Ghana is seeking investors to establish an alumina refinery, aiming to close a gap in its bauxite-to-aluminium production chain as the country prepares to phase out raw mineral ore exports by 2030. President John Dramani Mahama has identified the absence of domestic alumina refining as a key obstacle to retaining more value from the country’s mineral resources. Speaking during a panel discussion at the 2026 Financial Times Africa Summit on October 21, Mahama said Ghana could no longer rely on exporting raw materials while importing finished products. The government wants more processing to take place locally, creating jobs and expanding industrial activity. “We cannot continue forever to be the exporter of raw materials to the rest of the world and consumers of finished products,” Mahama...
Germany’s aluminium flat-rolled product (FRP) exports to Poland fell 16.3 per cent year on year in January–July 2026, reaching 86,723 tonnes, compared with 103,658 tonnes in the same period of 2025. The volume was also 2.8 per cent lower than the 89,181 tonnes recorded in January–July 2024. However, exports were 2 per cent higher than the 85,018 tonnes shipped during the first seven months of 2023. The decline follows an increase in shipments during the previous two years. Exports rose 16.2 per cent between January–July 2024 and the same period in 2025, while the 2024 volume was 5 per cent higher than in 2023. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Aluminium FRP exports rose...
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China has proposed a unique strategy to address structural balances in heavy industries. While the country intends to strengthen supervision and management in industries such as alumina, copper, coal, and chemicals, the authorities aim at reducing production in sectors like steel manufacturing and oil refining. Details of the plan were presented by the National Development and Reform Commission, which described the initiative as part of a broader attempt to improve the way industrial activity is regulated and organised. Rather than focusing solely on cutting capacity, policymakers are looking to guide production more carefully and establish clearer oversight mechanisms, particularly in sectors that provide core industrial raw materials. Also read: China’s alumina and aluminium output move...
Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, holds various projects, aiming to enhance its Amrun bauxite operations in the far north of Queensland. Due to the rising operational improvements at Amrun operations, bauxite production in 2025 saw an increase of 6 per cent, reaching a total of 62.4 million tonnes. The enhancement includes an economic improvement to the crude ore circuit, which not only stabilises the feed but also boosts the overall production by 900 thousand tonnes. Additionally, the firm has also started its Safe Production System across the site to improve operational efficiency and minimise variability. Also read: 2025 Global bauxite production stands at around 480MT - From Weipa to Paragominas, who’s powered the growth? The firm, moreover, is currently in the early stages...
March 5 saw an easing of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices after hitting a 4-year high level at the previous close. Aluminium prices maintained a 3-day streak on the rising graph, which raised concerns in the industry. The ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran led to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a primary shipping waterway for global trade, disrupting trade across the world. LME cash bid eased to USD 3,298 per tonne on March 5 from USD 3,377.5 per tonne on March 4 , recording a difference of 2.35 per cent. The cash offer settled at USD 3,298.5 per tonne, slipping from USD 3,378 per tonne, also down 2.35 per cent day-on-day. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". The LME...
Potential partnership between Tajikistan’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the United Kingdom to jointly extract, process, and develop critical minerals becomes more realistic as the former has passed a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK government. This cooperation is aimed at strengthening supply chains for resources vital to the global energy transition, advanced technologies, and industrial developments, while overcoming the market vulnerabilities due to concentrated production in a few countries and the risk of supply disruptions. Also read: UK outlines bold 2035 vision for critical minerals security In light of this, Tajikistan and the UK are working together to diversify supply sources and encourage the creation of more sustainable global supply...
On March 1, a Sunday afternoon, a call that shocked the leaders at Novelis, yet again. The call informed of another fire breakout at the firm's facility in Greensboro, Georgia, dedicated to aluminium recycling. According to the call made, Joe Bashore, the Greene County Fire Public Safety, Emergency Management/Homeland Security Director, told The Union-Recorder, "This explosion was pretty significant. I live 5 miles from here and heard it. It kind of rattled my house, as well." The fire broke out after an explosion occurred in an equipment piece, which further led to the lighting up of the entire equipment. Nonetheless, it was positive that the fire did not cause injuries to the employees or the first responders. Due to this unprecedented incident, the operations of the aluminium recycling...
