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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Evangelos Mytilineos, founder and CEO of Metlen Εnergy & Metals, posted on social media that the global industrial and energy company successfully produced 5 kilogrammes of gallium. It has marked a milestone in Europe’s critical minerals roadmap, since gallium, as a by-product of bauxite, plays a significant role in electronics and semiconductors. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain This is the foundational step for large-scale rare earth mineral production, despite the limited initial production volume. The procedure was carried out at the historic “Aluminium of Greece” plant in central Greece. Situated in Viotia, Metlen has targeted a ramp-up of gallium output to 5-10 tonnes in 2026. It would be...
Global aluminium markets surged on Wednesday, pushing prices to their highest level in nearly four years as a sudden slide in the US dollar reignited risk appetite across base metals. The rally gathered pace after President Trump downplayed concerns over the greenback. Asked about the recent USD weakness, he told reporters it was “doing great,” reinforcing bearish sentiment on the currency and driving investors toward commodities. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain On the London Metal Exchange, aluminium futures (LMAHDS03:COM) jumped 2.3 per cent to USD 3,387 per tonne, while copper rose 1.5 per cent and zinc gained 1.9 per cent, underscoring a broad-based metals upswing. Read More: RUSAL deploys...
Egypt Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) saw its profitability weaken in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year, even as turnover rose, according to unaudited figures released to the Egyptian Exchange on January 28. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The government-owned aluminium producer posted net profit after tax of EGP 5.54 billion (USD 118.26 million) for the six months till December 2025, down 25 per cent from EGP 7.355 billion (USD 157.06 million) reported in the same period a year earlier. Read More: LME cash offer recovers with a 2.9% increase while inventories continue on with a slight dip Revenue, however, moved in the opposite direction. Sales rose 12.56 per cent year on year to EGP...
2025 has marked a year of upstream momentum for the aluminium industry. Across continents, bauxite mines and alumina refineries are coming online, quietly redefining where global supply begins. This shift is being driven by a wave of projects that are expanding raw material capacity and reshaping countries’ positions within the aluminium value chain. Highlighting some of 2025’s key Bauxite project 1. Canyon’s Minim Martap enters commercial reality Cameroon’s bauxite story has moved out of the speculative stage. Commercial activity is now underway at Canyon’s Minim Martap bauxite project in the Adamawa Region, signalling that Central Africa is stepping into a more concrete supply role. The mine is designed to produce high-grade bauxite with low reactive silica, suitable for both low- and...
The first two days of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 were not short on announcements, but one development cut through the noise — India and Canada quietly reset their energy relationship, anchoring it in trade, supply security and investment logic rather than political symbolism. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The revival of the India-Canada ministerial energy dialogue and the signing of a joint statement between India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Canada’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources came against a backdrop of tightening global energy markets and an increasingly explicit Indian strategy, one that treats hydrocarbons, gas, nuclear fuel and clean energy as parallel growth...
As early photovoltaic or PV solar panel installations are nearing the end of their operational lifespan, solar panel recycling is turning out to be a central concern. With global solar capacity expansion in process, the focus is shifting toward an efficient and responsible implementation of PV modules after decommissioning. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain In the past two decades, global installation of PV solar panels has shot up. Most of these were developed to operate for 25 to 30 years. Global installed capacity in 2024 exceeded 2.2 TW, with nearly 600 GW . As these systems retire, limited recycling infrastructure could lead to a growing volume of electronic waste. According to the International...
Alpha HPA, the high-purity alumina producer, launched an institutional placement worth USD 225 million. This fund will directly aid in the construction and commercialisation of the institute, which also includes an additional USD 75 million as a pre-committed by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRF). There are certain pre-commitments that have not disclosed yet, which have been received by the shareholders of Alpha HPA, AustralianSuper and Orica. The context of this project HPA, a mineral deemed to be vital for sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and lithium-ion batteries. Out of the USD 210 million funds raised for the HPA First Project Stage 2, which is being set for the construction and commercialisation. Another USD 5 million has been invested in renewing the...
From the previous close, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices recovered with a steady increase. LME inventory side, however, followed the declining trend earlier, suggesting a global supply shortage of metal outflow. On January 28, the LME cash bid increased by 2.9 per cent from USD 3,166 per tonne to USD 3,258 per tonne. Following the upward trend, the cash offer price rose by 2.92 per cent, from USD 3,166.5 per tonne to USD 3,259 per tonne. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The 3-month bid and offer showed a similar hike, the bid rising with a 2.62 per cent increase from USD 3,177.5 per tonne on January 27 to USD 3,261 per tonne on January 28. The offer price inched slightly higher, by 2.64 per cent, from USD 3,178 per tonne to USD...
The much-needed good news in the global bauxite sector is here. The Russian-owned bauxite operator, RUSAL, as announced by the Government, would return with full operational capacity on the Berbice River, while the sector is undergoing plans for expansion. The announcement also included that the bauxite firm is receiving a two-year extension of the precious agreement made for the Aroaima mine, which is now back to full operations. After almost six years, RUSAL came back into its original form, especially after it halted operations. The firm holds the APNU+AFC administration responsible for the previous closure of the Berbice bauxite operation due to what the minister called "neglect and mismanagement", dating back to 2020. The plant closure was followed by the workers' strike, which ended...
