Refractories for Aluminum Melting & Casting: Industry Inflection Point — From “Good Enough for Use” to Life‑Cycle Cost Thinking
In the first half of 2026, a total of 41 aluminum projects broke ground or were put into operation across China. Shunbo Alloy’s 500,000-ton-per-year aluminum sheet and strip project entered the trial production phase, while Huafeng Aluminum’s 550,000-ton high-end aluminum sheet, strip and foil project kicked off preparation work. Aluminum processing capacity continues…

