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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“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." – Michelle Obama October 8 th , 2025 – A day that will be for the women and by the women. So mark your calendar, cause the Women With Metal 2025 Conference is coming back once again this year to move, motivate and highlight achievements unlocked by women in the ALuminium industry. Started in 2023 by Kirsty Davies-Chinnock, the event has not only been a trend setter but also a stage where stereotypes have been crumbled and powerful stories have risen, reminding us all that strength and resilience aren’t defined by gender but by grit, vision, and courage. Yet, progress doesn’t come without challenges. Many still face gender bias, underrepresentation, and barriers to senior positions. Too often, women in this field recount experiences...
Whenever there is a question of pricing, the aluminium industry has pointed towards a single influx inducer — electricity. If you’ve ever toured a smelter or skimmed an investor deck, you’ll hear the same refrain, “power is king, and aluminium is electricity in solid form”. But, as Maros Durka, Area Sales Manager at Grupa Kety, states, that is only half the truth. Yes, electrolysis eats megawatts like popcorn, but if power were the only story, Europe’s aluminium would be cheap and cheerful by now. After all, Europe boasts the cleanest smelters on earth, with over 78 per cent of output powered by renewables. And yet, paradoxically, European primary aluminium is still the world’s priciest. So, what gives? Why are Europe’s ‘green’ tonnes also the most expensive ones? Also read: China, a...
Egypt is in the forefront with a new strategic partnership embarked on to develop an alumina refinery. As of September 3, 2025, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), a manufacturer and distributor of aluminium and its related products, has officially, in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Metallurgical Industries Holding Co., a company that operates through its subsidiaries to produce aluminium and other metals. The MoU has been signed to explore and get into a collaborative relationship that will provide the opportunity to develop an alumina refinery in Egypt in accordance with an offtake agreement and equity participation. His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa AL Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National...
Amid shifting trade rules, supply chain hiccups, and unpredictable premiums, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) held its ground in the first half of 2025. The company not only pushed its growth plans forward but also boosted recycling and smelting capacity, while moving ahead with plans to build the first new US aluminium smelter in over 40 years. Image source: EGA EGA, saw its revenue rise to AED 15.08 billion (USD 4.11 billion) in the first half of the year, up nearly 8 per cent from AED 13.98 billion (USD 3.81 billion) in the same period of 2024. Yet higher revenues masked weaker profitability. Underlying EBITDA slipped to AED 3.82 billion (USD 1.04 billion), down from AED 4.20 billion (USD 1.14 billion) a year earlier. Net profit also declined, dropping to AED 1.63 billion (USD 445...
The bauxite market is expanding steadily, with analysts predicting the market will be worth nearly USD 126 billion by 2033. This sharp climb from USD 84.5 billion in 2025 is equal to a compound annual growth rate of 5.11 per cent. Aluminium demand lies at the heart of this surge. Yet, the outlook is not all smooth. Supply bottlenecks, tougher environmental rules and geopolitical rivalries are there. Aluminium’s expanding reach Most of the world’s bauxite, about 85 per cent, ends up as alumina, which is then refined into aluminium. The metal has become hard to replace. In cars, the story is striking. Back in 1980, an average vehicle carried only about 120 pounds of aluminium. By 2030, that figure is expected to hit 252 kilograms. For a broader view of the global bauxite market click: A...
Maan Aluminium has undergone a valuation grade change as a microcap in the non-ferrous metals industry. Its grade moved from fair to expensive, with a PE of 42.18. It also has an enterprise value (EV) to EBITDA of 26.40, suggesting some premium relative to its peers. Its recent quarterly results provide evidence of declining fundamentals despite the high multiples. The stock trend for the firm has changed from just slightly bearish to flat. Technical indicators such as the MACD show bearish signs on a weekly basis, indicating uncertain sentiment. Investors have seen a return of 197.97 per cent over three years. But the stock is down - 8.28 per cent year-to-date. This separation illustrates the difficulty of valuing fast-paced microcaps. It also states the fact that if the growth momentum...
