Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, Vedanta Group announced the launch of a new campaign, #GoodStartsWithUs, focused on commitment to nature-positive growth across its operations. The company will observe Sustainability Month from September 21 onwards, with a month-long initiative that brings together Vedanta’s sustainability efforts across its businesses. The campaign underscores Vedanta’s commitment to advancing environmental stewardship while driving collective action towards a more sustainable future. In line with this year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities”, Vedanta has urged its employees to pledge towards environmental health – embedding sustainability into its culture for overall well-being. Employees will take up one simple...
The Symbiosis concept pairs a premium aluminium outer shell with a transparent inner bottle, while the partners highlight low-carbon aluminium and future sustainability development. GEKA and AXILONE have partnered to introduce Symbiosis, a luxury beauty packaging concept combining GEKA’s injection blow-moulding technology with AXILONE’s expertise in premium aluminium packaging. The concept will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco, presenting a design that brings together a premium aluminium outer shell and a see-through inner bottle. The inner bottle’s transparent windows allow consumers to view the formulation’s colour and texture, adding a sensory element to the packaging. The combination is designed to offer beauty brands a distinctive appearance alongside a tactile product experience....
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PT Alamtri Resources Indonesia Tbk (ADRO), the Jakarta-listed natural resources company, is entering a new stage of growth as its aluminium smelting investments begin to take shape alongside stronger margins from its metallurgical coal business. The outlook has strengthened Sucor Sekuritas' view of the company, with the brokerage retaining its bullish rating and a target price of IDR 3,800 (USD 0.24) per share. Analysts see Alamtri as an attractive value opportunity, citing its high-margin mining operations, sizeable internal cash reserves and potential for rapid revenue growth over the medium term. Alamtri's growing presence in green metal refining is also drawing attention from international investors watching Southeast Asia's transition economy. The company's strategy provides an...
The European Union’s aluminium extrusion trade is moving in two distinct, although equally subdued, directions. Exports have remained broadly resilient despite repeated fluctuations, while imports have been declining consistently since reaching a peak in 2022, according to International Trade Administration data. As far as exports are concerned, the volumes have been fluctuating over the years now. After declining for the two consecutive years by total 10.14 per cent from 345,241.74 tonnes to 310,217.09 tonnes in 2020, the exports rose strikingly in the subsequent year and regained higher volume than in 2018 level, coming in at 356,523.94 tonnes in 2021. However, the recovery did not last beyond two years and eventually plunged to as low as 319,840 tonnes as of 2023. They subsequently...
At the US-Canada border, aluminium is constantly on the move, but the direction of trade is far from balanced. In the first six months of 2026, the US imported 907,581.44 tonnes of primary aluminium from Canada, while exporting only 78,886.12 tonnes of semi-fabricated aluminium products such as sheets, plates, foils, extruded profiles, tubes and wire to Canada. US therefore imported about 11.5 times more primary aluminium from Canada than it exported in semi-fabricated form. That raises a question for the aluminium industry. If such large volumes of Canadian primary metal are entering the US, and the country has a sizeable downstream processing base, why is so little semi-finished aluminium travelling back to Canada? The answer lies in the different roles the two countries have developed...
The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact international aluminium recycling trade, especially major Asian destinations such as China and India. As per an official statement released from the cabinet, EU Executive Vice-President Stephane Sejourne has “decided to withdraw the proposal and to explore a proposal, independent from trade instruments.” and is instead working on a delegated act under the Waste Shipment Regulation. The European Commission had initially been expected to introduce limited measures on September 23. However, “In the...
A NewPro study supports a staged 2,000-to-4,000-tonne-per-year high-purity alumina plant on the US Gulf Coast, with a post-tax NPV of about USD373 million and a 42.3 per cent IRR. Impact Minerals is advancing plans for a modular high-purity alumina (HPA) plant in the US after an independent scoping study identified a preferred development case on the Gulf Coast. The study, completed by NewPro for Impact's 50 per cent-owned Alluminous Pty Ltd, supports a staged facility starting at 2,000 tonnes per year of HPA and scaling to 4,000 tonnes per year. It models a post-tax NPV₈ of AUD 518 million (USD 373 million) and an internal rate of return of 42.3 per cent, based on an AUD/USD rate of about 0.7206 on September 7, 2026. The findings strengthen Alluminous' plan to establish its first...
