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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Suriname is one of those countries that quietly sits on the world map, half-hidden under a canopy of forests, rivers and rain-soaked roads that rarely make it to global headlines. Yet at one point in the twentieth century, this small nation punched far above its weight in the aluminium value chain. Ask anyone old enough in Paramaribo and they’ll tell you how bauxite once shaped Suriname’s identity just as much as its rivers and rainforest. The irony is that today, those same forests and the difficulty of reaching its interior have become the very reasons investors hesitate. Image source - Drone Suriname by Max Breinburg Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Even now, when you fly into Suriname, you can almost sense the potential...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) is all set to expand its manufacturing reach beyond borders, in line with a consistent demand surge for sustainable packaging. According to a recent report, PABC is gearing up to establish a facility in Afghanistan, with a production capacity of 1.3 billion cans per year, involving a capital investment of about USD 110 million. The project is still awaiting regulatory and other standard clearances, but PABC says the move reflects its long-term intent to reinforce regional supply security. In its statement, the company highlighted a series of priorities tied to the expansion : improving supply-chain resilience, reducing delivery times for customers, supporting industrial growth in key markets and expanding access to high-quality, sustainable...
First fire breakout and financial setback, but even after the second blaze at Novelis’ Oswego plant, Ford is not sweating the heat, but instead is doubling its 2025 profit forecast. On Friday, November 21, the motor company released a statement clarifying that the second fire breakout at the plant will not create any impact on its profit margins. The second fire breakout at Novelis’ plant , which happened last week, was rapidly contained, as shared by both the firm in a joint statement, as well as confirming that the heat-treatment and cold mill operations are up and running normally. There is no significant disruption in the aluminium shipment to Ford from this plant. This is crucial for the motor company since it is highly dependent on the Oswego plant for aluminium sheet used in its...
As 2025 draws to a close, the aluminium extrusion industry finds itself steadier than it started, as global usage is expected to settle at 35.25 million tonnes, just above 34.27 million tonnes in 2024, a modest 2.8 per cent increase that reflects stability in a market still navigating post-pandemic aftershocks. The pressures haven’t eased: geopolitical tensions continue to shift unpredictably, construction activity remains slower than before 2020, major economies struggle to regain momentum, and energy costs stay elevated. If 2024 proved anything, it’s that China’s grip on the aluminium extrusion market is as firm as ever. The country accounted for around 65 per cent of global usage that year - an extraordinary share by any measure. Europe follows next, then the Rest of Asia Pacific, and...
The United States shares a deep, long, and almost personal bond with aluminium as the metal has played a pivotal role in shaping up the nation’s manufacturing base while contributing about USD 228.31 billion to the economy. But at the same time, the industry in the US has weather many highs and lows. The country was once responsible for contributing more than 50 per cent to the world's primary aluminium supply and now it accounts for less than 1 per cent. But has this shift hurt the nation's backbone in the aluminium industry, has it carved out new pathways to sustain its legacy in the sector? Here’s a look at the century-long evolution of America’s aluminium landscape and what's reshaping it. The journey of aluminium industry in the United States back to World War I (1914-1918) when...
LME aluminium prices strengthened on November 25, with the cash bid rising to USD 2,786.50 per tonne and the cash offer to USD 2,787 per tonne, up from USD 2,776 and USD 2,776.5 on November 24. This reflects a 0.38 per cent increase in both bid and offer prices day-on-day. The 3-month contract also firmed, with the bid at USD 2,813 per tonne and the offer at USD 2,815 per tonne, compared with USD 2,807.5 and USD 2,808 a day earlier. The move represents a 0.20 per cent rise in the 3-month bid and a 0.25 per cent increase in the 3-month offer. For the December 2026 contract, the bid price climbed to USD 2,852 per tonne and the offer to USD 2,857 per tonne, up from USD 2,845 and USD 2,850 on November 24—an increase of 0.25 per cent on both sides. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Aluminium supplier Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company (TALCO), an aluminium extrusion company in Saudi Arabia has opened a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aluminium sector with a preliminary agreement to acquire Eastern Aluminium Extrusion Factory. The non-binding MoU allows TALCO, an aluminium extrusion company, to begin feasibility studies and financial and legal due diligence, as stated in its filing to the Saudi stock exchange. The agreement runs for nine months, with an option for extension. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain This month, TALCO unveiled a strategic plan that prioritises mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The company aims to expand its product portfolio and deepen manufacturing capabilities. The...
Chuangxin Industries, a leading integrated producer of electrolytic aluminium and alumina in China, has made a smart entrance in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising HKD 5.5 billion (USD 707 million) from the sale of 500 million shares priced at HKD 10.99 (USD1.41) each. The aluminium producer’s retail tranche was oversubscribed 447.2 times, and the stock closed at HKD14.59 (USD1.88), about 33 per cent above the offer price. The surge instantly lifted founder Cui Lixin’s wealth to an estimated USD 3.6 billion, turning the 56-year-old into a new billionaire. His fortune stems from his stake in Chuangxin and his separate ownership in Innovation New Material Technology, the Shanghai-listed aluminium products maker that also happens to be one of Chuangxin’s largest customers. Explore- Most...
Innovation has no limit, especially when it comes to aluminium; introducing new and upgraded technologies has been the heart of all the players. One such transformative system has been brought into focus, which offers aluminium production with a new vision for the final hot rolling stages. ABB, a global technology company specialising in electrification and automation, has introduced the upgraded version of its Millmate Thickness Gauge (MTG) technology. This upgraded technology aids in bringing the precise aluminium thickness measurement at the final stage of the hot rolling processes. With new system comes new features, as does the new MTG box Gauge. It has shown proven performance in the hot rolling environment, where it measures the thickness of the aluminium strip, which is below 8...
