Mexico hopes to secure a favourable response from the United States to its request for lower tariffs on aluminium, steel and vehicles before the end of 2026, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said. The Trump administration imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Mexican aluminium and steel and 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles, with an exemption for vehicles with US content. The duties were introduced on national security grounds under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. Speaking at a press conference in Mexico City, the Economy Minister said Mexican officials had presented technical arguments and supporting evidence to US authorities to justify reducing the tariffs. He argued that the United States runs a steel trade surplus with Mexico, making the tariffs on the metal unjustified from the...
A proposed AUD 3.7 billion data centre at the former Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri industrial site in New South Wales, Australia, could repurpose a major industrial property for digital infrastructure, with an estimated peak construction workforce of 1,210 people and around 254 ongoing jobs. The Kurri Kurri Data Centre project, proposed at Hart Road, Loxford, is seeking approval for the fit-out and operation of a large-scale data storage facility with a planned power consumption of 550.5 megawatts (MW). The development application, listed as a State Significant Development under reference SSD-128819490, is currently at the public exhibition stage. The proposal highlights how former aluminium industry sites could find new uses as demand for data storage and computing infrastructure expands....
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The global sustainability narrative continues to evolve as policymakers, industries and communities reassess how resources are produced, reused and managed. Over the past week, developments across Europe and Asia -along with policy signals from India, reflected opportunities embedded in the transition toward a more circular and low-carbon future. Policy and industry Aluminium scrap exports have become a point of contention within Europe, dividing policymakers and recyclers. A global recycling industry body stated that the European Commission's proposed limits on scrap aluminium exports are unnecessary and could harm the circular economy. The restriction, implemented in November, was designed to keep more metal within the European Union (EU) so the domestic industry does not face...
The momentum in the global aluminium value chain is showing a complicated blend of growth, changing trade patterns and price fluctuations. As upstream mining, alumina production and downstream investments continue to develop together, the global aluminium industry is seeing everything from new capacity and cross-border resource transfers to spikes in premiums and shifting LME signals. These recent changes suggest that the industry is adjusting to focus on cost competitiveness, supply security and demand resilience as we look ahead to 2026. All about growth with rising revenue & consumption Metro Mining, by enhancing the Bauxite Hills operation in Cape York, is taking advantage of a 7 million-tonne expansion to meet the growing global demand for bauxite and the diverse needs of its...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Though a plethora of speed breakers hit the aluminium industry in recent times, global primary aluminium operating capacity is set to rise sharply. SMM, through one of its recently held webinars, projects an increase of about 20.9 million tonnes by the end of 2026, taking total operating capacity to roughly 77.16 million tonnes, with Indonesia among the largest incremental contributors. Global primary aluminium production in 2025 grew marginally to approximately 73.78 million tonnes, up from 73.01 million tonnes in 2024, representing a 5-year low in growth rate. China, holding a 45 million tonne capacity cap, operated at nearly 97 per cent capacity (approx. 43.9 million tonnes) in 2025, limiting global growth, with the market facing continued supply deficits. The...
Recycling of aluminium coffee capsules, in France, is rapidly increasing with the right public awareness and behaviour towards reusing, reflecting both progress and persistent challenges in sorting practices. A survey of 1,977 users taken between November 20 and December 9, 2025, revealed that a quarter of participants make use of aluminium coffee capsules. The Associationpour le Recyclage des Capsules en Aluminium (ARCA), a French initiative, ensures 100 per cent of aluminium coffee capsules are recycled and is looking to measure the factors in aluminium capsule sorting practices for understanding the current challenges and push recycling further. Numbers showing where the recycling of coffee capsules stands A market research analyst from FMI deems that the recycling systems of the...
In its latest update on February 12, the trading house Marubeni Corporation reported the decline of aluminium stocks at three major ports of Japan, viz., Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka. Stocks at the close of January settled at 312,200 tonnes, indicating a 1.5 per cent drop from the previous month (December 2025), which stood around 333904 tonnes. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain In comparison with the previous year , aluminium stocks at the end of January 2025 closed at 324,700 tonnes, with Yokohama stocks at 135,400 tonnes, Nagoya at 170,200 tonnes and Osaka at 19,100 tonnes. Comparing the results in January 2025 with those in January 2026, the month-on-month analysis shows a decline of 3.85 per cent....
