Ghana is seeking investors to establish an alumina refinery, aiming to close a gap in its bauxite-to-aluminium production chain as the country prepares to phase out raw mineral ore exports by 2030. President John Dramani Mahama has identified the absence of domestic alumina refining as a key obstacle to retaining more value from the country’s mineral resources. Speaking during a panel discussion at the 2026 Financial Times Africa Summit on October 21, Mahama said Ghana could no longer rely on exporting raw materials while importing finished products. The government wants more processing to take place locally, creating jobs and expanding industrial activity. “We cannot continue forever to be the exporter of raw materials to the rest of the world and consumers of finished products,” Mahama...
Germany’s aluminium flat-rolled product (FRP) exports to Poland fell 16.3 per cent year on year in January–July 2026, reaching 86,723 tonnes, compared with 103,658 tonnes in the same period of 2025. The volume was also 2.8 per cent lower than the 89,181 tonnes recorded in January–July 2024. However, exports were 2 per cent higher than the 85,018 tonnes shipped during the first seven months of 2023. The decline follows an increase in shipments during the previous two years. Exports rose 16.2 per cent between January–July 2024 and the same period in 2025, while the 2024 volume was 5 per cent higher than in 2023. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Aluminium FRP exports rose...
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Maan Aluminium, an India-based manufacturer and trader of aluminium profiles, has reportedly advanced to a year-high in intraday trading, standing above INR 160 (USD 1.79). This peak follows back-to-back gains in the past three days from INR 132.41 (USD 1.48) on November 24 to INR 149.12 (USD 1.67) on November 27. Hence, until the moment, Maan Aluminium has recorded a hike of 21.5 per cent since November 24, delivering an 18 per cent return to shareholders. The report says the company opened the trading session this morning with a gap of 4.36 per cent, signalling robust buying sentiment in the market. Also, the company’s performance compared to its peers from other metal sectors by leading with a stock price above 4.81 per cent also indicates strength within the non-ferrous metals...
In a major push towards sustainable operations, Vedanta Limited Aluminium has expanded its lithium-ion electric forklift fleet to 142 units across Odisha and Chhattisgarh facilities. Doubling its previous totals, this move is one of the remarkable sustainability pushes of the country’s biggest aluminium producer, further strengthening its position with India’s largest electric forklift fleet. The announcement coincides with World Sustainable Transport Day on November 26, an annual UN observance that highlights the importance of safe, accessible and environmentally responsible transport networks to support socio-economic development in the coming years.. This year’s theme resonated well at Vedanta Limited, where sustainable mobility is increasingly viewed as an essential pillar of wider...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices on November 27 showed a slight uptick. On the other hand, the LME inventory showed a mixed trend. The LME cash bid and offer moved up by USD 18.5 per tonne or 0.65 per cent, where each reached USD 2,803.5 per tonne and USD 2,804 per tonne. The 3-month contract also strengthened, where both the bid and offer inched up by USD 20.5 per tonne or 0.7 per cent to finally settle at USD 2,827.5 per tonne and USD 2,828 per tonne, respectively. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain. A similar trend is seen in the December 26 contract, where both on November 27 increased by USD 16 per tonne or 0.55 per cent, with a bid at USD 2,862 per tonne and an offer at USD 2,867 per tonne. The LME...
The United States closed the third quarter of 2025 with a record investment of USD 75 billion in renewable energy, suggesting a rapid momentum in the country’s energy transition efforts. Figures compiled by the Clean Investment Monitor (CIM) show a similar trend, with spending on clean energy rising 9 per cent from the previous quarter and 8 per cent compared with Q3 last year. The momentum extends across the year with USD 279 billion invested in clean vehicles (zero emission vehicles), carbon management, building electrification and clean power deployment, contributing to 6 per cent annual increase, reveals CIM. A snapshot of a rapidly expanding market Based on the nationwide records covering 22,000 manufacturing and energy facilities, five million zero-emission vehicle registrations, 28...
