Profilgruppen reported a 14 per cent increase in third-quarter revenue to SEK 567.6 million (USD57.12 million), but the rise was driven mainly by higher metal prices rather than stronger demand. The Swedish aluminium profile producer delivered 6,850 metric tonnes of aluminium profiles during Q3 2026, down 6.8 per cent from 7,350 tonnes in the same period last year. Despite the higher revenue, operating profit under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) edged down 1.7 per cent to SEK 28.6 million (USD 2.88 million) from SEK 29.1 million (USD 2.93 million) a year earlier. Under the company’s alternative accounting method, RAN, operating profit fell 37.5 per cent to SEK 3 million (USD 301,970), compared with SEK 4.8 million (USD 483,153) in Q3 2025. Net income under IFRS...
Aluminium’s downstream and end-user world is having one of those fortnights where a beer can, a luxury sports car, a German construction site and an Indian furnace all end up in the same conversation. The metal may begin its life far upstream, but its real fuss is playing out in cans, cars, extrusions, buildings and factories, where tariffs, trade policy, energy costs and demand cycles decide who wins. This fortnight highlights that aluminium demand is moving towards electric vehicles, lightweight transport and long-life infrastructure, even as packaging and construction feel the pinch of cost and weak activity. Meanwhile, producers from Vietnam to New Zealand are arguing over the oldest question in the business of how much protection, taxation or openness does a downstream industry need...
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Stellantis’ decision to abandon plans for its Brampton, Ontario, plant has fuelled speculation that US pressure is undermining Canada’s auto sector. It also raises questions about whether Canada’s involvement is to safeguard its third-largest export. The automaker, parent of Chrysler, announced it will redirect USD 13 billion into US-based production. That includes a USD 600 million overhaul of an Illinois facility to build the Jeep Compass (and Cherokee) domestically instead of in Canada or Mexico. Image for referential purposes only (source: https://www.chrysler-factory-warranty.com/) Also read: China’s electric vehicle boom powers its fight against pollution and climate change Although Stellantis told Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford it would keep the Brampton plant open, the firm has yet...
The Chhattisgarh High Court has made a significant ruling regarding Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), focusing on whether Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on the Compensation Cess charged on imported coal. The Chhattisgarh High Court has turned down BALCO's appeal, stating that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) for Compensation Cess can't be claimed for the electricity supplied to its employee township. The court made it clear that this kind of supply doesn't count as an activity done "in the course or furtherance of business" according to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. BALCO, located in Korba, Chhattisgarh, stands out as a top producer of aluminium products. The company runs its own power plants and sources coal through imports, which means it incurs a GST...
The global aluminium market is in transition, and nowhere is that more evident than in the United States. What was once a predictable cycle of imports, recovery, and exports has, in 2025, become a story of trade shifts, policy shocks, and surging international appetite for recycled metal. In the first half of the year, tariffs on aluminium and slowing domestic demand collided with a boom in global recycling, leaving the US aluminium scrap trade looking very different from a year ago. The rise in import Between January and June 2025, US aluminium scrap imports rose 31 per cent to 430,000 tonnes from 328,000 tonnes a year earlier. The surge is anticipated to be driven by tariff impacts on primary aluminium, shifting sourcing strategies, favourable price gaps, and sustainability goals — with...
Ireland is sitting on a hidden trove of resources - the critical raw materials locked inside old appliances. New data from the waste management service firm WEEE Ireland (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland) shows a striking gap between what people recycle and what they truly understand about resource recovery. “We’re urging everyone – if it’s old, broken or obsolete, recycle it,” said Leo Donovan, Chief Executive of WEEE Ireland. A “blind spot” in recycling awareness Eight in 10 Irish adults say they recycle their e-waste. Yet, only half recognise that their old devices contain critical raw materials essential for renewable energy systems. Among younger adults (18-24), awareness rises to 60 per cent. This gap reveals what WEEE Ireland calls a “major blind spot” that could...
