Ball Corporation has appointed two senior executives to lead its beverage packaging businesses across North and Central America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), bringing experience in commercial growth, regional management and global operations to the roles. Carey Causey, currently Ball’s senior vice president and chief growth officer, has been appointed senior vice president and president of Beverage Packaging North and Central America, effective immediately. She succeeds Kathleen Pitre. Scott Vail, Ball’s senior vice president and chief supply chain and operations officer, will take over as senior vice president and president of Beverage Packaging EMEA, succeeding Mandy Glew, who will retire in January 2027. Ball said the departures were not related to any disagreement...
Canada is looking to expand its domestic aluminium processing capacity as the government seeks to reduce the sector’s dependence on the United States. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has described more than USD 193 million in federal funding for projects at five industrial sites in Quebec as a first step towards strengthening the country’s aluminium supply chain and building the capacity to process more metal at home. The funding, announced in La Baie, Quebec, covers projects at four Rio Tinto facilities in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region and the Alouette aluminium smelter in Sept-Îles. Joly, who also serves as the minister responsible for economic development in Quebec, said the investment reflects the strategic importance of aluminium to Canada’s economy and national sovereignty. The...
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India’s steel and aluminium exports to the EU plummeted 24.4 per cent in FY25, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This drop occurs even before the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) duty comes into effect on 1 January 2026, suggesting early market consequences. Reporting rules on carbon emissions which were implemented from 1 October 2023 have already discouraged exporters from shipping to Europe. Steel was hit hardest: iron and steel exports declined 35.1 per cent to USD 3.05 billion, while aluminium exports fell 9.8 per cent. Image for representational purposes only Also read: EGA eyes a USD 10-15 billion IPO, taps regional and global banks amid Middle East listing boom Rising costs and carbon price gaps Ajay Srivastava, founder of GTRI, comments that...
This summer, Every Can Counts (ECC) has recycled more than 75,000 aluminium cans in the United Kingdom and Ireland in coordination with various leading beverage brands. Over the past few months, the recycling initiative of Every Can Counts (ECC) has joined forces with significant brands like Red Bull and Most Wanted Wines, along with its team of 77 dedicated ambassadors, and has been active at major events like Latitude, Electric Picnic, and Download Festival. In addition, ECC made its first appearances at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Radio 2 in the Park, LIDO, and Victorious Festivals this year. During all these festivals and events, the ECC team has raised awareness on the importance of recycling and its sustainability by using various innovative props like fun voting bins and eye-catching...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price further fell when it opened on Monday, September 22, 2025. LME cash bid and offer prices inched down by USD 22.5 per tonne or 0.83 per cent, and each is standing at USD 2,666.5 per tonne and USD 2,667 per tonne, respectively. Similarly, the 3-month bid and offer price moved down by USD 20 per tonne or 0.74 per cent and is currently valued at USD 2,663.5 per tonne and USD 2,664 per tonne, correspondingly. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2025 outlook, read “ Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2025 ” A similar trend has also been observed on the December 26 bid and offer price, where both fell by USD 15 per tonne or 0.55 per cent, which is presently settled at USD 2,705 per tonne and 2,710 per tonne. The Asian Reference...
Change is the one rhythm life never stops playing. It sweeps through seasons, reshapes routines, and just as seamlessly, redefines the faces steering organisations forward. In business, a leadership shift is never just a new title on a desk, but a turning point that can spark reinvention, resilience, and fresh vision. True leadership isn’t only about making choices; it’s about guiding people through uncertainty, creating stability in difficult times, and seeing opportunities where others might only see problems. In a world of rapid market swings, shifting cultures, and unexpected challenges, the leaders who stand out are those who welcome change, treating it not as a threat but as fuel for growth. This story explores the new voices stepping up, leaders who now carry the responsibility of...
Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC (EGA), the UAE’s industrial powerhouse, has picked leading banks to arrange a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could rank among the Middle East’s largest listings. The deal could value the company at between USD 10 billion and USD 15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Image: EGA EGA, co-owned by Mubadala Investment Company and the Investment Corporation of Dubai, is said to be working with Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Emirates NBD Capital and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC. Rothschild & Co. is acting as an adviser. However, representatives of the banks and shareholders have declined to comment. The venue of the listing remains a crucial decision, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi competing to attract marquee offerings as they...
