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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The aluminium industry is entering a new phase. For decades, the global market has been defined by surplus. Inventories on the London Metal Exchange (LME) underpinned a thriving financing trade, and China’s vast production growth kept supply more than abundant. But that picture is changing fast. The market is now heading toward its tightest conditions in two decades. Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/ Also read: 5% aluminium price hike sparks questions for Vedanta, Nalco, Hindalco Global investment financial and banking services Citi has warned that the world is sleepwalking into the biggest deficits in 20 years. The bank expects aluminium prices to rise beyond USD 3,000 per tonne and stay elevated to prevent shortages. This marks a stark shift for a market historically shaped...
Brazil’s aluminium recycling success story is about to get a new chapter. Alugreen has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art recycling plant in Linhares, Espírito Santo, an ambitious project backed by an initial investment of R$45 million (USD 8.47 million). Linhares is a city located in the northern part of the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Nestled in the Eco Park Logistics Park within the Bebedouro Industrial District, the facility signals a bold step forward for Brazil’s circular economy. In its opening phase, the plant will generate about 50 direct jobs and 500 indirect ones, supplying recycled aluminium primarily to the steel and metallurgy industries. But this is only the beginning. Get your hands on - World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032...
Non-ferrous metal prices are on the rise, fueled by a mix of global influences, where LME aluminium prices have seen a 5 per cent increase over the last month. Heightened geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar index and dwindling inventories are all contributing to the strength seen in key commodities like aluminium, zinc and copper. Analysts point out that these factors are creating a positive atmosphere for the sector, helping to maintain a strong sense of investor confidence. Kotak Institutional Equities highlights that the market fundamentals are currently delicate due to a lack of cost support and some uncertainties around tariffs that could really put a damper on demand. The firm further pointed out that alumina prices are currently sitting close to a two-year low. With the new...
The aluminium downstream sector is pivotal in transforming and utilising aluminium, a lightweight, versatile metal with diverse applications. Serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and electrical, it delivers customised solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of each market. This week the downstream sector is being shaped by a complex mix of policy, pricing, and partnerships. On one front, US trade policy has tightened further with the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) opening new filing windows to expand Section 232 tariffs on derivative aluminium and steel products. These measures, which already doubled aluminium duties to 50 per cent earlier this year, continue to disrupt supply chains and weigh heavily on downstream industries. At the...
The Indian government has moved to slash the goods and services tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment, bringing the rate down from 12 per cent to 5 per cent from 22 September 2025. This decision is meant to speed up the country’s energy transition, ease the strain on consumers and developers, and create new jobs in the coming years. The solar sector shows the impact most clearly. Building one megawatt of utility-scale solar currently costs between INR 35 million (USD 398,493) and INR 40 million. The lower GST means each megawatt will be about INR 2–2.5 million cheaper. For a 500 MW solar park, that adds up to more than INR 1 billion in savings — enough to make tariffs sharply more competitive. These cost savings are not limited to developers. By reducing project expenditure, the reform...
Economic ties between Jordan and Qatar are experiencing "rapid" growth, showcasing their resilience and diversity. The trade balance between the two nations is on the rise, largely fueled by Qatar's increasing imports of Jordanian food, consumer goods and various materials, including aluminium moulds. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, recently visited Jordan and his talks with King Abdullah II marked a significant step forward in the relationship between Amman and Doha. Their discussions went beyond just politics, which further explored economic cooperation, investment prospects and strategic partnerships, all in response to the increasing need for robust development collaborations in the region. Qatar ranks eighth among foreign investors in the Amman Stock Exchange,...
At the Financial Times organised Energy Transition Summit in India, Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, mapped out India’s evolving energy roadmap. His intervention cut through partisan mottos and international pressure with a pragmatic reality check of hydrocarbons remaining central to India’s energy security, but biofuels and hydrogen already altering the mix faster than expected. For energy-intensive sectors such as aluminium, which live or die by affordable and reliable energy, Jain’s remarks are far beyond policy signals and are a blueprint of the fuels that will shape India’s competitiveness for decades. Image source: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/ Also read: Here's what Johannes Zutt of World Bank divulged: BRICS push renewables to forefront, but...
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has published a new report, “Let’s Not Waste the Next Four Years,” setting out key actions to speed up the UK’s transition to a circular economy. Released in September 2025, the report comes at a time when the government is advancing overlapping reviews linked to net zero, skills, and industrial strategy. Waste sector’s economic weight Every year, the UK’s resources and waste industry handles more than 70 million tonnes of material and provides jobs for 145,000 people. CIWM argues the sector is more than just waste collection — it underpins economic growth, strengthens supply chains, and plays a vital role in hitting climate targets. Its long-standing mission, built on education, training, and policy influence, has made it a...
Kaiser Aluminium Corporation, the US-headquartered leading producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, announced the appointment of James D. Hoffman to its Board of Directors, who would be serving as an independent, Class II director within the Board’s compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees. Mr Hoffman will serve the role until it expires at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Keith A. Harvey, said: “We are honoured to welcome James Hoffman to our Board of Directors. Mr Hoffman brings over 43 years of extensive experience in the metals distribution, fabrication and service centre industries, complemented by a proven track record of strategic insight and visionary leadership. His nearly three decades of...
As the new school year approaches, many families face the challenge of preparing their children with the right tools to succeed. Understanding this need, UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Ltd/Windalco has stepped forward with meaningful support, continuing a tradition of investing in the future of young Jamaicans. Windalco has allocated over JMD 27M ($169,000) to its annual back-to-school initiative. Of this, more than JMD 9 million (USD 56,500) funded back-to-school fairs in St. Catherine and St. Ann, where hundreds of students benefited from free medical checks and received over JMD 1 million (USD 6,270 worth of book vouchers and school supplies. In addition, the company awarded scholarships and grants to 73 tertiary-level students, along with nine students who excelled in the recent PEP exams....
