India’s aluminium beverage-can industry has fallen around 300 million cans short of its planned additional production, as rising demand and supply constraints continue to challenge domestic manufacturers. The government has extended the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification deadline for aluminium beverage cans to 2027, giving manufacturers more time to expand production and secure packaging supplies ahead of the summer season. The revised deadlines, notified last week according to an industry executive cited by The Economic Times, replace the earlier October 31 deadline. Large enterprises must comply from April 1, 2027, small enterprises from July 1, 2027, and micro enterprises from October 1, 2027. The extension comes as beverage brands, including Diet Coke and some...
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...
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Rubix Resources has recently signed a non-binding agreement with Nyos Metals and Yoro Metals to leverage the bauxite projects of Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. This is quite a major step, especially when Rubix is all set to expand its portfolio in untapped bauxite mines across Central Africa. A deep dive into the projects The deal involves two licence applications – one in Cameroon and the other involving six contiguous concessions in Congo. Practically, this is going to encompass about 3000 square kilometres of bauxite mines. Sources said these two regions are highly prospective but have been unexplored so far, especially due to no improvement in terms of exploration work post-1960s. In this context, Rubix certainly wins a significant first-mover advantage, thus offering the company...
India’s aluminium industry is under pressure as cheaper plastic alternatives like UPVC products replace aluminium in many uses. The industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to step in, encourage more domestic aluminium consumption, and safeguard the interests of small manufacturers. “Aluminium products, including window frames, kitchen items, doors, roofs, and automotive parts, are being replaced by UPVC at an alarming rate,” said Jitendra Chopra, president of ALEMAI. He also added that government-backed promotion of UPVC is derived from crude oil. It contradicts India’s Paris Agreement commitments on cutting emissions. India’s aluminium extrusion industry has the capacity to produce 3 million tonnes annually but currently...
The aluminium downstream sector plays a critical role in the processing and utilisation of aluminium, a versatile and lightweight metal with a wide range of applications. From automotive and aerospace to construction, packaging, and electrical applications, it delivers tailored solutions that address specific market needs. As per data, the first half of 2025 has thrown up a telling contrast within the aluminium value chain. On one side, global trade in semi-finished products such as bars, rods, and profiles revealed significant headwinds. On the other, the downstream markets for sheets, foils, and cans continued to grow steadily, underscoring the shifting dynamics in how aluminium is produced, traded, and consumed. Let’s have a look – Downstream Weekly by AL Circle Pvt Ltd To get more...
Whether it's in skyscrapers or innovative electronics, metals are the foundation of modern industry. Aluminium is noted for its relatively low weight and its significant energy inputs in production. Recycling aluminium saves considerable energy when compared with primary aluminium, but the automotive industry is facing a new challenge. With the transition towards electric vehicles accelerating, existing practices for recycling end-of-life car scrap may no longer be sufficient. Historically, automobile recycling has been a reliable source of aluminium , with the major portion of it going back into engine blocks in newer combustion vehicles. However, with the end of engines, it raises the question of what will happen with all of the scrap? If there aren't avenues for car manufacturers to...
At the start of September 2025, primary aluminium is trading on the London Metal Exchange at a fairly narrow range of USD 2,591.75 per tonne to USD 2,606 per tonne. While primary aluminium prices influence global trade dynamics, the downstream market of sheets, foils, and cans demonstrates the metal’s broader economic significance across packaging, construction, transport, and consumer industries. Aluminium sheets is considered as one of the most common rolled forms of the metal. Light, durable and resistant to corrosion, they are cut into body panels for cars, roofing and cladding for buildings, and even kitchen appliances. Foil takes on a different role. Thin and ductile, it wraps food, protects medicines and, more recently, lines lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Cans,...
