India's aluminium market is expected to record stronger demand in the second quarter of FY2026-27, with consumption estimated to reach 1.735 million tonnes, a 6 per cent increase from the corresponding period last year, according to Hindalco Industries Ltd. Growth is being driven primarily by demand from the automotive and electrical sectors, highlighting the expanding role of aluminium across key industrial applications. Hindalco's Q2 FY2027 presentation estimates Indian aluminium demand at 1.735 million tonnes, compared with 1.643 million tonnes in Q2 FY2026. The latest estimate also represents a recovery from the 1.427 million tonnes recorded in Q1 FY2027. Domestic aluminium supply and imports increase Domestic primary aluminium supply is estimated at 735,000 tonnes in Q2 FY2027,...
Sampat Aluminium Limited reported a net profit of INR 47.4 million (USD 502,121) for the half year ended September 30, 2026, supported by a non-recurring gain of INR 57.1 million (USD 604,875) from the sale of old plant and machinery. The company's revenue from operations increased to INR 1,250.9 million (USD 13.25 million) from INR 811.4 million (USD 8.60 million) in the corresponding period last year. However, its profit before exceptional items and tax declined significantly, highlighting the impact of the machinery sale on reported earnings. The company's profit before exceptional items and tax stood at INR 5.887 million (USD 62,363), compared with INR 62.5 million (USD 662,079) in the first half of the previous financial year. After including the exceptional gain, profit before tax...
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Germany’s aluminium industry could receive some relief from persistently high electricity costs after the European Commission, under the European Union (EU) approved the country’s industrial electricity price scheme for 2026–2028. The measure is intended to ease the burden on energy-intensive businesses, strengthen industrial competitiveness and support Germany’s position as a manufacturing hub. The stakes are particularly high for aluminium producers. Electricity can account for 30–40 per cent of primary aluminium production costs, making power prices a critical factor in operating margins and investment decisions. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook...
Crown Holdings has lifted its full-year earnings outlook following a 6 per cent increase in global beverage can shipments in the third quarter of 2026, as stronger demand helped offset rising input costs. The packaging manufacturer now expects adjusted diluted earnings per share of USD 8.35-8.45 for 2026, alongside adjusted free cash flow of at least USD 950 million. The company reported third-quarter net sales of USD 3.711 billion, up from USD 3.202 billion in the same period of 2025. The increase reflected higher beverage can shipments and the pass-through of USD 405 million in additional material costs. Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 7 per cent year on year to USD 2.39, compared with USD 2.24 in the third quarter of 2025. Reported diluted earnings per share increased to USD...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) strengthened its engagement with the global aluminium and metals industry as CEO Ali Al Baqali led the company’s delegation to London Metal Exchange (LME) Week 2026 in London. The event provided an opportunity to connect with international stakeholders and discuss market trends, sustainability and global supply chain developments. The delegation attended the LME Metals Seminar on 19 October at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. The seminar brought together more than 800 delegates and industry leaders to examine the macroeconomic outlook, metals market trends, sustainability and global supply chain dynamics. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows &...
Mount Ridley Mines has reported 94.9 per cent gallium recovery from a third-party bauxite sample using its patent-pending Selectro process, alongside recoveries of 92 per cent aluminium and 97 per cent iron in a single low-temperature leach. The test also produced a silica-rich residue instead of conventional red mud, highlighting the technology’s potential to recover multiple metals from bauxite through one processing route. The sample was provided by Australian Silica Quartz Group from its Darling Range bauxite project in Western Australia. It comprised material collected from 16 vacuum drill samples across four holes at the Athena and Ceres prospects. Containing 80 parts per million of gallium, the sample yielded an extraction rate of 94.9 per cent into solution. Mount Ridley said this...
