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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Canadian Energy Metals Corporation (CEM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Thor Project in Saskatchewan. It outlines the potential for a globally significant, Chemical-Grade and High-Purity alumina stock during the times of high aluminium demand, as aluminium supply...
The 2026 SMM GRMI (3rd) Global Renewable Metals Industry Summit (GRMI2026) will be held in Japan this May. Organised by Shanghai Metals Market, GRMI2026 will gather 600+ delegates in Tokyo from May 11 to 12, 2026. Background of #GRMI2026 Against the backdrop of the global trend toward sustainable...
Smithers will host Sustainability in Packaging US (SUSTPACK) from March 10-12, 2026, in Chicago, IL., at the Hilton Chicago. This industry-leading event has never been more paramount. Shifting administrative support, economic headwinds and shrinking operations have forced companies to make tough...
Over the next five years, the domestic aluminium billet market will exhibit a pattern of "dual growth in supply and demand but persistent surplus, optimisation of capacity structure, and intensified demand divergence." The industry is shifting from scale expansion to quality improvement. I. Supply...
This week, the comprehensive operating rate for aluminium processing recorded 59.4 per cent, down 1.5 percentage points W-o-W, overall exhibiting the characteristics of "accelerated seasonal decline and deepening high-price suppression effects." Operating rates across most segments declined,...
Ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a rocket and zoom out into space, while consuming minimal energy, and sustaining environment with top-order convenience? Do not despair! Even if not in space, the Frikar electric podbike’s latest model, TwoZero, will give you an experience equivalent...
India Energy Week 2026, which concluded on January 30, has left the energy ecosystem with much to reflect on for the year ahead. The fourth edition of the 4-day conference reinforced a clear message and that was every industry, whether directly or indirectly connected to power, electricity, and...
NexTech Summit 2026, India’s largest CIO-focused enterprise technology conference, bringing together 500+ CIOs and senior technology leaders for closed-door discussions on enterprise intelligence and cybersecurity. Positioned as a high-impact forum for enterprise decision-makers, NexTech Summit...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in January 2026 (31 days) increased by 2.7 per cent Y-o-Y and 0.5 per cent M-o-M. Overall downstream operating rates trended downward during the month, and the proportion of liquid aluminium also declined, dropping 4.4 percentage points...
In January, aluminium fluoride prices edged up, supported by strong cost-side sulfuric acid prices. During the month, SMM aluminium fluoride prices closed at RMB 10,750-11,060 per tonne, while the cryolite market remained stable overall, with SMM cryolite quotes holding steady at RMB 7,000-9,000...
Global primary aluminium production has expanded sharply since 2000, although the annual growth rate, remaining at 1.06 per cent , has been the lowest. However, a direct comparison with the 2000 data shows aluminium output increasing by a staggering 199 per cent. This increase in production has...
At the fourth edition of India Energy Week (IEW), the Neterwala Group marked its its strategic participation as an Associate Sponsor and exhibitor. Positioned in Hall 2, Stall No. 2B10, the Group demonstrated how advanced data services and domestic manufacturing would be the backbone of India’s...
Vietnam's one of the leading private conglomerates, Truong Hai Group Corporation (Thaco Group), in order to include mining and metal production, has now extended its business registration. Mining and processing of bauxite and mining of the other non-ferrous metal ores are included in the latest...
Following the announcement of Martin Hyde’s 12-month secondment to DEFRA, Alupro has appointed packaging policy, engagement and government relations expert Phil Fenton as public affairs manager for the remainder of 2026. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our...
On January 28, 2026, domestic aluminium prices surged to a new high, driven by multiple factors. The weighted open interest of SHFE aluminium surged by 93,000 lots in a single day, with trading activity exploding. The core drivers of the price increase were disruptions in trade due to US-Iran...
Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has reported steady progress in the operational front of Amargosa Bauxite Project during the three months ended December 31, 2025, with significant growth achieved in the segments of project development, strategic partnerships and balance sheet strength. During the...
Aluminium scrap is quickly becoming a crucial battleground for the global metals industry. There is a mix of changing trade patterns, soaring prices, stricter regulations and urgent decarbonisation goals all coming together. Europe is increasingly worried about scrap leakage, while Asia is becoming...
*** Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have agreed to jointly acquire a controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), marking a major strategic move to expand their presence in low-carbon aluminium production. Under a definitive agreement with Votorantim,...