Hulamin’s long-running modernisation of its aluminium rolling operations has taken a significant step forward, with A Richards Consulting (ARC) completing the second phase of the upgrade to the company’s S5 cold mill in South Africa. Hulamin is the largest aluminium rolling facility in Sub-Saharan Africa and is also one of the region’s biggest exporters, with overseas sales accounting for more than half of its revenue. At the centre of the project is the drive to process wider strips, a change that opens access to new markets and enables the S5 mill to concentrate on high-quality, 14-out can-stock material. Hulamin expects the shift to improve product flow across the entire plant, ultimately raising overall utilisation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+...
Abu Dhabi is preparing for a major shift in how its heavy industries draw power, following a multi-party agreement that will tie Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) more closely to the emirate’s expanding clean-energy grid. EGA, TAQA, DUBAL Holding and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) have signed a broad set of accords aimed at cutting emissions from aluminium production while supporting the next phase of renewable and clean-energy development in the region. Image source: EGA For TAQA and DUBAL Holding, the initiative sits neatly within their growth plans. For EGA, it represents a decisive move toward its 2050 net-zero target. And for EWEC, it strengthens efforts to optimise solar deployment and improve the efficiency of Abu Dhabi’s power generation fleet. The agreements were...
World electric vehicle sales in October stood at 1,783,000 units, growing 10.5 per cent year-on-year. The cumulative sales of electric vehicles from January to October 2025 have been calculated to cross 16.5 million with a 23 per cent rise as compared to YTD 2024 (Jan-Oct). In this, China has remained the leading power with 10.3 million sales for the ten months (up 22 per cent), Europe saw 3.4 million sales with a 32 per cent hike, North America sold 1.6 million units, which was 4 per cent higher than the number for the same period last year. The rest of the world registered 1.3 million sales with over 48 per cent boost as compared to YTD 2024, shared RHO motion. Image source: https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across...
Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), a sustainable recyclable advocacy group, has approved a new aluminium scrap grade called “vesper,” marking a notable shift in how the industry handles the wrought fraction found in end-of-life (EOL) vehicles and other complex scrap streams. The update to the ISRI specifications was developed with Novelis and key aluminium recycling partners. The goal behind approving this new scrap grade is to create a clean, high-value scrap stream that can return to sheet, extrusion, and plate applications without being contaminated by cast alloys. Rising demand for wrought aluminium, leading to a birth of Vesper Demand for aluminium across mobility, packaging, and infrastructure is rising fast. Automotive trends show the sharpest rise. Ducker Carlisle, a global...
There is another side to Rio Tinto that exists far from its mine sites — a steady, growing effort to support the people and communities round the globe. This year, during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the company renewed its involvement with organisations that help women, children and 2SLGBTQ+ survivors rebuild their lives. This year marks the sixth consecutive time it has stepped forward to support these groups. The company has put USD 400,000 into supporting 15 organisations across Canada that offer shelter, counselling, education and other essential services. With this latest round, its total contribution since 2020 now reaches USD 2.335 million. One of the long-standing partners, SOS violence conjugale, has used the support to modernise its tools and...
Over the next few years, there will be a steady global aluminium demand for making beverage cans, suggests a new industry report. As per the forecast, the global beverage can market will reach USD 43.37 billion by 2029. The sector, currently valued at USD 33.64 billion, is expected to edge up to USD 34.84 billion in 2025, maintaining the measured growth seen in recent years at a 3.6 per cent CAGR. Analysts say that the foundations for this rise were laid in the past decade. For quite some time, aluminium can manufacturers have been swapping glass for cans and companies remain focused on recycling, sustainability and cost-effective production. With consumers leaning more towards convenient packaging, aluminium can manufacturers are embracing sustainable packaging solutions to capture...
LME aluminium prices posted a steady uptick on November 26 across cash, 3-month and forward contracts, while exchange inventories slipped slightly compared with the previous session. On November 26, the LME aluminium cash bid and offer stood at USD 2,822 per tonne and USD 2,822.50 per tonne, up from USD 2,786.50 and USD 2,787 per tonne on November 25. This reflects a day-on-day increase of about 1.27 per cent in both bid and offer prices. The 3-month contract also strengthened , with the bid and offer at USD 2,848 per tonne and USD 2,848.50 per tonne, compared with USD 2,813 per tonne and USD 2,815 per tonne a day earlier, marking rises of around 1.24 per cent and 1.19 per cemt respectively. The December 2026 contract continued this upward trend. On November 26, it settled at USD 2,878...