On Wednesday, September 3, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price has reflected growth for the second consecutive day. As per the price graph, both cash bid price and official settlement price have moved up by USD 2 per tonne or 0.07 per cent to settle at USD 2,616 per tonne and USD 2,617 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also added USD 3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent and USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent to arrive at USD 2,614 per tonne and USD 2,614.5 per tonne. Also Read: LME aluminium offer price gains $2.5/t; stocks down 1,450t December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price increased by USD 4 per tonne or 0.15 per cent to halt at USD 2,662 per tonne and USD 2,667 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price, on the...
At Alba, safety is more than just a priority – it’s a way of life. This can be understood with their steady growth in safe working hours count without Lost Time Injury (LTI). The company has once again set a remarkable new standard, surpassing its previous milestones with an impressive achievement on September 3, 2025. Alba has now clocked 39 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), a significant improvement from last year's 24 million hours, as reported on September 20, 2024. This milestone highlights Alba's unwavering commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and resilient environment for both its employees and contractors. Looking closer, on July 31st, Alba had already reached 38 million safe working hours , marking notable growth from the 37 million hours recorded on...
Nuveen LLC, a US-based producer and marketer of aluminium products, has expanded its position in Kaiser Aluminium Corporation. It has purchased 43,250 shares valued at approximately USD 2.62 million, according to its latest SEC filing. The acquisition means Nuveen now owns 0.27 per cent of Kaiser Aluminium. Image source: https://www.kaiseraluminum.com/ Institutional confidence in Kaiser Aluminium The action comes as Kaiser Aluminium posted earnings per share of USD 1.21, significantly higher than its expectations for USD 0.49. For the quarter, revenue totalled USD 823.1 million, with evidence of sustained demand in its packaging, automotive and aerospace sectors. The company also maintained a dividend payment of USD 0.77 per share. This represents an annualised yield of 4 per cent. Other...
Imagine a world where scrap cars no longer pile up in landfills, but instead help build the electric vehicles of tomorrow. That is what a team of researchers in Europe are busy with. Stefan Pogatscher and his team have pioneered an exciting new process to recycle scrap metals from cars (amounting to 7 to 9 million tonnes in Europe annually) into a high-grade aluminium alloy perfect for building a variety of components for new electric vehicles. Get industry specific insights from - ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics How will this new innovation be carried out? The secret to this innovative solution is preserving a diverse mix of alloys found in scrap cars to create a superior product. Typically, when cars are dismantled, materials like aluminium, plastics, fabrics...
Smart packaging is quickly emerging as a growth driver for aluminium, merging sustainability and storytelling. Connected packaging, thanks to QR codes, AR, and AI-powered personalisation, has emerged as a high-impact tool in the food and beverage industries. It is delivering high 14 per cent scan rates, three-minute average time spent, and a 30 per cent sales boost with almost no extra media investment. A new frontier for the industry Aluminium packaging is perfectly positioned to reap the benefits of this new frontier as companies embrace it. Not only is aluminium premium in appearance, recyclable, and resilient, but it is also the perfect material on which to embed interactive technology. It has the potential to improve consumer experience while driving up sustainability. Also read:...
Over 100 mining licences were cancelled in Guinea, where big names like EGA have made headlines. But how many China-owned firms have been the target of Guinea’s ‘mine here, refine here regime’? The answer is a big-n-bold ZERO. The only report that deep search found when AL Circle was investigating the matter was of the single active operation affected by this crackdown of a joint venture in the Boffa-Fria corridor that included the Chinese-backed company SD Mining SA, which held a 42 per cent stake. Naturally, the question arises as to why Guinea has been cooperating with China when it comes to mining (we are mainly concerned about bauxite). For over 30 years, China has actively supported Guinea in various aspects. But why? As we dig deep, it seems to be clearing layer by layer. Also...