US President Donald Trump’s administration has launched its most ambitious effort since the 1970s to expand America’s maritime influence, with a mission to weaken China’s worldwide port network and bring strategic terminals under Western control, three sources familiar with the plan said. Officials argue that the US commercial shipping fleet cannot provide sufficient logistical support for the military in wartime and that America is too dependent on foreign vessels and ports. Options under review include supporting private US or Western companies to purchase Chinese stakes in ports. The sources, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, pointed to BlackRock’s proposed deal to buy Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s port assets in 23 countries, including sites...
Within the global aluminium industry, workplace safety is a top priority, mainly due to the combination of heavy machinery, high-temperature processes and complex chemical handling, which raises accident risks. But it's not just about the immediate impact on people; safety issues can also disrupt production, damage equipment and erode trust among stakeholders. It is essential to have strong safety measures in place, not just to meet regulations, but as a key part of sustainable growth. Here is a deep dive into the workplace accidents over the past five years, with real-time case studies and measures to overcome them. The analysis for the workplace accidents from 2019 to 2024 is done based on two accident severities: the first being the lost time accident rate per MHW, indicating the time...
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) has acquired Qatar Oman Investment Company’s (QOIC) entire 7 per cent stake in Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Company (QALEX), raising its holding to 52 per cent. In a statement on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website, QOIC said the move forms part of a broader strategy to adopt a new policy of exiting some of its investments, with the aim of recycling its investments and directing them towards new investment opportunities that create added value for shareholders, in line with its long-term investment strategy. QIMC becomes majority shareholder Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company described the deal as a step to reinforce its industrial footprint and deliver stronger returns for shareholders. Established in 1990 with a capital of QR396 million...
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has reported that the global alumina refining industry has had an annual consumption of 1,188,250 Terajoules (TJ) of fuel in 2024. Between 2023 and 2024, global alumina output climbed from 133.54 million tonnes to 138.59 million tonnes, a 3.8 per cent increase, yet total fuel consumption remained almost flat, inching up by just 0.4 per cent. The million terrajoules of consumption is a stark reminder of the heavy reliance of metallurgical alumina production on various energy sources. Image credit: https://international-aluminium.org/statistics/ Also read: Here's what Johannes Zutt of World Bank divulged: BRICS push renewables to forefront, but India faces harder questions Of the total alumina produced, 122.52 million tonnes in 2023 came from...
As the global clean energy transition, electric vehicle boom, and digital economy accelerate, India has realised the hard truth that its deep reliance on imported critical minerals is unsustainable. Thus, in an attempt to increase the domestic production of critical minerals, India is considering lifting a long-standing restriction that mandates the miners to extract only the mineral they have the licence for. Several reports indicate the reform will allow the leaseholders of thousands of mines, which were allocated before 2015 without formal auctions, to commercially mine newly-discovered strategic minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. Important to note, all of these minerals are vital for clean energy, automobiles, electronics, and defence. Two officials on the condition of...
Rowan Digital Infrastructure has secured over USD 1 billion to advance the development of its Maryland data centre campus. The company announced this week that it closed an additional USD 1.24 billion in construction financing to support the second phase of its flagship hyperscale facility at TPG’s Quantum Frederick site. Image Source: Rowan Digital Infrastructure The site (Frederick, Maryland) was once home to the Alcoa Eastalco Works aluminium smelter, which was sold to Quantum Loophole and TPG in 2021 for redevelopment into a modern data centre campus. “Rowan is grateful for our lenders’ continued support for phase two of our flagship campus. Repeat participation from our existing financing partners, including the lead banks from the phase one financing, underscores their confidence in...
