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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Senior officials from the G7 and allied economies are set to convene in Washington next week, placing critical minerals firmly at the centre of discussions as concerns grow over China’s dominance in global supply chains. Representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia and other partner nations will explore coordinated strategies to secure access to rare earths and other strategically vital raw materials. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". These minerals span a wide range of industries, from consumer electronics such as smartphones to advanced defence systems, making their availability a matter of economic security and geopolitics. With China holding a...
The much-awaited Union Budget FY2026-27, presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, signals a decisive shift towards aligning India’s economic growth with its decarbonisation ambitions and the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 . This Budget comes at a juncture when India prepares to leverage opportunities arising from the EU–India trade deal while simultaneously navigating the cost risk posed by the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Also, for carbon-intensive industries like aluminium, which emits 20.88 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of production in India, making the industry as one of the most carbon-intensive sectors in the country compared to the global average, this budget underpins the urgency of accelerating the transition to...
Failing initially doesn’t mean failing overall - it just means something needs to be fixed, and that’s what summarises the whole of Alcoa’s financial report card. Alcoa started the year well, but after that it mostly went quiet. The business didn’t really improve again until the last quarter, which is what ended up saving the year. Alcoa President and CEO William F. Oplinger said, “Reflecting on 2025, we maintained our pace of delivering on key operational, strategic, and capital allocation objectives, while setting numerous production records. We continue to build on our positive momentum through disciplined operational and financial execution, along with strategic initiatives to maximise value creation.” If we look at the numbers, revenue started strong. In the first quarter, Alcoa...
Under the Ministry of Mines and one of India’s leading alumina and aluminium producers and exporters, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, reported the quarterly net profit, which is deemed to be the highest in its history. Q3 FY26, ending with December, reflecting both operational and financial performance, gained a net profit of INR 16.01 billion (USD 175 million), reflecting a difference of 1.1 per cent, where in the same quarter last year, the numbers stood at INR 15.83 billion (USD 172 million). Total income NALCO's Q3 FY26 financial results, as per the review taken by the Board at its meeting, which took place in Bhubaneswar, recorded that the firm made a total income of INR 49.25 billion (USD 535 million). If this number is...
On January 30, which is the close of the week, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices showed a significant dip in its contracts and futures prices. The declining trend has also been observed in the LME inventories as well. The LME cash bid dropped from USD 3,323 per tonne to USD 3,109 per tonne, with a difference of USD 214 per tonne ot 6.4 per cent. Similarly, the cash offer fell from USD 3,325 per tonne to USD 3,110 per tonne, reflecting the price moving down by USD 215 per tonne or 6.5 per cent. Also read: LME cash offer recovers with a 2.9% increase while inventories continue on with a slight dip A similar trend is seen in the 3-month forward contracts, where the bid shifted to USD 3,132 per tonne from USD 3,325.5 per tonne, with a difference of USD 193.5 per tonne or 6 per...
Canadian Energy Metals Corporation (CEM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Thor Project in Saskatchewan. It outlines the potential for a globally significant, Chemical-Grade and High-Purity alumina stock during the times of high aluminium demand, as aluminium supply chains are under growing geopolitical and trade pressure. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain CEM President and CEO Christopher Hopkins referred to the Thor project as “a possible game changer for North America’s aluminium supply chain.” He mentioned establishing the Saskatchewan alumina stock and added, “Our next focus is to engineer a demonstration facility while moving Thor towards commercialisation.” The PEA...
Ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a rocket and zoom out into space, while consuming minimal energy, and sustaining environment with top-order convenience? Do not despair! Even if not in space, the Frikar electric podbike’s latest model, TwoZero, will give you an experience equivalent to a journey on a spacecraft on wheels. Built around an aluminium-based frame, the four-wheel podbike is designed with end-user comfort and eco-friendly goals. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Enclosed design? That’s comfortable! TwoZero combines components of a bicycle and a compact car, not relying solely on motor power and allows riders to pedal with electric assistance. Ideal for narrow streets and...
India Energy Week 2026, which concluded on January 30, has left the energy ecosystem with much to reflect on for the year ahead. The fourth edition of the 4-day conference reinforced a clear message and that was every industry, whether directly or indirectly connected to power, electricity, and fuel must now reassess its strategies in light of accelerating energy transition journey. And among all the industries, definitely aluminium takes a centre stage in this discussion, given its energy-intensive nature. Data indicates aluminium embodies total 186-211 GJ of energy per tonne, while primary aluminium production alone needs 13.5 to 17 MWh per tonne. At the same time, the industry is under mounting pressure to decarbonsie its ecosystem, with a near-term goal of bringing the carbon...
Global primary aluminium production has expanded sharply since 2000, although the annual growth rate, remaining at 1.06 per cent , has been the lowest. However, a direct comparison with the 2000 data shows aluminium output increasing by a staggering 199 per cent. This increase in production has boosted the scale and flow of the bauxite trade. Seaborne bauxite trade climbed to a new high in 2025, reflecting an increase in demand for raw materials to sustain the expanding worldwide production of aluminium. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Ursa Shipbrokers, drawing up data from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), shows bauxite loadings reached an estimated 246.6 million tonnes in 2025, rising...
