The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices improved in the October 21 session after a decline in the October 20 trading session . A gain of nearly 1 per cent was reported across the pricing and contract segments, while stocks recorded a consistent decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price gained 0.91 per cent day-on-day, up from USD 3,003 per tonne to USD 3,030 per tonne. The offer price edged up from USD 3,003.5 per tonne to USD 3,031 per tonne, rising by 0.92 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On October 21, the LME aluminium three-month bid price climbed from USD 2,996 per tonne on October 20 to USD 3,024 per tonne, marking a 0.94 per cent...
The 5xxx series of aluminium alloys is valued for its corrosion resistance, strength-to-weight ratio and excellent weldability. These properties make 5xxx-series flat-rolled products (FRP), excluding foil, suitable for applications exposed to demanding operating conditions, including shipbuilding, offshore structures, marine equipment, automotive components and construction. The alloys also offer fabrication flexibility, supporting their use in structural applications and potentially in aerospace. Demand for these products is expected to increase across North and South America through 2032, although the two regions present distinct market opportunities. North America is set to maintain its position as the larger consumer, supported by established manufacturing industries, electric vehicle...
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Serbia is preparing for a significant policy shift at the start of next year, when new taxes on greenhouse gas emissions and imports of carbon-intensive goods take effect. Parliament has already approved both measures. Under the new rules, each tax is fixed at EUR 4 ( USD 4.66) for every tonne of CO₂ equivalent. The approach mirrors the logic behind the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) , prompting Serbia to introduce its own version. Even so, a number of supporting regulations must still be drafted before the system can run smoothly. Officials say the legislation is designed to cut pollution, push industries towards greater energy efficiency, encourage the uptake of renewable energy and help Serbian companies secure a firmer footing in both domestic and international...
The United Kingdom’s aluminium industry has two options ahead to survive - one is by remaining reliant on imported aluminium cast, rolled, extruded, or forged semi-fabricated products with little or no control over embedded carbon, and the other is by developing a domestic recycling-based supply chain aligned with circular economy principles and national net zero goals. Because over the years, almost all the UK’s primary aluminium smelters have shut their operations due to unbearable energy costs. The only remaining smelter is the one owned by Alvanche in Lochaber, capable of producing a small fraction (50,000 tonnes per year) of the UK’s growing aluminium need. UK aluminium demand vs production According to 2024 analysis, aluminium consumption in the UK domestic market was about 296,000...
Gallium, indium and germanium are unusual metals and none of them come from mines of their own. They are recovered only in tiny amounts when other minerals are processed, which means their supply depends on decisions made in entirely different parts of the mining industry. In mining, the word "byproduct" rarely turns heads. But for metals like gallium, indium and germanium, it determines their entire fate. These materials don’t occur in the Earth’s crust in concentrated deposits that justify standalone mining. Instead, they appear only in trace amounts and are recovered during the processing of other ores. Gallium, for example, is mainly tied to aluminium production. Bauxite usually contains just 20–80 ppm of gallium. About 70 per cent dissolves into the Bayer liquor when bauxite is...
LB Aluminium Bhd turned in a much stronger set of results for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (2QFY2026), with net profit rising sharply to RM 22.03 million (USD 5.34 million). A year earlier, the group earned RM7.64 million, making this almost a threefold increase driven by better showings from both its aluminium and property operations. Its revenue told a different story. Turnover slipped around 9.33 per cent to RM 270.86 million (USD 65.7 million) from RM280.19 million (USD 67.9 million), mainly because the aluminium division sold less volume. Even so, that segment’s PBT improved, landing at RM 10.58 million (USD 2.56 million) compared with RM 5.30 million (USD 1.2 million) last year. Margins were better, and forex losses didn’t bite as hard. The property side did most of the heavy...
Scientific Reports recently published a research paper explaining that Bayer red mud (BRM) from the Shandong Xinfa Group can be used as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. The market performance and environmental implications are positive, but the results of long-term implementations are yet to be ascertained. Image generated with AI tool (for referential purpose only) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The primary solid waste generated from alumina production is red mud. Out of this, Bayer red mud constitutes approximately 70 per cent of it. It can be challenging for reuse purposes, with its strong alkalinity, richness in carbon and low calcium deposit. Safe application is limited due to the high alkaline nature,...