The White House has demonstrated a renewed strategic interest in coal, not simply as a conventional fuel source, but as a potential supplier of rare earth elements and other critical minerals considered vital to national security and advanced manufacturing. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Speaking at the “Champion of Coal” event in Washington, the US President Donald Trump and senior industry executives outlined a broader vision for the sector’s future. Rather than focusing solely on electricity generation, the discussion centred on coal’s possible role in strengthening domestic supply chains for materials essential to defence systems, electronics and emerging technologies. Also Read: US...
Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, reported its financial results for the third quarter of FY2026, highlighting sustained business momentum driven by a record performance in India. The company reported an all-time high India business profit after tax of INR 35.8 billion, underscoring strong domestic momentum. At the consolidated level, however, net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY2026), came in at INR 20.49 billion. This was sharply lower than INR 47.41 billion recorded in Q2 FY2026 - a sequential fall of about 56.8 per cent. If compared again with Q3 FY 2025, the net profit was INR 37.35 billion, down nearly by 45 per cent year-on-year. The decline was primarily attributed to operational disruptions at Oswego following fire...
As of January 2026, Ukraine has managed to expand its imports of aluminium ore of bauxite to 97 tonnes from 31 tonnes in the previous year. However, the m-o-m scenario speaks differently. The State Customs Service (SCS) released the import numbers for December on Tuesday, February 10, representing 5,556 tonnes. With China being the main supplier of bauxite in Ukraine throughout January 2026, the numbers increased from USD 27 thousand to USD 83 thousand, without Ukraine being the re-exporter in the year. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " In 2025, aluminium ore imports in Ukraine were 23.7 per cent (43.5 thousand tonnes) more than in the previous year in terms of material, which was 15.8 per cent (USD 4.7...
A major US aluminium buyer’s planned spot-market purchase of USD 218 million indicates the role of tariff-driven trade policies in reshaping market dynamics, procurement strategies and amplifying risks in the aluminium supply chain across North America. Arconic’s bid to secure 90 million pounds (40,823 tonnes), accounting for around 10 per cent of monthly US aluminium consumption, suggests a shift away from long-term contracts towards spot-market exposure and uncertainty due to the 50 per cent aluminium import tariff regime. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Global aluminium price gap and market volatility Tariffs have led to the surge of the US Midwest aluminium premium to an estimated USD 1.03 per...
After a slight dip, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price soared from the previous day’s close. There has been a notable shift in the LME inventory as well. The LME alumina platts price dropped further from the last close. The LME cash bid rose from USD 3,096 per tonne to USD 3,116.5 per tonne, showing an increase of USD 20.5 per tonne or 0.7 per cent. As the bid rose, the LME cash offer finally settled at USD 3,117 per tonne, up from USD 3,098 per tonne, representing an increase of USD 19 per tonne or 0.6 per cent. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform With a similar trend, the LME 3-month contracts also expanded with the bid moving up by USD 19.5 per tonne or 0.62 per cent, shifting from USD 3,126 per tonne to USD 3,145.5 per tonne. With an...
Rio Tinto has confirmed that Isabelle Deschamps, its Chief Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer, will step down during 2026 after five years in the role. To know more about the global recycled aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". Deschamps, who joined the Anglo-Australian miner in 2021, will remain in post until at least mid-2026 to ensure continuity while the company undertakes a formal succession process. Also Read: EGA brings forth the significance of its proposed Inola aluminium project amidst local opposition Her tenure has spanned a period of strategic repositioning for the group, during which she led legal, governance, and corporate affairs functions. Chief Executive Simon Trott said Deschamps had helped strengthen...
