Aluminium-intensive vehicle design could reduce electric vehicle (EV) weight, battery requirements and manufacturing complexity, according to a joint theoretical study by Stellantis and Alumobility. Using Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform as its reference, the study found that an optimised aluminium-based architecture could cut total vehicle mass by around 20 per cent and create the potential to reduce battery capacity by 15 per cent while maintaining equivalent range. Presented at EuroCarBody 2026 in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on October 22, the study examined how aluminium could be incorporated across the vehicle structure rather than simply replacing steel components on a like-for-like basis. The concept reduced body-in-white mass - the vehicle’s structural body before components such as...
Rio Tinto’s planned USD 1.9 billion investment in the Kangwinan bauxite project is expected to support more than 1,300 construction jobs in Queensland, while helping secure the long-term future of its Weipa mining operations as existing sources of production approach the end of their lives. Located on Western Cape York Peninsula, Kangwinan will add 20 million tonnes of annual bauxite production capacity, with first output targeted for 2029 and full production expected by 2032. The project will raise Weipa Operations’ annual capacity to around 44 million tonnes from current production of approximately 38 million tonnes. Construction is scheduled to ramp up in 2027. Beyond the immediate employment boost, the investment is expected to help sustain Rio Tinto’s residentially based workforce of...
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The world alumina production concluded the third quarter of 2025 with a positive trajectory, overcoming a soft September thanks to strong output in July and August when the volume reached an all-time high . Although primary aluminium production slowed, alumina output remained tightly aligned with consumption trends. Strong momentum keeps alumina output aligned with consumption According to the International Aluminium Insitute, the world alumina production volume in Q3 2025 amounted to 39.387 million tonnes versus 37.225 million tonnes, reflecting a Q-o-Q rise of 5.81 per cent. While metallurgical-grade climbed up from 34.937 million tonnes to 37.002 million tonnes, chemical-grade grew from 2.288 million tonnes to 2.385 million tonnes. Through the first nine months, the output also showed...
A new strategic investment has surfaced within the Chinese aluminium industry, with GLENCORE and Hillhouse Investment plans to acquire Chuangxin Industries during its upcoming IPO to be held in Hong Kong. This further signals an uplift in the Chinese aluminium smelter's potential as metal prices keep climbing. The asset manager and the Swiss commodity giant will be participating as the cornerstone investors, and as per the sources, but they wish to remain unidentified while conducting a discussion of a private matter. The IPO buyers who are allocated for the guaranteed share, as referred by the cornerstone investors, will be holding the stock for a specific time frame. Moreover, as per some people's saying, the China Hongqiao Group, which is deemed to be the country's largest private...
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI), on November 11, 2025, at COP30, announced that the recycling of aluminium beverage cans had achieved a 75 per cent rate globally in 2023. This marks a significant achievement, bringing the industry closer to complete circularity. Two years ago, at COP28, key players in the aluminium production and recycling working under IAI pledged an industry-wide target of recycling 80 per cent of the aluminium beverage cans. This target is set to be achieved by 2030 and they further urge to gain a 100 per cent recycling rate by 2050. Eunomia’s study A new global study highlights this significant milestone with a comprehensive evaluation of the beverage packaging recycling ever conducted. This study has been carried out by Eunomia Research & Consulting,...
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has started making notable moves to fast-track the country’s industrial transformation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In line with this push, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has established an investor selection committee tasked with identifying a strategic partner for the modernisation of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) and the development of Ghana’s first alumina refinery. Driving Ghana’s industrial transformation In his speech, the minister explained that these two projects would mark a major shift from a raw bauxite-exporting model to a value-added processing economy. He underscored...
VisionF Yachts, a fast-emerging Turkish shipyard known for its distinctive catamaran designs, has introduced its most ambitious product, the VisionF 101. Measuring 30.7 metres (almost 101 feet), it is the largest aluminium power catamaran ever produced by the company and the first of its size to meet the stringent RINA Commercial Class standards. Image for referential purposes only (source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain VisionF Yachts made its debut in 2020 with the VisionF 80. Despite being founded only a few years ago, VisionF has experienced rapid growth and introduced a series of models that have helped establish the brand as one of the futuristic builders in the multihull market....
