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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 -
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 -
Novelis plans to close its Chesterfield aluminum plant and Fairmont plants this year
According to foreign media reports, Novelis plans to close its aluminum manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County, Richmond, Virginia on May 30. A company spokesperson said that this move is part of the company’s restructuring. Novelis said in a prepared statement, “Novelis is integr...Read more -
Low altitude economic metal materials: application and analysis of aluminum industry
At a low altitude of 300 meters above the ground, an industrial revolution triggered by the game between metal and gravity is reshaping humanity’s imagination of the sky. From the roar of motors in the Shenzhen drone industry park to the first manned test flight at the eVTOL testing base in...Read more -
Deep research report on aluminum for humanoid robots: the core driving force and industrial game of the lightweight revolution
Ⅰ） Re examination of the strategic value of aluminum materials in humanoid robots 1.1 Paradigm breakthrough in balancing lightweight and performance Aluminum alloy, with a density of 2.63-2.85g/cm ³ (only one-third of steel) and a specific strength close to high alloy steel, has become the core ...Read more -
Aluminum plans to invest Rs 450 billion to expand its aluminum, copper and specialty alumina operations
According to foreign media reports, Hindalco Industries Limited of India plans to invest 450 billion rupees in the next three to four years to expand its aluminum, copper, and specialty alumina businesses. The funds will mainly come from the company’s internal earnings. With more than 47,00...Read more -
The differentiation of internal and external aluminum inventory is prominent, and the structural contradictions in the aluminum market continue to deepen
According to aluminum inventory data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), on March 21, LME aluminum inventory fell to 483925 tons, hitting a new low since May 2024; On the other hand, the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s (SHFE) aluminum inventory ...Read more -
The production data of China’s aluminum industry in January and February is impressive, demonstrating strong development momentum
Recently, the National Bureau of Statistics released the production data related to China’s aluminum industry for January and February 2025, showing a positive overall performance. All production achieved year-on-year growth, demonstrating the strong development momentum of China’s al...Read more