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has set the goal to set up and open bauxite mines at the Pottangi constituency in Odisha by June 2026. The objective is to expand its aluminium production by increasing its mining scope and capacities. Image generated with AI tool (for referential purpose only) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain State-owned NALCO is a Navaratna public sector company under the Ministry of Mines and is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of alumina and aluminium in the country. It is attempting to improve its alumina production capacity at the Damanjodi refinery in the Koraput district, Odisha. The company operates a 2.28 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) alumina refinery at the site. It is currently...
SUS Corporation, a leading producer of aluminium profiles in Japan, have recently launched the t2-01 aluminium unit house. This is a new type of 4R architecture that uses sustainability norms within its manufacturing protocol. The four “R” of 4R stands for - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Remain. The recycled aluminium produced in the casting plant of SUS is used for the manufacturing of structural columns, beams and roof members of the t2-01 aluminium unit house. As per the company, only about 3 per cent of the energy is required for producing primary aluminium from recycled aluminium. It helps to reduce the overall emission of carbon dioxide, which in turn supports a circular use of materials for more sustainable usage. The sale of the t2-01 aluminium unit house has started on November 4,...
Glencore plans to cut about 1,000 jobs as it tries to get its costs back in check and reset the business. The decision comes at a time when big mining companies, including Glencore, are dealing with rising expenses and ageing mines that are becoming tougher and more expensive to operate. At a capital markets day in London on Wednesday, chief executive Gary Nagle laid out a plan that puts copper firmly at the centre of the group’s future. He told investors that Glencore wants to become the world’s top copper producer by 2035, aiming for annual output of around 1.6 million tonnes. For now, the company ranks sixth globally based on this year’s production, though it remains the largest publicly traded coal producer. Copper’s record prices have made the metal even more attractive, yet Glencore...
The US Department of Defence has reportedly directed USD 29.9 million to ElementUSA for establishing a demonstration facility aimed at producing gallium and scandium on American soil, with a strong focus on leveraging alumina refining. The goal of the project is to ramp up domestic production of processed critical minerals and derivative materials. Initial development of the project will take place in Cedar Park, Texas, forming a two-state effort to revive processing capacity; the US has largely surrendered over decades. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain At the heart of the decision is the Pentagon’s concern over its supply chain vulnerabilities. Mike Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Industrial Base Policy,...
Telangana’s aluminium manufacturers are facing a pocket pinch following the continuous price rise of the primary metal. For many small and mid-sized units, particularly the ones in secondary production and fabrication, the price jumps have become difficult to absorb. The 7.5 per cent duty on imported raw aluminium has pushed landed prices higher, leaving MSMEs that rely on stable inputs struggling to stay competitive. A state with a growing aluminium footprint Over the past few years, Telangana has built up a sizable downstream aluminium base. The state is home to a mix of extrusion units, fabrication workshops and MSMEs producing a wide range of aluminium profiles and finished items. Companies such as Global Aluminium Pvt Ltd, which operates extrusion plants in the region, and Mahasai...
LME aluminium prices posted marginal gains on December 8 across cash, 3-month and December 26 contracts, even as exchange inventories continued their downward trend. The LME aluminium cash bid rose to USD 2,867 per tonne, up USD 2.5 or 0.09 per cent from USD 2,864.5 on December 7. The cash offer also inched up to USD 2,867.5 per tonne, a 0.09 per cent increase from USD 2,865 a day earlier. The 3-month contract showed a similar uptick. The 3-month bid firmed to USD 2,896.5 per tonne, up USD 4 or 0.14 per cent from USD 2,892.5 on December 7, while the offer improved by 0.14 per cent to USD 2,897 per tonne. The December 26 contract recorded the strongest day-on-day move. The bid price climbed to USD 2,920 per tonne, a gain of USD 10 or 0.34 per cent from USD 2,910. The offer increased to USD...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest one-site aluminium smelter, has signed a 2-year agreement with Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (GARMCO) to enhance the technical capabilities of GARMCO’s Bahrain-based employees. The agreement will allow selected technical employees to join a part-time secondment with Alba, supporting the growth of the country’s industrial ecosystem. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain During the training, visiting employees will gain hands-on experience at Alba’s top-notch facilities. This opportunity enables upskilling in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, reinforcing their technical foundation and accelerating career development at GARMCO. Commenting on the agreement, Alba’s Chief...
