
Hindalco Industries has partnered with Germany-based digital marketplace Metalshub to introduce a structured online bidding process for spot sales of metallurgical-grade alumina, with the first tender expected between October and December 2026. The initiative aims to bring greater competition and...
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...
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A nano-ceramic coating sets new quality standards in aluminium smelting The nano-ceramic release agent was launched on the market by Ceranovis in Germany with the aim of improving process quality and thereby reducing production costs. This proved successful. Many of the large primary aluminium...

Driven by the September peak season, primary alloy saw active production scheduling, sustained domestic demand recovery, and significant inventory drawdowns, though enterprises remained cautious about capacity expansion. Secondary alloy benefited from resilient downstream automotive demand, with...

Vedanta Ltd., released its consolidated results for the second quarter of FY26 on October 31, 2025, highlighting strong operational growth and record performance across major business segments, though the profit declined sharply year-on-year. The company’s consolidated net profit stood at INR 1,798...

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to trim tariffs and maintain the flow of rare earth exports from China, marking a temporary easing of trade tensions between the two economic powers. The understanding was reached during their meeting in Busan, South Korean —...

Almatis, a global leader in speciality alumina products and solutions, has broken ground on its new Huangdao Calcined Alumina Plant in the Qingdao Economic Development Zone, China. With this new plant, Almatis will double its production capacity in the region and aims to meet the rising demand for...

In October, the aluminium processing composite PMI fell 6.8 per cent points m-o-m to 48.9 per cent, dropping below the 50 mark. PMIs for most aluminium processing sectors declined significantly into contraction territory, mainly due to weakening end-use demand and high aluminium prices suppressing...

Western Australia-based explorer Western Yilgarn NL has released new estimates that mark a notable lift in its bauxite inventory. The update follows the completion of two fresh resource assessments at the New Norcia and Cardea 3 projects, bringing the company’s total JORC-classified bauxite...

According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in September 2025 (30 days) increased by 1.14 per cent Y-o-Y but decreased by 3.18 per cent M-o-M. As September entered the traditional peak season, the proportion of liquid aluminium at domestic aluminium smelters rebounded slightly, with...

This week in the aluminium downstream sector, major players shared impressive Q3 results, rolled out cutting-edge product technologies and announced significant leadership changes, indicating a vibrant shift throughout the global value chain. Weekly aluminium downstream recap by AL Circle Pvt Ltd...

Over the years, the global aluminium recycling market is on an upward trajectory, with recycled aluminium usage standing at 27.7 million tonnes in 2023 and 28.4 million tonnes in 2024, driven by the growing focus on sustainability, renewable energy and circular economy practices. AL Circle’s...

Global energy and commodity group Mercuria is shipping over 30,000 tonnes of aluminium from Port Klang in Malaysia to New Orleans, three market sources have revealed. They added that the trader probably needed the metal for its US customers. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions...

The Trump Administration has expanded the scope of US trade protection measures, introducing new Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), including trucks, buses, and related components. According to the US Department of Commerce, the decision addresses national security...

Sussan Ley recently met with the Chief Executive Officer of Tomago Aluminium Company, Jérôme Dozol. The meeting was all about tackling the current hurdles the smelter is facing, especially the rising power costs and how it is affecting the ability to operate effectively. Sussan Ley clarified that...

Every Can Counts U.S., in partnership with National Links Trust, has launched a new aluminium beverage recycling initiative at East Potomac Golf Links. This initiative is the first golf course activation for Every Can Counts U.S., launched to help golfers and visitors recycle the aluminium beverage...

Mysteel's assessment of the national average spot price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity exceeding 98.6 per cent remained unchanged from the prior day at RMB 2,909 per tonne (USD 409 per tonne) on Thursday, ending a persistent downtrend since September 2. The price stabilisation came...

India's imported aluminium scrap prices inched up w-o-w, though London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmarks witnessed positive movements. BigMint assessed UAE-origin Tense scrap at USD 1,945 per tonne, up by USD 10 per tonne w-o-w, while UK-origin Taint Tabor C/S (9-10 per cent) stood at USD 2,250 per...

AMAG Austria Metall AG has reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, demonstrating resilience in a persistently challenging global environment. Despite ongoing pricing pressure, weaker demand, and trade-related headwinds, the company managed to lift...

Vikram Solar, a prominent player in the renewable industry, has launched its new solar technology development, the ‘Hypersol Pro’ solar panel, at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2025. The panel offers an efficiency level of up to 23.69 per cent without any reverse power loss, and it is applicable...