body that provides maximum rigidity and precision. -Max, who can connect. Profile height: 300mm -The top knife is max. printing point height: 250mm – Hydraulic control with double foot pedals that provides simultaneous and error-free printing – adjustable Pressing pressure force up to 100 bar – Print heads with Decoupling between 25-60mm from the edge of the corner wedge – Easily adjustable measuring heads with millimeter scale – Hydraulic locked, down-up profile internal support blocks (h:200mm) -3 sets (6 pcs) printing tabs (3, 5, 7mm thick) – Profile V-support blocks adjusted by the wrist, maximum 90 mm -2 Pcs vertical pneumatic profile holder -2 axial rotatable profile support arms, – Working height: 950 mm· * Track support blocks – Axially adjustable adjustable printheads (for insulated wings) – Automatic, hydraulic movable, double-stage internal support block -1 PLC Controlled, timer adjusted cycle setting Hydraulic adjustment device that allows printing on profiles with wall thickness up to 5mm Hydraulic motor (1.2kW) (100bar max.) MPR 10000 ALUMINUM CORNER PRESS MACHINE yazısı ilk önce Mecanica - Alüminyum Profil Kesme ve İşleme Makine ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri üzerinde ortaya çıktı.

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Upstream weekly: Aluminium giants Rio Tinto & Alcoa post strong Q2 results, but warn of tariff-driven cost pressures - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/english-news/upstream-weekly-aluminium-giants-rio-tinto-alcoa-post-strong-q2-results-but-warn-of-tariff-driven-cost-pressures/ - Aluminium remains a cornerstone of the global economy, with growing demand for the ‘green metal’ highlighting its critical role in a sustainable future. Despite periodic challenges and market disruptions, the industry’s momentum towards cleaner, low-carbon aluminium production is stronger than ever. The second quarter of 2025 showcased strong operational resilience from two of the world’s aluminium giants Alcoa and Rio Tinto even as broader market pressures persisted. Alcoa reported robust Q2 performance, underpinned by increased cash deposits despite facing weaker aluminium and alumina prices and mounting tariff costs. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto posted year-on-year production gains across bauxite, alumina, and aluminium, with bauxite and aluminium output improving both quarterly and annually. However, beyond their earnings, both companies have sounded alarms over US trade policies. In a joint statement, Alcoa and Rio Tinto sharply criticised former President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, revealing that it added USD 115.321 million in cumulative costs. This underscores a growing concern within the industry, while operational strength remains, policy-induced financial burdens are threatening global competitiveness and long-term sustainability. Alcoa Corporation, in partnership with IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, has officially announced the commencement of the restart process for its San Ciprián smelter in Spain. The move follows a major power outage on April 28, 2025, which disrupted operations across the facility, impacting both the smelter and the adjoining refinery. The restart marks a significant step in restoring full production capacity at the site. Click here to know more. In line with European aluminium industry’s Vision 2050 project company Arctial has launched an industrial and investment partnership to carry out a feasibility study for low-carbon aluminium production in Finland. If realised, this project would add significant value to the region and mark as a major step in reinforcing the region’s supply chain resilience. Want to know how, click here. Global mining and metals giant South32 has raised the prospect of a potential impairment on its Mozal Aluminium smelter in its FY25 financial results, citing growing uncertainty over the facility’s long-term power supply. The company pointed to ongoing electricity contract negotiations and worsening drought conditions as key factors casting doubt on the smelter’s future viability. The European Union is walking a fine line between de-escalation and retaliation, opting to extend its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on US goods until early August, even as it prepares a sweeping new list of countermeasures and seeks global allies in response to fresh tariff threats from Washington. Click here to read more. European aluminium billet producers began 2025 on a cautious note, and by mid-year, that caution had evolved into widespread production cuts. Once a key indicator of demand in sectors like construction, transport, and extrusion, the billet market has seen a marked downturn in the first half of the year. In response, producers are increasingly shifting focus toward molten metal trade—a strategic pivot aimed at absorbing excess capacity and catering to more immediate domestic demand. China produced 3.81 million tonnes of primary aluminium in June, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 15. While output dipped slightly by 0.5 per cent from May, it rose 3.4 per cent year-on-year compared to June 2024. For the first half of 2025, total production reached 22.38 million tonnes reflecting a steady 3.3 per cent increase over the same period last year, the NBS reported. Click here to know more. Romanian aluminium producer ALRO, a subsidiary of Cyprus-based Vimetco PLC, is celebrating two major milestones 28 years of trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) and 60 years of continuous industrial operations. Since its debut on October 16, 1997, ALRO’s market capitalisation has grown nearly 21-fold, now surpassing RON 1 billion (USD 220 million). Click here to know more. Aluminium production at Mozal, Mozambique’s largest industrial facility, climbed 12 per cent year-on-year to 265,000 tonnes in the nine months ending March 2025. The increase was driven by improved operational conditions and the successful rollout of South32’s recovery plan in the aftermath of civil unrest following the October 2024 elections. Click here to know more. Century Aluminium Company, the largest primary aluminium producer in the United States, has announced the pricing of its previously disclosed private offering of USD 400 million in 6.875 per cent senior secured notes due