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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Global mining and metals company Vedanta Resources is pressing ahead with its long-awaited corporate restructuring, with Chief Executive Officer Deshnee Naidoo confirming that the demerger of its Indian arm is targeted for completion within FY2025–26. Her optimism follows a breakthrough in the Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL) case, which was awaiting the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approval to move forward with its separation from Vedanta Ltd. Naidoo said, “I’m very optimistic. I think for me the work right now is actually restructuring the organisation as if we are already a demerged company.” She stressed that her immediate priority is to manage the transition smoothly, with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) hearing scheduled for September 17. The TSPL...
Researchers at Rice University have developed a faster, cleaner method to recover aluminium and remove toxic metals from bauxite residue, commonly known as red mud. This hazardous by-product of aluminium production has long challenged the industry, but the new process offers a potential breakthrough in sustainable waste management. Image Source: Rice University Did you know that for every tonne of alumina produced, roughly 1.25 tonnes of this caustic residue are generated. And till date, more than 4 billion tonnes have accumulated worldwide, making red mud far more than a by-product. But what is this red mud? Red mud, also known as bauxite residue, is the by-product left after alumina is extracted from bauxite ore through the Bayer process. This highly alkaline, dense sludge is rich in...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the largest single-site aluminium smelter, has renewed its alumina supply agreement with Hydro during the Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2025 Conference in Barcelona. The renewed agreement plays a key role in Alba’s long-term growth strategy, ensuring reliable access to critical raw materials. Securing alumina supply is essential for maintaining Alba’s annual production capacity of over 1.62 million metric tonnes of aluminium. This partnership not only shapes Alba’s future growth strategy but also takes a step forward to align with Bahrain’s national economic diversification and sustainability goals. Commenting on the renewal, Ali Al Baqali, the Chief Executive Officer of Alba, said, “The agreement reflects Alba’s longstanding and valued collaboration...
Slovenian aluminium producer Talum is moving forward with a EUR 55 million (USD 65 million) green transformation project, to be completed by the end of 2025. The investment will drive Talum's transition away from primary aluminium production towards recycled aluminium. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and align with Europe’s circular economy goals. Marko Drobnic, Chairman of the Management Board of Talum, noted that by focusing on the production of aluminium rods from recycled aluminium, the project would be having a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions reduction, as well as energy efficiency improvement and other specific impacts directly on the European circular economy objectives. Talum has secured financing of EUR 16 million (USD 19...
The Apple vs. Android debate has been running for years, with endless arguments over software, cameras, and apps. Yet behind those headline battles was a quieter revolution—one built on aluminium. For Apple, aluminium was never just another material. It became part of its identity, a design philosophy, and a way of uniting elegance with strength. In many ways, the story of the iPhone can’t be told without the story of aluminium. Aluminium enters the iPhone landscape When Steve Jobs stepped on stage in 2007 to reveal the first iPhone, the world’s attention was locked on the touchscreen—a feature that would forever change how we use our phones. Yet, almost quietly, another element was shaping the device’s identity. The smooth aluminium back, cool against the hand and refined in its finish,...
Mercuria and Vitol are withdrawing large volumes of aluminium from London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in Malaysia, underscoring tightening supply dynamics and the country’s growing reliance on domestic stocks to sustain industrial demand. Mercuria, the Swiss giant, has already taken out nearly 100,000 tonnes from Malaysian storage, while Vitol is preparing withdrawals from Port Klang, according to sources. The timing has surprised market participants since spot aluminium prices are currently higher than forward prices — a structure that usually discourages drawing down inventories. Shrinking imports and stable exports Malaysia’s trade data underscores the rationale. Aluminium exports stood at 2.28 million tonnes in 2023, slipped slightly to 2.25 million tonnes in 2024, and reached...
As of Tuesday, September 16, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price inched up from the previous day, representing a steady upward movement and improved market conditions. The LME cash bid and offer price both showed a positive upward movement by USD 43 or 1.57 per cent, where the bid ramped up from USD 2,693 per tonne to USD 2,736 per tonne and the offer from USD 2,693.5 per tonne to USD 2,736.5 per tonne. The 3-month bid also moved up by USD 23 or 0.85 per cent, from USD 2,694 per tonne to USD 2,717 per tonne. A similar trend is seen in the 3-month offer price, climbing by USD 22.5 per tonne or 0.83 per cent, from USD 2,695 per tonne to USD 2,717.5 per tonne, Concurrently, both the December 26 bid and offer price gained in elevation by USD 12 per tonne or 0.44 per cent, where...
Scientists in Bengaluru, India, have introduced an innovative aluminium-based battery, transforming the energy storage scene. This groundbreaking research was led by the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), in collaboration with the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This new aluminium-based option is not only lightweight and foldable like paper but also safe to handle, making it a potential game-changer for industries in its energy technology. Why use aluminium in batteries? The battery makes use of aluminium along with a water-based electrolyte, creating a solution that is safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. The research team crafted a copper hexacyanoferrate cathode that's pre-loaded with aluminium ions and...
On September 12, 2025, Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Nguté presided over the groundbreaking ceremony and financing agreement signing for Proalu SA’s upcoming aluminium transformation plant in Douala. Proalu SA is a subsidiary of Prometal Groupe, the leading steel producer in Central Africa. Douala is located in Cameroon, a country in Central Africa. At the heart of this initiative lies a strategic partnership with Alucam, Cameroon’s state-owned aluminium producer. Under the agreement, Alucam will supply 2,500 tonnes of raw material every month, ensuring the new facility’s operations while securing CFA48 billion (USD 86.5 million) in annual revenue, vital support for the struggling enterprise. Worth CFA88 billion (USD 157.5 million), the project is powered by a unique financing...
