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7xxx Series Aluminum Plates: Properties, Applications & Machining Guide
7xxx series aluminum plates are known for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making them a top choice for high-performance industries. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about this alloy family, from composition, machining and application. What is 7xxx Series A...Read more -
Arconic Cut 163 jobs at the Lafayette plant, Why?
Arconic, an aluminum products manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh, has announced that it plans to lay off approximately 163 employees at its Lafayette plant in Indiana due to the closure of the tube mill department. The layoffs will begin on April 4th, but the exact number of affected employ...Read more -
The five major aluminum producers in Africa
Africa is one of the largest bauxite producing regions. Guinea, an African country, is the world’s largest exporter of bauxite and ranks second in bauxite production. Other African countries that produce bauxite include Ghana, Cameroon, Mozambique, Cote d’Ivoire, etc. Although Africa...Read more -
Everything You Need to Know About 6xxx Series Aluminum Alloy Sheets
If you're in the market for high-quality aluminum sheets, the 6xxx series aluminum alloy is a top choice for a wide range of applications. Known for its excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and versatility, 6xxx series aluminum sheets are widely used in industries s...Read more -
Overseas Aluminum Ore Feast: From the Australian Gulf to the Vietnamese Mountains
Overseas aluminum ore resources are abundant and widely distributed. The following are some of the main overseas aluminum ore distribution situations Australia Weipa Bauxite: Located near the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Queensland, it...Read more -
Global sales of new energy vehicles continue to grow, with China’s market share expanding to 67%
Recently, data shows that the total sales of new energy vehicles such as pure electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles worldwide reached 16.29 million units in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 25%, with the Chinese market accounting for a...Read more -
Argentina Initiates Anti-dumping Sunset Review and Change-of-Circumstances Review Investigation of Aluminum Sheets Originating from China
On February 18, 2025, the Ministry of Economy of Argentina issued Notice No. 113 of 2025. Initiated upon the applications of Argentine enterprises LAMINACIÓN PAULISTA ARGENTINA S.R.L. and INDUSTRIALIZADORA DE METALES S.A., it launches the first anti-dumping (AD) sunset review of aluminum sheets o...Read more -
LME aluminum futures hit a one-month high on February 19th, supported by low inventories.
Ambassadors of the 27 EU member states to the EU reached an agreement on the 16th round of EU sanctions against Russia, introducing a ban on the import of Russian primary aluminum. The market anticipates that Russian aluminum exports to the EU market will face difficulties and the supply may be r...Read more -
Azerbaijan’s Aluminum Exports in January Declined Year-on-Year
In January 2025, Azerbaijan exported 4,330 tons of aluminum, with an export value of US$12.425 million, a year-on-year decrease of 23.6% and 19.2% respectively. In January 2024, Azerbaijan exported 5,668 tons of aluminum, with an export value of US$15.381 million. Despite the decline in export vo...Read more -
EU sanctions Russian aluminum industry, causing prices of base metals to rise
Recently, the European Union announced the 16th round of sanctions against Russia, including measures to ban the import of Russian primary aluminum. This decision quickly caused waves in the base metal market, with three-month copper and three-month aluminum prices on the LME (London Metal Exchan...Read more -
Recycling Materials Association: New US Tariffs Do Not Include Ferrous Metals and Scrap Aluminum
The Recycling Materials Association (ReMA) in the United States stated that after reviewing and analyzing the executive order on imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US, it has concluded that scrap iron and scrap aluminum can continue to be traded freely at the US border. ReMA In...Read more -
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has made a final determination on the anti-dumping (AD) investigation of aluminum foil originating from China.
On January 24, 2025, the Department for the Protection of the Internal Market of the Eurasian Economic Commission issued the final ruling disclosure of the anti-dumping investigation on aluminum foil originating from China. It was determined that the products (products under investigation) were d...Read more