India’s renewable sector (focusing on solar this time) came to the end of 2025 with the highest-ever renewable energy expansion in India’s energy transition journey. Among all, solar installed capacity touched 132.85 GW as India added nearly 35 GW from January to November 2025, as compared to the 20.85 GW during the same period last year. A broad quarter-on-quarter decline in several components of large-scale solar project costs drove the growth. The trend, highlighted in the Q4 2025 India Solar Market Update by Mercom India, reflects easing input costs, stabilising supply chains, and moderating inflationary pressures. Yet the decline also reveals deeper structural tensions. According to a 2020 study by the World Bank, aluminium is the single most widely used material in solar...
Argentina and China are deepening their aluminium trade ties, highlighted by Argentina's February 2026 decision to eliminate a 28 per cent antidumping duty on Chinese aluminium foil, reversing trade barriers from 2020. The Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Resolution 172/2026 to end the review of the anti-dumping measures of Chinese imports of aluminium foils. The review was closed because the time period had expired, and thus, the duties that had been in effect since 2020 were dismissed. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " China is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of manufactured aluminium goods such as foil, sheets, and semi-finished products, which are often cheaper due to...
The US primary aluminium market is navigating a challenging phase as domestic production declines and imports tighten under higher tariffs. With smelter output under pressure and external supply becoming less predictable, concerns around supply stability have intensified. Uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large share of Middle Eastern aluminium exports pass, adds another dimension to an already strained supply environment. Production data from 2025 provides a clear snapshot of how US primary aluminium output has moved over the year. During the first nine months of 2025, domestic production reached 497,000 tonnes, compared with 506,000 tonnes during the same period in 2024, reflecting a 1.8 per cent year-on-year decline. Quarterly figures further illustrate the...
In order to jointly explore the deposits of rare earth in Rajasthan's deserts, Japan is now in conversation with India. This has been confirmed by the two people who are familiar with the discussion and the move comes when Tokyo is looking for measures to reduce its dependence on the supply of critical materials for magnet manufacturing from China. Why explore specifically in Rajasthan? This is because Kishan Reddy, the country's Mines Minister, last month revealed that there are three hard rock rare earth deposits that contain almost 1.29 million tonnes of rare earth oxides that have been identified in Rajasthan and Gujarat. India, back in June 2025, in a bold move to tighten control over critical minerals and challenge China's dominance, directed IREL to suspend a 13-year-old rare earth...
Alumil Misr for Trade & Industry SAE, the Egyptian subsidiary of Alumil SA, will be receiving a loan of USD 15.88 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). With this investment, Egypt’s aluminium production will be supported by constructing and installing a new aluminium extrusion line. This new line will be located in the Polaris Industrial Zone, Cairo, which is deemed to be the subsidiary’s plant. At Alumil Egypt's facility, the overall production capacity will be boosted by advancing the integration strategy, as well as enabling the supply of aluminium systems, aiding the construction and industrial sectors within the region. Besides capacity, the expanded extrusion line will also support in ameliorating the operational efficiency, reducing supply chain...
Notable global supplier of sustainable and recyclable metal beverage cans, Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMP), published its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, delivering steady growth in both segments. The resilient performance was reinforced by higher shipments, a favourable mix and disciplined cost control across its operations. Despite the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariff impositions, AMP marched on with “minimal impact” from the US tariffs. The 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on aluminium and steel raised concerns among the end-use sector . While companies like Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings expressed doubts regarding the matter and its cost-inflating impact on the packaging industry, Coca-Cola considered partly switching from aluminium to plastic...
