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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Bauxite exports from Guinea have maintained a strong drive for the capesize market. Guinea is the largest exporter of bauxite, securing 69 per cent of global bauxite export, as of 2025. China, being its primary customer, dominates the market. Projections show a firm foothold of bauxite in the capesize market, moving well into the second quarter of 2026. Image for referential purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In 2024, Guinea’s bauxite exports reached 145 million tonnes. The 2025 record shows a year-on-year growth with total shipments reaching 139.21 million tonnes by the end of September. That included 99.8 million tonnes in the first half and 39.41 million tonnes in the third quarter — about a 23 per cent increase...
Guinea holds the largest bauxite reserves in the world, a crucial raw material for the global aluminium industry, which is gaining importance for global clean energy efforts. But, villages near mining operations, like Koussadji, are vocalising about the rising air and water pollution released by the activities of the firms, such as India-based Ashapura Minechem. The residents of these nearby villages, including Tala Oury Sow, a farmer of rice, cassava and groundnuts, have shown an increased frustration due to the deteriorating living conditions within the area. There are many villagers who are highly reliant on the murky river water for everyday household needs and are unable to make extensive use and hold the mining activities responsible. Also read: Guinea's increased bauxite exports to...
Farms near South32's Worsley bauxite mine in Western Australia reported a drastic change in their water flow and salinity levels. While some areas have dried up, others report a sudden rise in groundwater levels, resulting in waterlogging and land degradation. Some residents, including local farmer Russell Reynolds, hold South32's mining activity accountable for these hydrological problems. Image source: https://www.south32.net/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Russell Reynolds's Complaints Reynolds’ farming property is situated between the Mount Saddleback mining area and the Hotham River, near Boddington. In his opinion, the water in his spring-fed dam has become undrinkable due to the high salinity levels. On the other...
On the closing of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) last week, Aluminium Extrusion emerged as the standout performer after a sharp rally that placed it at the top of the weekly gainers’ table. The aluminiumstock surged by 59.35 per cent to close at N12.35 ( USD 0.0082), reflecting heightened investor interest. It was followed by Mecure Industries, which advanced 44.93 per cent to N55.00 ( USD 0.04), while First Holdco rose by 42.93 per cent to N44.95 ( USD 0.03). Guinness Nigeria also recorded a strong showing, gaining 33.01 per cent to finish at N289.70 ( USD 0.19), and NPF Microfinance Bank added 20.65 per cent to close at N3.74 ( USD 0.0025). Market breadth improved compared with the previous week. A total of 55 equities posted gains, up from 49 in the preceding week, while the number of...
Aluminium prices saw a slight uptick of 0.21 per cent, closing at USD 284.5. This rise is owed to the positive trend in London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium, which climbed to nearly USD 2,970 per tonne, reaching its highest point since May 2022. The rise in the aluminium price is deemed to have some stability because the supply-side concern grew after South32 revealed that its Mozal smelter in Mozambique will go into care and maintenance by March 2026 due to ongoing power supply challenges. This certain revelation can lead to a tighter global supply in the coming year. Apart from this, other disruptions, like at Iceland’s Grundartangi smelter and Japanese ports, which witnessed a drop of 5.2 per cent in their inventories month-on-month and finally settled at 312,100 tonnes. This...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange moved higher on December 23, with both cash and forward contracts recording day-on-day gains compared with December 22. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,915.50 per tonne on December 23 from USD 2,898 per tonne a day earlier, marking an increase of USD 17.50 per tonne, or 0.60 per cent. The cash offer price followed a similar trajectory, climbing to USD 2,916 per tonne from USD 2,898.50 per tonne, also up 0.60 per cent day on day. In the forward market, the LME aluminium 3-month bid price advanced to USD 2,955 per tonne on December 23 from USD 2,940 per tonne on December 22, a rise of USD 15 per tonne, equivalent to a 0.51 per cent increase. The 3-month offer price edged up to USD 2,955.50 per tonne from USD 2,942 per tonne,...
Leading alumina producer Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited has fully commissioned its New Alumina Production Project in Southeast Asia, adding two million tonnes of annual capacity and doubling its total designed alumina output to four million tonnes per year. The ramp-up was completed in two stages. The first one million tonnes per year line began operations in the third quarter of 2025, followed by the second one million tonnes per year line, which entered operation on 20 December 2025. With both lines now fully operational, the project has moved from expansion to steady-state production. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The capacity increase significantly strengthens Nanshan Aluminium’s cost position and...
A strained global aluminium market could push prices sharply higher over the next year, even as alumina remains weighed down by surplus supply, believes the leadership of National Aluminium Company (NALCO). Image source: NALCO Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of the state-owned producer, believes aluminium could trade close to the USD 3000 per tonne mark in the next financial year, underpinned by steadily rising consumption and structural limits on output. He has also added that demand is accelerating well beyond traditional end users, with electric vehicles, infrastructure projects, power transmission and large-scale data centres, all adding to the call on metal. The supply picture, however, is far less flexible. Singh pointed to the risk of smelter closures in...
2025 has been the year when major industries, especially the global aluminium industry, have been more proactive towards either starting new aluminium recycling projects or restarting the existing ones. Since the year is about to end, now is the right time to have a look at the key projects concerning the global aluminium recycling and make an informed decision for the year to come. Highlighting some of 2025’s key recycling projects The largest recycling plant in the UAE, powered by EGA Owing to the future of the UAE's recycled aluminium, especially when the country is facing an abundant surge in the overall demand for recycled aluminium, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been constructing the largest aluminium recycling plant in UAE . The actual construction of this plant commenced...