The story of alumina production in 2025 played out much the way analysts had expected, even if the year didn’t unfold in a straight line. Smelter-grade alumina production was projected at about 143.3 million tonnes, as per AL Circle report and by October the International Aluminium Institute had already recorded 119 million tonnes alumina. Production fluctuated from month to month, creating an irregular trajectory: alumina output began 2025 at 12.23 Mt in January, fell 9.45 per cent in February to 11.08 million tonnes, then rebounded 8.6 per cent in March to 12.03 million tonnes before slipping 4.76 per cent in April to 11.46 million tonnes. The middle of the year was steadier — May edged up 2.68 per cent to 11.76 million tonnes, June dipped 0.38 per cent to 11.72 million tonnes, and July...
Aluminium has been turning up in more workshops lately, mostly because manufacturers want parts that are lighter and still strong enough to handle daily wear. As this shift continues, many fabricators have picked up MIG equipment designed to work with aluminium. The machines themselves have become far easier to use than the older kits, so welders aren’t fighting with settings every few minutes. People sometimes think aluminium is tricky to weld. That idea hangs around, but the reality is a bit different. The metal simply reacts to heat in its own way. It pulls heat quickly, builds an oxide skin that needs to be cleaned off and behaves differently once the weld pool starts forming. Once a welder gets used to that, the job becomes much more predictable. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
Widely used in ball mills for ceramics, minerals, pigments and chemicals, the alumina grinding balls are the hero, but what affects their performance? The alumina content in the alumina grinding balls is the most critical factor which can affect the performance, mainly when it ranges from 75 per cent to 95 per cent. The real difference is within the formation, where if the alumina content is higher, it means hardness and better wear resistance, but there are more nuances that need attention first. From powdered potential to mighty milling warriors Alumina balls are usually made from high-quality alumina powders, likely calcined α-alumina or the refined industrial alumina. The alumina content, which typically ranges from 65 per cent to over 99 per cent, increases along with its purity and...
Constellium vocalises the warning that the European Union (EU) should immediately eradicate the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Its claim that the EU is posing a risk with the implementation of CBAM in January 2026, which is likely to ensure the slow demise of the European aluminium industry, is resonated by other aluminium product makers. Image for representational purpose only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Constellium criticises CBAM CBAM is intended to impose tax and levy on a selective set of imported goods including primary and secondary aluminium, to ensure they pay a similar carbon cost as those who produce it within the EU. Those who fail to produce documents of low-carbon emission will be subject to...
The Riau Islands office of the National Asset Research Agency (BAPAN) has submitted a complaint to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) in regards to alleged illegalities occurring with bauxite mining operations in West Kalimantan. The complaint raised questions about mining operations and the export of products from the province of Riau Islands and requested an official investigation by the appropriate authorities. The complaint was filed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, by Ahmad Iskandar Tanjung, representing BAPAN Riau Islands. He stressed that the filing was meant to ensure transparency and fairness in law enforcement. “We filed this report because these activities have caused massive financial losses to the state,” Ahmad said in Jakarta. Explore- Most accurate data to...
Amidst a tough financial premise and bleak market sentiment, Hind Aluminium’s marketing strategy has come under fresh scrutiny. Concerns across quality, valuation, financial performance and technical indicators are going to be reassessed, which clearly highlights the difficulties the company is facing in the Non-Ferrous Metals space. A new take on the assessment and market performance After a detailed review of the company’s fundamentals and trading patterns, Hind Aluminium’s evaluation was adjusted to reflect its weakening standing. Although it remains a microcap with the usual higher volatility and risk, the updated assessment shows the company has slipped further in its overall market position. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value...
