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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 -
The tug of war at the 20000 yuan mark for aluminum prices has begun. Who will be the ultimate winner under the policy of “black swan”?
On April 29, 2025, the average price of A00 aluminum in the Yangtze River spot market was reported at 20020 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 70 yuan; The main contract of Shanghai Aluminum, 2506, closed at 19930 yuan/ton. Although it fluctuated narrowly in the night session, it still held the k...Read more -
Demand resilience is evident and social inventory continues to decline, leading to a possible increase in aluminum prices
The simultaneous rise of US crude oil boosted bullish confidence, with London Aluminum rising 0.68% for three consecutive days overnight; The easing of the international trade situation has boosted the metal market, with demand resilience showing and continued destocking of the stock market. It i...Read more -
U.S. primary aluminum production fell in 2024, while recycled aluminum production rose
According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. primary aluminum production fell by 9.92% year-on-year in 2024 to 675,600 tons (750,000 tons in 2023), while recycled aluminum production increased by 4.83% year-on-year to 3.47 million tons (3.31 million tons in 2023). On a monthly basis, p...Read more -
The impact of global primary aluminum surplus on China’s aluminum plate industry in February 2025
On April 16, the latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) outlined the supply-demand landscape of the global primary aluminum market. Data showed that in February 2025, global primary aluminum production reached 5.6846 million tons, while consumption stood at 5.6613 million ...Read more -
Dual Sky of Ice and Fire: Breakthrough Battle under Structural Differentiation of Aluminum Market
Ⅰ. Production end: The “expansion paradox” of alumina and electrolytic aluminum 1. Alumina: The Prisoner’s Dilemma of High Growth and High Inventory According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s alumina production reached 7.475 million tons in March 202...Read more -
The United States International Trade Commission has made a final ruling on the industrial damage caused by aluminum tableware
On April 11, 2025, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to make an affirmative final ruling on the industrial injury in the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation of aluminum tableware imported from China. It is determined that the products involved claimed to ...Read more -
Trump’s’ tariff easing ‘ignites demand for automotive aluminum! Is the aluminum price counterattack imminent?
1. Event Focus: The United States plans to temporarily waive car tariffs, and the supply chain of car companies will be suspended Recently, former US President Trump publicly stated that he is considering implementing short-term tariff exemptions on imported cars and parts to allow free riding c...Read more -
Who can not pay attention to the 5 series aluminum alloy plate with both strength and toughness?
Composition and Alloying Elements The 5-series aluminum alloy plates, also known as aluminum-magnesium alloys, have magnesium (Mg) as their main alloying element. The magnesium content usually ranges from 0.5% to 5%. In addition, small amounts of other elements such as manganese (Mn), chromium (C...Read more -
The Outflow of Indian Aluminum Causes the Share of Russian Aluminum in LME Warehouses to Soar to 88%, Affecting the Industries of Aluminum Sheets, Aluminum Bars, Aluminum Tubes and Machining
On April 10th, the data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed that in March, the share of available aluminum inventories of Russian origin in LME-registered warehouses soared sharply from 75% in February to 88%, while the share of aluminum inventories of Indian origin plummeted from ...Read more