Metro Mining Limited, the Brisbane-based miner in Australia, shipped 753,101 wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite from its Bauxite Hills operation in Queensland during August. The figure marked a 6 per cent year-on-year increase and a solid improvement from July’s 714,000 WMT. Despite losing a few operational days to unfavourable weather, the company reported record throughput rates at its Barge Loading Facility, averaging over 1,700 tonnes per hour. Image source: Metro Mining In 2025, Metro has shipped a total of 3.4 million WMT to date, placing it in a solid position to achieve its target of 6.5 to 7 million WMT this year. After a seasonal shutdown during the first two months of 2025 owing to an annual wet season maintenance program, Metro Mining kickstarted its operations from March,...
Aluminium alloy LME prices began 2025 on stronger ground, marking a shift upward from the levels seen a year earlier. The LME offer price opened in January at around USD 2250 per tonne but quickly slipped to approx. USD 2100 per tonne. For much of the first quarter, values held between USD 2100 and USD 2500 per tonne. From March 17, momentum turned higher, reaching USD 2547 per tonne and closing the month at USD 2577 per tonne. This was tied to developments in US trade policy. In February, Washington lifted aluminium tariffs under Section 232 from 10 to 25 per cent, effective March 12, 2025, while scrapping exemptions. Buyers rushed to secure supplies before the higher duties came into effect, boosting inventories and advancing shipments. Some attempted to claim exemptions for “melted and...
Climate Week NYC, one of the world’s largest climate events of its kind, returns to New York City. As the world’s climate challenges intensify, industry leaders are stepping up to showcase real, scalable solutions. Among the most visible examples is the aluminium beverage can—a product that embodies the principles of circularity through its infinite recyclability and lower carbon footprint compared to alternatives. At this year’s Climate Week NYC, the spotlight will be on how this everyday item can help drive systemic change in the race toward net zero. To get industry specific insights - World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Industry collaboration on circularity Several trade associations, companies, and nonprofit organisations connected to aluminium beverage...
The state of Kerala is on the cusp of entering India's bauxite mining sector, with plans advancing to auction off what are being described as among the richest new deposits discovered in the country in three decades. Found in the Kasaragod district, the high-grade bauxite deposits are poised to provide a significant new source of raw material for India's burgeoning aluminium industry and a potential revenue windfall of INR 5,000 crore (USD 600 million) for the state. Bauxite deposits of high quality The Department of Mining and Geology is preparing a detailed report for the state government, where mining work can be initiated as early as next year. A key revised survey is ongoing to map the deposits carefully, making sure that the forest lands and residential areas are kept out of the...
Golden Aluminum Inc. (GAI) has recently partnered with SMS group to launch the commercial operations of a state-of-the-art aluminium strip, called nexcast®, at its Fort Lupton, Colorado facility. This represents a significant breakthrough in aluminium casting methods, facilitating the production of high-alloy aluminium grades. What’s important and exciting in this new venture? Nexcast® is a novel, high-precision continuous casting line that completely converts molten aluminium directly into hot-rolled 36-inch wide coils, which are ready for further processing. Using this, a 40-year-old block caster, which was previously used at the plant, could be replaced. On July 5, 2025, Nexcast® started producing its first coil, which was just four weeks after it was installed. Within the first month...
The American Primary Aluminium Association (APAA) has voiced concerns over Ottawa’s new USD 5 billion tariff relief fund. According to Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, this fund is nothing but a replica of the earlier subsidies that only provide hundreds of millions of dollars in support to the aluminium sector. The only difference is the previous funds issued USD 850 million in subsidies, while the recent one is providing USD 5 billion. “With the Canadian Government now giving hundreds of millions more to boost Canadian aluminium production, this is just more of the same from Canada,” said APAA President Mark Duffy. He added that “rather than allowing their producers to compete on a free market basis, Canada has chosen to double down and distort the global market further at the...
Travel isn’t always smooth, but your luggage should or can be. From bumpy taxi rides to overstuffed cargo holds, your suitcase takes more hits than you realise. That’s where aluminium comes in - sleek, strong, and built to last. Think of it as armour for your adventures, protecting your belongings while looking effortlessly stylish. With a year full of long-haul flights and weekend escapes ahead, below is a list of some of the top aluminium luggage that balances toughness with travel-ready elegance. After digging through countless options, testing picks, and tapping into expert advice, two clear winners emerged, one a timeless icon, the other a wallet-friendlier hero. Why ALuminium ? Aluminium suitcases are considered better than most alternatives because they combine strength,...
On Monday, September 15, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved downward by USD 13 per tonne or 0.48 per cent and USD 13.5 per tonne or 0.49 per cent to settle at USD 2,693 per tonne and USD 2,693.5 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price inched down by USD 1 per tonne or 0.03 per cent and USD 0.5 per tonne or 0.01 per cent to settle at USD 2,694 per tonne or USD 2,695 per tonne. On the other hand, both December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price moved up by USD 5 per tonne or 0.18 per cent to arrive at USD 2,728 per tonne and USD 2,733 per tonne. For specialised industry insights - AL Circle Reports LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price also added USD 11 per tonne to peg at USD 2,700.5 per tonne. Live warrants,...
According to preliminary estimates from the Aluminum Association, aluminium demand in North America (the US and Canada) fell 4.4 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025. Whether this decline is the direct fallout of Washington’s punitive duties is a question the Association intends to probe. Its president and CEO, Charles Johnson, has stressed that trade policies must bolster and not burden the domestic aluminium industry. The numbers also point to a deeper dilemma: does a slowdown in aluminium demand signal an equal cooling in both aluminium ingot and scrap? While unwrought aluminium imports are sliding, scrap inflows are climbing, and inventories are swelling. This raises tough questions about how the market is truly shifting. A deeper look at the data and its analysis may offer...
