Five years after taking control of Metra, KPS Capital Partners is preparing to hand over the aluminium extrusion company to Poland’s Grupa Kęty in a deal valued at EUR 645 million (USD745 million). The transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 pending customary approvals,...
In the first half of 2025, humanity generated more electricity from renewables than from coal for the first time ever. What led to it? It was possible only because of two decades of falling solar panel prices, taller wind turbines, and governments finally treating clean power like an economic...
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Europe’s aluminium market is being squeezed from three sides at once: soaring premiums, a major smelter shutdown and the countdown to CBAM. Together, these pressures are tightening supply, inflating costs and reshaping trade flows across the continent as 2025 draws to a close. Premiums surge as...
Aluminium has always carried a contradiction. It is the metal the world turns to for lightweighting, electrification and decarbonisation. And yet producing it remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial activities on the planet. However, that contradiction is finally catching up with the...
Along the Mississippi River, located near Gramercy, the bauxite refinery, which has been in continuous distress since the beginning of this year, is now served with a lawsuit in the federal court. This has been initiated by the regional environmental group concerning its ponds of "red mud" waste....
Aluminium prices have witnessed a 0.09 per cent rise, amounting to USD 273.8 per kg, attributed to revived market sentiment by the support of China’s economy-boosting measures and the US government shutdown causing supply disruptions . Supply tightness builds globally Production issues at major...
Meanwhile, China's imports of alumina climbed as overseas material remained cheaper than the domestic supply. Mysteel data showed that the average price of Australian alumina (purity above 98.6per cent) fell 4.5 per cent on a month to USD 344.4 per tonne CIF Lianyungang in October. By comparison,...
The trade relation between the Russian Federation and Turkey dates back to the 1990s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. What began as an exchange of food, energy, and industrial goods has matured into a modern partnership defined by sustainability, technology, and green metal trade. And...
ValCUN, the expert in Molten Metal Deposition (MMD), have launched REMUS 1.0, intending to advance the industrial adoption of 3D printing. This innovation is a cutting-edge printhead which is designed in a way that it supports the use of high-strength aluminium alloys within everyday manufacturing...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) has won a major tax dispute case after the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled in its favour, confirming that the company is entitled to claim CENVAT credit on the service tax paid for mining services used in bauxite extraction....
First National Bank & Trust Fund Committee has made an agreement with Stacey Lantagne from Crafters on Central for collecting aluminium can tabs to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Ronald...
Verdox, a US-based climate technology firm, has achieved a major leap in the race to decarbonise heavy industry. In collaboration with Hydro, one of the world’s leading aluminium and renewable energy producers, the company has completed a first-of-its-kind trial capturing carbon directly from...
Futures: Technically, the SHFE aluminium 2601 contract extended gains in yesterday's night session, closing at RMB 21,950 per tonne, up 0.85per cent, showing strong performance. The moving average system displayed a bullish alignment, with MA5 to MA60 (21,945-21,949) highly converged and prices...
After a slight decline on November 11, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price gained traction on November 12. The LME cash bid on November 12 rose by USD 15.5 per tonne or 0.55 per cent, up from USD 2,840 per tonne to USD 2,855.5 per tonne. The cash offer also rose by USD 15 per tonne or...
At the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, a dedicated session will explore how waste pickers can play a central role in advancing aluminium recycling and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Scheduled for November 13, the discussion, titled “People...
Guinea is about to begin a new chapter with its first generation of alumina refineries, aiming to end decades of raw bauxite exports and finally capture more value at home. Image for representational purpose For years, the West African nation has served as a supplier of high-quality bauxite —...
Century Aluminium Corporation’s shares tumbled sharply after reports emerged that Glencore, its key investor, sold a majority of its holdings in a large block trade. Reportedly, Glencore offloaded its 9 million shares of Century Aluminium at USD 30.65 each, generating gross proceeds of...
What once filled scrapyards is now driving a regional boom. Aluminium scrap, long treated as waste, is now an important thing into Southeast Asia as factories across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam hunt for cleaner raw material. With global industries chasing low-carbon supply chains and...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has posted a strong financial performance for Q3 2025, safely navigating demand constraints and tariff tensions. Sales volume down yet profit up - this underscores a favourable price mix for Alba. What else has...
Jonathan Grant to lead global aluminium industry body in demonstrating the benefits of aluminium and the industry's commitment to sustainable development and responsible production. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The International...
