Guinea is looking to expand its partnership with Glencore beyond bauxite exports, with the two sides discussing potential investments in alumina refining, energy and other strategic projects as Conakry seeks to build more processing capacity at home. The discussions follow a more than USD 300...
For aluminium recyclers, managing profitability is no longer only about securing scrap, improving recovery rates or controlling operating costs. The timing of purchases, inventory holding, price fixation and customer sales can also influence the final margin that must be achieved. When aluminium...
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After several strong months of production, Metro Mining Limited saw a modest slowdown in October, shipping 735,000 wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite from its Bauxite Hills Operation in northern Queensland. Image source: Metro Mining To know more about the global bauxite industry, read “ A...
Pioneering investment in Guinea to a new generation's innovative ethanol project in Uganda, the Oswals’ investment pool in Africa is phenomenal, reflecting determination and forward-thinking. The family with Axis Mineral and PRO Industries are not easily persuaded by unstable political affairs,...
Iochpe-Maxion (B3: MYPK3), a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, has announced a series of strategic steps to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. The company plans to redeploy existing global...
VIVA, one of India’s leading manufacturers of aluminium composite panels, is all set to launch its new 0.7mm aluminium louvers and baffles from 6 to 9 November 2025 at ACETECH Mumbai. The new range of aluminium louvers features top-notch functionality, high-precision engineering, and architectural...
Futures: During the night session on November 5, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened lower, then surged before entering a consolidation phase. The 2512 contract opened at RMB 21,355 per tonne, hit a high of RMB 21,475 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 21,330 per tonne, and closed at RMB...
India’s aluminium industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation. With national demand projected to rise from around 5.3 million tonnes today to nearly 8.3 million tonnes by 2030, both primary and secondary producers have crucial roles to play in meeting industrial and environmental goals. The...
The start of the week reflected an enhanced London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price, but the following represented a dip in the LME, where cash, 3-month contract and forward contract dipped significantly. Both the LME cash bid and offer fell by USD 14.5 per tonne or 0.5 per cent, down from USD...
The proposed 15 per cent customs duty on aluminium and its downstream products is set to bring a new outlook to India’s aluminium sector, reshaping its trade dynamics and strengthening domestic resilience. In FY 2024–25, India’s aluminium production capacity, including downstream products, stood at...
Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium producer in India, has upheld its CSR initiative to assist the educational quality in Odisha through its initiative, Project Vidya. The organisation has distributed reference books to the students of classes 9 and 10 across government schools in the...
Poland has blocked over 37 tonnes of illegal aluminium scrap at its border and returned the shipment to Germany. Officials detained two trucks near Jędrzychowice, a key crossing point close to the German border. The load had been logged in Poland’s digital monitoring platform. However, the...
Just after Ball Corporation celebrated 90 years in the can manufacturing business, stakeholders cautiously rejoiced yet again as its third quarter felt a lot less like a wobble and more like a careful pivot wherein numbers whispered “steady” if anyone listened closely. Explore- Most accurate data...
Three important ESG disclosures for FY25 have been released by India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium. The Sustainable Development Report marks a clear discussion concerning the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Report and the Taskforce on Climate-related...
Immediate and time-sensitive actions are urged by the aluminium industry experts and policymakers to explore Odisha’s bauxite reserves. This step is crucial for bolstering India’s aluminium value chain by unlocking mines, which significantly contribute to the country’s self-reliance goals under the...
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that their first large-scale low-emission synthetic graphite plant, which they had featured at G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan (CMAP) in June 2025, would come up in Ontario, Canada. This plant will serve the demand for an...
The BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok hosted a spirited discussion on 28 October, with industry leaders navigating the trade barriers in a fragmented global market and emphasising the critical importance of free trade. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
China's GDP expanded 5.2 per cent y-o-y in the first three quarters of 2025 (Q3: +4.8 per cent ), supported by resilient consumption and steady exports that offset persistent investment weakness. Energy and chemical demand are increasingly driven by advanced manufacturing and green transition...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) moved lower on November 4, marking a modest decline across cash, three-month, and forward contracts. The cash bid price fell 1.71 per cent to USD 2,852.50 per tonne, while the cash offer eased 1.72 per cent to USD 2,853 per tonne, compared with...
Good news for Rio Tinto's Bell Bay aluminium smelter, with the new power deal inked, it will be running for at least the next 14 months. This came as the Tasmanian government decided to extend its power supply agreement temporarily. This extension ensures production stability while talks are...