Cardiff-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has recently added four new team members as part of its expansion plans. The appointments are a part of the company’s growth curve in recent years and also highlight how they are prepping for the major projects in 2026 and beyond. Key appointments in diverse roles Steven Fry, Paul Hale, Wayne Williams, and Steve Lewis have joined Dudley’s Aluminium’s newly formed departments, including Design, Financial Estimation, and Installation. The company’s headcount has leapt from 54 last year to 63 in 2025. With more than 40 years of experience in the domain of construction design and 15 years specifically in glazing and facade design, Fry’s joining certainly strengthens Dudley’s design capabilities and ensures high-quality project delivery in the...
Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) has lately started with exploratory drilling for bauxite and other minerals in the Dhrang Block of Kutch District, Gujarat. This initiative is part of the Baghewala Project, which is also supported by the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) and is aimed at strengthening India’s mineral mapping and resource development efforts. The exploration is a crucial move to figure out Kutch’s potential in bauxite reserves , which might support aluminium production in the country. Alongside this, the exploration will also examine traces of other minerals found in the same belt, helping geologists build a fuller picture of the area’s overall mineral profile and long-term potential. Scientific exploration to support future developments According to...
The global aluminium downstream industry reflects a vibrant character, with companies skillfully navigating through rough markets by making smart moves, innovating and expanding. From mixed results in quarterly reports and dividend news to exciting new facility launches and advanced alloy research, the aluminium downstream sector is a true testament to both resilience and reinvention. These developments underscore how major players are gearing up for long-term growth, even as they face shifting market challenges. Weekly Recap: Downstream AL sector by AL Circle Pvt Ltd Companies roaring through turbulent market Maan Aluminium’s stock is showing a bit of a mixed bag in the market right now. While short-term indicators hint at a slight recovery, the weekly trends are signalling a more...
It’s déjà vu in Washington. Nearly two decades after the infamous Andrew Wakefield scare linking vaccines to autism — a theory since discredited, retracted, and denounced — the debate has returned to centre stage, this time armed with aluminium paranoia and presidential claims. Earlier this week, former US President Donald Trump reignited controversy by demanding that aluminium and mercury be “removed from all vaccines” and that combination doses — such as the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine — be administered separately. “We want no mercury in the vaccine. We want no aluminium in the vaccine. The MMR, I think, should be taken separately,” Trump declared, adding, “It seems that when you mix them, there could be a problem.” But as researchers were quick to note, what Trump calls a...
Japan plays a vital role as a major aluminium importer in Asia; with the premiums it negotiates each quarter over the LME cash prices acting as a regional standard. However, it's rare for these negotiations to drag on for several weeks after the start of the quarter. The quarterly pricing talks between Japanese aluminium buyers and global producers have been dragging on longer than usual. Both parties are struggling to find common ground on primary metal shipments for the October to December period, confirmed by three industry insiders who are part of the discussions. Clash between the Japanese aluminium buyers and global suppliers Discussions between Japanese buyers and global suppliers, like Rio Tinto and South32, began in early September. Initially, producers suggested premiums to...
Rare earth elements are central to the United States’ military technology that operates across the air, land, sea, and space domains. Their strong magnetic and electronic characteristics enable compact, high-performance motors and actuators used in precision-guided munitions, missile control, and advanced aircraft such as the F-35 fighter jet. In naval operations, rare earth magnets and alloys enhance radar, sonar, and propulsion systems aboard Virginia-class submarines and Arleigh Burke destroyers, providing the stealth and detection capability that defines modern warfare. The US uses roughly 20 tonnes each year, a quantity small enough to fit on a single truck, but its strategic weight is immense. Gallium underpins radar, communication, and satellite systems across the Pentagon’s...
Hydro, teaming up with the architectural firm "A Studio Between", has provided a stunning recycled aluminium facade for Frieze London 2025. This project highlights Hydro's dedication to promoting circular aluminium solutions, demonstrating how sustainable materials can significantly enhance temporary architectural designs while encouraging reuse and extending the lifespan of aluminium in our built environment. The Frieze London art fair, taking place in temporary pavilions at Regent’s Park from October 15 to 19, is gaining ground towards sustainability by aiming to cut down on waste after the event. To support this goal, Hydro’s client, A Studio Between, chose circular aluminium for the façade design, which not only promotes material reuse but also helps lessen the environmental...