Andromeda Metals, a fast-growing South Australian company aiming to become The Great White Mineral Company, has unveiled its scoping study on the patented high-purity alumina (HPA) process. The study reveals impressive market-leading economics, with effective utilisation of kaolin feedstock sourced from the Great White project in South Australia. The company kicked off the study after conducting tests affirming its low-carbon process, successfully achieving an impressive HPA purity of 99.9985 per cent from the Great White kaolin ore reserve, which boasts a total of 15.1 million tonnes. The study outlined a plan for a processing plant aimed at producing 10,000 dry tonnes of HPA each year, using 30,000 tonnes of kaolin annually. The production is set to kick off at 2,500 tonnes per annum in...
Emirates Global Aluminium has celebrated the contributions of its 50 employees in innovations and improvements at the annual Rashid Awards. The accolades are particularly for acknowledging those employees who have contributed tangible innovation and improvements in the areas of safety, cost optimisation, environment, and operational efficiency through EGA’s Suggestion Scheme and Tamayaz programme. EGA’s Suggestion Scheme programme started its operation in 1981. It is one of the longest-running suggestion scheme programs running on the global platform. More than half a million suggestions have been submitted by all the employees within the company. In addition, the Tamayaz programme was introduced in 2016, which enables the managers and the team to analyse the problem faced by them, along...
New tariffs on cars and SUVs made in Japan have come into effect this week. Although they are cut by more than 10 per cent, yet they are 500 per cent higher than historical norms and set to drive an increase in car prices. Thus, consumers, automakers, and shareholders are bracing for higher costs this autumn. For most of the summer, Japanese automakers absorbed the added duties rather than immediately raising sticker prices. But with pre-tariff inventory largely sold out, 2026 models are already costlier. Subaru confirmed its 2026 Outback will start at USD 34,995 - USD 5,000 more than last year’s model, after production shifts placed the vehicle under Japan’s tariff regime. Historically, the import duty on Japanese cars stood at 2.5 per cent until the US President Donald Trump imposed an...
LME aluminium prices saw minor gains on September 18, while stocks recorded a notable surge. The LME aluminium cash bid inched up from the previous day by USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent and as of Thursday, September 18, it is recorded at USD 2,692.5 per tonne, up from USD 2,690 per tonne. A similar trend is seen in the cash offer price, which also moved up by USD 2 per tonne or 0.07 per cent, to USD 2,693 per tonne from USD 2,691 per tonne. No change is seen in the 3-month bid price and is settled at USD 2,683 per tonne. However, a slight change has been seen in the 3-month offer price, which climbed by USD 1.5 per tonne or 0.06 per cent, up from USD 2,683.5 per tonne to USD 2,685 per tonne. Both the December 26 bid and offer price showed a positive upward trend by USD 3 per tonne or...
Mexico’s aluminium industry once leaned on China as a way to soften the blow of US trade barriers is now moving on the other side. When Washington imposed tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018, large volumes of aluminium were rerouted through Mexico, some of it processed locally before being shipped on to the US. The opening came a year earlier, in 2017, when the US removed tariffs on Mexican aluminium. With duty-free access under USMCA, Mexico became an attractive route for Chinese producers to slip past American trade restrictions. Imports surged, raising concerns that the sector was becoming too dependent on Asian supply. From the export data, we can see the change: in 2024, Mexico’s exports to China were about USD 9.08 billion, dominated by copper ores and concentrates (USD 5.17 billion),...
Impol – TLM d.o.o. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the design and production of rolled semi-finished Aluminium alloy products including slabs, sheets, strips, circles, and plain foils at their Impol – TLM d.o.o. plant in Šibenik, Croatia. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Impol – TLM d.o.o., a subsidiary of the Impol Group, has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility is engaged in the production and processing of aluminium products, including the rolling and manufacturing of aluminium sheets, coils and foils for industries such as automotive, construction, packaging and aerospace. The site also has casting capacities enabling the production of aluminium slabs. Get industry insights - World Recycled...
Maan Aluminium, a pioneer in the Aluminium extrusion industry in India, has revised its valuation score to adjust the market’s evaluation grade. This is indeed a reliable move to align seamlessly with a fair market assessment and simultaneously provide investors with a clear picture of the company’s position. Also read: Nigeria's bauxite boom: Is 2025 the turning point for the aluminium frontier? The revision of the evaluation score comes when the company’s financial performance reflects both challenges and resilience. Valuations of Maan Aluminium remain consistently strong with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio at 40.65 per cent and the EV/EBITDA ratio at 27.40. However, it reflects that the market continues to value Maan Aluminium at a premium relative to its earnings. But, when the...
For generations, Moosehead’s green bottle has been more than just packaging, it’s been a fixture in Canadian beer culture, a symbol instantly recognised from coast to coast. But soon, that era will come to an end. Moosehead Breweries, the country’s oldest independent brewer still run by the founding Oland family, is preparing to say goodbye to its signature glass bottles and embrace the aluminium future. Why this shift from glass to aluminium? According to Andrew Oland, president and CEO of Moosehead Breweries, bottles now account for just seven per cent of beer sales in Canada, compared to 85 per cent in cans. Only five years ago, cans represented 65 per cent of the market. In a move that mirrors shifting consumer preferences and broader industry trends, Moosehead announced that by early...