On March 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reflected a 4-year high level, since the COVID in early 2022. On this day, the LME cash bid rose by USD 110.5 per tonne or 3.4 per cent, shifting from USD 3,267 per tonne to USD 3,377.5 per tonne. The cash offer marked a difference of USD 109 per tonne or 3.3 per cent, settling from USD 3,269 per tonne to USD 3,378 per tonne. The rising aluminium price is owed to the ongoing tension between the US, Israel and Iran, due to which the Strait of Hormuz, the water route for shipping commodities, has been temporarily closed, resulting in worldwide supply disruption. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The regional tension also led to the closure of QatarEnergy’s major LNG plant, which resulted in an...
At this year’s Paris Packaging Week, LINDAL Group introduced its visitors to three new additions to its aerosol dispensing portfolio. The Hamburg-headquartered dispensing specialist brought Snap, Luna and Matteo, each of which is designed to address distinct requirements across healthcare, personal care and home care categories. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The company has positioned these launches as purpose-built solutions with aluminium at its core and shaped by specific end-use needs. Across all three products, the emphasis lies on practical performance, user protection, and customisation flexibility. Snap is designed for accurate nasal delivery. It has been developed as a precision spray head...
Operating independently under the Ministry of Mines, the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) is initiating multiple initiatives for cutting down India’s reliance on imports for essential metallurgical technologies and quality infrastructure. These initiatives have been confirmed by the JNARDDC Director, Anupam Agnihotri. The key focus for the institution has always been on the technology transfer. Agnihotri mentioned that this is because of the shared local expertise in areas like optimising smelter processes, utilising and recycling waste, recovering valuable products from industrial byproducts, developing specialised alloys and advancing metallurgical processes in the critical minerals sector. In an online conversation with businessline, he added,...
Shares of National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Hindalco Industries, and Vedanta Limited may attract attention on Wednesday, March 3, following the announcement that Qatalum has stopped aluminium production. The suspension of production has created concerns about possible shortages in the global aluminium market. A fall in aluminium supply can create shortages in the market and push prices upward. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is an important aluminium-producing area. In 2025, GCC countries collectively produced around 6.5 million tonnes of aluminium, accounting for nearly 8 per cent of total global primary aluminium production. As a result, any disruption in...
Alcoa Corporation, alumina and aluminium producer has confirmed that Emily Olson will be the Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer of the company from April 6, 2026. In her new role, Olson will oversee the organisation’s external affairs and communications activities worldwide, including government affairs, corporate communications, stakeholder relations and stewardship of the Alcoa Foundation. Working alongside fellow executives, she will help ensure that engagement with policymakers, communities and partners supports the company’s broader commercial and long-term objectives. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain President and Chief Executive Officer William F. Oplinger said this...
Manaksia Aluminium has formally entered the high-security materials space with the launch of a dedicated aluminium sheet line tailored for High Security Registration Plates (HSRP). The company has set ambitious targets to scale production to 200 tonnes per month by the financial year 2026-27, marking a strategic expansion of its product portfolio beyond conventional aluminium products. According to its regulatory filing, the new sheets are designed to meet the stringent technical and quality standards mandated for HSRPs, a segment that holds great value in the vehicle registration security infrastructure. The formal step aligns Manaksia Aluminium with the growing demand for compliant raw materials used in manufacturing secure vehicle number plates in India and other markets. For the...
The latest figures from Rystad Energy show Australia's growing collection of large-scale solar and wind projects, producing 5.0 TWh of clean energy last month. Month-on-month, an increase of 11 per cent has been witnessed from the 4,519 GWh recorded in February 2025. David Dixon, the Senior Analyst at Rystad, pinpointed that this month’s biggest contributor will be led by New South Wales (NSW). This is because the region's utility-scale solar assets have generated an impressive 853 GWh of clean energy, while its wind assets added another 617 GWh. In all, this marks a total of 1,470 GWh. Also read: Hyundai commits $6b to build hydrogen, AI and solar innovation hub in South Korea Utility solar asset ranking Utility solar assets' latest ranking reveals Western Australia leading with Sun...
