The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph contracted on September 10 across cash and contracts, with longer-dated contracts reporting nearly 1 per cent decline. The aluminium opening stocks, however, remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price shifted from USD 3,351.5 per tonne on...
The escalating US-Canada trade conflict is putting pressure on the US alcohol industry from two directions. The BC wine and beer industry is facing fresh uncertainty as the US President Donald Trump proposed to block most Canadian alcoholic beverage imports from September 29, 2026. While British...
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Siemens is working with DrinkPAK to automate a new can manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the drinks company looks to scale up production and improve efficiency. DrinkPAK already runs large contract manufacturing sites in Santa Clarita and Fort Worth, handling batching, filling and...
Reynolds Wrap, a packaging subsidiary under the Reynolds Group, has introduced the Reynolds Wrap Hearts Fun Foil. It is an embossed aluminium foil containing a playful heart symbol on it. Launching it as a permanent addition to the foil lineup, Reynolds presents the Hearts Fun Foil as a combination...
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to...
The European Union is evaluating an expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). After setting carbon tax certificates at EUR 75.36 (USD 88.14) per tonne of aluminium and steel imports for Q1 2026, the push could widen the scope of carbon-linked import costs for global exporters....
Century Aluminum has begun producing its first hot metal following the expansion of its Mt Holly plant in South Carolina , marking a milestone in its capacity ramp-up. The company expects the project to reach full production by the end of June 2026, increasing total US primary aluminium output by...
Primary aluminium remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial commodities, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne and accounting for over 900 TWh of electricity demand globally. When powered by coal, production emits 12–14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, making electricity sourcing (not...
Alcoa boosted Q1 2026 profits (about USD 212 million net income) with higher aluminium prices (around USD 3,600-3680 per tonne) despite falling revenue. The company reported Q1 2026 revenue of USD 3.2 billion, down from USD 3.4 billion in Q4 2025. Net income rose to USD 425 million, or USD 1.60 per...
The total amount of electricity generated in China in March rose by 1.4 per cent on year to 802.48 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on April 16, with hydropower emerging as the primary growth driver. Hydropower output surged 10.8...
Industrial metals reached a record high on the London Metal Exchange, supported by strong gains in aluminium and a recent rise in copper prices. The LME index , which tracks six major metals, has climbed nearly 12 per cent in the past four weeks and closed at an all-time high on Thursday. Aluminium...
Polygon has expanded its trail line-up with three fresh additions to the Collosus T aluminium range: The T5, T6, and T8. Built on an established aggressive trail platform, the models combine IFS Compact suspension with integrated storage, adjustable geometry and 29/MX compatibility. Produced...
Kuala Lumpur-based Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad is recognised as Southeast Asia’s largest aluminium smelter with annual capacity exceeding 1 million tonnes. The founding family has witnessed a notable increase in wealth, reinforced by favourable aluminium market conditions and steady...
Asia sits on vast bauxite wealth, yet much of its story remains beneath the surface. Global reserves are estimated at 29-30 billion tonnes, while annual production stands at just about 480 million tonnes, only 1.6-1.7 per cent of the total. Of this reserve base, Asia accounts for roughly 18 per...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Oman, a notable player in the Middle Eastern aluminium industry , is planning to establish three low-carbon aluminium projects at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). It is a strategic stance to boost sustainability by moving beyond the conventional iron and steel bases and...
As of the daytime close, domestic base metals generally rose, with SHFE tin being the only decliner, down 0.07 per cent. SHFE aluminium led the gains with a 2.89 per cent increase, while the rest of the metals gained less than 1 per cent. The alumina front-month contract rose 1.44 per cent, and the...
Deutsche Bank has downgraded Norsk Hydro to “hold” from "buy", as it raised its price target to NOK100 (USD 9.3) from NOK88 (USD 8.2), citing stretched valuations after a sharp rally in aluminium prices. Shares of the Norwegian producer closed at NOK107.60 (USD 10), marking a record high. The stock...
Fives, an industrial engineering Group, has entered into a partnership with Norda Stelo, a Canada-based impact engineering firm, offering sustainable and innovative solutions, to bring innovative robotics solutions to the aluminium industry. Within this collaboration, Fives ECL will incorporate...
Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited, a leading company in the aluminium value chain, has proposed to modernise its corporate governance framework. The company is pushing a revised set of articles of association aimed at improving shareholder protection standards while enabling digital...
On the resignation of Ms Ankita Vishwakarma on April 15, 2026, Hind Aluminium, the manufacturer of aluminium & alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, initiated a smooth leadership transition process and named Ms Ekta Joshi as her successor and designated her as Company Secretary and Compliance...