August 2032. An integrated producer of bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium products, the company also operates production facilities in Iceland, the Netherlands, and Jamaica. Click here to read more. State-owned aluminium producer PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) has reportedly called on the government to reassess the country’s import strategy in an effort to bolster the domestic market. The appeal comes in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double aluminium tariffs from 25 per cent to 50 per cent as of May 30, 2025. Inalum anticipates that the policy shift could impact around 30,000 tonnes of its aluminium exports to the United States. Click here to read more. LME price update On Monday, July 14, LME aluminium prices opened the week with a slight decline of USD 5.5 per tonne, or 0.21 per cent. The cash bid price settled at USD 2,585.50 per tonne, while the official settlement price stood at USD 2,586 per tonne. On Tuesday, July 15, aluminium prices posted modest gains on the London Metal Exchange (LME), while alumina edged slightly lower. The LME cash bid price for aluminium rose by 0.31 per cent to USD 2,593.50 per tonne, up from USD 2,585.50 on July 14. Similarly, the cash offer price increased by 0.31 per cent, reaching USD 2,594 per tonne, compared to the previous day’s USD 2,586. On Wednesday, July 16, LME aluminium prices declined, with both the cash bid and official settlement prices falling by USD 26 per tonne, or 1 per cent. The cash bid price settled at USD 2,567.50 per tonne, while the official settlement price closed at USD 2,568 per tonne. Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) slipped across key contracts on July 17, with spot, 3-month, and December 2026 prices all showing modest declines. The LME aluminium cash bid price dropped by USD 11, or 0.43 per cent, to USD 2,556.50 per tonne, down from USD 2,567.50 on July 16. The cash offer settlement price also fell 0.43 per cent, settling at USD 2,557 per tonne, compared to the previous USD 2,568. Under the alumina segment China’s total alumina production including smelter-grade and other types reached 45.15 million tonnes in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In June alone, output stood at 7.75 million tonnes, marking a 3.5 per cent rise from May and a 7.8 per cent increase compared to June 2024, the data showed. On July 14, a railway container train carrying 2,688 tonnes of alumina departed from Baise City in Southwest China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, heading to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the northwest. According to Guangxi Daily, this marks the first full-load alumina container train to operate between the two regions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a significant expansion of alumina producer Rusal’s dredging operations in the Shannon Estuary. The green light allows the Russian-owned company to conduct maintenance dredging near its marine jetty at Aughinish Island, County Limerick, and to dispose of over 450,000 tonnes of dredged material annually at a newly designated offshore site near Foynes Island. Under the bauxite segment As global bauxite markets reel under pressure from softening demand and supply imbalances, Guinea the world’s top bauxite exporter finds itself at the centre of a shifting landscape marked by regulatory tension, pricing volatility, and international scrutiny. Bauxite prices have dipped in the first half of 2025, largely driven by reduced Chinese import volumes and rising inventories at refineries and ports. In parallel, Guinea has introduced a controversial mandate requiring 50 per cent of all bauxite exports to be shipped using domestic vessels, a move aimed at strengthening its maritime industry but raising concerns among foreign miners and investors. Meanwhile, Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) sharp stance on potential legal action adds a new layer of uncertainty, sparking speculation over Guinea’s long-term bauxite strategy and its implications for global supply chains. Canyon Resources Limited (CAY), one of Australia’s leading bauxite producers, has commenced construction of its Inland Rail Facility (IRF) at Makor, Cameroon marking a key milestone in advancing its flagship Minim Martap Bauxite Project toward production. In parallel, the company is upgrading the ore haulage access road, which will facilitate the transport of high-grade bauxite from the mine to the IRF and onward to the Port of Douala for export. Click here to read more. As of mid-July 2025, China’s bauxite supply chain is facing a pivotal moment—awash with incoming cargo, yet grappling with a sharp drop in port deliveries. According to the latest Mysteel survey dated July 11, seaborne cargo volumes climbed to over 16.38 million tonnes, marking a notable week-on-week increase. Click here to read more. Other significant news Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Simon Trott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 25, 2025, succeeding Jakob Stausholm. Currently serving as Chief Executive of Iron Ore, Trott brings over 25 years of experience across diverse commodities and geographies. Renowned for his value-driven leadership and strategic acumen, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening Rio Tinto’s core operations and enhancing stakeholder relationships, particularly in Australia. Click here to read more. Speaking at the 2025 Indonesia Mining & Critical Metals Conference – Aluminum Industry Forum, Melati Sarnita, Business Development Director of PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero) (INALUM), offered key insights on the theme: “Transforming Southeast Asia into a Future Hub for Global Aluminum and Critical Minerals.” Click here to read more. Gujarat-based aluminium casting manufacturer Swastika Castal is gearing up for its stock market debut with an initial public offering (IPO) set to open on July 21 via the BSE SME platform. The fixed-price issue will remain open until July 23, with share allotment expected to be finalised by July 24. Trading of the company’s shares is scheduled to commence on July 28. Click here to read more. The post Upstream weekly: Aluminium giants Rio Tinto & Alcoa post strong Q2 results, but warn of tariff-driven cost pressures appeared first on AL Circle Blog.

