aluminium industry
German aluminium production decline continues
Aluminium Deutschland (AD) has reported that in the third quarter of 2024, production volumes in companies fell again, with the production of aluminium semi-finished products recording the tenth quarterly decline in a row.
IAI reports progress on Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has announced progress in its Aluminium Industry Greenhouse Gas Initiative, reporting member company ambitions, technology investments, and reporting plans.
Aluminum Association releases 2024 edition of Aluminum Standards & Data
AS&D is the industry’s most authoritative source for aluminium alloy and temper designations, chemical composition limits, mechanical properties and tolerances.
Speira announces new sustainability label for aluminium
Speira’s RIVOS label maximises resource efficiency and minimises the carbon footprint with the combination of external scrap and low-carbon primary metal.
Domestic aluminium demand on the up in North America
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing that demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 5.2% year-over-year through the first half of 2024.
Global summit highlights aluminium beverage can’s sustainability pathway
The summit convened global leaders from across the aluminium beverage can value chain to discuss pressing topics including decarbonisation and recycled content measurement.
German Aluminium Alliance formed
IG Metall, IGBCE and Aluminium Deutschland have signed a joint declaration to ensure a competitive and climate-neutral aluminium industry in five federal German states.
Encouraging insights
The Global Aluminium Can Sustainability Summit in London has offered a plethora of intelligent insights over the past two days, and reflects an industry determined to reach decarbonisation goals, among many others.
Aluminium federation launches key industry report during UK metals expo
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) launches its latest report, “The Aluminium Industry in the UK,” produced in collaboration with the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde.
Aluminum Association applauds Canadian tariffs on Chinese imports
The Aluminum Association has applauded a plan announced by the Canadian government to impose a 25% tariff (or “surtax”) on certain aluminium and aluminium products imported from China.
Aluminum Association supports efforts by the US and Mexico to rein in unfair metal trade
Under the agreement, aluminium products smelted and cast in Belarus, China, Iran and Russia will no longer be permitted to enter the US under an exemption that Mexico enjoys as part of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Domestic aluminium demand shows signs of industry rebound
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 4.3% year-over-year through the first quarter of 2024.
Tackling tighter sanctions
Russian metal import bans have compacted the aluminium market, but sanctions are expected to grow. By Liz Newmark, Heba Hashem and Naubet Bisenov
ALFED launches UK Aluminium Manifesto
Ahead of the UK’s upcoming general election, the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is launching a comprehensive document outlining key stipulations for the next UK government to prioritise.