Aluminium

Aluminium demand is increasingly being shaped by sectors that require processed and semi-finished products rather than primary metal alone. Transportation, construction, electrical applications and packaging are creating demand for products such as sheet, plate, extrusions, foil and other specialised...

Primary aluminium production depends on a network of materials and energy inputs that must remain available for smelters to operate continuously. While alumina and electricity receive much of the attention, smelting also requires aluminium fluoride, carbon anodes and other...

Primary aluminium production remains highly dependent on energy-intensive electrolysis. The Hall-Héroult process requires substantial electricity to separate aluminium from alumina, making energy consumption an important factor in production costs as well as the environmental performance of the metal. As...

The aluminium industry is placing greater emphasis on reducing emissions from production, but lower carbon intensity is becoming only one part of the challenge. As buyers, regulators and downstream manufacturers increasingly seek evidence about the environmental characteristics of aluminium,...

Digitalisation in aluminium production is moving beyond the basic task of displaying what is happening on the plant floor. Sensors, distributed control systems, industrial IoT platforms and production databases can provide operators with continuous information on temperatures, electrical loads,...

Packaging remains one of the most important end-use markets for aluminium foil, supported by demand for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and other products that require protection from moisture, oxygen, light and contamination. The material's combination of barrier performance, low weight,...

The aerospace industry is entering a period of sustained aircraft demand, creating long-term requirements for lightweight and high-performance structural materials. Commercial aircraft fleets are expected to expand significantly over the next two decades as passenger traffic grows and older...