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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As the automotive industry accelerates its transition to electrification and sustainability, the 4th European Automotive Decarbonization and Sustainability Summit 2026 provides a critical platform for collaboration. This summit will focus on achieving carbon neutrality across the automotive value...
With diverse industrial applications extending beyond aluminium production, the global alumina market is experiencing strong growth, valued at over USD 50 billion in 2024. It is expected to rise to over USD 85 billion by 2033. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook,...
Nirav Commercial Limited has approved the sale of its aluminium business segment through a Business Transfer Agreement. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on February 04, 2026, at the company’s registered office, marking a strategic move for the Mumbai-based commercial entity. The board...
The global metal packaging coatings market in 2024 was valued at approximately USD 3.4 billion. It is forecast to rise to USD 5.1 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 per cent between 2025 and 2033. The global market is set to expand steadily over the coming decade,...
In 2025, China delivered around 5 per cent GDP growth, broadly in line with the official target. Behind this headline, the familiar "property + infrastructure" growth model is giving way to a structure driven more by consumption, exports of high-tech and green equipment, and targeted investment in...
Guinea possesses a geological advantage few countries can rival . Beneath its terrain lies an estimated 7.4 billion tonnes of bauxite - nearly one-third of the world’s reserves. Yet despite this abundance, very little is refined domestically. Instead, the ore departs largely in raw form, feeding...
Suppliers delayed revised price announcements. The market adopted a cautious wait-and-see approach. India's imported aluminium scrap prices fell w-o-w aligning with the correction seen on LME. Meanwhile, domestic scrap prices held largely steady amid tight domestic supply. To know more about the...
Japan has confirmed the discovery of rare–earth–bearing sediments in 6,000-metre-deep seabed zones, following a targeted expedition aimed at reducing reliance on China for critical minerals. Officials say the operation marks the world’s first attempt to recover rare earth resources from such...
RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, has unveiled a breakthrough in a composite material for 3D printing. The new metal matrix composite designated RS-770K offers a tensile strength 30 per cent greater than that of the strongest aluminium powder alloys, opening new frontiers for additive...
The order book of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the state-owned engineering giant, received a boost by landing a significant contract for power equipment at an aluminium manufacturing facility in Odisha. For this order book, the company received a boiler turbine generator package, which...
Futures: On the night session of February 4, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2603 contract opened at RMB 23,800 per tonne, rose after opening, hit a high of RMB 23,900 per tonne, then pulled back, touched a low of RMB 23,625 per tonne, and fluctuated in consolidation toward the close, eventually...
Aluminium prices on London Metal Exchange (LME) dropped across most contracts on February 4, reflecting a drastic decline and broad pullback from the previous session, while exchange inventories continued with an unchanged record. The LME aluminium cash bid price continued to slip, reaching USD...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its Nemak Spain SL production site in Etxebarria, Spain. The certified scope covers a melting centre and facilities for the casting and machining of aluminium parts for the automotive industry, and...
Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, one of the global pioneers in designing and manufacturing of high-quality architectural aluminium systems, is set to significantly strengthen its customer engagement strategy with plans to open new experience showrooms in Ludhiana,...
The United States is preparing a large-scale effort to reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals, backing a new stockpiling initiative designed to protect American industry from supply disruptions. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “...
Gränges closed 2025 with its strongest operating performance on record, extending its streak of all-time-high operating profit to a fifth consecutive year, even as currency headwinds, weaker HVAC demand and tighter scrap margins weighed on profitability across regions. The year was defined by...
The key supplier for Ford Motor, Novelis, which is also a subsidiary of Hindalco, has not yet started with the aluminium production, which has been halted for the past four months due to the fire that threw a wrench in the metal supply chain for Ford's high-margin pickup trucks. September: The...
The United States and India are about to shake hands on new duty protocols under which tariffs on most Indian-made products are expected to be reduced to 18 per cent. However, aluminium and steel are expected to face the previously announced higher tariffs until further discussions. To know more...
