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The password for aluminum industry’s huge profits in April: green energy+high-end breakthrough, why did alumina suddenly “step on the brake”?
1. Investment frenzy and technological upgrading:the underlying logic of industrial expansion According to data from the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, the investment index for aluminum smelting in April jumped to 172.5, a significant increase compared to the previous month, reflec...Read more -
How much did global primary aluminum production increase in April 2025?
Data released by the International Aluminum Institute (IAI) shows that global primary aluminum production increased by 2.2% year-on-year in April to 6.033 million tons, calculating that global primary aluminum production in April 2024 was approximately 5.901 million tons. In April, primary alumin...Read more -
Which aluminum alloy has the highest strength and is suitable for manufacturing load-bearing structures?
In the application of aluminum alloy materials, selecting appropriate high-strength aluminum alloys is crucial for manufacturing load-bearing structures. Different series of aluminum alloys exhibit varying performances in load-bearing structure manufacturing due to their chemical compositions and...Read more -
The loosening of tariffs between China and the United States has ignited the aluminum market, and the “low inventory trap” behind the surge in aluminum prices
On May 15, 2025, JPMorgan’s latest report predicted that the average aluminum price in the second half of 2025 would be $2325 per ton. The aluminum price forecast is significantly lower than the optimistic judgment of “supply shortage driven surge to $2850″ in early March, refle...Read more -
Exploring the World of Aluminum Alloys: Which aluminum alloy is the best choice？
In modern industry and manufacturing, aluminum alloys have become indispensable due to their lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and other excellent properties. However, when asking “Which is the best aluminum alloy?” there is no simple answer, as different aluminum allo...Read more -
Britain and the US agreed on terms of a trade deal: specific industries, with a 10% benchmark tariff
On May 8 local time, the United Kingdom and the United States reached an agreement on the terms of a tariff trade agreement, focusing on tariff adjustments in manufacturing and raw materials, with aluminum products tariff arrangements becoming one of the key issues in bilateral negotiations. Unde...Read more -
India announces tariff countermeasures against the United States in response to steel and aluminum import restrictions under the WTO framework
On May 13th, the Indian government officially submitted a notice to the World Trade Organization (WTO), planning to impose tariffs on some American goods imported to India in response to the high tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian steel and aluminum products since 2018. This measure n...Read more -
Lindian Resources Acquires Full Ownership of Guinea’s Lelouma Bauxite Project
According to media reports, Australian mining company Lindian Resources recently announced it has signed a legally binding Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire the remaining 25% equity in Bauxite Holding from minority shareholders. This move marks Lindian Resources’ formal acquisition ...Read more -
Hindalco Supplies Aluminum Battery Enclosures for Electric SUVs, Deepening New Energy Materials Layout
Indian aluminum industry leader Hindalco has announced the delivery of 10,000 custom aluminum battery enclosures to Mahindra’s electric SUV models BE 6 and XEV 9e, according to foreign media reports. Focused on core protective components for electric vehicles, Hindalco optimized its aluminu...Read more -
Alcoa Reports Strong Q2 Orders, Unaffected by Tariffs
On Thursday, May 1, William Oplinger, CEO of Alcoa, publicly stated that the company’s order volume remained robust in the second quarter, with no sign of decline linked to U.S. tariffs. The announcement has injected confidence into the aluminum industry and sparked significant market attention o...Read more -
Hydro: Net Profit Surges to NOK 5.861 Billion in Q1 2025
Hydro recently released its financial report for the first quarter of 2025, revealing remarkable growth in its performance. During the quarter, the company’s revenue increased by 20% year-on-year to NOK 57.094 billion, while adjusted EBITDA surged by 76% to NOK 9.516 billion. Notably, net p...Read more -
The new electricity policy is forcing the transformation of the aluminum industry: a dual track race of cost restructuring and green upgrading
1. Fluctuations in Electricity Costs: The Dual Impact of Relaxing Price Limits and Restructuring Peak Regulation Mechanisms The direct impact of the relaxation of price limits in the spot market Risk of rising costs: As a typical high energy consuming industry (with electricity costs accounting...Read more