Hydro reported higher adjusted earnings in the third quarter of 2026, supported by strong aluminium prices, record liquid metal production from its Norwegian smelters and improved performance in Recycling and Extrusions. Adjusted EBITDA rose to NOK 9 billion (USD 965 million) from NOK 8.92 billion (USD 957 million) in the second quarter, an increase of around 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted earnings per share increased to NOK 2.3 (USD 0.25) from NOK 1.0 (USD 0.11) in the third quarter of 2025, a rise of 130 per cent year on year. The company generated free cash flow of NOK 1.4 billion (USD 150 million) during the quarter. Strong adjusted EBITDA was partly offset by higher net operating capital, mainly due to increased metal prices, working capital requirements and prepayments....
The global aluminium supply chain is facing a series of changes that extend from bauxite mines and alumina refineries to smelters, regional premiums and finished-metal trade. In 2026, the market’s direction is being shaped not only by production volumes but also by freight costs, export restrictions, shifting Chinese demand and tariffs. Developments across Guinea, Australia, China, Europe and North America point to a market where access to supply is increasingly as important as the availability of raw materials. Bauxite supply: Guinea’s cap meets a well-stocked China, but is it stable? Guinea remains central to the seaborne bauxite market, with its shipment connections to China demonstrating the importance of reliable logistics. A new sea-rail route has enabled a Guinea bauxite shipment...
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The Columbia Falls Community Market has launched an aluminium recycling campaign in April as part of Earth Month initiatives, encouraging residents and businesses to collect and recycle aluminium cans. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Community members can drop off aluminium cans at the market’s location on Veteran Drive, where a dedicated recycling trailer has been set up. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with local resident Ryan Ellis. Also Read: GACC: China Jan-Feb aluminium scrap imports rise 1.8% Y-o-Y Once the trailer is filled, it is transported to Pacific Steel and Recycling in Kalispell for processing. According to organisers, the material is carefully sorted to ensure only...
Pioneer Minerals, a US-based critical minerals explorer, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mineral Technologies USA, a technology-based company that is into developing, producing and marketing a broad range of speciality minerals, mineral-based and synthetic products. The main aim of this MoU is to push forward development efforts at the Springfield Critical Minerals Project in Idaho. As per the agreement, both firms will be exploring the possibilities of developing domestic tungsten beneficiation capabilities in the US territory and hold the goal to boost the supply chain in sectors like defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries. With this agreement, the focus will be mainly on evaluating the production of commercial scheelite...
This Monday, the Government of India announced amendments to its mining concession rules. It would allow expansion of existing leases and licences for critical minerals exploration to improve India’s mineral output, particularly for deep-seated minerals that are frequently left unexplored. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain According to the Ministry of Mines, the updated framework introduces a simpler, time-bound process for leaseholders to apply for a one-time expansion. The changes will enable mining companies to include adjacent or contiguous areas within their current lease boundaries. The added area, however, will be capped at 10 per cent of the existing mining lease and 30 per cent of a composite...
AMS Advanced Material Bhd, operating in Malaysia and Singapore, a supplier of aluminium sheets, plates, rods and bars and profile extrusion, is now making its way to the ACE Market listing by gaining a valuation which is described as “rich” premium compared to its industry peers by TA Securities. AMS Advanced Material Bhd , which is ACE Market-bound, will gain major advances from the rising demand for semiconductors, which is fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and the increasing use of lightweight materials in the aerospace and automotive sectors. As per the TA Research report, the surge in activity in domestic construction is expected to boost the steady demand for the one-stop aluminium supplier. The firm's initial public offering (IPO) price has been...
With a broader shift in the global metals cycle that could reshape earnings expectations, major Indian aluminium companies are drawing renewed investor attention. JPMorgan has upgraded both Vedanta Limited and Hindalco Industries Limited to “overweight”, citing a favourable mix of higher aluminium prices, inventory disruptions and currency movements. The brokerage has also raised price targets, indicating a potential upside of up to 22 per cent. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain However, going beyond near-term upside, the shift is being driven by the sharp decline in the global aluminium supply crunch. Ongoing geopolitical tensions spurred by the Middle East conflict have disrupted key supply chains,...
Dhabriya Polywood Limited, the manufacturer and supplier of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) products in India, has landed the order worth INR 34.81 crore (USD 3.75 million) for aluminium doors, windows and facade projects. The order came from an Indian company, whose name has not been revealed for competitive sensitivity reasons, marking it a major milestone for the Jaipur-based company. The specification of the order in details The order includes aluminium products like doors, windows and facade, which represents a rise in the firm’s order book. The order is valued at INR 34.81 crore (USD 3.75 million), which also includes the GST, upholding the firm’s authority in the field of aluminium used for construction purposes. Also read: RPM adds aluminium...
China is taking further steps to bring order to lithium-ion battery recycling, with a new policy issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology together with the All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives. Published on April 3 and reported by IT-Home, the guidance builds on a growing body of regulation that now covers much of the electric vehicle (EV) battery lifecycle. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The document sets out several priorities: expanding collection networks, supporting larger recycling firms, and improving oversight through digital systems. In tone and structure, it follows recent policy developments seen in the EV battery space. One of the central ideas is...
Manaksia Aluminium Company Ltd’s stock rose by 4.99 per cent and hit its upper limit. It closed at INR 24.61(USD 0.26), which was also the highest price of the day. Since it reached the limit, trading stopped at that level. There were buyers in the market, but no sellers. The stock, trading in the BE series with a 5 per cent daily price band, hit an intraday high of INR 24.61 - the same as its closing level - effectively capping further upside. Total traded volume stood at 35.374 thousand shares, with turnover at approximately INR 0.86 million, reflecting constrained activity due to the price lock. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " On 2 April 2026, about 9,900 shares were taken for delivery. This was...