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Top 10 recycling initiatives powering aluminium industry’s green shift - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/english-news/top-10-recycling-initiatives-powering-aluminium-industrys-green-shift/ - Aluminium doesn’t do goodbyes, it just keeps showing up. Melt it down, shape it up, and boom, it’s back again. Cans today, cars tomorrow and maybe skyscrapers next week! While other materials retire, aluminium just reinvents itself. Forget the old-school image of recycling as a chore. Aluminium recycling is a high-impact, low-effort solution to reducing energy use, cutting carbon emissions, and preserving the planet’s precious resources. This makes it a standout material in the circular economy. As per the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), each year, over 30 million tonnes of aluminium scrap are recycled worldwide, reaffirming aluminium’s place as one of the most recycled materials on Earth. Infact, the global secondary aluminium market is expected to rise from USD 107.05 billion in 2023 to USD 160.81 billion by 2032, highlighting its pivotal role in driving the future of low-carbon manufacturing. In short, recycling sits at the heart of the circular economy. It’s the blueprint for balancing progress with responsibility. The energy savings are remarkable, as producing aluminium from recycled scrap requires only 5 per cent of the energy needed for primary production. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards gain traction, sectors like automotive, packaging, and construction are embracing recycled aluminium to cut Scope 3 emissions and meet evolving regulatory demands. Infact, it also plays a vital role in keeping industries humming and people employed. According to the Aluminum Association, the recycling sector powers 60,000 jobs nearly 38 per cent of the entire US aluminium workforce. However, there’s still work to be done, but aluminium recycling is already showing us the way forward. In today’s blog, we’ll explore some of the top initiatives or projects shaping the future of aluminium recycling, programs, technologies, and partnerships that are turning theory into action, and vision into impact. Let’s dig in – Novelis unveils Ulsan Aluminum Recycling Centre Novelis, the global frontrunner in sustainable aluminium solutions and the world’s largest aluminium recycler, has officially opened the Ulsan Aluminum Recycling Centre in South Korea. This cutting-edge facility is set to make a major dent in carbon emissions reducing them by an estimated 420,000 tonnes each year. That’s the climate equivalent of what nearly 19 million trees could absorb annually, based on an average of 22 kilograms of CO₂ per tree. With an impressive production capacity of 100,000 tonnes of low-carbon aluminium sheet ingot annually, the Ulsan facility strengthens the company’s position in delivering sustainable materials for industries ranging from automotive to packaging while helping drive global decarbonisation goals forward. Neveah’s Ogun State recycling facility Neveah Limited has officially kicked off operations at its state-of-the-art aluminium and copper recycling facility in Ogun State, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s push toward circular manufacturing. During its inaugural production run, the plant successfully delivered its first batch of aluminium ingots, achieving an impressive purity level of 85.1 per cent a strong testament to the company’s commitment to quality as it scales up output. The facility is set to produce ADC 12-grade aluminium ingots, catering to both domestic demand and export markets. Sourced from recycled aluminium scrap such as used car engine components and beverage cans the ingots will be shipped to destinations across Asia and beyond, reinforcing Neveah’s role in powering the global circular economy through sustainable metal solutions. Boosting Minnesota’s green manufacturing footprint Minnesota’s manufacturing sector is entering a new era, with EGA Spectro Alloys leading the charge. The company has completed a landmark $71 million expansion in Rosemount, featuring a cutting-edge aluminium recycling facility that signals a major leap forward for both the region and the nation’s aluminium supply chain. The 90,000-square-foot facility isn’t just a boost for business it’s a strategic win for sustainability and the circular economy. Now equipped to deliver up to 120 million pounds of high-quality recycled billets annually, Spectro has introduced its first new product line in over five decades a bold move that reinforces its commitment to innovation, resilience, and environmental stewardship. Alupro & UKARI’s new pilot project In a bold move to enhance post-consumer aerosol (PCR) recycling, a three-month pilot project was launched on 2 June across Solihull in the West Midlands, England. The initiative aims to better understand how aerosols are managed in household waste by closely examining kerbside collection data and