Japan’s aluminium inventories at its main ports (Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka) fell slightly in November 2025, hinting at some relief from recent tightness. Total stocks were 312,100 tonnes in November, down 5.2 per cent from October’s 329,100 tonnes, but still 9.2 per cent higher than the 285,800 tonnes recorded in November 2024. Image for representation only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with our Outlook 2026 insight s across the value chain How these three Japanese ports influence aluminium trade trends Nagoya, Japan’s biggest aluminium hub, led the monthly decline. Its stocks dropped to 159,700 tonnes in November from 170,400 tonnes in October, a decrease of almost 10,700 tonnes. This was likely due to increased buying by auto and machinery makers after a slow...
Brazil’s aluminium can industry is deeply interwined with the country’s economy and lifestyle, and this is not any recent development but the outcome of consistent, decades-long journey that began in 1989 with Latasa’s first factory in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais. Since then, there is no looking back! Through innovation, collaboration, and awareness, the South American country becomes a global leader in aluminium cans. And at the core of this lies sustainability. More specifically, Brazil’s ability to leverage aluminium’s defining advantage – infinite recyclability. As awareness of this attribute grew, aluminium cans gained wide acceptance as a preferred beverage packaging solution. In a decade, by 1999, the production of cans hit 10 billion units, and by 2009, it doubled to 20 billion...
The market for aluminium foil has expanded to a total of USD 38.55 billion in 2024 and will continue to grow at a CAGR of 5.05 per cent till 2030. This is largely due to capital investments made by major manufacturers in their production capacity and the expanding applications of aluminium foil in various sectors such as packaging, construction, energy, electrical products, and electric cars. Image for representational purpose To know more about foil industry, download: Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 The major aluminium foil producing companies are: Assan Aluminum, Turkey Assan Alüminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding, has been a leading producer of flat-rolled aluminium products since 1988. Its outputs cater to the packaging, distribution,...
The employment scenario in the Indian aluminium industry has witnessed a significant shift in recent times. As the country progresses towards fulfilling its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, major Indian aluminium companies have generated employment opportunities that have reached rural areas, no longer restricted in urban communities. Rural India has been experiencing a metamorphosis, with industries emerging in resource-rich districts for all round socio-economic activity. Image for referential purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Role of the Aluminium Sector Aluminium Association of India has cited estimates depicting the industry to have already generated over 800 thousand jobs and been supporting 4,000 SMEs in the...
CANPACK collaborated with Royal Swinkels to introduce the latest 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition can design. The launch continues a long-running tradition of turning the 8.6 Original 50cl beverage can into a canvas for bold artistic expression. The project brings together the distinctive spirit of the 8.6 brand and CANPACK’s award-winning Quadromix printing technology. The result is a limited-edition can that is visually bold, technically precise and scalable for high-volume production. It also underlines how packaging innovation is increasingly used as a storytelling tool in the beverage sector. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Since 2016, the 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition series has turned the 8.6 Original 50cl can into a...
As 2025 draws to a close, automobile companies in India is experiencing a massive shift from a phase of weak demand and cautious spending to one of significant momentum. Driven largely by the GST 2.0, the new wave has reshaped vehicle pricing and improved sentiments across segments. With industry veterans expecting a double-digit growth in FY26, this reveals a notable turnaround from earlier projections of drastically low expansion. The majority of 2025 in the Indian auto industry was a phase of struggle where consumer sentiment remained guarded, discretionary spending was slow to revive, and rural demand was at a consistent low. According to the data of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), total automobile sales in the first half of 2025 stood at 2,670,857 units, which...
On December 22, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash price showed an uptick from the previous day’s close; however, the 3-month bid and offer and the forward contracts showed a slight decrease. Both the LME cash bid and price went up by USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent, where the bid reached USD 2,898 per tonne, up from USD 2,895.5 per tonne and the offer price at USD 2,898.5 per tonne from USD 2,896 per tonne. The 3-month LME bid and offer price declined by USD 3 per tonne or 0.1 per cent and each settled at USD 2,940 per tonne and USD 2,942 per tonne, up from USD 2,943 per tonne and USD 2,945 per tonne, respectively. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics At the forward contracts, the December 26 bid and offer were reduced by USD 4...
While aluminium is being valued for its top-notch recyclability and strength, prolonged exposure to heat causes conventional aluminium alloys to lose strength, limiting their use in engines, turbines, and aerospace systems. However, this long-standing limitation is addressed by a research team of Nagoya University in Japan, who have developed a new family of aluminium alloys. The new version of aluminium retains strength even under extreme heat. Simultaneously, it remains highly recyclable and suitable for metal 3D printing. Designed specifically to address the aerospace and automotive uses in mind, the new family of aluminium is a bold step towards expanding aluminium’s role in high-temperature applications. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across...
After a year marked by sharp monthly swings, global metals prices are showing signs of settling into a steadier range. The World Bank’s metals and minerals price index edged up by 0.5 per cent in November, following a much stronger 6 per cent rise in October and a 4 per cent gain over the third quarter of 2025. Taken together, the moves suggest momentum has cooled, but not reversed. The index, compiled by the Washington-based World Bank Group, tracks six nonferrous metals - aluminium, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc - along with iron ore. According to the bank, recent gains have been underpinned by resilient demand and growing concerns over supply, particularly in copper. Looking ahead, the World Bank sees little reason for sharp corrections in the near term. “Prices for most base...
