Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 2 Impact #5 of ad hoc industrial policy: Failing to use all required tools Industrial policy is often caricatured as just tariffs and subsidies. Mis-framed debates that evaluate the merits of tariffs in...
Roeslein & Associates has introduced the R.U.D.I. AI Vision Camera, a new tool for aluminium beverage and food canmakers designed to track can counts and identify production losses in real time. The camera expands Roeslein’s R.U.D.I. AI platform, which has previously focused on data management and...
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Coca-Cola has launched a nationwide campaign ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, introducing a limited-edition series of mini cans. The collection includes 52 designs, representing all 50 states along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Each can features local symbols and...
Sonoco Products Company reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026, showing mixed performance amid changing market conditions. The company’s business, including its aluminium and metal packaging segment, continued to face shifting demand and cost pressures. Net sales...
As the primary raw material for aluminium, global bauxite mining and production continues to reinforce the aluminium value chain, with supply patterns increasingly shaped by shifting trade flows, policy interventions and evolving demand from downstream sectors. In 2026, global bauxite production is...
The Raoom Trading Company successfully purchased the glass and aluminium factory of Alma Glass and Aluminium Manufacturing Co. in April 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The deal, first announced on November...
Canyon Resources Limited has progressed its Minim Martap Project in Cameroon to the execution level. It has confirmation of surface miner mobilisation, with trial mining on schedule for Q2 2026, and production of bauxite expected to occur in early Q2 2026. The first shipment is targeted for late Q3...
In an era where raw material security is becoming as critical as energy security, AL Circle announces the launch of its most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook. ” This report...
Notably, in March alone, the import volume jumped 7.5 per cent on year and surged 44.8 per cent from February to reach 197,331 tonnes, the highest level since December 2017, the GACC data showed. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics Aluminium scrap demand...
Vedanta Limited has already delivered a remarkable run for investors. From its INR 87 delisting price in 2020, the stock has surged nearly tenfold over six years. But with that rally largely behind it, a natural question emerges-is there still more value left to unlock? The market doesn’t seem to...
GAIL (India) Limited has entered into agreements to develop a 600 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, the company said on April 15, 2026. The project will come up at a solar park near Jhansi, with TUSCO Limited acting as the developer. The agreements were signed by Parivesh Chugh, executive...
A recent shift in US trade policy has introduced important changes for global metal exporters. On April 2, 2026, a new statement revised the existing Section 232 duties, altering how steel, aluminium, and copper imports are treated. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
It has been over a month since we released our special magazine, “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ”, where women working in the aluminium industry across roles and domains have come together and shared their stories. Be it navigating the industry upon entering or thriving through the...
Members of Hydro’s Executive Leadership Team have received shares in Hydro via the Long-Term Incentive plan and purchased shares via the employee share purchase program. Long-Term Incentive Plan Norsk Hydro ASA has a share-based Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program in the form of a maximum...
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. went into its first-quarter results with strong expectations, helped by rising aluminium prices and new government contracts. Analysts had forecast earnings of USD 4.67 per share on revenue of USD 3.92 billion, pointing to solid growth both sequentially and...
According to customs data, China's prebaked anode exports in March 2026 were 197,900 tonnes, up 2.75 per cent Y-o-Y and up 46.92 per cent M-o-M. The roughly calculated average export price of prebaked anodes in March was approximately USD 841.66 per tonne, up 7.06 per cent Y-o-Y and down 4.12 per...
Australia-based bauxite mining and exploration company, Metro Mining , has been strengthening its position in the global bauxite market. It is backed by a dependable reserve base, practical operating model, and a commercial strategy aligned with current demand trends, as detailed in its latest...
The upward trend in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price continued on April 22, irrespective of the US ceasefire on Iran. A significant rise has been seen in the cash offer as well as the longer-dated contracts. On the contrary, there has been a slight dip in the LME inventory. On April...
Europe’s aluminium premium has climbed to a near four-year high, but buyers are resisting elevated levels, with at least one deal reportedly struck below the benchmark. Mercuria, a global commodities trader, sold metal at a discount of USD 10 to USD 15 per tonne below Fastmarkets’ assessed premium,...
PPG Industries has introduced a new interior coating for aluminium pet food cans in the US, marking what it says is the first coil-applied PVC non-intent (PVC-NI) solution of its kind in the market. The product, branded PPG NUTRISHIELD MAX PPG7590, is designed for draw-redraw (DRD) cans and...