GDP is like a scorecard of the world economy - one number that says whether activity is up or down in a quarter or a year. It adds up everything produced, sold, and earned within a country. When it rises, factories run harder, construction picks up, and transport networks expand but when it slows, those same systems feel it first. That makes the metal a practical barometer of economic activity. Aluminium’s direct contribution to global GDP according to current price is roughly 1.2-1.3 per cent of an economy that’s projected to be around USD 114 trillion in 2025. Every dollar of aluminium output is estimated to support USD 3–5 of downstream activity in infrastructure, transport, energy networks and packaging. This is why governments view aluminium as strategic and trade-sensitive: it is...
On January 27, Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, inaugurated India’s first Flat Rolled Products (FRP) aluminium unit at Hindalco Industries’ Aditya Aluminium plant in Lapanga, Sambalpur district. Achieving a significant milestone in downstream aluminium manufacturing, this involves an investment of about INR 212 billion (USD 2.3 billion). The project is expected to generate over 5,000 direct and indirect employment, supporting domestic industrial growth. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The project consists of a specialised battery foil unit, built with an estimated investment of INR 8.34 billion (USD 90.1 million). It is aimed at bolstering critical raw material needs with support up to...
On January 27, the Mumbai-based Hindalco Industries Ltd, a flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, announced expansion plans worth INR 210 billion (USD 2.3 billion) for its aluminium smelter capacity at the Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur, Odisha. This marks one of the industry’s largest recent investments aimed at a scale-up of the upstream production, as well as to reinforce the circular economy with downstream manufacturing self-reliance in India. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The announcement was made alongside the commissioning of a Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and battery-grade aluminium foil facility for INR 45 billion (USD 536 million). It is part of a broader ongoing growth capital...
RUSAL, a global leader in aluminium production, is rolling out non-formed materials (NFM) developed using its own patented technology for electrolyser assembly. The new materials simplify installation, reduce costs, and allow the reuse of materials, compared to the usual bricks and slabs used in the industry. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 Traditionally, lining an electrolyser’s cathode shell is a lengthy and labour-intensive process involving multiple layers of bricks and slabs. To find a more efficient alternative, RUSAL’s Engineering Department developed proprietary technology to apply non-formed materials – a material derived from coal processing by-products – along with specialised...
Premier Energies has brought a new 400MW solar cell manufacturing facility into operation at Maheshwaram in Telangana.The newly commissioned plant will manufacture solar cells based on mono passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) technology. With the site now operational, the Hyderabad-headquartered manufacturer has lifted its total solar cell capacity from 3.2GW to 3.6GW. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 Funding for the expansion has been drawn from multiple sources. These include proceeds of approximately INR13 billion (USD141 million) raised through the company’s initial public offering last year, alongside an INR 22 billion (USD 240 million) loan facility arranged with the state-owned Indian...
The Ahmedabad Police have intercepted members of an inter-state gang involved in repeated thefts of aluminium wires from UGVCL power lines in Viramgam, Mandal and Detroj talukas, arresting four persons and recovering stolen material and vehicles worth nearly INR 8 lakhs (USD 800,000). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The Ahmedabad Range Inspector General and the Ahmedabad Rural Superintendent of Police led the operation to curb damage to power infrastructure. A special team from the Viramgam Division that was working with the Ahmedabad Rural Local Crime Branch received information on January 20 that stolen aluminium wires were being smuggled between two Bolero pickup vehicles near the Saurashtra...
After shaping operations across continents, Rodger Fuller will retire from Sonoco Products Company, a leading packaging solutions provider across industries like beauty & personal care and food & beverages, at the end of February 2026. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 Presently, serving as the Chief Operating Officer, Fuller has been a key figure in Sonoco’s operational strategy since 2020. His remit has included oversight of global consumer and industrial businesses, diversified operations, and information technology. Alongside these responsibilities, he was recently asked to take on additional leadership duties as interim chief executive officer of Sonoco’s Metal Packaging EMEA business. Sonoco...
From the previous close, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices showed a slight dip. This declining trend followed in the LME inventory side, which is deemed to create a supply shortage globally, with a rise in price. On January 27, the LME cash bid declined from USD 3,190 per tonne to USD 3,166 per tonne, showing a difference of USD 24 per tonne or 0.8 per cent. Similarly, the cash offer inched down from USD 3,192 per tonne to USD 3,166.5 per tonne, reflecting a difference of USD 25.5 per tonne or 0.8 per cent. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The shrink followed in the 3-month bid and offer as both moved down by USD 17.5 per tonne or 0.5 per cent, where the bid reached USD 3,177.5 per tonne from USD 3,195 per tonne and the offer to USD...
Washington’s role in the rare earth market changed on January 26, 2026. The US government announced a USD 2 billion commitment to the domestic sector, moving beyond its usual reliance on subsidies and guarantees and into direct ownership. Stocks linked to the sector jumped sharply, with investors treating the announcement less as a policy signal and more as confirmation that rare earths have moved into a different category altogether. What had long been a niche mining space is now tied directly to national strategy. The shift reflects a growing recognition in Washington that supply chains once considered stable can no longer be taken for granted. Rare earths, used across defence systems, electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, are increasingly viewed through a security lens...
