Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has moved from a titanium frame to an aluminium unibody, marking one of the biggest material changes. The new phone uses an aluminium unibody alongside 40 per cent recycled content, while adding a larger display, upgraded cameras and longer battery life. The iPhone 15 Pro...
The European Commission has delayed its planned measures on aluminium scrap exports, replacing the earlier proposal for export duties with restrictions on waste shipments to non-OECD countries. European Aluminium said the change has added to discomfort across the aluminium industry, which has been...
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Younglimwon SoftLab, an enterprise solution company, has completed an ERP implementation project for aluminium smelting and alloy manufacturer Poongjeon Bicheol. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, read our report “ Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 ”. The...
On April 3, Mysteel assessed the national average spot price for metallurgical-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent at RMB 2,783 per tonne (USD 404.2 per tonne), including 13 per cent VAT, unchanged for the third consecutive working day. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has implemented a proprietary neural network-based technology for controlling aluminium hydroxide particle fractions. The technology improves the quality of alumina, which in turn enhances the quality of the aluminium produced from it and...
Detroit-based General Motors (GM) will invest over USD 150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations (SCMO) in Michigan for the production of the sixth generation of V-8 engine blocks and cylinder heads used in full-size pickup trucks. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on...
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...
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...
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-...
Charles Johnson, President & CEO of the Aluminum Association, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration’s decision to modify the valuation process for Section 232 derivative tariffs of certain aluminium products: For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
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....
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...
Futures: Overnight, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2606 contract closed at RMB 23,585 per tonne, down RMB 40 from the previous trading day's close, or 0.17 per cent. The night session formed a small bearish candlestick, with an extremely narrow body and short upper and lower shadows, a...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