LME aluminium inched higher on November 13 across cash, 3-month and December contracts, with exchange stocks also showing a modest increase. The cash bid price rose to USD 2,874 per tonne on November 13 from USD 2,855.50 per tonne on November 12 — an increase of 0.65 per cent. The cash offer also inched up to USD 2,876 per tonne, up 0.70 per cent from USD 2,856 per tonne the day before. The 3-month bid climbed to USD 2,899.50 per tonne, a 0.40 per cent rise from USD 2,888 per tonne on November 12, while the 3-month offer moved to USD 2,900 per tonne, up 0.38 per tonne from USD 2,889 per tonne. The December 26 contract also strengthened, with the bid price at USD 2,925.50 per tonne, up 0.19 per cent from USD 2,920 per tonne, and the offer rising to USD 2,930 per tonne, marking a 0.17 per...
Europe’s aluminium market is being squeezed from three sides at once: soaring premiums, a major smelter shutdown and the countdown to CBAM. Together, these pressures are tightening supply, inflating costs and reshaping trade flows across the continent as 2025 draws to a close. Premiums surge as supply tightens across Europe The first sign came from the premium market. By November 2025, Europe’s duty-paid premium had climbed to USD 324.38 per tonne, after touching a nine-month high of USD 330 per tonne on November 3. Forecasts for December point to roughly USD 335.50 per tonne, with 2026 estimates sitting between USD 327.25 and USD 330.50 per tonne. The rise did not come from a single trigger but from a combination of tightening supply, higher freight rates and early adjustments to...
Aluminium has always carried a contradiction. It is the metal the world turns to for lightweighting, electrification and decarbonisation. And yet producing it remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial activities on the planet. However, that contradiction is finally catching up with the industry. Over 2023 and 2024, as the world’s primary aluminium output edged upward, a parallel battle unfolded behind the scenes in the fight over electrons. What powered the smelters mattered as much as how much they produced. And the global power map that emerges from the latest data is a story of contrasts — between coal and hydro, between gas-rich Gulf producers and hydro-blessed Scandinavia, between Asia’s ambitious new expansions and Africa’s slow-moving grids. This is the first of a...
Along the Mississippi River, located near Gramercy, the bauxite refinery, which has been in continuous distress since the beginning of this year, is now served with a lawsuit in the federal court. This has been initiated by the regional environmental group concerning its ponds of "red mud" waste. As per the claims initiated by the Louisiana Environmental Action Network, the series of identified problems was first pinpointed by the state regulators located in the Atlantic Alumina or popularly known as Atalco. This indicates improper care concerning the impact of the operations taking place in the St. John and St. James, the Baptist parishes. With this lawsuit, the environmental group is working towards ensuring that the state forces are incorporating effective solutions that are relevant...
Aluminium prices have witnessed a 0.09 per cent rise, amounting to USD 273.8 per kg, attributed to revived market sentiment by the support of China’s economy-boosting measures and the US government shutdown causing supply disruptions . Supply tightness builds globally Production issues at major smelters have also contributed to the price hike, amplifying concerns of a supply squeeze. The suspension of one potline at Iceland’s Grundartangi smelter, Alcoa’s decision to close the Kwinana alumina refinery in Australia, and output cuts at Century Aluminium’s Iceland plant due to electrical failures have all reduced global capacity. These developments mark a notable shift after years of consistent oversupply. Kedia noted as traders increasingly bet on a structural rebalancing of the market,...
The trade relation between the Russian Federation and Turkey dates back to the 1990s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. What began as an exchange of food, energy, and industrial goods has matured into a modern partnership defined by sustainability, technology, and green metal trade. And at the heart of this evolving relationship stands RUSAL, Russia’s major aluminium producer. How? Rusal’s low-carbon aluminium journey aligns seamlessly with Turkey’s green energy ambitions. As Turkey accelerates its energy transition and strengthens its manufacturing base, its need for sustainable materials surges. Aluminium, the metal of choice for mobility, construction, and clean energy technologies, is now a linchpin in Turkey’s industrial strategy. Turkey’s rising aluminium appetite: What’s...