recycling behaviours. Led by Alupro under the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI), and delivered in collaboration with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, the project will involve a detailed analysis of fully comingled waste streams. This work will be carried out by Sherbourne Recycling, which operates one of the world’s most advanced materials recovery facilities. Largest aluminium recycling plant in UAE – almost 50% completed Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is taking a decisive step by constructing the nation’s largest aluminium recycling facility. Work on the project began on November 21, 2023, and as of May 13, 2025, EGA announced that construction is 50 per cent complete an impressive 42 days ahead of schedule. Set to become operational in 2026, the facility will have the capacity to recycle up to 170,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. By establishing the UAE’s first large-scale aluminium recycling plant, EGA is not only strengthening the nation’s economic resilience but also laying the foundation for a robust domestic circular economy. Hydro hosts groundbreaking ceremony for its recycling plant in Torija On Monday, March 17, Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy leader Norsk Hydro broke ground on its state-of-the-art recycling facility in Torija, Spain. The €180 million project marks a significant step in Hydro’s circular economy strategy, aimed at increasing the use of post-consumer aluminium scrap and expanding its portfolio of low-carbon aluminium solutions in Europe. Once operational in 2026, the Torija plant will produce up to 120,000 tonnes of extrusion ingots annually, recycling around 70,000 tonnes of post-consumer scrap using advanced sorting technologies and innovative production methods. The facility will create approximately 65 new jobs and, together with Hydro’s nearby Azuqueca plant, boost the company’s total recycled, low-carbon aluminium capacity to 200,000 tonnes per year. Australia’s aluminium industry just got a little greener In a powerful nod to the “Made in Australia” spirit, Capral, Rio Tinto, and Sims Metals have teamed up to launch a closed-loop aluminium recycling initiative in Queensland-an impressive step toward a cleaner, circular future. Capral’s Bremer Park facility will supply post-production aluminium scrap, which Sims Metals will then sort and process. That processed scrap will head to Rio Tinto’s Boyne Smelter in Gladstone, where it’ll be remelted into fresh aluminium. The journey comes full circle as the recycled aluminium expected to top 1,000 tonnes with a 20 per cent recycled content is sent back to Capral’s Bremer Park site for extrusion and manufacturing. France powers ahead with first industrial-scale aluminium cable recycling project In a landmark move for Europe’s energy transition and circular economy goals, French transmission system operator RTE (Réseau de Transport d’Électricité) and cable innovation leader Nexans have launched France’s first-ever industrial-scale aluminium recycling initiative for high and extra high-voltage power cables. Kicking off in 2024, this pioneering partnership showcases how circularity and decarbonisation can go hand in hand to reshape Europe’s energy infrastructure. The project will recycle approximately 600 metric tonnes of aluminium annually, delivering significant environmental gains by avoiding at least 400 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. The initiative plays a critical role in helping France meet its SDDR 2025 network development targets. Quebec brews a greener future with Nespresso Nespresso Canada, in partnership with Éco Entreprises Québec, is expanding its innovative ‘green bag’ coffee capsule recycling program to every municipality in Quebec. The initiative is designed to simplify recycling for consumers while aligning with Quebec’s updated extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations. As the province modernizes its selective collection systems, Nespresso users can now place their used capsules in special green recycling bags available for free with every online order, at Nespresso boutiques, and through the Nespresso Club. With this move, Quebec becomes the second province in Canada, after Prince Edward Island, to adopt the green bag program province-wide. Nespresso ultimately plans to scale the initiative nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable coffee consumption across the country. Conclusion The momentum is clear – aluminium recycling is no longer a niche sustainability effort it’s a core industrial strategy and one that delivers economic, environmental, and social dividends. As technology advances, partnerships evolve, and policy frameworks mature, the future of aluminium is not just bright it’s brilliantly circular. The only thing aluminium doesn’t do is stop. So let’s keep the loop going. The post Top 10 recycling initiatives powering aluminium industry’s green shift appeared first on AL Circle Blog.

