The US aluminum industry is placing renewed emphasis on workforce safety, domestic production, and material recovery, with the Aluminum Association’s sold-out Casthouse Safety Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting the importance of safe molten aluminum handling. The program trained more than 120 industry workers and has been running for over 30 years, with the Association describing it as a global benchmark for casthouse operators and supervisors. The workshop comes as the industry continues to focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chains. Alongside workforce training, the Aluminum Association has called for bipartisan permitting reform to accelerate investment in US aluminum production, arguing that faster approvals could help unlock the...
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...
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According to an analysis by Every Can Counts based on RetuRo data, Romania has made impressive strides in recycling aluminium cans . In July, the return rate hit 78 per cent and the year-to-date recycling rate has consistently stayed above 70 per cent, which is more than double the 35 per cent rate that was reported in official EU statistics just two years ago. The region is leading the way in can returns include București, Timiș, Constanța, Cluj and Ilfov. Romania is making impressive strides in aluminium can recycling, thanks to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (SGR), increased investment from the private sector in collection and recycling facilities and a growing consumer appetite for sustainable practices. On top of these structural shifts, initiatives like Every Can...
Vedanta Limited will invest over INR 12,500 crore to scale up its metal manufacturing business, with a clear focus on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The investment covers new production facilities, technology upgrades, and downstream processing units to boost supplies of aluminium, copper, and lithium used in EV batteries and components. The company said the move should cut India’s dependence on imports and strengthen supply chains, while also supporting the government’s Make in India programme. Push on sustainability Alongside higher output, Vedanta wants to bring in greener practices. It plans to use more renewable power and energy-efficient processes across operations. A company spokesperson said, “With India’s electric mobility sector poised for exponential growth, our investment...
Canada’s involvement in the primary aluminium industry dates back to 1901, when the Northern Aluminum Company (now referred to as Alcan), established its first smelter in Shawinigan, Québec. Today, Canada is the world’s fourth-largest aluminium producer, with China holding the first position, then India and Russia. Québec’s aluminium sector to receive federal aid Québec’s aluminium sector, the backbone of Canada’s production capacity, is poised to receive substantial federal support as it grapples with the ongoing US tariffs. As per the latest news, industry minister Mélanie Joly announced that Québec’s aluminium industry could receive “hundreds of millions of dollars” from a USD 5 billion federal fund designed to support sectors hit by Trump tariffs. Since nearly all of Canada’s...
Aditya Alumina Refinery, Kansariguda – a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited – has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centurion University of Technology. The MoU is a major initiative for establishing a veterinary hospital in Kansariguda and is a key move by the company towards rural and community welfare. This project is a significant part of Hindalco’s well-thought-out strategy for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which seeks to provide high-quality and much-needed veterinary services for poultry, livestock, and stray animals, directly addressing the requirements for accessible animal healthcare in the rural communities. The key initiative of the Animal Health Van includes mobile ambulatory services, which will cover 50 villages across the...
Goods and Services Tax, rather commonly known as GST, was first introduced in India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on July 1, 2017. It was said to have replaced a complex web of central and state taxes such as excise duty, service tax, VAT, octroi, and entry tax, unifying them under a single Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. 8 years later, present Finance Minister of India has introduced ‘GST 2.0’ slashing previous five slab structure into a more concise 4 slab distribution. Image source: https://www.iasexpress.net/ Also read: Electricity behind aluminium’s price tag? Then, why does Europe’s “green” metal costs so much? When it rolled out in July 2017, the tax system was dressed in five different slabs of 0 per cent, 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per...
Tucked away in a modest office block between Buckingham Palace and London’s Victoria coach station operates one of the world’s most profitable yet least visible companies, Vitol. The privately held energy trader has averaged more than USD 12 billion in net profit annually over the past three years, equivalent to roughly USD 6 million per employee, and has returned close to USD 20 billion to its 600 senior partners through its share scheme. These record-breaking payouts followed an extraordinary run, as Vitol outperformed rivals by seizing on market upheavals sparked first by the Covid pandemic in 2020 and then by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While the group does not publicly disclose its results, filings in Luxembourg show profits jumping from USD 2.3 billion in 2019 to a record...
