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Europe's aluminium future: Demand rises, primary output falls – can recycling bridge the supply gap?
Sustainability
The global aluminium industry is entering a decade of unprecedented demand, and so is the European aluminium sector. Global aluminium demand is set to surge, driven by electric vehicles, renewable energy, construction and sustainable packaging. A similar situation is noted in Europe, as EV growth alone can drive demand up 30 per cent by 2040. For Europe, however, meeting this demand is challenging. As primary aluminium production declines rapidly amid high energy costs, recycling is gaining mo ...
Growing demand for premium beverages boosts aluminium can market in Thailand
End User
Thai Beverage Can Ltd (TBC) said demand for aluminium beverage cans in Thailand is likely to continue to grow as consumers choose functional drinks, energy drinks and premium beverages. The company posted a 37 per cent YoY increase in sales volume in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting stronger demand amid ongoing uncertainty in global markets. TBC Chief Operating Officer Pavin Chayavivatkul said changing consumer preferences are supporting the shift towards canned beverages. A recent cons ...

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Raffmetal has received an important award from Ferrari for its work in developing the SILVAL 7 alloy, which guarantees 100 per cent recycled aluminium with a third-party verified carbon footprint of less than 1 kg CO₂eq per kg Al from cradle to gate. The high-performance SILVAL primary alloys from recycling, produced at the new Silval Special Alloys Plant launched in 2020, are designed to meet the technical requirements of the most advanced customers and contribute to the decarbonisation of i ...
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Aluminium futures fell for consecutive days, trading atmosphere sluggish
Primary AL
26 Jun 2026
During morning trading, the centre of SHFE aluminium 2606 contract was higher than the same period of the previous trading day. Impacted by the rise in aluminium prices and yesterday's restocking, overall procurement sentiment weakened today. However, supported by sellers' willingness to hold prices firm at recent lows, transaction and offer prices moved higher. Mainstream transactions were at a discount of RMB -10~0 per tonne against the SHFE aluminium July contract. In east China today, th ...
China's aluminium scrap sector squeezed by tax crackdown, shrinking aluminium scraps margins
Recycled AL
26 Jun 2026
June saw notable impacts on the secondary aluminium market from both lower primary aluminium prices and tighter scrap supply amid tax policy changes. The refined-to-scrap spread narrowed to RMB 412/tonne, a fresh year-to-date low, encouraging some consumers to replace scrap with A00 ingots. With ongoing tax inspections across regions, the spread is likely to narrow further.  Aluminium price In June, China's aluminium prices pulled back after fluctuating at high levels, with the aluminium spo ...
EU delays aluminium scrap export curbs till September: Will India seize the opportunity?
Recycled AL
26 Jun 2026
As reported by the industrial association European Aluminium and other related sources, the European Union’s implementation of measures to curb aluminium scrap export have been postponed till September, 2026. The update has emerged in the midst of the calls made by the European aluminium industry for pushing recycling efforts to promote circularity and decarbonisation. The decision to limit aluminium scrap export was announced in November, 2025, scheduled to come into effect by spring 2026, a ...
Press Metal shares slide 6% as aluminium prices retreat on easing West Asia tensions
Downstream
26 Jun 2026
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL: PMETAL) shares fell 6 per cent on Thursday as aluminium prices extended their decline following easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, reducing concerns over disruptions to global commodity supplies. Benchmark three-month aluminium futures on the London Metal Exchange dropped to USD 3,122.50 per tonne, their lowest level since February, after the announcement of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz boosted expectations of normalised shipping activi ...
IBAAS technical lecture series continues to strengthen knowledge sharing in the global aluminium industry
Bauxite
26 Jun 2026
The International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) has been successfully organising its Technical Lecture Series for the past four years, creating a unique knowledge-sharing platform for professionals, researchers, students, and stakeholders associated with the aluminium industry worldwide. Conducted on the last Friday of every month from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST), each lecture is followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to engage directly with ...
Canyon Resources advances Minim Martap project as locomotives arrive in Cameroon
Bauxite
26 Jun 2026
Canyon Resources has announced the delivery of locomotives to its Cameroonian subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon S.A., marking further progress in the development of the Minim Martap Bauxite Project's mine-to-port logistics network. The milestone follows the company's decision to increase its stake in Camrail, Cameroon's national rail operator, from 9.1 per cent to 26.9 per cent. According to Canyon, the larger holding will strengthen oversight of bauxite transportation, support rail infrastructure ...
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