Canada is preparing to announce long-awaited support measures for its aluminium, steel and agricultural sectors, as trade frictions with the United States intensify. Industry Minister Melanie Joly commented that targeted relief for aluminium companies will be rolled out soon in the following days. The package aims to cushion producers against the uncertainty created by US tariffs. She added that Ottawa would also back the steel sector as it seeks to pivot away from US markets, though specifics were not revealed. Image for representational purposes only Get in-depth insights from — Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 In parallel, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed that canola farmers, who were hit by Chinese tariffs, will soon see fresh support....
Among many countries being affected by the United States’ steep aluminium and steel tariffs, South Korea claims to be one of them. The country that was once an important trade partner of the United States, back from 2007 with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), is now one of the major victims of the United States’ latest protectionist measures. Firstly, the implementation of 25 per cent duty was enough to blow the country, while the subsequent hike by another 25 per cent has proved to be the final nail in the coffin. Being a significant aluminium and steel exporter to the United States (valued at USD 851 million in 2024), South Korea says it has taken a major hit on its economy due to Donald Trump’s tariff regime. Its exports to the US in the month of August slid 12 per cent...
Bosnian aluminium producer Nova Alumina has announced a leadership change as part of its evolving corporate journey. The company confirmed that Radislav Filipovic has been appointed CEO, succeeding Zoran Stevanovic, who has taken up the role of transport minister of Bosnia's Serb Republic. Image source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/ Filipovic is a well-known name at Nova Alumina; he has served as deputy CEO since May 2024. With over 25 years in the aluminium industry, Filipovic brings continuity and technical knowledge at an opportune time for the company’s growth. Nova Alumina was founded by businessman Gordan Pavlovic and his Pavgord Group in 2023. Pavgard soon became a significant player in the industry after acquiring Alumina, Bosnia's largest exporter, in 2024. The main production...
Orogen Royalties and a wholly owned subsidiary of South32, has signed the Generative Exploration Alliance Agreement for exploring the base metals in Western North America. The entire subsidy is given by South32, while Orogen would keep a royalty interest if any base metal is discovered. The agreement is mainly focused on generating all the base metal targets in Western North America. Both Orogen Royalties and South32 would be collaborating in the early stage of generative exploration to discover all the intrusion-related base metals in the unexplored regions of western North America. The budget for the project has been fixed at USD 300 thousand for enhancing the generative exploration work, which is mainly funded by South32. The initial land acquisition and all the exploration costs of...
Packaging sustainability continues to be a hot topic, given that assessments of sustainability can vary and may even contradict each other. It is also easy to become sidetracked, as many of these rankings rely on the hierarchy of sustainability metrics or the approach taken to analyse them. Now the debate begins, which is more sustainable in packaging, whether aluminium, glass or plastic. NAPCOR's study A recent study by The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) shows that Polyethene Terephthalate (PET) bottles stand out in key sustainability metrics compared to aluminium cans and glass bottles, emitting lower greenhouse gas emissions, consuming less energy and water during manufacturing and generating less solid waste by weight. The results, especially those with...
Impact Minerals, an Australian minerals explorer currently focusing on high-purity alumina, has established a joint venture agreement with Kuniko, an exploration company, to advance the Commonwealth Project in the Lachlan Province, New South Wales. The arrangement is designed to advance the project through exploration and finally to a point wherein a positive decision to mine is a practical possibility. Image for representational purposes only Get in-depth insights from — Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 Under the agreement, Impact will receive 3.13 million Kuniko shares following a two-week due diligence period. Half of these shares will be escrowed for six months, the remainder for a year. Kuniko is required to invest USD 1.5 million over the first...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has disclosed that he had a lengthy conversation with US President Donald Trump on Monday evening (September 01, 2025). Both neighbouring countries are working together to resolve a row over tariffs on commodities and automobiles. Carney confirmed that talks were focused on relief for sectors still hit by hefty US tariffs, including steel, aluminium, autos and forest products. "There's no guarantee, but we are making progress," he commented. Image for referential purposes only Unlock in-depth insights from — The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2032 Canada recently dropped 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs on USD 21 billion of US products such as orange juice, peanut butter and motorcycles with an aim to reset trade ties. While...