Image credit: TECNO/PR Newswire TECNO launched the SPARK 50 series with two new models, the SPARK 50 5G and SPARK 50, with aluminium design, AI features and large batteries for everyday performance and endurance. The SPARK 50 5G features a six-series aviation-grade aluminium build, which offers higher strength compared to conventional alloys while maintaining a lightweight profile. On the battery side, the SPARK 50 comes with a 7000 mAh battery, while the SPARK 50 5G packs a 6500 mAh unit with 45 W fast charging, capable of reaching full charge in about an hour. TECNO claims the battery system supports up to 1,800 charging cycles, maintaining over 80 per cent health for up to six years on the 5G model, while the standard variant retains similar battery health for around five years. The...
The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) said it supports an executive order issued by Donald Trump to tighten enforcement of aluminium tariffs. Until now, importers had been declaring only the value of the raw aluminium used in products, leaving out the additional value created through processing. This allowed finished aluminium goods to enter the country at lower tariff rates than originally intended. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The latest order requires importers to declare the full value of aluminium products, ensuring tariffs are applied more accurately. The aluminium tariff stays at 50 per cent under Section 232 rules. The order does not change the tariff rate but clarifies how the...
Pakistan’s electric fan industry has called on the government to reassess its export policy on key raw materials such as copper and aluminium, warning that rising exports in raw form are weakening domestic manufacturing and limiting growth. This issue was highlighted by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and representatives from the industry, along with members of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Pakistan Electric Fan Manufacturers Association. Aurangzeb referred to his earlier interaction with the business community at FPCCI Lahore and said the government is continuing sector-specific consultations to better understand industry requirements. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
Brazil sits among the world’s five major bauxite players as of 2025-alongside Guinea, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia-with reserves estimated at around 1.7 billion tonnes. But that hasn’t translated into higher output. Production reached 33 million tonnes in 2025, unchanged from 2024, and has been moving in the same 30–33 million tonnes range for the past five years. This gap between what the country has and what it produces shows in other sector too. In rare earths, Brazil holds 23.3 per cent of global reserves but contributed only 0.01 per cent of output in 2024, pointing to a wider structural issue in the mining sector. Domestic refineries shape bauxite use A large part of the explanation is where the bauxite goes. Much of it stays inside Brazil instead of being exported, feeding the...
The United States is simplifying its Section 232 tariffs on derivatives of aluminium, steel, and copper, easing compliance burdens for exporters, including those from Korea. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the revised regime will take effect from April 6 (Eastern Standard Time). The overhaul replaces the earlier system, with duties calculated based on metal content, with a flat-rate structure linked to customs value. Under the new rules, imports will face tariffs of 50 per cent, 25 per cent or 15 per cent. Previously, firms determined tariffs based on the proportion of metal content in individual items. The shift to a uniform valuation model is expected to streamline procedures. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics The...
As of March 20, 2026, the New Delhi-based Worldwide Aluminium Ltd has been downgraded from ‘Sell’ to ‘Strong Sell’, as concerns around its financial position, pricing and market signals continue to build. This reassessment has come even though the company has improved in recent quarters, suggesting that the bigger picture of the downstream aluminium trader still remains uncertain. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Financial position of Worldwide Aluminium In the longer term, the financial figures of Worldwide Aluminium leave much to be desired. Its average Return on Equity (ROE) is around only 1.55 per cent, which is quite low, implying limited returns for shareholders. Growth has also hit a slump,...
ORIX Real Estate Corporation, along with ORIX Corporation and ORIX Eco Services Corporation, has revealed its plans to start horizontal recycling of the used window glass and aluminium window frames from the demolition of the Naka Kan guest room building at Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL. Within this initiative, the firm will be making use of the horizontal recycling of entire aluminium windows. This initiative has been set up by ORIX and ORIX Eco Services for fostering a circular economy by bringing together the real estate and environmental arms of the ORIX Group, marking the first in Kyushu. Also read: Redefining hospitality spaces: Alumil India unveils next-gen aluminium window and door systems In January 2025, Naka Kan was completed, which is a major renovation of SUGINOI HOTEL and is currently...
The severity of the ongoing energy crisis due to the Middle East conflict was evident this week as an unusual shift in the global oil benchmarks was noticed. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, generally trading at a lower mark than that of the Brent crude , briefly traded over the North Sea-focused benchmark. Although market participants attributed this to immediate supply tightness, expectations of relief later in the year remain uncertain, compounded by the mounting concern that the situation could escalate into widespread demand destruction. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Governments around the world have begun implementing regulations to introduce fuel consumption controls. In Asia,...
Following the strike of Iran on two major aluminium facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, escalating the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is now moving to sell a large volume of alumina, which is deemed the key raw material required for producing aluminium. This has been informed by the people who are familiar with the matter for the strike on a smelter which runs on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. According to the recent report of Bloomberg, this week, EGA has offered to sell many of its alumina cargoes, especially for the shipments which are planned to move out between April and June. These potential sales came up after the recent attacks on Saturday caused “significant” damage to its Al Taweelah smelter, which is one of the largest in the world....
Global exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strips between 2023 and 2025 have formed a chain that goes beyond routine market cycles. The export trend depicts the reshaping of the market by policy decisions, geopolitical tensions and evolving supply chains. Latest trade data accumulated from the International Trade Administration throws light on how these factors directly influence export performance across major producing nations. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain With the global consumption of aluminium plates, sheets and strips standing at 26.92 million tonnes in 2025, the total quantity traded by the top 10 exporters stood around 23.09 million tonnes, reflecting their dominance in the global...