Kaiser Aluminium shares are all set to create a new record in the market with an unprecedented high of USD 145.62, which is way beyond the earlier 52-week peak of USD 144.93. The growth marks the culmination of a remarkable run for the US aluminium producer, whose stock has surged 101.25 per cent over the past 12 months. Over a shorter horizon, the momentum has been equally striking: returns stand at 96.23 per cent for the last six months and 22.74 per cent since the beginning of the year. To know more about the global recycled aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". The rally has lifted the company’s market capitalisation to approximately USD 2.32 billion. Yet valuation models from InvestingPro indicate the shares are currently trading...
Dmytro Natalukha, the head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU), declared their plan to privatise the crucial assets within six months. The assets that are marked for the encouragement of private investors include Mykolaive Alumina Plant, in southern Ukraine, Demurinsky MMiningand Processing Plant, a titanium-zirconium mining enterprise in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Odessa Port Plant (OPZ), a major Ukrainian state-owned fertiliser producer in Yuzhna (ammonia/urea), and the Ocean Plaza shopping and entertainment centre in Kyiv. To know more about the global recycled aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". With special attention given to the Odessa Port Plant, Natalukha marked that the military and wartime risks are the major...
Philadelphia-based sustainable aluminium beverage can manufacturer , Crown Holdings, Inc., has released its fourth quarter (Q4) and full FY25 financial results, demonstrating record achievements in 2025. These were guided by better efficiency, operational optimisation, cost discipline, and strong cash generation across packaging segments, despite lingering cost and regional volume pressures. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Regarding the annual financial performance, Kevin C. Clothier, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Crown Holdings, commented, "We had an excellent year in 2025 with adjusted EPS up 22 per cent to USD 7.79 and we generated record adjusted free cash flow of...
The world alumina production in 2025 tells markedly different story thanprimary aluminium. While the primary metal clocked the weakest growth rate in recent years, alumina registered the strongest five-year leap. According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the world alumina production gained 5.07 per cent Y-o-Y in 2025 as against a 1.06 per cent increase in the world primary aluminium output . In the preceding years, the global alumina production growth rate majorly ranged between 2-4 per cent from 2021 to 2024. The acceleration was led overwhelmingly by metallurgical-grade alumina, the feedstock for aluminium smelters. As far as chemical-grade is concerned, it grew by 3.15 per cent in 2025, which, however, was not the highest growth in past five years. In years like 2021...
The India-Chile free trade agreement (FTA) talks are emerging as an important development for India’s manufacturing ambitions. Currently in advanced stages of negotiation, the proposed pact is widely viewed as a strategic move to secure access to critical minerals, with Chile holding some of the world’s richest reserves of lithium and other critical resources. This India-Chile FTA has attracted far less public attention than other headline trade discussions. While the spotlight remains on high-visibility negotiations such as the India–US framework and the long-awaited EU–India deal, this agreement has been progressing more quietly. At a time when control over mineral supply chains increasingly translates into geopolitical leverage, this partnership carries implications that extend well...
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Indonesia’s aluminium industry is growing fast, tackling all the stalled sites and upgrading technology at processing units. The RKAB structure has made sure that the ore and the subsequent production process are streamlined. But what about the electrons? Globally, electricity alone accounts for roughly 30-35 per cent of the cost of producing one tonne of primary aluminium. By 2028, Indonesia’s primary aluminium smelting capacity is projected to rise from 0.75 million tonnes per annum in 2024 to 3.13 million tonnes in 2028, a 317 per cent increase in just four years. That expansion is the final leg of Jakarta’s downstream pivot: converting bauxite reserves into integrated alumina and aluminium output. But the decisive constraint is neither geology nor capital. It is power. For the global...
With all that is happening around the world, especially in the global aluminium industry, Oman has been trying to court India to seek Indian investment within its downstream aluminium sector. The main aim here is to position the downstream aluminium sector as an important part within the industrial diversification strategy under Vision 2024. An event held in New Delhi focused on attracting Indian aluminium companies to contribute to the Gulf nations by setting up value-added operations. In addition to this, Muscat, upon the success of its plastics cluster, is now eager to expand the success by inviting Indian investors to join in on a new aluminium processing zone. This initiative is part of the rapidly growing economic partnership between India and Oman. Also read: Danantara commits USD...
