Constellium sells automotive structures joint venture

Constellium sells automotive structures joint venture

30th June, 2026

Constellium has sold its ownership stake in its automotive structures joint venture in Changchun, China.

EU plots 15% tax on aluminium scrap exports

EU plots 15% tax on aluminium scrap exports

30th June, 2026

The EU is planning to levy a 15% tax on aluminium scrap exports starting September 9, 2026, according to the Financial Times.

EGA to invest AED 84 million in Khalifa Port upgrade

EGA to invest AED 84 million in Khalifa Port upgrade

30th June, 2026

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and AD Ports Group have signed an agreement to enhance EGA’s dedicated berth at Khalifa Port in the UAE.

Latest issue: May/June 2026

May/June 2026

Welcome to the May/June issue of AIT.

Our cover interview this issue is with Rio Tinto Aluminium Chief Executive Jérôme Pécresse, who discusses the company's strategic pillar behind the company's progress since his appointment, as well as some of its future plans.

A focus of the issue is about the industry's efforts to decarbonise.

We hear from Wood Mackenzie which discusses how the industry has lost some of its clean energy edge. Furnace companies Otto Junker and Hertwich provide updates, Chinese organisation Hebei Unique highlights its latest innovation as well as a discussion on Alternative Fuels from Air Products.

We also hear from Aluminium Dunkerque about its CrystAl application as well as Cbamboo about CBAM legislation.

Finally there is an update from the Aluminum Association's recent Spring Meeting in Texas.

Front cover image from Gillespie and Powers