Incat Tasmania, a renowned company for constructing high-speed lightweight catamarans, is leading the charge in the world's most cutting-edge aluminium electric shipbuilding project, with five eco-friendly aluminium vessels currently being crafted. All of these ships are being built at the company's Hobart facility, which proudly stands as the only major shipyard in the world operating in a net-zero environment. Construction is moving along on Hulls 100 and 101, which are two impressive 78-meter hybrid-electric ferries. These vessels are designed to be the next generation of ferries, making them some of the most advanced in the world. They can operate in both fully electric and hybrid modes, allowing them to adapt to a variety of service needs. In May 2025, the company made waves in the...
The global aluminium industry is at a crossroad, caught between rapidly rising demand from the clean energy transition and the urgent need to decarbonise. As nations scale up solar farms, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, appetite for the lightweight metal is soaring — but producers are under pressure of decarbonising one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world. A study released in September 2025 by Eurasia Group and Alcoa paints a mixed picture. On one hand, aluminium use is set to rise by 40 per cent by 2030 and by 80 per cent by 2050 compared with 2020 levels, cementing its place in the clean energy economy. On the other, the industry is still far off the pace needed for net zero. Aluminium is responsible for about 3 per cent of global industrial emissions, and over...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked Engineers’ Day by honouring the contributions of its 2,000+ engineers across Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh and Korba. With an average age of just 29-30 years, this workforce combines youthful energy with technical depth to power India’s metals and minerals sector.“Our engineers are the driving force behind our manufacturing excellence,” said Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium.“From pioneering digital transformation to embedding sustainability into every process, their contributions go far beyond the factory floor.” Image source: https://d1rbiogke1jwo5.cloudfront.net/ Also read: Adaro Minerals subsidiary aims to launch aluminium smelter operations by December 2025 Engineers at Vedanta Aluminium play a pivotal role in driving...
On Friday, September 19, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price witnessed little movement. As per the data, both of the prices inched up by USD 3.5 per tonne or 0.12 per cent to halt at USD 2,689 per tonne and USD 2,689.5 per tonne. On the same day, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also moved up by USD 0.5 per tonne or 0.01 per cent and USD 1 per tonne or 0.05 per cent to halt at USD 2,683.5 per tonne and USD 2,684 per tonne. Explore our B2B marketplace at - AL Biz On the other hand, both December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price also remained the same as at USD 2,720 per tonne and USD 2,725 per tonne. As per the data, Opening stock, Live warrants and Cancelled warrants also stayed the same at 513,900 tonnes, 404,675 tonnes and...
Mining firm PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia (ADMR) confirmed that its aluminium smelter project, which is being developed by its subsidiary PT Kalimantan Aluminium Industry (KAI), is expected to commence on a staged basis before the end of 2025. This is a positive development, as it raises the prospect of a potential dividend from the financial year 2025, financed from smelter operations profits. Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/ Also read: From Beijing to Washington: Is Mexico’s trade shift a strategic move or survival tactic? ADMR Director Mahardika Putranto noted in a disclosure to the Indonesia Stock Exchange on September 18, 2025, “The aluminium smelter under construction will enter its first pot operation stage by year-end.” The first phase is designed for 500,000 tonnes of...
Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy Corporation Limited (IMDTECL) has rapidly evolved from a traditional energy enterprise into a leading clean energy provider. By 2024, the company’s renewable energy capacity reached about 5 million kilowatts, representing more than 62 per cent of its total installed capacity, according to Zhao Changyu, head of the new energy department. As the only listed financing platform of State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, IMDTECL has strategically pivoted toward green energy during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). This transition is closely aligned with the country’s energy security priorities and dual carbon objectives. Get industry insights from - World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to...
South African policymakers are under pressure as Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) spread globally. The EU’s version will take effect in January 2026, while the UK, US, Australia, and Japan are weighing similar measures. Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/ Also read: Downstream weekly: BIS Expands Section 232 tariffs, raising new hurdles for aluminium & steel At a Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) webinar, Mahendra Shunmoogam, director at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the DTIC), stressed that the government had formally opposed the EU’s CBAM, calling it a unilateral measure that undermines global trade rules and the sovereignty of developing countries. He added, “Our position is that we fundamentally oppose CBAM because it potentially violates...
