Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
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With the turn of the year, another turbulent period has begun. Already in the first two months, the aluminium industry has experienced quite a lot. Aluminium prices soared to a record high in January. Goran Djukanovic has analysed the current situation and provides an assessment of the market development in 2026.
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European Aluminium believes that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the European aluminium industry. A number of current and upcoming political decisions will determine whether aluminium can continue to be competitively produced and recycled in Europe. Paul Voss, Director General at European Aluminium, presents the action plan of the European association.
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The various facets of aluminium
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Aluminium in all its breadth will be on display at ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026. The trade fair offers a preview of ALUMINIUM in Düsseldorf. For the first time this year, the ALUMINIUM Innovation Awards will be presented there. Innovators can submit their solutions in a total of three categories – from aluminium producers or processors to machine manufacturers, technology providers, and supply chain partners.
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Issue 2/2026 also offers a multitude of articles to discover, spanning the entire aluminium value chain. From machining and processing, to sustainability and the rolling industry.
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Further topics
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