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Tracing the history of US tariffs from 1789 till today - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/english-news/tracing-the-history-of-us-tariffs-from-1789-till-today/ - In the world of global trade, few tools stir as much debate as tariffs. Framed as shields for domestic industries or weapons in economic stand-offs, tariffs can reshape markets, tilt competitive landscapes, and leave lasting marks on entire value chains. So what is tariff? A tariff is essentially a tax that a government charges on imported goods, added on top of the product’s price when it enters the country. Usually calculated as a percentage of the item’s value, this extra cost makes foreign products more expensive. Governments impose tariffs for three main reasons – to raise revenue, to shield domestic industries from external competition, and sometimes to pressure other governments during trade negotiations. By making imported goods pricier, tariffs discourage their consumption, steer buyers toward locally-made alternatives, and ultimately support domestic producers by reducing pressure from foreign competitors. The history of tariffs can be dated back to 1789, introduced by Alexander Hamilton, America’s first Secretary of the Treasury. A visionary for American manufacturing, he saw protective tariffs as essential to weaning the country off its reliance on British and European imports. For Hamilton, tariffs were not merely fiscal tools but strategic levers to cultivate a robust, independent industrial base. This was followed by subsequent tariffs in the coming years till 2025. Tariff enters the aluminium industry When talking about tariffs, Donald Trump’s contribution is by far one of the most talked about. When Donald Trump announced tariffs on aluminium imports in 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, it sent a seismic wave through global trade corridors. Intended to revive domestic manufacturing and protect national security, the decision marked the beginning of a complex and often controversial policy that would continue to echo across global markets until 2025. By the time Trump returned to office and doubled down on the tariffs in his second term, the aluminium industry both in the US and abroad had undergone a dramatic transformation. In March 2018, the Trump administration imposed a 10 per cent tariff on aluminium imports, targeting countries like China, Russia, and even long-standing allies such as Canada and the EU. The rationale was straightforward – the US aluminium industry had been under pressure for decades, with smelters shutting down and domestic production unable to compete with low-cost imports. The tariffs were framed as a lifeline for American metal producers and a move toward self-reliance in critical manufacturing sectors. Initially, the tariffs did boost optimism among US-based aluminium producers. Companies like Century Aluminum and Alcoa welcomed the decision, ramping up production and reinvesting in domestic operations. However, this optimism was short-lived. While the upstream segment of the aluminium value chain benefitted, downstream manufacturers especially those relying on imported semi-fabricated products faced rising costs. From beverage can producers to auto manufacturers, industries that used aluminium as a raw material found themselves absorbing higher prices, leading to inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions. By 2020, data showed that US aluminium output had improved slightly, but not enough to significantly reduce reliance on imports. Moreover, the added costs were passed on to consumers, with everyday products like cars, washing machines, and canned beverages seeing price hikes. While the tariffs were expected to restore balance, the reality was more nuanced America still needed foreign aluminium, especially higher-quality grades not produced domestically. The global reaction was equally intense. Canada, the largest supplier of aluminium to the US responded with retaliatory tariffs, sparking trade tensions even among allies. European and Asian exporters scrambled to reroute supply or absorb losses, while some foreign producers began shifting their operations to avoid the duties. This led to accusations of “trans-shipment”, countries allegedly importing aluminium from China, processing it minimally, and re-exporting it to the US under different origins. These practices prompted further investigations and, in some cases, more restrictions. Fast forward to 2025 – Trump back in office Fast forward to 2025, with Trump back in office, the tariff strategy didn’t just return it escalated. In June 2025, the administration doubled aluminium tariffs from 10 per cent to 20 per cent and expanded their scope, including stricter origin rules. The new policies targeted not just raw aluminium but also semi-finished goods and components used in sectors like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and construction. While this pleased protectionist factions and select US producers, the broader industry braced for deeper shocks. The aluminium tariff war had unintended consequences for innovation and sustainability as well. Aluminium, being lightweight and fully recyclable, is crucial to the clean energy transition. EV manufacturers, solar panel assemblers, and green construction