While embarking on a plan, knowing when to pull the plug at the right time has become real now. With the rising pressure from the local community and various environmental groups, Alcoa, a US-based bauxite miner, has announced its removal of areas as per its proposal in the exploration drilling plans in the Perth Hills. The firm’s director of regulatory, Kane Moyle, in a recently released statement on Monday, clears the air that the decision to remove the areas has been initiated after receiving direct feedback. This feedback stated the “low-impact” exploration drilling potential highlighted in a public comment during the Environmental Protection Authority. Alcoa’s mining and management plan The initial mining and management plan outlined activities to be conducted in a span of five...
Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has moved a step closer to securing a mining assignment for NALCO’s Pottangi Bauxite Mines in Odisha after emerging as the lowest bidder. The tender covers a wide scope of mine development and operation (MDO) duties, stretching from an overland conveyor corridor and road construction to water-intake facilities, railway arrangements and transportation services. The project, valued at INR 5,000 crore (USD 563 million), spans 25 years; however, the workflow is segregated. DBL expects the first three years to be dominated by EPC tasks worth INR 1,750 crore (USD 209.6 million approx), mostly tied to the conveyor corridor and related infrastructure. During this period, the company is required to manage and transport roughly 7 million tonnes of material. Explore-...
Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organisation (IMIDRO) has reported 133,483 tonnes of alumina powder production for the first seven months of the Iranian calendar year spanning, March 21–September 22. Earlier, the agency had logged 114,153 tonnes for the first half of the year. A year before that (March 20 to November 20) by late November, that total production had moved up to 159,416 tonnes, only slightly ahead of the 152,293 tonnes seen in the same period last year. Also, Iran is getting ready to finally start work on its biggest alumina project so far at the Parsian Special Economic Zone. The start date depends on a final round of clearances from government authorities and the Supreme Economic Council, but officials are expecting the green light before the...
On November 24, 2025, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price inched up from the previous day, with a slight decline at the inventory front. Both the LME cash bid and offer trended up by USD 11 per tonne or 0.4 per cent and each settled at USD 2,776 per tonne and USD 2,776.5 per tonne. At the 3-month bid and offer, the bid inched up by USD 16.5 per tonne or 0.6 per cent at USD 2,807.5 per tonne. Concurrently, the offer moved up by USD 16 per tonne or 0.57 per cent and reached USD 2,808 per tonne. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain. Forward values also moved up, where both the December 26 bid and offer climbed USD 17 per tonne or 0.6 per cent and settled at USD 2,845 per tonne and USD 2,850 per tonne, respectively. The...
Amcor’s FY25 sustainability disclosure arrives at a pivotal moment — not only as its first report after absorbing Berry Global, but also as a quiet but significant inflexion point for aluminium’s role within one of the world’s largest packaging companies. Although plastics still dominate Amcor’s 2.9-million-tonne material footprint, the FY25 report reveals a slow but unmistakable recalibration in how the packaging brand sources, certifies and circularises aluminium across its global operations. Image source: https://www.amcor.com/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The newly combined entity ended the fiscal year with 15,000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium, representing 8 per cent of all aluminium used, as...
In a major step for sustainable manufacturing, Alcoa Corporation , Ball Corporation and Unilever have partnered to introduce the first consumer packaging made with ELYSIS® carbon-free aluminium. Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the companies announced their move to make a landmark. The ELYSIS® process represents an innovation in aluminium production. Instead of releasing carbon dioxide, the method generates oxygen during smelting, cutting out direct greenhouse gas emissions entirely. The first product to feature the material is an aerosol can made from an even mix of ELYSIS® primary aluminium and recycled content; one of the lowest-carbon packaging options currently available. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
South Korea’s electric vehicle sector is this year’s perfect example of one country with two different scenarios. While on one hand, the country is experiencing a strong domestic market for EVs, on the other, it undergoes an adverse impact of the United States 25 per cent tariff on EV imports. Yes, the United States is the largest export market for South Korea’s electric vehicles. In 2024, South Korea exported 2.78 million vehicles, most of the headed to the US, according to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA). In 2025, the momentum faltered as the steep US duties dragged down export volumes lower. Meanwhile, the country’s EV production stood at 407,009 units, accounting for 11 per cent of total automobile production, with an increased sales figure Y-o-Y. The question...
Websol Energy System, one of the premier solar manufacturing companies in India, is all set for an expansion with its recent capacity additions. It has expanded its capacity by adding 4 GW of solar cell and 4 GW more solar modules. In addition, the company has added a 600 MW mono-PERC cell line in Falta, West Bengal, where it runs a fully automated Mono-PERC solar cell line and a module production line. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain On February 8, 1990, Websol began as a collaboration between WEBEL, a West Bengal government enterprise, S.M. Industries and Italy’s Helios Technology, to build a domestic base for manufacturing photovoltaic cells and modules. Over time, it has grown into one of the few technologically...
Plans for a major shake-up at Aluminium Dunkerque are beginning to surface, with American Industrial Partners (AIP) considering whether to sell the French smelter or place it on the stock market, according to information shared by a union official. Johan Vlietinck of the CGT union stated that local management had briefed workers’ delegates about the investment fund’s intentions. His remarks align with reporting from Bloomberg, which earlier suggested that AIP was weighing both a sale and a listing. The firm acquired the site four years ago after GFG Alliance, controlled by commodities entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta, defaulted on its debt. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain AIP’s spokesperson in France stopped short of confirming any...
