Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and India’s Adani Group have expanded their investment plans in Odisha, outlining INR 2.105 trillion (USD 25 billion) of potential investment across 14 projects spanning metals, critical minerals, energy, chemicals and infrastructure. The...
1. Macro perspective The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply. On September 9, Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck multiple oil tankers and merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a significant drop in strait traffic. Brent crude broke through USD 100 per bbl, closing at USD 101.21, while WTI...
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Futures: During the night session on March 4, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2604 contract opened at RMB 25,100 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 25,380 per tonne, dipped to a low of RMB 24,915 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 25,145 per tonne, up RMB 350 per tonne from the previous close,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In the morning session, SHFE aluminium 2602 fluctuated upward, with the price centre rising from the previous trading day. Affected by the US-Iran conflict, market bullish sentiment was strong. In addition, as the current price spread between futures contracts performed well, some sellers held...
The decision was linked to heightened volatility in aluminium prices triggered by escalating regional tensions, the reports said. Rio Tinto has not publicly commented on the matter or indicated when talks may resume. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
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,...
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...
QatarEnergy, a state-owned Doha-based energy company controlling all of Qatar’s oil and gas operations, suspended its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related products on March 2, 2026, at around 14:30 CET. The following day, around 12:00 CET, the company announced that it would also...
Nova Alumina, an aluminium products manufacturer based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has begun construction of a new facility dedicated to producing automotive liquids. The company announced in a social media post on Friday that the plant would manufacture essential fluids used in modern vehicle...
Alupro has welcomed Zorbatek, a leading aluminium recycling and processing business, as its latest member. Headquartered in Ellesmere Port, the family-run firm was founded to push quality, innovation and performance to a new level within aluminium recovery. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
Crown Holdings has confirmed an addition to its boardroom, naming seasoned packaging executive Michael P. Doss as a director with effect from March 3, 2026. Following his appointment, the company’s board will comprise ten members. Doss brings decades of sector experience to the role. He most...
An investment of USD 6 billion for establishing a high-tech innovative hub to be located in Saemangeum, Gunsan, will be made by Hyundai Motor Group. This investment targets establishing a high-tech innovative hub with hydrogen production, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. From...
On February 28, the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated, with an attack on the Iranian capital, Tehran, drawing market attention. The following is an overview of the aluminium industry information in the Iranian region: Bauxite & alumina: There is only one alumina refinery in the Iran...
The Environmental Trust Ireland (ETI), an environmental organisation, is set to initiate a High Court case regarding the proposed expansion plans of the Russian Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick. Scheduled to begin on March 4, the case relates to proposals to increase the height of the...
On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched extensive strikes against targets in Iran operations dubbed "Epic Fury" and "Roaring Lion", respectively. In retaliation, Iran subsequently announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global...
LME aluminium prices recorded gains on March 3 compared with March 2, while exchange inventories edged lower and cancelled warrants increased significantly. On March 3, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,267 per tonne, up from USD 3,225.5 per tonne on March 2 - an increase of USD 41.5...