firms voiced concern that higher import costs would delay projects, increase carbon footprints, and ultimately hurt the very goals the US aimed to achieve through climate commitments. Despite mounting evidence that the tariffs were causing as much harm as benefit, the administration remained committed. Federal customs revenue hit record highs, but the downstream industries that make up the majority of the aluminium consumption ecosystem bore the brunt. Some manufacturers delayed expansion, others relocated operations overseas, and many passed on costs to end consumers. In hindsight, Trump’s aluminium tariff policy between 2018 and 2025 was a double-edged sword Tariffs initially offered short-term relief to US primary aluminium producers, helping to boost production and stabilize prices in the early months following their 2018 implementation. However, by mid-2019, their positive effects had begun to dissipate, undermined by declining domestic demand and broader market weaknesses. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic further exposed the limitations of the tariff policy, raising serious questions about its long-term effectiveness. While the tariffs succeeded in curbing imports and briefly increasing domestic production, these gains proved unsustainable. Today, the US aluminium industry is grappling with a deeper crisis. With only four smelters still in operation, the sector faces mounting challenges, including soaring energy costs and intense competition from global producers especially China. Despite the Trump administration’s 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports, the US primary aluminium industry continues its steady decline. The New Madrid smelter, once touted as a poster child for Trump’s 2018 aluminium tariffs, briefly sprang back to life after bankruptcy revived by the 10 per cent duties on aluminium imports. But that revival was short-lived. Tariffs alone couldn’t keep the operation afloat. A similar fate met Alcoa’s Intalco smelter in Washington, where ambitious restart plans collapsed by 2023, resulting in permanent closure. Even Century Aluminum’s flagship Hawesville plant, which once produced 250,000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually, now sits idle. With aluminium critical to both national security and the clean energy transition, the time has come for a strategic reset to secure the future of the aluminium sector. We want to hear from you! Be a part of AL Circle’s upcoming e-Magazine, “American ALuminium Industry: The Path Forward.”Share your thoughts, bold ideas, and expert opinions as we explore what’s next for aluminium in the United States. The post Tracing the history of US tariffs from 1789 till today appeared first on AL Circle Blog.

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Upstream weekly: India to hit back with $3.8B retaliatory tariffs on US goods amidst aluminium - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/english-news/upstream-weekly-india-to-hit-back-with-3-8b-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods-amidst-aluminium/ - The ongoing trade dynamics between the United States and India have taken a critical turn amid discussions over a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). India has intensified its retaliatory measures in response to the US decision to increase import tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25 per cent to 50 per cent on June 3, 2025. On the other hand, Donald Trump had further widened the tariff net including seven additional countries. However the interesting part is that aluminium has been spared from the latest round of tariffs – Read to know why. Primary aluminium inventories registered with the London Metal Exchange (LME) continued their upward trajectory in June, climbing to 338,000 tonnes from 321,850 tonnes in May and 250,875 tonnes in April. This consistent rise in stock levels has been primarily fuelled by a substantial inflow of Indian-origin aluminium into LME warehouses. Click here to know more. In a setback for Britain’s steel and aluminium exporters, the UK has missed the July 9 deadline to secure an agreement with the United States on lifting the punitive tariffs originally imposed by the Trump administration in 2018. The collapse of negotiations threatens to extend a trade dispute that many had hoped would be settled by now, leaving British metal producers at a disadvantage and increasingly frustrated. Click here to know more. The surge in US aluminium imports during the first quarter of 2025, both quarterly and annually, comes as no surprise and here’s why. President Trump’s February 10 proclamation of steep tariffs on aluminium and steel, set to take effect from March 12, triggered a wave of anticipatory buying. In response, US importers raced to stockpile metal ahead of the tariff deadline, fuelling a temporary import boom. Click here to know more. In a setback for Britain’s steel and aluminium exporters, the UK has missed the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement with the United States on the continuation of punitive tariffs originally imposed by the Trump administration in 2018. The failure to conclude talks threatens to prolong a trade dispute that many had expected to be resolved by now, leaving British metal producers disadvantaged and increasingly frustrated. Click here to