Baidong New District Introduces $200M High-Performance Aluminum Project, Aims for $2.5B Annual Output

ABB has secured a repeat order from Arconic to supply a fifth electromagnetic stirrer (AL-EMS) for its Hungary plant, to be installed on a 52-tonne aluminum melting furnace with commissioning in early 2027. The move follows earlier installations since 2023 and aims to replace traditional stirring systems to improve efficiency and stability. Arconic said the system enhances melt uniformity and product quality, while reducing maintenance needs, cutting downtime by about 10 days per furnace annually and halving dross removal time. Overall, the technology improves cast house efficiency, energy use and safety.

According to the latest customs data, China's aluminum scrap imports in March 2026 were approximately 197,300 mt, up 7.5% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to March 2026 totaled 526,300 mt, up 3.9% YoY. In terms of import sources, China's major sources of aluminum scrap imports in March included Thailand, the UK, Japan, the US, Australia, and other countries and regions, among which Thailand accounted for 21.1% of China's total aluminum scrap imports.

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Vedanta experienced an incident at the Unit-1 boiler of its Athena Power Plant in Singhitarai, Chhattisgarh. According to information received, the incident has not affected the company’s aluminium production.