A truck’s overall weight comes from dozens of components, including the engine, chassis, tyres, etc. Wheels are one area where fleets can explore lightweighting. Traditional steel wheels, widely used across the transport industry, are known for their robustness. Forged Alcoa aluminium wheels offer another option, combining reduced weight with the strength needed for demanding commercial applications. Alcoa aluminium wheels come into focus when fleets looking to improve truck efficiency, payload and operating productivity, consider fuel, tyres, aerodynamics and driver behaviour as well as an essential factor of the vehicle weight. For fleet operators, the question is becoming less about simply asking “How much does it cost?” and more about “How much weight are we carrying, and what is that...
A WBCSD study says advanced sorting technology is available, but stronger demand for grade-specific secondary aluminium is needed to unlock investment. Technology for sorting mixed aluminium scrap has advanced significantly, but weak domestic markets for some recovered grades are limiting investment in automated sorting infrastructure, according to a study by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The study, conducted through WBCSD's North America Aluminum Initiative, examined whether technologies such as X-ray transmission (XRT) and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) could help transform mixed aluminium scrap into higher-quality, grade-specific secondary metal for domestic use. Its conclusion is that technology is only part of the equation. Recyclers...
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it contains valuable metals and critical minerals that can be recovered and reintroduced into the economy. The future of e-waste management is therefore not simply about recycling; it is about urban mining. Urban mining refers to the recovery of precious and critical materials from discarded electronic products instead of extracting them from natural mines. Gold, silver, copper, palladium, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements found in electronic devices are becoming increasingly...
Overnight overseas macro sentiment turned constructive, driving synchronised gains across domestic and overseas aluminium prices. The softer US August ADP private payrolls data further dampened market expectations of Fed rate hikes, easing the dollar's drag on commodities. Coupled with heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions lifting the risk premium across the commodity complex, multiple tailwinds converged to propel aluminium higher. As of the 10:15 close on September 3, the SHFE aluminium front-month contract settled at RMB 24,345 per tonne, up 1.18 per cent on the day; LME three-month aluminium finished at RMB 3,303.5 per tonne, edging up 0.27 per cent, both onshore and offshore markets trading in firm tandem. Beneath the price rebound, the domestic aluminium fundamental backdrop...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,240 per tonne in the night session on September 4, with a high of RMB 24,355 per tonne, a low of RMB 24,220 per tonne, and a close of RMB 24,320 per tonne, up 0.12 per cent from the previous close. Futures stabilised and rebounded, with moving averages in a bullish alignment, all short-term moving averages above long-term ones, and prices trading near the MA5. Trading volume shrank notably during the session, while open interest edged up, driven mainly by long-side additions. On the technical front, the 4-hour MACD golden cross continued with the red histogram maintained, though its height contracted somewhat, indicating marginal weakening of bullish momentum. On September 4, LME aluminium opened at USD 3,316 per tonne,...
LME aluminium prices edged lower on September 4 compared with the previous trading day, while aluminium stocks also declined marginally. The most notable movement was in cancelled warrants, which fell by more than 38 per cent day on day. On September 4, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3292 per tonne, down 0.30 per cent from USD 3302 per tonne on September 3. The cash offer price stood at USD 3292.5 per tonne , compared with USD 3303 per tonne a day earlier, marking a 0.32 per cent decline. The LME aluminium 3-month bid price stood at USD 3292 per tonne on September 4, down 0.33 per cent from USD 3303 per tonne on September 3. The 3-month offer price stood at USD 3293 per tonne, compared with USD 3303.5 per tonne previously, representing a 0.32 per cent decline. Explore- Most...
