COROS has introduced the DURA 2 SOLAR, a second-generation GPS cycling computer featuring an anodised aluminium alloy frame and a braided carbon fibre back. The new model combines aluminium construction with a larger touchscreen, updated navigation functions and extended battery life. The device features an aluminium upper frame with a profile measuring just 5.7 mm at its thinnest point. Its construction combines the metal with carbon fibre to keep the overall weight at 99 grams without a mount, increasing to 138 grams with a compatible mount. The use of aluminium is part of a broader redesign that gives the cycling computer a slimmer profile. COROS has also expanded the screen size from 2.7 inches in the original DURA to 3.5 inches in the new model, improving the available display area...
Silgan Holdings and funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners (AIP) are set to acquire Trivium Packaging in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.4 billion. The transaction will combine Trivium’s aluminum and metal packaging operations with Silgan’s Metal Containers’ aluminum and steel segment and food and beverage flat cap closures businesses, creating Silgan Metal Containers and Closures (MCC), a global aluminum packaging business valued at $7.3 billion. Silgan will hold a 60% stake in the new entity, while AIP will own the remaining 40%. Operations will be concentrated primarily in North America and Europe. To learn the future of aluminum in the packaging industry, explore our report " ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics " Deal structure and...
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Karnataka’s aluminium extrusion sector, once a steady contributor to India’s industrial ecosystem, is facing its toughest test in decades. A convergence of global trade shocks, inclusive of but not limited to the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the United States under President Trump, along with a steady influx of cheap Chinese imports, has left extrusion units in the state squeezed from both ends. Image source: https://rupiko.in/ For an industry heavily dependent on exports and sensitive to cost fluctuations, the impact has been immediate and severe. India exported nearly 200,000 tonnes of aluminium to the US in FY2024, valued at USD 894 million. Among the cumulative volumes, India’s downstream export volume to the US accounted for 84,850 tonnes. It inflated from 53,633 tonnes in 2020 (a...
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is fast emerging as a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 transformation. With SAR 246 billion (USD 66.4 billion) in committed investments and untapped mineral wealth estimated at USD 2.5 trillion, the industry is poised to become the nation’s third economic pillar, complementing oil and petrochemicals. But to unlock its true potential and remain competitive on a global scale, the sector must go beyond expansion. It must embed cost discipline, operational transparency, and financial resilience at its core. A new report from Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), Optimising Cost Control in the Industrial Sector , highlights how a culture of cost excellence could redefine the future of mining in Saudi Arabia. The report introduces a four-part strategy designed...
A recent US ruling extending steep tariffs to include steel and aluminium-containing products is poised to drive up costs for both electric-vehicle components and aftermarket exhaust systems. This move is expected to significantly impact the cost structures of electric-vehicle components and aftermarket exhaust systems. Under the new rule implemented on August 19, 2025, the US Department of Commerce expanded its steel and aluminium tariffs, adding 407 product categories to the existing "derivative" list. These newly imposed tariffs on imports will face a 50 per cent duty on any steel and aluminium content, in addition to standard country-specific tariffs on non-metal components. Affected categories include appliances (such as refrigerators, freezers, dryers and air conditioners),...
Tracing back to July 2025, Impact Minerals, an Australia-based mineral exploration company, is advancing its focus on high-purity alumina (HPA) with the Lake Hope Project in Western Australia, where a completed pre-feasibility study positions it as one of the world's lowest-cost potential producers. The organisation now, besides the Lake Hope Project, reinforces its strategic commitment to HPA through Alluminous, its 50 per cent-owned entity, which is advancing the HiPurA HPA pilot plant toward commissioning. Lake Hope Project at a glance The project, located about 500 km southeast of Perth , holds a maiden ore reserve of 1.7 million tonnes grading 26 per cent Al₂O₃, translating to around 450,000 tonnes of contained alumina and supporting a projected 33-year mine life. With plans to ramp...
Alumina production in Asia (including China) and Africa continued to rise in the first half of 2025, but fresh data from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) indicates signs of cooling by mid-year. With China still dominating global output, new projects in Indonesia, India, and Africa are reshaping the supply landscape, as governments in bauxite-rich regions tighten rules to encourage local refining. In the first half of 2025, alumina production across Asia and Africa reached 49.07 million tonnes, a 6.1 per cent increase from 46.26 million tonnes in the same period of 2024 and a 10.5 per cent rise from 44.41 million tonnes in 2023. The year began on a strong note, with output including China at 8.58 million tonnes in January, but volumes slipped to 8.03 million tonnes by June,...
RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) reportedly expects that Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is projected to post a higher net profit for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, supported by lower alumina prices. The core earnings are expected to grow Q-o-Q to between RM480 million and RM520 million, though this remains slightly below its earlier projections. During Q1 2025, the company's revenue stood at RM 3.89 billion. If we compare Y-o-Y, during Q2 2024 , Press Metal's revenue closed at RM 3.95 billion, representing a significant boost during Q2 2025. The improvement is attributed to the decline in alumina prices to USD 350 per tonne, which has reduced its alumina-to-aluminium cost ratio to 14 per cent, compared to the three-year historical average of 18 per cent. "However, this may be...
In a bold leap toward self-reliance and semiconductor supremacy, National Aluminium Company (Nalco) is gearing up to become the first Indian company to produce the elusive rare metal gallium within the next two years. On Tuesday, the firm announced its initiative to extract gallium is now at the advanced stage and the likelihood to start the commercial production in the upcoming two years. India's leading aluminium producer has partnered with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the Heavy Water Board (HWB) on R&D initiatives focused on gallium extraction and non-nuclear applications of heavy water. Leveraging these collaborations, the company has successfully developed an indigenous technology to extract gallium, a critical metal recovered as a by-product in the alumina production...
Aluminium prices rose on Thursday, August 20, leading other base metals, as falling stocks and stronger demand from China supported the market. But the rise was held back by an increase in global supply. At the London Metal Exchange (LME), cash aluminium bid stood at USD 2,566 per tonne, down 0.21 per cent from USD 2,571.5 per tonne a day earlier, while the cash offer price also dropped by 0.21 per cent per cent to USD 2,567 per tonne from USD 2,572.5 on August 19. The three-month contract also eased slightly, with the bid and offer both falling 0.23 per cent, to USD 2,567 per tonne and USD 2,568 per tonne, respectively. Far-dated contracts were broadly stable. The December 2026 bid edged down 0.04 per cent to USD 2,622 per tonne from USD 2,623 per tonne, while the offer price slipped by...
In Magdeburg setzt die Mitteldeutsche Schlackenunion (MDSU) neue Maßstäbe für Lösungen in der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Mit ihrer hochmodernen Anlage zur Metallrückgewinnung aus Rostasche zeigt das Unternehmen die zentrale Bedeutung zuverlässiger und leistungsstarker Sortiertechnologien – und stärkt zugleich die Rolle von STEINERT als bevorzugtem Partner für industrielle Metallrückgewinnung. MDSU verändert die Sichtweise der Branche auf Verbrennungsrückstände. In Müllverbrennungsanlagen (MVA) bleiben nach der Verarbeitung 20 bis 30 Prozent der Materialien als Rostasche zurück – ein wertvoller Nebenstrom, der Aluminium, Kupfer, Messing und Edelstahl enthält. Dieses Potenzial erkennend, hat MDSU eine hochmoderne Rückgewinnungsanlage mit fortschrittlicher Röntgentechnologie in Betrieb genommen...
O sistema de reciclagem bem estruturado do Brasil mais uma vez impulsionou a taxa de reciclagem de latas de alumínio do país para impressionantes 97,3%. Há mais de 15 anos, o Brasil mantém consistentemente uma taxa superior a 95%, resultado não apenas de uma forte infraestrutura de reciclagem, mas também de um profundo senso de compromisso com a sustentabilidade, que incentiva o consumo de latas de alumínio. Em 2024, as vendas de latas no Brasil cresceram 7,6%, totalizando 34,8 bilhões de unidades, contra 32,3 bilhões no ano anterior. Por trás desse cenário, o progresso econômico constante também é um fator que impulsiona o consumo de latas de alumínio. Segundo o Banco Mundial, o Brasil, com uma população de 205,3 milhões, registrou um PIB per capita real de US$ 10.616 em 2024, contra US$...
Every aluminium can has a second life waiting to be written. When recycled, it can be back on store shelves in as little as 60 days, saving energy, cutting waste, and keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Now, Fayette County is giving residents a simple way to be part of that cycle of renewal. Fayette County has rolled out a brand-new aluminium can recycling trailer, now parked at the corner of McDonough Road and Highway 54 in Fayetteville, right across from the fleet maintenance department entrance. Thanks to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which provided the trailer at no cost, recycling aluminium cans is now as simple as a quick drop-off. Every can collected helps protect the environment while fuelling a cause that truly changes lives. The initiative is part of the...
