
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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Odisha has drawn renewable energy investment commitments of INR 670,000 million (USD 7.4 billion) for the development of 6.8 gigawatts (GW), announced on the opening day of the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download our...

Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium and aluminium alloy sheet, strip, and foil at their facility, Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. located in...

India has expanded its electricity generation base by more than 50,000 megawatts (MW) during the current financial year, setting a new annual benchmark for capacity growth. According to figures released on Sunday by the Union Ministry of Power, the country added 52,537 MW of generation capacity...

China’s solar panel manufacturing sector is facing a serious slowdown despite solar energy becoming the cheapest form of clean power worldwide. Over the past decade, China emerged as the global leader in solar panel production. Strong government support, large-scale industrial expansion, and...

Image source: CANPACK Leading global manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, CANPACK Group, Inc., reported that its Russian operations have been placed under temporary external administration by presidential decree without giving prior notice or asking for consent and approval. Following...

Aluminium Outlook ’26, an exclusive one-day Conference C Tabletop Exhibition hosted by Aluminium International Today in collaboration with The Aluminium Federation (ALFED), gathers senior leaders, policymakers, investors, and key stakeholders at the Business Design Centre, London, on 17 February...

Taiwan and Hong Kong are set to be added as the new aluminium warehouse locations on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) , according to three sources. This marks a move by CME to step up its challenge to the London Metal Exchange (LME) in Asia, particularly in locations that account for...

中文翻译附于新闻末尾,敬请继续阅读。 The CME Group, an American financial services company based in Chicago, is preparing a plan to introduce the world’s first futures contract for rare earth elements. This initiative would enable governments, companies, and banks to safeguard price risks in the rare earth sector,...

Aluminium extrusion begins with a heated billet pushed through a precision steel die under intense pressure. What comes out can be something as simple as a rod or tube - or as complex as a structural component for an aircraft or a crash-management system in a vehicle. Its appeal lies in a rare mix...

A notable update on sustainability in packaging has been marked with the award-winning distiller Salcombe Gin’s launch of a new range of 5cl miniature aluminium bottles. They are manufactured using recycled aluminium, reducing carbon footprint and promoting the circular economy. This move toward...

Apple informed that the finishing touches on a new entry-level MacBook designed for both education and business users will feature an iPhone-class processor, stepping away from the M-series chips that are used in the rest of the lineup. It is expected that the pricing will go below USD 1 thousand...

In order to relocate a major part of its logistics operations to Fos-sur-Mer, Alteo has joined hands with HES Fos, a subsidiary of HES International BV. According to this arrangement, the latter will be responsible for the unloading of ships, storage of hydrated alumina and delivery to Alteo’s...

Under the theme “Turn Your Can into Climate Action,” as initiated by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), the 30th edition of its flagship Can Collection Day was celebrated. The main aim of this event is to turn recycling into a powerful nationwide movement, encouraging everyone to take...

LME aluminium prices recorded a sharp decline on February 13 compared to February 12 across cash and futures contracts. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell to USD 2,995 per tonne on February 13 from USD 3,116.5 per tonne on February 12, marking a decline of 3.90 per cent. The cash offer price...

OSH Cut, a leading online metal manufacturer, announced historic additions to their service offering this week; customers can now get instant manufacturability feedback, pricing, and production for CNC Tube Bending, with no minimum order. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...

A consortium comprising Fives, Aluminium Dunkerque, Trimet and Rio Tinto has formally begun pilot testing of a new carbon capture system designed specifically for primary aluminium production. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...

China is reinforcing its dominance over rare earth metals as Unites States and its allies of over 50 nations, intensify efforts to reduce dependence on Beijing. Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently visited Ganzhou in Jiangxi province, a major hub for heavy rare earth element production, signalling...

A leading bauxite producer in Guinea revised its Q1 26 long-term contract price downward from USD 66 per tonne to USD 62 per tonne on January 29, 2026. Usually, long-term pricing agreements are typically adjusted at the close of a contractual cycle. However, this event is an exception. Unlike...