In a world waking up to the urgency of climate action, World Environment Day stands as a global call not just to protect what we have, but to rethink how we build, consume, and innovate. At the heart of this transformation lies a remarkable element - aluminium. Light in weight but mighty in purpose, ...
As the world observes 'World Environment Day', AL Circle shines a spotlight on the aluminium industry's vital role in building a more sustainable planet. Known for its infinite recyclability and lightweight efficiency, aluminium holds immense promise — but the challenges of waste and residue managem ...
The United States officially raised its tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum products and doubled the import duty from 25 per cent to a hefty 50 per cent, effective June 4. The development, announced by President Donald Trump, was designed to further protect the home market metals industry, but sen ...
For all its ambition, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) suffers from a problem not uncommon in modern climate regulation: data complexity outpacing policy design. In our previous editorial derived from the same study by European Aluminium, we have explored how aluminium ...
Rio Tinto-owned the New Zealand aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point is eyeing production expansion with hydro lake storage levels on the rise. As per the report, the output is likely to ramp up to 335,000 tonnes per year from June 16, 2025.
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The Trump administration has put a temporary lid on an economic powder keg by delaying the proposed 50 per cent tariffs on European Union exports until July 9, 2025. However, the world will have faced the same tariff rate card, specifically for aluminium and steel, starting June 04.
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CANPACK, one of the leading global manufacturers of high-quality packaging solutions, with a legacy that began over 30 years ago has shown remarkable results in their sustainability report for 2024. Headquartered in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, the company is touted as the fourth largest supplier of ...
The proposed doubling of tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50 per cent is sparking concerns across the packaging sector, with warnings that the move could increase food costs and disrupt supply chains. The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Aluminium Association have voiced strong op ...
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina ag2509 futures contract opened at RMB 3,053 per tonne, with a high of RMB 3,058 per tonne, a low of RMB 3,024 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,033 per tonne, down RMB 10 per tonne or 0.34 per cent, with open interest at 305,000 lots.
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