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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National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has started FY26 on a strong note, with net profit climbing 77 per cent year-on-year to INR 1,064 crore in Q1 from INR 601 crore in Q1 FY25. The earnings surge comes as India’s aluminium industry benefits from rising demand, cost efficiencies, and stronger export markets. Revenue from operations rose 33 per cent to INR 3,806.94 crore from INR 2,856.10 crore, while total income increased to INR 3,930.45 crore from INR 2,916.62 crore. Profit before tax grew 75 per cent to INR 1,429.27 crore from INR 817 crore, and earnings per share rose to INR 5.70 from INR 3.20. Also read: NALCO’s FY2025 net profit posts triple-digit growth, breaking all previous records Sequentially, revenue fell 28 per cent from INR...
In response to evolving spatial needs that balance functionality and aesthetics, Parallel Doors and Windows, a specialised window solution designed to provide maximum ventilation, has introduced its latest innovation, the Aluminium Sliding Door, engineered for modern architectural applications. The new modern aluminium sliding door is designed for seamless functionality and crafted with purpose. This launch redefines the conventional door, offering a sophisticated design solution that enhances both form and user experience in contemporary spaces. Constructed with durable aluminium and refined with glass, the aluminium sliding door will deliver a balanced design narrative which merges the strength with elegance, transparency with discretion and stillness with articulation. Its ultra-slim...
Have you ever imagined what happened to the used coffee pods after that morning pick-me-up? For over 3.5 million of them, a second life was given, thanks to a powerful local partnership driving this national change. The re3 Partnership uniting Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough Councils in collaboration with FCC Environment is proudly celebrating the second anniversary of its innovative coffee pod recycling service, launched with the Podback scheme. Since its inception in July 2023, the initiative has recycled a remarkable 54.4 tonnes of coffee pods (both aluminium and plastic) through re3’s recycling centres. Aluminium and plastic coffee pods are carefully separated and recycled to ensure maximum recovery of valuable materials. Once collected, the aluminium and plastic...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC), the leading and only vertically integrated beverage can producer in Pakistan, has delivered on the much-awaited debottlenecking and capacity increase development. The development was officially communicated to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in a filing. The company’s annual rated production capacity increased from 1.2 billion to 1.3 billion cans, an increase of 8.3 per cent. “With reference to our earlier announcement dated April 30, 2025, regarding the Board of Directors’ approval of the debottlenecking and capacity enhancement project, we are pleased to inform you that the project has been successfully completed within the projected timeline,” the company stated. PABC confirmed that the new capacity is “now commercially operational and...
The LME aluminium price witnessed significant growth on August 7, with both cash bid price and official settlement price showing upward momentum. As per the LME price graph , both the cash bid price and the official settlement price gained USD 27.5 per tonne to clock at USD 2,616.50 per tonne and USD 2,617 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price surged by USD 26 per tonne and 27.5 per tonne to halt at USD 2,617 per tonne and USD 2,619 per tonne. On the same day, December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price hiked by USD 18 per tonne to settle at USD 2,670 per tonne and USD 2,675 per tonne. Also Read: LME aluminium cash price rises to $2,589/t; opening stock climbs to 467,925t LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price inched up USD 1 per tonne to clock at...
In a world racing toward decarbonisation, one metal that is quietly rewriting the rules of industrial sustainability is aluminium. Long valued for its strength and versatility, aluminium is now stepping into the spotlight as a cornerstone of the global green transition. From solar-powered smelters and electric furnaces to closed-loop scrap systems and low-carbon alloys, aluminium's evolution is no longer just industrial, it's ideological. Each year, approximately 30 million tonnes of aluminium scrap are recycled worldwide, a testament to its remarkable circularity. Nearly 75 per cent of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today, underscoring its longevity and unmatched recyclability. Sustainability & Recycling: Aluminium's Dual Commitment And this shift isn't happening in...
A UK aluminium casting facility facing repeated pump failures due to extreme water temperatures, which go up to 87°C, has successfully implemented a custom high-heat pumping solution developed by Wildon UK and KSB, ensuring uninterrupted operations. In recent times, A UK aluminium ingot supplier encountered recurring pump failures in its casting pit due to excessively high process water temperatures surpassing standard submersible pump thresholds. Recognising the operational risk, the company engaged Wildon UK, which collaborated with KSB to engineer a customised high-performance pumping solution. The underlying challenge The casting process demanded the return of cooling water from the pit, where temperatures consistently reached 80°C and occasionally spiked to 87°C, far exceeding the...
Despite a recent breakthrough in the EU-US tariff standoff, Europe’s aluminium recycling industry is sounding the alarm over a worsening crisis: the continued surge in aluminium scrap exports from the continent. While the deal marked a diplomatic easing of trade tensions, it left a critical issue unresolved, a widening market distortion that risks undermining Europe’s access to essential raw materials. The problem lies the current tariff structure. Under the revised agreement, aluminium products exported from the EU to the US still face steep tariffs of 50 per cent, whereas aluminium scrap is subject to a far lower tariff of 15 per cent. This disparity, industry leaders argue, creates a strong incentive to export scrap instead of higher-value products draining Europe’s recycling ecosystem...
AL Circle, the world’s leading digital media platform dedicated to the global aluminium value chain, proudly announces the launch of its latest industry report titled “ Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030 .” With growing momentum in sustainability, green mobility, lightweighting, and infrastructure development, aluminium flat rolled products (FRPs) have emerged as a core enabler across multiple end-use sectors. This comprehensive study offers data-driven insights, trend analysis, and forward-looking perspectives essential for stakeholders navigating this dynamic market. Why this report matters The global aluminium FRP industry stands at the crossroads of technological transformation, geopolitical shifts, and evolving sustainability standards. From beverage cans and...
