Steel cannot compete with aluminium in vehicle lightweighting
The lightweighting of automobiles is well underway and that trend will continue throughout the next decade at the very least....
Features
Floating on Air – China’s Millions that Prop Up Unprofitable Capacity
We have reported a slow but steady rebound of the global aluminium market over the past several weeks and months. The market is beginning to reawaken from the dismal depths to which it sunk last summer, when nearly all capacity outside of...
Aluminium alloys in shipbuilding – a fast growing trend
Trends in shipbuilding have become similar to those in the automobile industry in recent years and the growing demand for...
Dragon with Clipped Wings – China’s Excess Capacity Remains Earthbound For Now
The global aluminium market has experienced a cautious rise in prices from last year’s nadir, largely thanks to smelters in...
Events
Power perspectives – U.S. industry’s electricity position demands sensible energy policy
There was a widespread power cut in my area today. During the hours – and hours – that there was no lighting, no hot water, no tea, no TV or internet, I started to think more about our massive reliance on power and indeed how we all take electricity (and gas) – and a reliable, […]
Global FRP and extrusion aluminium outlook
Global demand for flat rolled and extruded aluminium products is expected to rise by 5-6% CAGR between 2016 and 2020, mostly due to increased demand from the transportation sector. This is the general expectation held by the major aluminium fabricators based on latest research and forecasts. During the same period, demand from construction will remain […]
Aluminium Use in Automobiles to Increase Significantly
Automobile producers are under pressure to satisfy regulatory requirements aimed at 2017 and beyond, where the concern for greenhouse gas emissions has caused fleet-wide Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets to double from 2012 to 2025. In light of this, vehicle lightweighting is set to play a critical role in meeting these requirements, resulting in […]
Aluminium Wrap – 21st CRU World Aluminium Conference 2016
The 21st CRU World Aluminium Conference 2016 took place between May 9-11 in Shanghai, China. As the setting was the Middle Kingdom, many of the speakers’ presentations were oriented to the subject. What follows are a few highlights of presentations delivered at the conference by two of CRU’s experts. CRU’s Michael Insulán delivered a presentation on […]
Mixed fortunes for U.S. industry – facing challenges on a broader front
The primary aluminium sector in the USA has been decimated over the past 10 years, with a succession of smelter closures and heavy job losses. Looking for the root causes, accusing fingers have pointed towards China and its unfair industry trading position supported by its national government’s policies. The debate continues – spearheaded by the […]
Aluminium Industry Riding To Higher Demand In Electric Vehicles
This is an exciting time indeed for aluminium consumption, with demand for this highly versatile metal continuing to rise to dizzying heights with every new estimate. Among the brighter stars in the consumption constellation continues to be that of electric vehicles. As ...
Alumina Market Update: Surplus Of Alumina, Lower Prices Expected In 2019
2018 was a turbulent year for both the alumina market and the price, signified by the fact that spot price ...
Leaders Emerge In The Aluminium Industry’s Race To Zero Carbon
One of the aluminium industry’s major goals continues to be the production of metal in a manner that emits the ...
Aluminium Market Update: Why Are Aluminium Prices Lagging Behind Other Base Metals?
Base metals prices have recovered significantly since January’s lows after news that the US and China are inching closer to ...