On Wednesday, local and state leaders, alongside industry officials, broke ground on Kloeckner Metals' new USD 90 million aluminium processing facility at Dynamic Drive near Aluminium Dynamics in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves attended the ceremony, speaking to a crowd of around 100 people. Excavators had already begun preparing the nearly 32-acre site for construction. Image credit: Kloeckner Metals Kloeckner Metals is the first tenant on the 1,200-acre ADI customer campus, designed to accommodate ADI’s customers. CEO John Ganem expects the 222,500-square-foot facility to be finished by the end of 2026, with operations beginning in early 2027. The facility will process up to 150,000 metric tonnes of aluminium annually. The plant will produce aluminium products, including slit coils...
Aluminium markets were cautious this week, with renewed trade concerns between the US and China weighing on sentiment. Financial research firm Kedia Advisory reported aluminium settling down by 0.21 per cent at INR 263.6 (USD 3), reflecting investor unease over global demand trends. Output caps and trade diplomacy Markets grew jittery after the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in late October. The timing adds uncertainty just as China trimmed its base metals output growth target from 5 per cent to 1.5 per cent annually for 2025–2026. Beijing’s move aligns with its 45 million tonne aluminium production cap, an effort to curb deflationary pressures. This change indicates a tighter supply context but is...
Iron ore has long dominated the dry bulk shipping market, but its supremacy has recently begun to fade. According to new figures from Ursa Shipbrokers in Greece, based on AXSMarine vessel-movement data, iron ore’s share of global dry bulk tonne-miles slipped from 41.5 per cent in 2015 to 36.2 per cent in 2024 and now stands at around 37.1 per cent so far in 2025. Bauxite’s breakout moment Bauxite, a key raw material for aluminium production, has climbed from just 2 per cent of global tonne-miles in 2015 to 8.4 per cent in 2025. The surge represents both the rapid expansion of alumina refineries in China and the explosive growth in long-haul exports from Guinea , now a central hub in the world’s bauxite trade. According to the International Aluminium Institute data, China produced 43.4...
The upward trajectory of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price was consistent on Thursday, October 16, when both the cash bid and offer rose by USD 22.5 per tonne or 0.88 per cent to finally settle at USD 2,774.5 per tonne and USD 2,775 per tonne, respectively. Concurrently, the LME 3-month bid and offer went up by USD 7 per share or 0.3 per cent, and each reached USD 2,755 per tonne and USD 2,755.5 per tonne. The upward movement was also seen in the LME December 26 bid and offer when the price surged by USD 5 per tonne or 0.2 per cent, climbing to USD 2,783 per tonne and USD 2,788 per tonne, respectively. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2025 outlook, read “ Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2025 ” The LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price on...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created an aluminium alloy that is five times stronger than standard aluminium as well as suitable for Additive Manufacturing (AM), and this could change the way high-performance metals are manufactured. This new aluminium alloy may transform industries such as aerospace, automotive and energy. Alloy designed through machine learning The research team combined aluminium with other elements using advanced simulations and machine learning. Instead of testing over one million possible material combinations, they needed to evaluate only forty compositions before identifying their ideal mix, the report states. When the material was additively manufactured and tested, it showed strength levels on par with the strongest aluminium...
If there’s one mission that unites nations, industries, and communities across the world today, it is sustainability. Achieving harmony between environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth to ensure long-term co-existence between humans, nature, and industries has become an ultimate goal for global progress. And this shared vision is compelling governments and industries alike to rethink how they operate, produce, and consume. From clean energy mandates to carbon taxation, every global policy is designed to reduce the rising carbon footprint for our planet’s future. Certainly, heavy industries are under the environmental spotlight, and aluminium is one of them since it emits 3 per cent of the world’s direct industrial CO2 emissions. However, the industry, which is long...
As of the third quarter, Guinea's exports of bauxite, irrespective of natural calamities like heavy rainfall and regulatory headwinds, have surged by 23 per cent year-on-year. According to the report of the Ministry of Mines and Geology, the country's critical aluminium feedstock shipment also rose to 39.41 million tonnes, showing an increase of 7.41 million tonnes in comparison to the third quarter of 2024. Guinea, considered the globe's second-largest bauxite producer, produced an average of 13.14 million tonnes of bauxite in Q3 2025. This represents a dip of 19 per cent in comparison to the H1, mainly because of climate disruption, such as heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is a challenge for the bauxite mining industry as it plays havoc with the mine access, which results in slower port...