know more. The United States is on track to amass up to USD 300 billion in tariff revenue by the end of 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced, underscoring the magnitude of President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade agenda. During a White House Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Bessent revealed that the US has already collected around USD 100 billion in tariff income this year, with revenues surging as a result of broad new import duties introduced in the second quarter. Click here to know more. The countdown is almost complete! Just one day to go for the grand opening of the 20th ALUMINIUM CHINA, Asia’s premier trade show and B2B platform for the aluminium industry. From July 9th to 11th at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the event will bring together 600+ exhibitors and over 29,000 trade visitors and delegations. More than just a tradeshow, ALUMINIUM CHINA is a dynamic hub of opportunities and innovations, uniting the global aluminium community like never before. Click here to know more. All eyes are now on the trade talks between India and the United States that began on June 26. The stakes are high not for a comprehensive trade deal, but for an interim agreement that could ease rising tariff tensions. Time is running out, with July 9 marking the end of the 90-day suspension of Donald Trump’s retaliatory 26 per cent aluminium tariffs announced on April 2. Click here to know more. Citi has resumed coverage of Alcoa Corporation with a buy rating and a price target of USD 42, citing improving aluminium market conditions and the company’s steady operational performance. With the stock currently trading at USD 29.81, Citi considers it undervalued, based on its projection of USD 1.9 billion in mid-cycle EBITDA equating to roughly 5x earnings at mid-cycle and 6x at spot prices. Cambodia attracted an impressive $5.8 billion in fixed-asset investments during the first half of 2025, reflecting a remarkable 77 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Between January and June, the country approved 373 investment projects nearly double the 190 projects cleared in the same period of 2024 paving the way for the creation of approximately 255,000 new jobs. Click here to read more. Under the bauxite segment In April 2025, India’s bauxite production saw a year-on-year rise of 13.9 per cent, increasing from 1.87 million tonnes to 2.13 million tonnes. For the full fiscal year 2024-25, the country produced a total of 24.7 million tonnes of bauxite, cementing its position as the world’s fifth-largest producer after Guinea, Australia, China, and Brazil. This growth highlights India’s strengthening role in the global bauxite supply chain amid rising demand from the aluminium and allied industries. The Government of the Republic of Guinea has revoked its mining agreement with Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), following the suspension of the company’s bauxite exports and mining activities. This move aligns with Guinea’s wider strategy to derive greater economic value from its mineral wealth by mandating that mining companies establish local alumina refineries. ABx Group is swiftly transforming from a pure-play bauxite explorer into a diversified minerals and technology enterprise, focusing on three core growth areas: bauxite mining, aluminium fluoride production, and rare earths recovery. This evolution is driven by global supply chain disruptions and the rising demand for critical minerals, unlocking fresh commercial opportunities for the Australia-based company. Metro Mining Ltd an Australian bauxite producer, is currently trading at AUD 0.056 per share (as of May 26, 2025). This represents a significant discount to the consensus analyst target of AUD 0.17, suggesting a potential upside of 209 per cent, according to AInvest data. Shaw & Partners, which has been tracking the company since 2023, continues to hold a ‘Moderate Buy’ rating, reaffirmed most recently in February 2025. Western Yilgarn Limited has announced an inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) under the JORC 2012 guidelines for its Cardea 3 Bauxite Project. The new estimate adds approximately 16.57 million tonnes to the existing bauxite resource base, which now stands at 205 million tonnes. Under the alumina segment An environmental group based in Clare is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review the potential ecological impact of a new development on the Shannon Estuary. The call comes after the EPA granted Aughinish Alumina a new licence to expand its dredging operations near Foynes Port, allowing dredged material to be deposited at a newly designated site close to Foynes Island. Gardaí and army bomb disposal teams are investigating after a suspected device was safely neutralised near the Aughinish Alumina plant in County Limerick. Discovered yesterday afternoon near an oil tank at the site, the device triggered a large-scale operation involving the Defence Forces’ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. Controlled detonations were conducted to disable key components from gas cylinders, allowing investigators to preserve crucial forensic evidence. The post Upstream weekly: India to hit back with $3.8B retaliatory tariffs on US goods amidst aluminium appeared first on AL Circle Blog.