The protectionist tariff strategy once touted by US President Donald Trump to revitalise domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be yielding the opposite effect - at least in early 2025. Industry indicators point to a clear downturn, with aluminium demand and production trending downward during the first quarter of the year. Image credit: Aluminum Association PMI signals early warning The first signs of contraction came from industrial sentiment. Both the US and Canadian Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMI) dipped below the critical 50-point threshold in March 2025, registering at 49 and 46.3, respectively, indicating a shrinking manufacturing sector. Historically, a PMI below 50 signals a downturn in production and purchasing activity, which typically correlates with weakening...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) have announced the UAE’s first delivery of aluminium manufactured using electricity generated from the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. Image Source: EGA The breakthrough product, branded MinimAL, marks a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of heavy industry in the UAE and globally. The first batch of this low-carbon aluminium will be supplied to CANEX Aluminum, Egypt’s leading aluminium downstream producer, for use in infrastructure, solar energy, transportation, and architectural applications. Decarbonising aluminium through nuclear power Electricity generation accounts for around 60 per cent of the global aluminium...
A new protocol has been signed between India and Russia with the sole aim of deepening the industrial cooperation concerning aluminium, railways and the mining sector. At the 11th session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration across key sectors. Discussions highlighted increased engagement in aluminium , fertilisers and railway transport, along with mutual focus on capacity building and technology transfer in mining equipment, exploration and industrial and domestic waste management. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the discussion between the two countries was conducted under the framework of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade,...
Rio Tinto has approved a USD 180 million investment for the development of the Norman Creek project at its Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. Image source: Rio Tinto The initiative aims to access approximately 466 million tonnes of high-grade bauxite representing nearly half of Amrun’s 978 million tonne declared reserves with an average alumina content of 54.4 per cent. Work is already underway on key infrastructure, including a 19km haul road, accommodation facilities, and a communications tower. Production is expected to begin in 2027, with full construction completion anticipated by 2028. Rio Tinto Managing Director of Pacific Operations Aluminium Armando Torres said, “Norman Creek is another important step in securing the long-term future of our Weipa operations,...
The sharp hike in aluminium tariffs under the Trump administration, from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, has significantly disrupted the aluminium industry and its dependent sectors, directly impacting corporate earnings. The beverage industry, in particular, has felt the strain. Molson Coors, which previously reported an 11.3 per cent decline in net sales for Q1 , has now released its Q2 results, indicating plans to revise its financial outlook downward due to continued softness in beer demand and the mounting pressure from aluminium tariffs. Q2 financial results Molson Coors in the second quarter reported a 1.6 per cent decline in net sales on a reported basis and a 2.6 per cent decrease in constant currency. The US GAAP income before income taxes fell by 0.9 per cent to USD 554.9 million,...
LME aluminium prices saw modest gains on August 6, with both spot and forward contracts reflecting upward momentum. Inventory levels also continued to rise, signalling a gradual build-up in supply. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,589 per tonne on August 6, marking a 0.84 per cent increase from USD 2,567.5 per tonne on August 5 . The cash offer price climbed by 0.84 per cent as well, from USD 2,568 per tonne to USD 2,589.5 per tonne. The 3-month bid price increased by 0.98 per cent, from USD 2,566 per tonne to USD 2,591 per tonne, while the 3-month offer price rose by 0.92 per cent, from USD 2,568 per tonne to USD 2,591.5 per tonne. Looking further ahead, the December 26 bid price jumped to USD 2,652 per tonne, up 1.03 per cent from USD 2,625 per cent while the December 26...
Who says aluminium is used only for machinery and factories? Now it’s also finding its way to furniture- literally! Norwegian brand Vestre is making it possible by turning recycled aluminium into sustainable and eco-friendly furniture. Vestre, a Norway-based furniture maker, would be using the recycled aluminium material from Hydro Circal aluminium produced in Michigan to manufacture its furniture in the market of North America. In the European market, Vestre has already produced KINN model chairs and tables using the recycled aluminium from Hydro Circal. Now, Vestre intends to use the recycled aluminium from Hydro’s facility in Cassopolis, Michigan, to manufacture its KINN products. The main motive of Vestre is to manufacture products “closer to the markets it serves, reducing emissions...
Eden Renewables, a renewable energy developer whose headquarters are in Troy, New York, USA, has received a unanimous planning consent from Braintree District Council for its proposed 13.8 MWac Sheepcote Solar Farm. This farm is close to Cressing in Essex, England. The consent came with glowing endorsements from the councillors, one saying, "If Carlsberg did solar farms," and another described it as "a beautiful proposal". Eden celebrated the planning approval with a post on its LinkedIn page, revealing, “Good to see a rational, constructive and objective assessment of the application from the council's planning team and a testament to all the hard work and skills of our team and the many consultants who supported them – thank you.” Agri-Solar and biodiversity at the heart of the plan...
India’s alumina trade landscape is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by expanding domestic capacity and a strategic shift away from traditional suppliers like Bahrain. The shift comes amid rising domestic alumina production and stabilising global market conditions, prompting Indian refiners to re-evaluate where and how they procure this essential input for aluminium smelting. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, India imported just 155,563 tonnes of alumina during the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, a steep 66.27 per cent decline from the 461,078 tonnes recorded the previous year. This dramatic drop reflects both improved domestic output and a changing approach to trade partnerships. Monthly data further underscores this shift. Between January and May...