Global bauxite flows are expected to weaken in the fourth quarter of 2026 as China’s front-loading eases and Guinea’s export restrictions begin to constrain shipments . Despite a 2.8 per cent year-on-year rise in global flows in September, softer import requirements in India and the Arabian Gulf could limit demand, leaving China as the principal destination for seaborne bauxite but with little room for further growth. September flows hint at diverging regional trends Global bauxite flows reached 20.4 million tonnes in September 2026, up 2.8 per cent year-on-year, backed by higher shipments from Guinea. Month-on-month flows declined, in line with seasonal wet-weather conditions that typically restrict port movements. Guinea’s shipments to the market were more than 20 per cent higher than...
Canadian craft breweries are facing higher production costs as US tariffs on aluminum increase the price of beer cans, forcing smaller businesses to absorb some of the extra expense or pass it on to customers. Wesley Burbidge, who opened Brew Revolution in 2019 to offer affordable craft beer to his community, said the latest US tariffs have made it harder to keep prices down. Although the brewery managed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, rising material costs have forced it to adjust its pricing. According to a 2024 report by Beer Canada, around 75 per cent of beer sold in Ontario was packaged in aluminum cans, compared with 43 per cent in 2014. Burbidge said Brew Revolution was trying to limit the impact on customers as the cost of materials increased. He said, “As we see our material...
Bugatti has brought a unique aluminium-bodied Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse back to its original condition through its La Maison Pur Sang restoration programme, reviving the supercar’s distinctive mirror-like exterior more than a decade after its creation. Known as chassis 8.100, the one-off roadster was originally commissioned with a body made entirely of polished aluminium. Its construction required massive aluminium blocks weighing up to 20 tonnes to be delivered to Bugatti’s headquarters in Molsheim, France, before the vehicle was completed in 2014. It was reportedly the most expensive Veyron ever produced at the time. The recent refurbishment was carried out at the owner’s request, with Bugatti returning the car to its original specifications. The process included removing aftermarket...
As of October 22, SMM statistics show that the social inventory of aluminium ingots across the three regions in China stands at the 430,000 tonnes level, continuing to decline from the previous trading day, marking eight consecutive working days of destocking. By region, Guangdong saw notable destocking, serving as the main source of the decline across the three regions; Wuxi and Gongyi held flat inventories with limited changes. Overall, downstream cargo pick-up continued after the holiday, with inventories across the three regions steadily being absorbed, providing support for spot premiums. For complete regional inventory data, historical series, and detailed changes, please log in to the SMM data terminal. Note: This article has been shared by SMM and has been published by AL Circle...
Ferrari is accelerating its India expansion as anticipation builds around the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the luxury sports carmaker reporting more than a doubling of orders ahead of the deal. Alongside plans to extend its dealership network to five cities, Ferrari is strengthening its India-focused team, customer engagement and personalisation services as expectations of lower import duties bring fresh attention to the country’s luxury car market. EU trade deal lifts demand expectations According to Ferrari’s senior leadership, orders from India have more than doubled in anticipation of the FTA, which is expected to come into force in early 2027, subject to the required approvals. The agreement is set to reduce import duties on European-made luxury cars from around...
An explosion in the foundry section of an aluminium factory in Akyazı district of Sakarya, Türkiye, on October 20 left two workers injured, with one sustaining serious injuries. A fire broke out following the explosion and was later extinguished by firefighters. The incident occurred at around 18:40 local time at the aluminium factory. The cause of the explosion remains unknown. Following the blast, flames spread in the factory, prompting the dispatch of a large number of fire brigade and medical teams to the site, as per industry sources. Fire extinguished as injured workers receive hospital treatment According to initial findings, two workers sustained injuries in the explosion, with one reported to be in serious condition. Medical teams transported the seriously injured worker to...
Rio Tinto is assessing the use of thermal energy storage at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland, Australia, through a partnership with Rondo Energy. The proposed system would store 360 MWh of energy and deliver heat at a rate of 30 MW, potentially reducing the refinery’s reliance on fossil fuels to produce steam. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed AUD 3.6 million (USD 2.5 million) for front-end engineering and design studies. A further AUD 38 million (USD 27 million) could be made available to support installation if the study is completed successfully and the project proceeds. Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours " by Jorge Dyszel. The proposed installation would be among the first large-scale industrial...