The global trade in aluminium bars and rods profiles during the first half of 2025 painted a picture of divergence, with some exporters expanding their reach while others struggled under regulatory and market pressures. China, still the largest player, endured the steepest fall. Its export volume slipped 21.09 per cent, dropping from 520,144.8 tonnes in H1 2024 to 410,485 tonnes in H1 2025. The financial blow was even harder, as net trade value fell by 27.4 per cent — from USD 1.8 billion to USD1.328 billion. Germany too found itself weighed down by weaker flows. Exports through May 2025 came to 107,240.4 tonnes, from 134,596.5 tonnes shipped in May 2024, a contraction of 20.29 per cent. The country’s export revenues followed the same path, tumbling 15.6 per cent from USD 932 million in...
Australian mining company South32 Limited is on shifting ground. Analysts at RBC Capital Markets have reduced South32’s price target to AUD3.20 (USD 2.0) from AUD3.50 (USD 2.28), even after it posted 75 per cent jump in annual profit to USD 666 million. However, despite the price target cut, analysts have kept an “outperform” rating for the company, demonstrating a belief in its long-term potential over short-term risk. The reduction reflects concerns over operational hurdles at South32 and softer market conditions. Insider buying has offered reassurance, hinting at confidence from management. South32 is also repositioning itself. Its shift into low-carbon commodities such as lithium, nickel and manganese aligns with global decarbonisation trends, particularly renewable energy and EV...
Bauxite and alumina can be considered as one of the most essential parts of Western Australia’s mining industry, underpinning the production of aluminium used worldwide in transport, infrastructure, and packaging. As one of the State’s most vital commodities, the sector is also closely monitored for worker safety, with new data shedding light on injury rates across major mining operations. Image Source: South32 website As per the WorkSafe WA data by The West Australian , bauxite and alumina recorded the highest injury rate among the State’s major commodities over two years, with Nickel bagging the second spot (recording 7.51 injuries per million hours worked, followed by iron ore at 5.14 and gold at 4.98). But the recent data shows a different picture altogether. South32 achieves 60%...
In a series of recent events, Steel Town Summit, a Canadian summit taking place in Hamilton, is urging the transportation industry to make use of domestically produced aluminium and steel in its upcoming projects, amidst the rising US tariffs rolled out by the Trump administration. During the challenging times for the industry, Canada's "steel town" is holding a summit which brings together transportation companies, government officials, and union representatives to promote the use of Canadian steel and aluminium in future projects. About the summit According to the statement issued by Transport Canada, the "Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit", organised by Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland in Hamilton, Ontario, was designed to support the Canadian transportation infrastructure by...
Alcoa, the leading producer of aluminium globally and the largest producer in the US, is at a crossroads. US tariffs on aluminium have triggered record high prices and raised flags about vulnerabilities not only in the US supply chain but also in Europe. Already, the company has faced a hit due to the impacts of US tariffs on prices and supply disruption. Besides, the increased volume of aluminium scrap flowing out from Europe has put Alcoa under the pressure of raw material shortages for recycling in its Spain facility, costing the company’s revenue. Margins under pressure Alcoa's earnings in Q2 2025 reflected good resilience. The revenue was USD 3.02 billion. This was an increase of about 4 per cent year-on-year. The net income increased to USD 151 million from USD 31 million. Earnings...
Calix Limited, an Australian company providing environmental technology solutions for industrial decarbonisation, has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading aluminium company to co-develop its Zero Emissions Alumina (ZEAL) technology. Also, the firm has executed an agreement with the same partner to implement a pilot-scale material testing program and a pre-Front End Engineering Design (pre-FEED) study. As per the agreements, the Australia-based company will carry out the material testing program at its Technology Centre in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, with the purpose of proving the viability of its ZEAL technology for the production of smelter-grade alumina from the feedstock of the Alumina Company. It will further retain complete ownership of all intellectual property...
