https://aluminio.ar/en/news/ Aluminium news from Argentina and around the world, summarised and with the original source. en Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:38:16 GMT https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-details-procedures-for-its-new-desalination-plant-mvzmd146 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-details-procedures-for-its-new-desalination-plant-mvzmd146 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:38:16 GMT Companies Aluar detailed the official procedures and authorisations for the commissioning of its Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant in Puerto Madryn. The private project releases 1.5 million litres of drinking water per day for 1,500 families and keeps the company connected to the ServiCoop network. Source: El Chubut. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/adc12-futures-close-at-22-745-yuan-and-costs-support-market-mvzmd6mq https://aluminio.ar/en/news/adc12-futures-close-at-22-745-yuan-and-costs-support-market-mvzmd6mq Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:04:00 GMT Market Cast aluminium alloy contract AD2701 closed at 22,745 yuan per tonne on the Shanghai Futures Exchange following a 0.33% decline. Scrap costs and strict tax inspections limited the fall in prices, while end demand remained stable with hand-to-mouth purchases. Source: Shanghai Metals Market. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/conicet-develops-sponges-to-recover-metals-from-batteries-mvxzncf5 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/conicet-develops-sponges-to-recover-metals-from-batteries-mvxzncf5 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:35:00 GMT Recycling CONICET researchers have developed smart sponges aimed at recovering valuable metals from used batteries. The scientific project seeks to optimise the recovery of specific materials. Source: LA17. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluminium-billet-processing-fees-rise-on-price-drops-mvy93o57 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluminium-billet-processing-fees-rise-on-price-drops-mvy93o57 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:04:00 GMT Market Aluminium billet processing fees recovered in October, reaching a higher monthly average across Foshan, Nanchang, and Wuxi hubs. However, this rise was driven by falling aluminium prices rather than improved demand, registering an inverted V-shaped trend. Source: Shanghai Metals Market. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/china-aluminium-inventories-fall-in-october-due-to-logistics-mvyhtbl1 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/china-aluminium-inventories-fall-in-october-due-to-logistics-mvyhtbl1 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:55:00 GMT Market Primary aluminium production in China reached 3.879 million tonnes in October, driving the casting volume to 873,000 tonnes. Despite this, social inventory decreased due to logistical restrictions that raised smelter stocks by 13.8%. Source: Shanghai Metals Market. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/is-the-aluminium-market-too-bearish-analysts-investigate-mvwitcoo https://aluminio.ar/en/news/is-the-aluminium-market-too-bearish-analysts-investigate-mvwitcoo Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:46:43 GMT Market An international financial report examines the current situation of the aluminium market and questions whether the current bearish trend is justified. The publication addresses the pricing behaviour of the metal on international exchanges. Source: Investing.com México - Finanzas, Bolsa y Forex. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/china-s-aluminium-pmi-falls-to-48-9-per-cent-in-october-mvxzn810 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/china-s-aluminium-pmi-falls-to-48-9-per-cent-in-october-mvxzn810 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:08:00 GMT Market The purchasing managers' index for the aluminium processing industry in China dropped to 48.9% in October due to weakened exports and the off-season. Only four of the seven intermediate segments remained in expansion, whilst sheets and strips suffered a sharp contraction. Source: Shanghai Metals Market. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/banco-nacion-prepares-loans-for-durable-goods-in-argentina-mvxzni6n https://aluminio.ar/en/news/banco-nacion-prepares-loans-for-durable-goods-in-argentina-mvxzni6n Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:21:55 GMT Market The economic team is evaluating new financing lines through Banco Nación and Anses to stimulate consumption and construction. Banco Nación is preparing loans for household appliances and national production, while Anses seeks to expand the use of Sustainability Guarantee Fund resources to finance real estate projects. Source: Memo.com.ar. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/chalieco-wins-usd-833-million-tender-in-vietnam-mvwsz4i0 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/chalieco-wins-usd-833-million-tender-in-vietnam-mvwsz4i0 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:58:00 GMT Companies The company CHALIECO has been awarded a USD 833 million tender for an alumina project with a capacity of 2.4 million tonnes in Vietnam. The information was released by Shanghai Metals Market. Source: Shanghai Metals Market. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/china-s-molten-aluminium-inventory-drops-4-400-tonnes-mvx20f4k https://aluminio.ar/en/news/china-s-molten-aluminium-inventory-drops-4-400-tonnes-mvx20f4k Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:08:00 GMT Market China's molten aluminium alloy stock recorded a weekly decline of 4,400 tonnes. With this figure, the market has accumulated six consecutive weeks of decline according to data reported by Shanghai Metals Market. Source: Shanghai Metals Market. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-strengthens-export-profile-and-energy-focus-mvmeo7za https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-strengthens-export-profile-and-energy-focus-mvmeo7za Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:55:35 GMT Companies Aluar is focusing its operations on strengthening its export profile and concentrating on energy production, according to MDZ Online. Source: MDZ Online. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/us-mexico-aluminium-tariff-talks-make-progress-mvmeo3s1 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/us-mexico-aluminium-tariff-talks-make-progress-mvmeo3s1 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:42:20 GMT Foreign trade Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard reported from Washington D.C. that progress is being made in negotiations with the United States to reduce tariffs affecting the automotive industry, steel, and aluminium. President Claudia Sheinbaum and US leader Donald Trump also indicated that both countries are close to reaching a trade agreement. Source: Infobae. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/metrar-awards-five-aluminium-design-projects-mvm3atnh https://aluminio.ar/en/news/metrar-awards-five-aluminium-design-projects-mvm3atnh Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:38:25 GMT Companies Metrar announced the winners of the fourth edition of its 2026 National Aluminium Design Competition, focused on indoor or outdoor games. First prize was awarded to the Mono-Track project, and the jury also presented four mentions to different proposals. Source: mercado.com.ar. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-trades-on-the-buenos-aires-stock-exchange-mvl1662p https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-trades-on-the-buenos-aires-stock-exchange-mvl1662p Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:59:22 GMT Companies The TradingView platform publishes financial information, stock quotes and analyst estimates for Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC shares under the ticker ALUA.CI on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. Users can consult income statement data, balance sheets and cash flow with mean, maximum and minimum values. Source: TradingView. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-launches-fifth-stage-of-puerto-madryn-wind-farm-mvvneyuj https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-launches-fifth-stage-of-puerto-madryn-wind-farm-mvvneyuj Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:38:52 GMT Companies The company Aluar inaugurated the fifth stage of its wind farm in Puerto Madryn, reaching an installed capacity of 582 MW. With this expansion, which required investment and the participation of local suppliers, approximately 70% of the energy used by the company will come from renewable sources. Source: examedia.com.ar. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/metallurgical-industry-falls-10-3-per-cent-year-on-year-in-february-mvzmdb8f https://aluminio.ar/en/news/metallurgical-industry-falls-10-3-per-cent-year-on-year-in-february-mvzmdb8f Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT Market Metallurgical activity recorded a year-on-year drop of 10.3% and a monthly decline of 1.9% in February according to ADIMRA, accumulating an 8.2% decrease for the year. Capacity utilisation fell to 40.2%, the lowest figure in four years, affecting the entire industrial value chain and the production of casting, capital goods and auto parts. Source: Revista Más Industrias. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-covers-51-per-cent-of-its-electricity-demand-with-self-mvh3alul https://aluminio.ar/en/news/aluar-covers-51-per-cent-of-its-electricity-demand-with-self-mvh3alul Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT Companies During the 2025 operating year, the annual electricity consumption of Aluar's plant in Puerto Madryn exceeded 6,700,000 MWh. Wind and hydroelectric self-generation covered 51% of this demand, reducing exposure to the SPOT market and enabling the commercialisation of low-carbon aluminium. Source: Canal 12 Web. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/alcoa-to-receive-eur-16-6m-for-indirect-co2-costs-mvgqxqnu https://aluminio.ar/en/news/alcoa-to-receive-eur-16-6m-for-indirect-co2-costs-mvgqxqnu Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:01:13 GMT Companies The General Directorate of Industrial Programmes of the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism has approved the provisional resolution of subsidies for the 2025 financial year aimed at compensating for indirect emission costs. Alcoa will receive a total of EUR 16,631,065, of which EUR 12,905,780 corresponds to Aluminio Español in San Cibrao and EUR 3,725,285 to Alúmina Española in A Mariña lucense. Source: La Voz de Galicia. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/mexico-urges-us-to-cut-50-per-cent-steel-and-aluminium-tariffs-mvge716x https://aluminio.ar/en/news/mexico-urges-us-to-cut-50-per-cent-steel-and-aluminium-tariffs-mvge716x Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:20:20 GMT Foreign trade The Mexican government has submitted technical arguments to Washington to request a reduction of the 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium before the end of 2026. Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard pointed out that the current trade relationship does not justify maintaining these duties under Section 232. Source: Baja News. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/global-aluminium-can-recycling-reaches-76-per-cent-mvhbhv9b https://aluminio.ar/en/news/global-aluminium-can-recycling-reaches-76-per-cent-mvhbhv9b Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:08:12 GMT Recycling The Global Aluminium Cans Circularity Alliance reported that global recycling of aluminium cans reached 76% according to the 2026 report prepared by Eunomia. The study compared three formats, placing aluminium above PET (54%) and glass (51%). Source: Prensa Mercosur. https://aluminio.ar/en/news/talks-to-cut-us-steel-and-aluminium-tariffs-to-50-per-cent-mvnv1td4 https://aluminio.ar/en/news/talks-to-cut-us-steel-and-aluminium-tariffs-to-50-per-cent-mvnv1td4 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:05:29 GMT Foreign trade Mexico and the United States are holding talks to renew the USMCA trade agreement and reduce the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium under Section 232. The Mexican government has submitted evidence that it buys more steel than it exports to its trading partner and expects a response before the end of the year. Source: 88.9 Noticias | Noticias en Vivo | Información Que Sirve.