SRF Ltd is expanding its presence in the aluminium foil sector with a planned investment of INR 6 billion (USD 63.5 million) in a battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, as the chemicals producer reported a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY27. The proposed plant will have an annual production capacity of 12,000 tonnes and cater to lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery applications. The investment comes as energy storage and electric mobility sectors drive demand for battery materials. The company’s board has approved the investment, with the facility planned at the existing site of its subsidiary, SRF Altech Ltd, at Jetapur in Madhya Pradesh. SRF to build 12,000t battery-grade aluminium...
The Port of Oswego Authority has called for a temporary suspension of US tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the 50 per cent duty on Canadian aluminum is reducing shipments, working hours and revenue. Tom Drumm, executive director of the Port of Oswego Authority, said the tariffs have made an already difficult business environment more challenging. In a recent interview, he called for an economic ceasefire to give Great Lakes ports, customers and suppliers some relief before the end of 2026. In his words, “It's an economic ceasefire, in its most simplest terms… if the Great Lakes could get some breathing room here the next two months, it would really set us up for success heading into 2027.” Between April and October 2023, the port handled around 60,000 tons of aluminum across 11 vessel...
Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminium Association, issued the following statement calling for action on the bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: “America needs aluminium. As demand for this essential material continues to grow, we need common sense permitting reform to ensure that we can responsibly build out American both primary and recycled aluminium production. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act represents an important opportunity to modernise our outdated permitting system, accelerate critical energy and infrastructure projects, and provide the certainty businesses need to invest in America. We applaud Senators Lee, Heinrich, Capito and Whitehouse for their leadership in advancing this commonsense legislation. Through our “America Needs Aluminium”...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted 631 of the 1,262 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah aluminium smelter in the UAE, marking a major milestone in recovery efforts following an emergency shutdown on March 28 amid regional security developments that affected operations at Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The shutdown required a full evacuation of the Al Taweelah site, leaving molten aluminium frozen inside every reduction cell. EGA began restarting the first restored cell on May 26 and is now progressing across all three potlines simultaneously, with teams working to restore the remaining cells. Despite the scale of the disruption, EGA continues to expect the Al Taweelah aluminium smelter to return to full production during the first quarter of 2027. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices improved in the October 21 session after a decline in the October 20 trading session . A gain of nearly 1 per cent was reported across the pricing and contract segments, while stocks recorded a consistent decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price gained 0.91 per cent day-on-day, up from USD 3,003 per tonne to USD 3,030 per tonne. The offer price edged up from USD 3,003.5 per tonne to USD 3,031 per tonne, rising by 0.92 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On October 21, the LME aluminium three-month bid price climbed from USD 2,996 per tonne on October 20 to USD 3,024 per tonne, marking a 0.94 per cent...
The 5xxx series of aluminium alloys is valued for its corrosion resistance, strength-to-weight ratio and excellent weldability. These properties make 5xxx-series flat-rolled products (FRP), excluding foil, suitable for applications exposed to demanding operating conditions, including shipbuilding, offshore structures, marine equipment, automotive components and construction. The alloys also offer fabrication flexibility, supporting their use in structural applications and potentially in aerospace. Demand for these products is expected to increase across North and South America through 2032, although the two regions present distinct market opportunities. North America is set to maintain its position as the larger consumer, supported by established manufacturing industries, electric vehicle...
Mexico hopes to secure a favourable response from the United States to its request for lower tariffs on aluminium, steel and vehicles before the end of 2026, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said. The Trump administration imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Mexican aluminium and steel and 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles, with an exemption for vehicles with US content. The duties were introduced on national security grounds under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico City, the Economy Minister said Mexican officials had presented technical arguments and supporting evidence to US authorities to justify reducing the tariffs. He argued that the United States runs a steel trade surplus with Mexico, making the tariffs on the metal unjustified from the...