The evolution of testing technology is presenting manufacturers with opportunities to build resilience, optimise production and protect brand integrity. But what do these technological advances mean in practice, and how can operations adapt intelligently? Here, Stefan Welker, strategic segment manager, rigid packaging at Industrial Physics, shares his insights. As metal packaging manufacturers navigate increasing complexity, from global supply chain disruptions to sustainability targets and skilled labour shortages, quality assurance has taken on renewed strategic importance. While compliance remains a baseline requirement, many in the industry are beginning to see quality testing differently: not as a gatekeeper, but as a gateway. As a result, many are shifting away from traditional...
Alcoa Corporation said its subsidiary, Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., has formally notified bondholders that it will redeem the remaining USD 141 million of its 5.500 per cent notes due in 2027. The redemption is scheduled for December 15, 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Bondholders will receive the full principal amount at 100.000 per cent, along with any interest accrued up to—but not including—the redemption date. Alcoa plans to fund the payout using existing cash; the company reported a cash balance of USD 1.49 billion at the end of September 2025. The decision folds into Alcoa’s ongoing effort to clean up and simplify its debt stack. With solid liquidity and steady free cash flow, the company is using its cash...
A new chapter in luxury mobility is unfolding, equal parts precision and provocation. Ferrari, for its newly launched electric car, the Elettrica, which is the firm’s first full-electric model, has revealed that the production-ready chassis and components will be used. Both the chassis and the body shell of the car will be crafted by using 75 per cent of recycled aluminium for the first time, aiding the firm to save nearly 6.7 tonnes of CO2 for every manufactured car. The model has been a cornerstone element for the firm’s multi-energy strategy, which will consist of the internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and fully electric powertrains. What made Ferrari choose recycled aluminium? Elettrica’s chassis has a short wheelbase, making the...
South West Pinnacle Exploration, a company specialising in mining exploration services, has reportedly secured a mining consultancy assignment worth INR 11.78 crore (USD 1.41 million) from National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). The project will span for 24 months, potentially boosting South West Pinnacle’s revenue from bauxite mine exploration consultancy services. The importance of this engagement lies in the nature of the resource itself. Bauxite forms the backbone of aluminium production, and NALCO’s long-term mining plan depends on the assessment of its deposits. At the same time, this assignment will allow South West Pinnacle Exploration to broaden its existing portfolio while reinforcing its reputation in advanced mineral investigation. Its continued focus on exploration...
The government is facing fresh pressure to rethink its tariff policy on aluminium, with the Aluminium Secondary Manufacturers Association (ASMA) warning that the current import duty on primary metal is crippling large parts of the downstream industry. Image source: https://ocdn.eu/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In a letter to the government, ASMA argued that a 7.5 per cent duty on primary aluminium , a metal produced for the first time from alumina through an electrolytic process, is inflating domestic prices to levels that many manufacturers can no longer sustain. However, the secondary aluminium, made from recycled scrap, does not face this issue, but most downstream producers remain heavily dependent on primary metal....
Just as the race for greener packaging heats up, a newly emerged deal arrives as a chill can straight off the line. Re:Water, a premium aluminium bottled-water brand, has joined hands with Ball Corporation for a five-year, eight-figure supply agreement. This partnership underscores Ball’s long-standing partnership, as well as providing an extended support to the bottled-water brand to expand its operation across retail, hospitality channels and catering. As a part of the agreement that both companies signed, the Corporation will be providing the brand with 10 million aluminium bottles to address the growing demand, as well as supporting its commitment to maintaining circular-economic packaging. Mainly sourced from Europe and the UK, the brand makes use of 100 per cent recycled aluminium...
Yunnan Aluminium will acquire and consolidate stakes across three related companies after Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) signed a capital-contribution agreement to restructure ownership within its downstream aluminium operations, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Image for representational purpose Under the signed agreement, three Chalco subsidiaries — Chinalco High-end Manufacturing, Yunnan Aluminium, and Kunming Copper — will inject a combined RMB 906.45 million (USD 127.9 million) into Yunnan Aluminum Foil. The contribution includes RMB 818 million (USD 115.4 million) in cash and RMB 88.45 million (USD 12.48 million) in assets, covering land-use rights, buildings and associated liabilities. Yunnan Aluminium will contribute RMB 500 million (USD 70.5...