China's domestic thermal coal prices declined last week (September 1-5), extending the downward trend for the second consecutive week, as cooler weather dented power demand and coal consumption, industry sources said. At northern transfer ports, coal trading remained at a standstill as utilities held back from spot purchases. Sources said most buyers focused on meeting long-term contract obligations, supplemented by occasional imports of seaborne thermal coal. With coal consumption falling on cooler weather, utilities saw little need to seek additional cargoes from the domestic market. As of Friday, Mysteel assessed 5,500 kcal per kg NAR thermal coal at RMB 686 per tonne (USD 96.2 per tonne), FOB northern ports with VAT, down by RMB 9 per tonne from a week earlier, adding the total...
Odisha’s mineral-rich Rayagada district is once again at the centre of debate over how far industrial growth can go without damaging local lives and fragile ecosystems. The operations of Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a key player in the state’s bauxite industry, have drawn fresh scrutiny after villagers reported rising dust, noise, and water contamination linked to the company’s facilities. Image used for representational purpose A rejoinder affidavit submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on August 11, 2025 pointed to persistent dust, noise, and water contamination in and around Lachhuguda village, situated close to UAIL’s long-distance conveyor belt and red mud pond. A joint inspection led by the Rayagada District Magistrate acknowledged the presence of dust...
Chinese banking regulators are making plans to permit Russian energy firms to restart selling yuan-denominated bonds in mainland China, a step that would give a vital non-Western source of funding to Moscow and represent a strong deepening of economic relationships between the two countries. The possible relaunch of this so-called "Panda Bond" market would restore a trail first blazed by Russian aluminium behemoth Rusal. A new system of finance in the making Senior Chinese financial policymakers signalled their approval of the proposal in recent talks with Russian energy executives. If it goes ahead, it will be the first time a Russian firm would raise capital on mainland China since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The only historical precedent for such a step is from the aluminium sector....
India’s coal import landscape is undergoing a notable shift, marked by contrasting trends between power and steel sector demand. Latest data from mjunction services shows a sharp drop in overall coal imports in July 2025, underscoring the impact of seasonal demand slowdown, high domestic stock levels, and rising domestic coal production. India’s coal imports dropped sharply by 16.4 per cent in July 2025, falling to 21.08 million tonnes (Mt) from 25.23 Mt in the same month last year. The decline, driven by subdued demand during the monsoon season and sufficient domestic stockpiles, was reported by mjunction services, a joint venture of Tata Steel and SAIL. The fall aligns with a broader downward trend, as coal imports for the April–July period of the fiscal year also recorded a decline,...
Analyst raises earnings forecast for Ball Corporation Equities research analysts at Zacks Research have raised their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) as a research note issued to its investors on September 3. Zacks Research analyst Team now expect the company to earn USD 1.03 per share for the quarter, up from the previous estimate of USD 0.99. The estimated earnings for Ball for this current year are USD 3.48 per share. Zacks Research analyst Team have also issued estimated earnings of USD 4.43 EPS for the company in FY2027. On August 5, Ball released its earnings results, where the company reported USD 0.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Whereas the estimation of the topping analysts' consensus remains at USD 0.87 by USD 0.03. The company has earned a total revenue of USD...
As of September 8, 2025, Adani Power Limited, an Indian multinational power and energy company, also a subsidiary of Adani Group, saw its share price skyrocket by 4.34 per cent, with the intraday high reaching INR 649.60 (USD 7.78). The increase in the share price was witnessed after the firm made an announcement of its latest expansion plan within the international territory by striking a strategic partnership with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corp. Ltd (DGPC), the sole hydropower operator in Bhutan. With an impressive installed capacity of 18,110 MW spread across several states, with an additional dedicated 40 MW solar facility in Gujarat, this company is steadily reinforcing India's energy sector . The firm's ongoing investments are not just powering homes, it is playing a pivotal role in...