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Upstream weekly: India-UAE aluminium corridor grows stronger with CEPA at the core - https://www.aluminyumcuyuz.com/haberler/english-news/upstream-weekly-india-uae-aluminium-corridor-grows-stronger-with-cepa-at-the-core/ - The global aluminium industry is showing renewed strength as key developments across production, raw material supply, and international trade unfold. India and the UAE are advancing their aluminium and steel cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), laying the groundwork for greater trade, investment, and industrial collaboration between the two nations. At the same time, world primary aluminium production surged in May 2025, reaching a five-month high with increased output across China, Africa, and North America, highlighting growing demand and supply resilience. Supporting this momentum, Guinea, the world’s largest bauxite exporter, recorded a remarkable 39 per cent year-on-year growth in bauxite exports during Q1 2025, driven by China’s strong appetite for the raw material essential for aluminium production. Together, these developments reflect a dynamic aluminium ecosystem, where rising production, robust supply chains, and deepening global partnerships are setting the stage for sustained industry growth. In a continent that holds 40 per cent of the world’s natural resources, only 30 per cent have been fully explored. But the real challenge goes beyond geology, it’s rooted in governance. More precisely, the lack of accessible geological survey data across Africa creates an invisible barrier that could be holding back billions in potential investment. Click here to read more. On July 1, 2025, Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Ma’aden, completed the acquisition of a 25.1 per cent stake in both MBAC (Ma’aden Bauxite and Alumina Company) and MAC (Ma’aden Aluminum Company), key components of Saudi Arabia’s aluminium value chain. The shares were previously held by Alcoa, with Ma’aden already owning the remaining 74.9 per cent. Click here to read more. Under the primary aluminium sector India’s aluminium sector is witnessing a transformative phase marked by strategic global alliances, corporate restructuring, and shifting export dynamics. At the same time, domestic giants like Vedanta Limited are making headlines with their ambitious demerger plans and strong market performance, reflecting confidence in India’s metals landscape. However, this momentum comes at a time when India’s aluminium exports have seen a 10.79 per cent decline in FY25, underscoring the complex interplay between global demand, pricing pressures, and evolving trade policies. Together, these developments highlight the aluminium industry’s need to balance growth opportunities with market resilience in an increasingly interconnected world. Aluminerie Alouette, a Quebec-based aluminium producer partially owned by Rio Tinto Plc, is reportedly planning to invest up to USD 1.1 billion to upgrade its facilities in northern Quebec. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company has secured a new electricity supply agreement with Hydro-Quebec, the province’s government-owned power utility. The sources requested anonymity as the details of the agreement have not yet been made public. The aluminium processing industry faced a sharp slowdown in June 2025, as the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 40.1 per cent, marking a decline of 9.7 percentage points from May and 1.5 per cent year-on-year. This significant drop pushed the index well below the crucial 50-point threshold, signaling contraction across the sector. The downturn reflects a widespread deceleration affecting all aluminium processing sub-sectors, driven by a complex mix of challenges. Alcoa Corporation has announced the completion of its sale of a 25.1 per cent ownership stake in the Ma’aden Joint Venture to the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) under a binding share purchase and subscription agreement. Through this transaction, Alcoa has received approximately 86 million Ma’aden shares, valued at around USD 1.2 billion, along with USD 150 million in cash funds that will primarily be used to cover related taxes and transaction costs. Click here to read more. Under the alumina segment Vedanta Limited, India’s metal giant, has reported strong operational performance for the first quarter ending June 30, 2025, with notable growth in its aluminium value chain. A key highlight was record alumina production at its Lanjigarh refinery, which reached an all-time high of 587 thousand tonnes, up 9 per cent year-on-year and a significant 36 per cent higher than the previous quarter. Click here to read more. The Indonesian Navy has raised strong objections to the proposed USD 4.9 billion alumina refinery on Singkep Island in Indonesia’s Riau Islands province. The project, led by China’s Tianshan Aluminium through its local subsidiary, Tianshan Alumina Indonesia, has been designated a National Strategic Project (PSN) as part of the government’s mineral downstreaming initiative. Click here to read more. California-based Brimstone is moving forward with plans to build the first alumina refinery in the U.S. in over 50 years, marking a significant step toward revitalising the domestic aluminium supply chain. The company has signed a letter of intent with Oklahoma’s Dolese Bros. Co. to supply raw materials for the proposed Rock Refinery, which will produce smelter-grade alumina alongside Portland cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCM). According to SMM data, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production in June 2025 (30 days) decreased by 0.19 per cent M-o-M and increased by 6.1 per cent Y-o-Y. As of the end of June, China’s existing capacity for metallurgical-grade alumina was approximately 110.82 million tonnes, with actual operating capacity increasing by 3.14 per cent M-o-M and an operating rate of 79.7 per cent. Other significant happenings include In a major boost to Chhattisgarh’s mining sector, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has officially launched the e-auction process for new blocks of bauxite, iron ore, and limestone. A pre-bid conference held at Nava Raipur Atal Nagar sought to attract investors, encouraging them to tap into the state’s rich mineral resources and contribute to local industrial growth. Click here to read more. At the 2025 Indonesia Mining Conference & Critical Metals Conference Aluminium Industry Forum, Dr Qingtao Zeng, founder and managing director of Australasian Gold Limited, shared insights on the topic of “High-Quality Bauxite with Strategic Growth Potential in Central Queensland, Australia.” Click here to read more. The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has announced a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, aimed at strengthening the UK aluminium sector’s international trade and technical expertise. Unveiled at ALFED’s House of Lords lunch last week, the partnership marks a significant step forward for the UK aluminium industry as it navigates new opportunities and pressing challenges. Click here to read more. The post Upstream weekly: India-UAE aluminium corridor grows stronger with CEPA at the core appeared first on AL Circle Blog.

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