ValCUN, the expert in Molten Metal Deposition (MMD), have launched REMUS 1.0, intending to advance the industrial adoption of 3D printing. This innovation is a cutting-edge printhead which is designed in a way that it supports the use of high-strength aluminium alloys within everyday manufacturing settings. Irrespective of significant challenges concerning the aluminium additive manufacturing, this innovation will deliver flexible, dependable and scalable imetal deposition capabilities. Not only this, but the integration of this innovation into the industrial production settings is also deemed to be seamless. Jan De Pauw, Co-founder & CTO of ValCUN stated, "With REMUS 1.0, we’re not just building a product, we’re scaling a vision. Our mission is eventually to be present in every metal...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) has won a major tax dispute case after the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled in its favour, confirming that the company is entitled to claim CENVAT credit on the service tax paid for mining services used in bauxite extraction. The tribunal’s decision, delivered on November 6, 2025, dismissed the appeal filed by the Revenue Department and upheld the earlier order of the Principal Commissioner. Image for representational purpose How the dispute began The case revolved around whether BALCO could rightfully claim credit for service tax paid on mining services connected to its captive bauxite mines. The company had hired a service provider to extract bauxite, the key raw material for producing alumina, which is later used...
First National Bank & Trust Fund Committee has made an agreement with Stacey Lantagne from Crafters on Central for collecting aluminium can tabs to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) has been associated with the collection of aluminium tabs and recycling them to raise funds. Stacey Lantagne has previously received support from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) when her own family member was severely ill, by providing accommodation and free meals. This support from RMHC made her start the initiative to help and raise funds for RMHC by collecting and recycling aluminium cans. The aluminium tabs collected from various locations would be...
Verdox, a US-based climate technology firm, has achieved a major leap in the race to decarbonise heavy industry. In collaboration with Hydro, one of the world’s leading aluminium and renewable energy producers, the company has completed a first-of-its-kind trial capturing carbon directly from aluminium smelting emissions. The two-month pilot took place at Hydro’s Sunndal plant in Norway, the largest and most advanced primary aluminium facility in Europe. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Verdox successfully removes carbon dioxide from exhaust streams containing just 1 per cent CO₂ concentration, a challenge long considered technically unfeasible and uneconomical. The process also proves resilient against impurities typically...
After a slight decline on November 11, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price gained traction on November 12. The LME cash bid on November 12 rose by USD 15.5 per tonne or 0.55 per cent, up from USD 2,840 per tonne to USD 2,855.5 per tonne. The cash offer also rose by USD 15 per tonne or 0.53 per cent, from USD 2,841 per tonne to USD 2,856 per tonne. For the 3-month contract, both the bid and offer improved by USD 23 per tonne or 0.8 per cent, where the bid rose from USD 2,865 per tonne to USD 2,888 per tonne and the offer from USD 2,866 per tonne to USD 2,889 per tonne. Similarly, the December 26 contract also increased by USD 23 per tonne or 0.8 per cent and bid settled at USD 2,920 per tonne, up from USD 2,897 per tonne and offer at USD 2,925 per tonne, from USD 2,902 per...
At the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, a dedicated session will explore how waste pickers can play a central role in advancing aluminium recycling and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Scheduled for November 13, the discussion, titled “People Driving the Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Pickers in Aluminium Recycling,” will be jointly organised by the global organisations such as the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), and the Associação Brasileira do Alumínio (ABAL). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Panel to explore inclusion of waste pickers in formal markets Marlen Bertram, director of scenarios and forecasts at the...
Guinea is about to begin a new chapter with its first generation of alumina refineries, aiming to end decades of raw bauxite exports and finally capture more value at home. Image for representational purpose For years, the West African nation has served as a supplier of high-quality bauxite — prized for its low silica content — to foreign refineries, particularly in China. Around 60 per cent of Guinea’s bauxite currently heads to Chinese ports, feeding the country’s vast aluminium industry. But that dynamic is about to shift. “We are the biggest bauxite producer in the world now… but we don’t have any refineries built since colonial times,” Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said. “That will change.” Conakry has already signed its first alumina refinery deal with China’s state-owned SPIC, with...
