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Casting aluminum alloy futures and options listed: aluminum industry chain ushers in a new era of pricing
On May 27, 2025, the China Securities Regulatory Commission officially approved the registration of aluminum alloy futures and options on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, marking the world’s first futures product with recycled aluminum as its core to enter the Chinese derivatives market. This...Read more -
Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating puts pressure on copper and aluminum supply and demand, and where will metals go
Moody’s downgraded its outlook for the US sovereign credit rating to negative, sparking deep concerns in the market about the resilience of the global economic recovery. As the core driving force of commodity demand, the expected economic slowdown in the United States and the pressure of fi...Read more -
Does a global primary aluminum supply surplus of 277,200 tons in March 2025 signal a shift in market dynamics?
The latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) has sent ripples through the aluminum market. Data shows global primary aluminum production reached 6,160,900 tons in March 2025, versus consumption of 5,883,600 tons—creating a supply surplus of 277,200 tons. Cumulatively from Ja...Read more -
Do you know the differences between 6061 aluminum alloy and 7075 aluminum alloy, and which fields are suitable for them?
Chemical Composition 6061 Aluminum Alloy: The main alloying elements are magnesium (Mg) and silicon (Si), with trace amounts of copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), etc. 7075 Aluminum Alloy: The primary alloying element is zinc (Zn), with added magnesium (Mg) and copper (Cu) for strengthening. Mechanical...Read more -
Aluminum Industry Market 2025: Structural Opportunities and Risk Game under Policy Rigid Constraints
Against the backdrop of intensified volatility in the global metal market, the aluminum industry has demonstrated unique anti cyclical properties due to the rigid constraints of China’s capacity ceiling policy and the continuous expansion of new energy demand. In 2025, the market landscape ...Read more -
What are the Characteristics and Application Scopes of 6000 Series Aluminum Alloys?
In the large family of aluminum alloys, 6000 series aluminum alloys occupy a significant position in numerous fields due to their unique performance advantages. As a company specializing in aluminum sheets, aluminum bars, aluminum tubes, and machining, we have in-depth knowledge and rich practica...Read more -
China exported 518,000 tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum materials in April
In April 2025, China exported 518,000 tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum materials, according to the latest foreign trade data from the General Administration of Customs. This demonstrates the stable supply capacity of China’s aluminum processing industry chain in the international mar...Read more -
New opportunities in the aluminum industry under the wave of new energy vehicles: the trend of lightweighting drives industrial transformation
Against the backdrop of accelerated transformation in the global automotive industry, aluminum is becoming a key material driving industry change. In the first quarter of 2025, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed that the production of new energy vehicles continued ...Read more -
Hydro and NKT sign a supply agreement for wire rods used in aluminum power cables.
According to Hydro’s official website, the company has signed a long-term agreement with NKT, a power cable solutions provider, for the supply of power cable wire rods. The agreement ensures that Hydro will supply low-carbon aluminum to NKT to meet the growing demand in the European market ...Read more -
Novelis Unveils World’s First 100% Recycled Automotive Aluminum Coil to Boost Circular Economy
Novelis, a global leader in aluminum processing, has announced the successful production of the world’s first aluminum coil made entirely from end-of-life vehicle (ELV) aluminum. Meeting the stringent quality standards for automotive body outer panels, this achievement marks a breakthrough ...Read more -
Global Alumina Production Reached 12.921 Million Tons in March 2025
Recently, the International Aluminum Institute (IAI) released global alumina production data for March 2025, attracting significant industry attention. The data shows that global alumina production reached 12.921 million tons in March, with a daily average output of 416,800 tons, a month-on-month...Read more -
Hydro and Nemak Join Forces to Explore Low-Carbon Aluminum Castings for Automotive Applications
According to Hydro’s official website, Hydro, a global aluminum industry leader, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Nemak, a leading player in automotive aluminum casting, to deeply develop low-carbon aluminum casting products for the automotive industry. This collaboration not only m...Read more