In America’s ongoing battle with climate change and mounting waste, the recycling line is becoming the stage for an unexpected revolution. Despite decades of effort to sort plastics, papers, and metals, the country’s recycling system remains deeply inefficient. Each year, about USD 6.5 billion worth of recyclable materials is lost to landfills, as a result of outdated processes, contamination, and an overstretched workforce. Image for representational purpose The solution may not be more people on the sorting line but a new kind of worker: robots powered by artificial intelligence. With high-speed cameras, sensors, and nimble robotic arms, these machines are beginning to transform how recyclables are recovered, cleaned, and put back into circulation. Why the system is under strain? Inside...
With a slight surge on September 5, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price also saw a dip as the market opened on September 8. A significant difference could be seen in live warrants and the cancelled warrants. On September 8, the LME aluminium cash bid and offer price saw a decline by USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent, where the cash bid price went down from USD 2,615.5 per tonne to USD 2,613 per tonne and the cash offer went down from USD 2,616 per tonne to USD 2,613.5 per tonne. The 3-month bid price witnessed a downward movement by USD 2 per tonne or 0.07 per cent, where the price fell from USD 2,612 per tonne to USD 2,610 per tonne. A similar trend has been seen in the offer price, where it dropped from USD 2,613 per tonne to USD 2,612 per tonne, reflecting a decrease of...
Three solar companies, Vikram Solar, ACME Solar and SPML Infra, announced major contract wins on Monday. This instantly sparked a strong interest in their shares. The deals span renewable energy and water infrastructure – sectors that are drawing heavy investment as India pushes its sustainability agenda. Image for representational purposes only Also read: The updated version of our report — World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Vikram Solar has received a significant contract from L&T Construction for 336 MW of EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) high-efficiency solar modules to be installed in Khavda, Gujarat. The company will deliver its latest Hypersol G12R modules, designed with N-type technology and bifaciality of up to 80 per cent. The...
India’s Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), in partnership with Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), is revitalising the Angul Aluminium Park to strengthen Odisha’s industrial ecosystem. A roadshow on 23 September 2025 will highlight opportunities for MSMEs in downstream and ancillary industries, aiming to attract investment, create jobs, and boost value addition. Image for representational purposes only Also read: Nalco maps green alumina path by 2030, but coal expansion on cards too A high-level meeting, chaired by Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD NALCO, and co-chaired by Shri Jagdish Arora, Director (Projects and Technical), brought together leading associations. Representatives from the Utkal Chamber of...
Global aluminium scrap trade is undergoing a major reshuffle, with shifting demand patterns, tariff pressures, and regional recycling dynamics driving sharp changes in import rankings . Latest UN Comtrade data for the first half of 2025 shows India rising to the top as the largest importer, while China’s share has fallen dramatically. Image used for representational purpose The US has surged into second place on the back of tariff-driven demand, Germany has held steady despite industry headwinds, and Thailand has entered the top five, displacing South Korea. India leads the market India imported aluminium scrap worth USD 1,961 million in the first six months of 2025. That compares with USD 1,589 million during the same period in 2024. The increase of more than 23 per cent lifted India’s...
Victoria Falls stands as one of Zimbabwe's premier tourist destinations, drawing over a million visitors annually and serving as a pillar for the country's tourism industry. While this influx benefits the local economy, it's also resulted in a significant increase in plastic waste, particularly single-use water bottles. Addressing this challenge, the Victoria Falls-based startup EcoDrop has introduced a practical and sustainable alternative, a reusable aluminium water bottle embedded with QR codes. Victoria Falls is facing mounting challenges due to a surge in single-use plastic waste, mainly from the vast number of tourists. The local waste management systems are struggling to keep up and the consequences are already visible. Wildlife, including elephants, have been found ingesting...
