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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On Friday, March 27, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price declined, but the December 27 contracts, after easing, adapted the rising trend. The LME inventory also widened from the previous close. However, considering the price update on March 30, the LME aluminium price rose significantly...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The aluminium industry in West Asia has entered into a new volatile phase, with the direct attack on two major aluminium facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain as a result of the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Reports confirm that Al Taweelah smelter of Emirates...
Macro perspective: Macro news was mixed between bullish and bearish factors during the week. China side, on March 25, the central bank conducted a RMB 500 billion MLF operation with a one-year term, ensuring ample liquidity in China; the National Energy Administration released national power...
mainelove, the Maine-based canned water company rooted in sustainability and community impact, today announced that its CEO and co-founder, Jen Millard, was recognized as Business Leader of the Year by Mainebiz . The award celebrates Maine business leaders who are driving innovation while making a...
The Japan Aluminium Association is looking into the possible impact of recent United States tariffs on Japan’s aluminium market. On March 12, 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, imposed a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. For...
AMS Advanced Material Bhd’s Managing Director Keh Teng Yang said rising aluminium prices have had a limited effect on the group’s profitability, supported by its contract-based business model as the company prepares for its ACE Market listing. The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price has...
Eural Gnutti is fully prepared for the updated Directive 2011/65/EU , which from June 12, 2027, will limit lead content in aluminium alloys for machining to 0.1 per cent. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The...
The Swedish deposit return system (DRS) operator Returpack/Pantamera reported that in 2025, over 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans were returned via Sweden’s DRS. Compared to the record of 2024, the 2025 count marks an increase of 130 million. The operator adds that returning the aluminium...
Entering their lineup of gaming prowess is the new Blade 16 with several brand-new features. Razer has launched a new addition, the Blade 16, whose chief features are a 16-inch ultra-thin, QHD+ 240Hz OLED display, which also supports VESA HDR TrueBlack 1000 certification. This laptop is available...
According to SMM statistics, as of March 26, aluminium billet inventory in China’s major consumption hubs totalled 341,500 tonnes, down 28,000 tonnes from last Thursday, with the destocking trend steadily accelerating. On warehouse withdrawals, aluminium billet warehouse withdrawals totalled 69,800...
On Thursday, March 26, residents at Angul, Odisha, reportedly voiced their grievances at the hearing of NALCO’s (National Aluminium Company Limited) brownfield expansion project over land acquisition. They clearly stated that they would not transfer their land under the company’s existing policy....
Ball Corporation reported a decline in the proportion of recycled aluminium used in its beverage packaging in several major markets in 2025, although improvements were observed in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia (EMEA), according to its annual report. At the global level, 74 per cent of the...
The Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) is currently reaching out to prospective investors, said Kofi Arko Nokoe, Board Member of VALCO and Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira Constituency . The plan is part of a larger strategy, supporting Ghana to decrease bauxite exports and...
Shares of Tianshan Aluminum Group Co. Ltd fell 7.48 per cent to an intraday low of RMB 16.01 (USD 2.21), compared to the Shanghai Composite’s 1.39 per cent drop. The stock has lost 13.32 per cent over the past week and is down 5.32 per cent on a monthly basis, reflecting near-term pressure....
Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC) concluded the session on March 27, 2026, at AUD 1.45 (USD 0.94), down 1.69 per cent from the previous day's value, with a significant increase in trading volume as buyers came back to the market. Roughly 206.21 million shares changed hands during the day, far exceeding the...
The global aluminium value chain is going through some significant changes. With shifting trade patterns, increasing geopolitical tensions, innovations driven by sustainability and rising cost pressures, the market fundamentals are being redefined. The industry is facing a tricky mix of...
For a long time, recycled aluminium has been seen as the industry’s safety valve-helping both with decarbonisation and raw material security. That role remains intact, but the market is beginning to show some strain. The United States still dominates as a major exporter of aluminium scrap, backed...
China's imports of aluminium scrap during January-February this year totalled 320,049 tonnes, higher by 1.8 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs. Specifically, the import volume in January jumped...