A sharp decline has been seen in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash bid and offer, 3-month bid and offer, December 26 bid and offer as well as the price of alumina platts. However, no change is witnessed in opening stock, live warrants and cancelled warrants. On Thursday, September 4, the LME cash bid price was recorded at USD 2,605.5 per tonne, down from USD 2,616 per tonne, resulting in a total difference of USD 10.5 per tonne or 0.40 per cent. A similar trend is also observed in the offer price, which fell to USD 2,606 per tonne from USD 2,617 per tonne, reflecting a downward movement of USD 11 per tonne or 0.42 per cent. Like the cash price, the 3-month bid and offer price also replicated a negative movement where the bid went down to USD 2,600 per tonne from 2,614 per...
Hydro launched its recycled aluminium product, Hydro CIRCAL, which is available in both extrusion ingot and foundry alloy formats. The product maintains a minimum of 75 per cent post-consumer scrap (PCS) content. With the addition of foundry alloys, automotive companies can now use Hydro CIRCAL for parts such as wheels, battery boxes, and structural and engine components. Hydro Aluminium Metal Executive Vice President Hanne Simensen said, “Hydro CIRCAL has set the benchmark for recycled aluminium since its launch in 2019. By expanding Hydro CIRCAL to the foundry alloy product portfolio, we are opening new doors for our automotive customers to decarbonize parts of their cars with high-quality recycled aluminium containing at least 75 percent post-consumer scrap. We are excited to create...
Ad Standards, the advertising regulator of Australia, has filed a complaint against the leading US mining giant Alcoa. The advertising watchdog has reported that Alcoa’s claim of rehabilitating 75 per cent of the Jarrah forest in one of their recent ads is unclear. But Alcoa maintains that its rehabilitation programmes and billion-dollar investments in Australia demonstrate a sincere effort to balance economic growth with ecological care. Alcoa’s reaffirmation of its standpoint Alcoa has claimed that the ad has been removed and the future campaigns will be aligned with the ruling. Additionally, Alcoa has also mentioned that by “rehabilitation”, specifically, they intended to portray the management initiative they have been adopting to restore the ecosystem’s productivity and not the...
In a surprise twist for those watching global trade, a divided US appeals court has determined that Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, further weakening one of the Republican President's scripts for using levies as a linchpin of international economic policy. This ruling may have wide-ranging impacts across sectors that depend on tariff-enabled protections and disrupt import-export planning. With a legal lens becoming clearer, the fight over the independence of the Federal Reserve appears on course for the Supreme Court, keeping alive the prospect of a historic showdown this year that could challenge the full breadth of Trump's economic agenda. As of now, the court has permitted the tariffs to stay in effect until October 14, providing the Trump administration a window to escalate the...
The Union Environment Ministry has delayed its decision on Vedanta Limited's proposal to divert more than 700 hectares of forest land in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in Odisha, for the Sijimali Bauxite Mines. The delay is, according to government records, related to pending issues concerning community consent, compensatory afforestation measures and biosphere concerns. During the meeting of the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) on August 25, 2025, the Environment Ministry noted that the reports from the Odisha government did not address the issues raised by local villagers and petitioners currently before the Orissa High Court. As per the proposal, the mine is intended to partly meet the raw material requirements of the firm's six million tonnes per annum alumina refinery at Lanjigarh....
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (CSIM), a registered investment advisory firm, lifted its position in Ferroglobe PLC, a London-based silicone supplier, by 820.5 per cent. This happened during the first quarter, according to its most recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 341,479 shares of the Ferroglobe PLC firm after acquiring 304,381 additional shares. It represents 0.18 per cent of the company and is worth USD 1.27 million. The investment comes at a time of mixed fortunes for Ferroglobe. The firm reported a quarterly EPS of (0.08), missing the consensus estimate of (0.02), with revenues of USD 386.86 million. A dividend of USD 0.014 per share has been declared. It is payable on September 29, 2025, and offers a yield of 1.3 per cent. A cyclical downturn Although Ferroglobe has...