Fenesta has commissioned a new aluminium extrusion plant in Kota, Rajasthan, expanding its presence in the aluminium value chain and creating a new business vertical serving external customers. The Gurugram-based windows and doors business of DCMShriram Ltd said the facility will initially support its internal extrusion requirements, giving the company greater control over production and reducing its reliance on external suppliers. The plant will also supply aluminium extrusions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other users, allowing Fenesta to participate directly in the wider extrusion market. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report "The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035" Bringing extrusion in-house The...
Sanket Deora takes over as Chief Financial Officer following the resignation of Shashank Shekhar Chaturvedi, effective September 3, 2026. Sampat Aluminium has appointed Sanket Sanjay Deora as its new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, marking a change in the aluminium manufacturer's finance leadership. The company's Board of Directors approved the appointment at a meeting on September 3, 2026, following the resignation of outgoing CFO Shashank Shekhar Chaturvedi. Chaturvedi stepped down citing pre-occupation and other personal commitments. The company said he confirmed that there were no other material reasons for his resignation and that all dues payable to him had been cleared. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions,...
This week, domestic aluminium scrap prices in China remained largely stable, with some slight increases. Although primary aluminium prices rose notably, aluminium scrap struggled to catch up, and the price difference between A00 aluminium and aluminium scrap stayed high. In terms of prices, as of September 3, SMM A00 aluminium prices closed at RMB 24,350 per tonne, up RMB 430 per tonne from last Thursday, while domestic aluminium scrap prices fluctuated only modestly overall, with increases significantly smaller than those of primary aluminium. Mainstream scrap types such as shredded aluminium tense scrap, aluminium tense scrap castings, and bare bright aluminium wire were mostly quoted steady, with only some regional traders slightly raising purchase prices in line with the market. In...
Macro perspective: Fed Chairman Warsh delivered a hawkish speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, lifting market expectations for a September rate hike to around 60 per cent, while the US dollar consolidated amid fluctuations, unsettling the nonferrous metals sector. The Fed's latest Beige Book showed that US economic activity expanded moderately from early July to late August, with employment edging up, but rising energy prices, policy shifts, and international conflicts created greater uncertainty. US ADP employment for August came in at only 38,000, below expectations and the lowest of the year, sending Treasury yields lower and the dollar tumbling after the release. US-Iran tensions escalated again as US forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, pushing international oil...
The aluminium industry stands at a juncture material quality, recycling capacity, cross-border cooperation, carbon compliance and energy security are falling into a network of interconnectivity. The aluminium supply chain is evolving from simply securing enough metal to securing the right quality, the right carbon profile, the right technology and the right energy at the right cost. For businesses, this means supply-chain decisions are increasingly becoming strategic rather than purely transactional. From secondary aluminium trust to a recycling ecosystem India’s secondary aluminium market is expanding, but buyers need stronger checks before committing to suppliers, as trust has to accompany volume. As Indian buyers increase their participation in secondary aluminium, supplier...
Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its widespread applications and how it’s recycled, with the next and final episode focusing on its future. Fun Kids is available across the UK on DAB digital radio, and online. The Amazing Aluminium podcast series is part of Alupro’s wider national initiative to get primary and secondary school pupils excited about recycling. Through its Learning Aluminium website, parents, pupils, carers and teachers can download further free resources to help build knowledge about packaging materials and recycling best...
Indian electronics manufacturers are increasingly substituting aluminium for copper in key components as surging metal costs put pressure on margins. Indian electronics manufacturers are turning to aluminium and steel as alternatives to copper as a sharp rise in copper prices pushes up production costs and squeezes operating margins. Copper prices have climbed nearly 45 per cent year-on-year, prompting companies to pursue so-called value engineering across components such as motor windings, condenser coils and transformers. The shift towards lower-cost materials could reduce overall manufacturing costs by around 2 per cent to 6 per cent, according to the source. The move comes as electronics companies face less room to pass higher input costs on to consumers. Several manufacturers have...