A public consultation on Wales’ proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister of Wales. This proposal is mainly based on the concept of reuse over recycling to reduce waste and promote net zero. This scheme comprises a 12-week consultation on the DRS (Deposit Return Scheme), which began its historic journey on 18th August at Corona Pop Factory in Porth. This would continue till 10 November, which would be helping to implement the scheme. Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, said, “Wales has always led by example on environmental action, and the deposit return scheme represents our next bold step forward. By putting reuse at the centre of our approach, we’re not just tackling waste – we’re creating a model that other nations can...
Viggo Boats, a boat-building firm, has expanded its global reach through Vortec Marine as the exclusive dealer for the UK and Ireland. Their collaboration represents a growing demand for sustainable marine solutions, and Viggo's hybrid aluminium vessels will fit Vortec's solid position in the region. Vortec, headquartered in Swanwick and Gosport, will provide test drives, technical demonstrations, and full aftersales support, making it the single point of contact for both private owners and commercial operators interested in Viggo’s range. “Vortec Marine’s technical expertise, established reputation, and deep understanding of the UK marine market make them the ideal partner for Viggo Boats,” said Erik Wickgren, CEO of Öregrund Marine Service AB, manufacturer of Viggo Boats. “As interest...
Indian aluminium extrusion manufacturers are sounding the alarm over surging pressure from low-priced Chinese imports. They warn that these imports, facilitated indirectly through regional trade agreements, are disrupting domestic competitiveness, exposing a critical imbalance in the market's playing field. This led to the manufacturers demanding that the government re-examine the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between ASEAN countries and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Industry stakeholders allege that China is routing its finished aluminium products into the Indian market via Vietnam and Malaysia at zero duty under the FTA framework. In contrast, domestic producers face an 8.25 per cent import duty burden, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage against Chinese suppliers in both domestic...
A new study by Market Forces has shed light on Australia’s industrial gas consumption, revealing a striking concentration of demand among a handful of facilities. According to the findings, just 10 industrial sites are responsible for more than half (50.9 per cent) of the country’s total manufacturing gas use, with alumina and ammonia leading the way. The remaining 49.1 per cent of demand is driven mainly by the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, underscoring its dominant role in Australia’s energy landscape. Five ASX-listed giants, Rio Tinto, South32, Orica, Dyno Nobel, and Wesfarmers, operate six of these major gas-consuming plants. Their reliance on gas drives both operational costs and climate exposure. At the same time, these companies have begun mapping decarbonisation pathways,...
History has repeated itself as Russia, after the 1990s, has returned to barter deals owing to geopolitical predicaments. Not a generic practice yet, but the initiation of barter deals commenced at the Kazan Expo business forum. Chinese companies cited settlement issues and Russian demands that they bring production to Russia as major issues hindering the development of bilateral trade. Image Source: Wikipedia “We offer innovative cooperation models aimed at reducing settlement risks,” Xu Xinjing from Hainan Longpan Oilfield Technology Co. Ltd told Reuters through a translator, adding that “we offer a model of barter trade.” In exchange for the power equipment, his company wants to receive Russian shipbuilding metal alloys like aluminium and steel. “In the current conditions of limited...
Peel Ports Group, providing port and logistics services, has become the first UK port operator to join the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing and supporting the UK aluminium industry, underpinning its strategic focus on helping the steel and metals industries. This development aligns with the Group's ambition to strengthen its presence in the aluminium sector, building on a record year for steel imports handled at the Port of Liverpool. The Group stated that its membership with the ALFED will enable it to deliver more efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions for aluminium importers. In addition to this, it has already been collaborating with customers to position cargo closer to demand hubs, mainly across its seven statutory harbour...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navaratna central public sector enterprise (CPSE), is pursuing brownfield expansions in alumina and aluminium production as part of its strategy to secure Maharatna status. NALCO plans to invest INR 17,163 crore (USD 2.06 billion) to enhance smelter capacity by 0.5 million tonnes per annum and an additional INR 12,000 crore (USD 1.44 billion) to set up 1,080 MW of power generation capacity, with land acquisition for the smelter project nearing the final stage of completion. In addition, the company is also developing advanced plans to expand its alumina refinery capacity through a fifth stream of 1 MTPA with an investment of INR 5,677 crore (USD 681 million), alongside an INR 1,961 crore (USD 235 million) project to develop the Pottangi...