Vietnam's one of the leading private conglomerates, Truong Hai Group Corporation (Thaco Group), in order to include mining and metal production, has now extended its business registration. Mining and processing of bauxite and mining of the other non-ferrous metal ores are included in the latest business registration. Activities related to mining will be supporting other activities, which may include quarrying of stone, sand, gravel and clay, construction of mining works and wholesaling metals and their ores. Also read: From bauxite to alumina: key projects redefining aluminium supply in 2025 Within the newly registered business line, promotions of precious and other non-ferrous metals alongside forging, stamping, pressing and rolling metal are also included. Apart from the mining...
Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has reported steady progress in the operational front of Amargosa Bauxite Project during the three months ended December 31, 2025, with significant growth achieved in the segments of project development, strategic partnerships and balance sheet strength. During the quarter, the company released a scoping study, outlining a large-scale direct-ship bauxite operation designed to prioritise simplicity and low capital intensity. The study outlines a 5 million tonne per annum export operation based on simple mining practice and road haulage to an established port offering a clear and efficient way to development. Amargosa is backed by a JORC-compliant mineral inventory of 568 million tonnes, of which only 98 million tonnes qualify as direct-ship bauxite. On a...
Aluminium scrap is quickly becoming a crucial battleground for the global metals industry. There is a mix of changing trade patterns, soaring prices, stricter regulations and urgent decarbonisation goals all coming together. Europe is increasingly worried about scrap leakage, while Asia is becoming more reliant on secondary metals. This shift is quietly transforming the delicate balance of availability, competitiveness and sustainability across various markets. A tension over the EU's AL scrap? The Secretary General of the Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE), Mario Conserva, with the CEO of Novelis Europe, Emilio Braghi, has called upon the EU to put a stop to the export of aluminium scrap . Why such demands? It indicates that Europe’s supply of secondary aluminium is at...
*** Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have agreed to jointly acquire a controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), marking a major strategic move to expand their presence in low-carbon aluminium production. Under a definitive agreement with Votorantim, the partners will purchase 68.596 per cent of CBA through a newly formed joint venture, owned 33 per cent by Rio Tinto and 67 per cent by Chalco. The transaction is priced at BRL 10.50 per share (USD 2 per share), representing a 21.2 per cent premium to CBA’s recent 20-day average trading price of BRL 8.67 (USD 1.66). The deal values Votorantim’s holding at approximately USD 902.6 million, with Rio Tinto contributing USD 297.8 million on a pro-rata basis. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
As 2026 begins, the upstream aluminium value chain is expanding under rising pressure. New capacity is coming online, capital is returning to upstream assets, and prices are reacting more sharply to supply risk. Leadership reshuffles and cross-border partnerships point to a sector repositioning for tougher competition. Growth is no longer simple - the industry is adjusting as scale, resource control and market influence are being renegotiated across the chain. According to the International Aluminum Institute, primary aluminium production increased only 1.06 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024’s increase of 3.24 per cent. Annual growth was typically maintained at between 2.4 per cent and 2.9 per cent during the four years from 2020 through 2023; therefore, the current growth rate is...
Pakistan’s aluminium ore exports to China hit a record USD 14.16 million in 2025, a stunning leap that underscores the shifting dynamics of bilateral trade and industrial demand. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) shows that aluminium ores and concentrates surged from just USD 0.29 million, marking an eye-popping increase of more than 4,700 per cent as Chinese industries ramp up production of electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and lightweight components. Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform This boom in aluminium ore follows broader diversification in Pakistan’s mineral exports to China, where copper remains dominant, with copper and related products reaching USD 1.14 billion and copper ore concentrates over USD 11...
December 2025 saw a collaboration between the German milk beverage brand Münsterland and Paramount Pictures, launching a range of limited-edition aluminium cans that featured characters from the new SpongeBob SquarePants film ‘Search for SquarePants’. The limited launch series includes three flavours, viz., banana presenting SpongeBob SquarePants, strawberry featuring Patrick Star, and chocolate depicting Sandy Cheeks. The aluminium cans were supplied by one of the leading global aluminium packagers, Ball Corporation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The drinks are packaged in 250 ml slim cans, designed to boost shelf presence while appealing to nostalgia-driven consumers. The slogan of “Recycling...
After the market hours on Thursday, January 29, the Indian mining conglomerate owned by Anil Agarwal, Vedanta Limited, has shared the results of the December quarter, which are deemed to be higher in various parameters year-on-year. Net profit and other incomes In the last December quarter, the firm achieved a net profit worth INR 571.0 billion (USD 6.21 billion), which in the previous year reached INR 354.7 billion (USD 3.86 billion), reflecting a year-on-year increase of 60.1 per cent. In the same quarter, the other incomes also increased from INR 49.2 billion (USD 535 million) in the previous year to INR 33.9 billion (USD 368 million), showing a positive movement by 31.1 per cent. At the same time, the firm's revenue went up by 19 per cent, from the previous INR 4,589.9 billion (USD...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange showed mixed movements between January 28 and January 29, with cash prices diverging while forward contracts strengthened. On January 29, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3323 per tonne, down 1.9 per cent from USD 3258 per tonne on January 28. The cash offer price rose 2.02 per cent to USD 3325 per tonne, compared with USD 3259 per tonne a day earlier. In the 3-month contract, the bid price climbed 1.98 per cent to USD 3325.5 per tonne on January 29 from USD 3261 per tonne on January 28. The 3-month offer price increased 1.96 per cent to USD 3326 per tonne, up from USD 3262 per tonne. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ." Further along the...
