North America’s aluminium industry is entering a new era in 2026. As the US races to rebuild primary smelting capacity from near-zero, Canada pairs expansion with low-carbon innovation and recycling. From a USD 4 billion Oklahoma smelter to Quebec’s newly commissioned AP60 plant, here’s how each...
The European Parliament has backed plans to expand the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to a wider range of steel and aluminium products, including screws, wires, springs and household utensils. MEPs approved the Parliament’s position on the proposed CBAM review with 464...
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For more than a century, Quebec’s Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region has been more than just a hub of aluminium production — it’s the soul of Canada’s aluminium industry. The gleaming metal shaped its economy, built its communities, and earned the area its proud nickname: “aluminium valley.” But the deep...
[Barcelona, Spain] This November 2025, the 3rd Net Zero Europe - Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 will be held on 3-4 November in Barcelona, Spain. Supported by ACCIÓ – Catalonia Trade & Investment, the summit will convene European policymakers, technical experts, and supply chain leaders to...
Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO), a global enterprise in the aluminium industry, has announced robust earnings for the nine months ended September 30 2025, signalling stable progress despite volatile market conditions. The company reported sales of RMB 17.65 billion (approx USD 2.48...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has shared plans to issue USD 500 million in senior notes that will mature in 2034. This offering will be conducted through a private transaction, which means it’s exempt from the registration requirements outlined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Issuing of...
The national average price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity above 98.6 per cent dropped by RMB 31 per tonne (USD 4.4 per tonne) or 1 per cent from a week earlier to RMB 2,930 per tonne on October 23, Mysteel's price assessment showed. Ongoing price weakness has heightened financial...
Tata Motors has shown a solid performance in the third quarter, due to its strong position in the electric vehicle (EV) market and the impressive contributions from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Although some domestic sectors have seen a slowdown, the company’s commitment to innovation, operational...
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) reported a strong performance for the third quarter and the nine months ended 30 September 2025, driven by firmer aluminium prices, steady output, and solid market demand. In Q3 2025, the company produced 172 thousand metric tonnes of aluminium, a small...
There’s a neat paradox at the heart of the clean-energy debate: richer societies typically use more energy, yet the latest modelling from the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) suggests we can (provided that we choose to) have a lot more of the good things that energy delivers (travel, cooling,...
Australia’s leading independent architectural aluminium finisher, Australian Aluminium Finishing (AAF), has announced a major upgrade to its aluminium finishing operations. Following the introduction of the latest powder coating technology, the company is now focused on expanding its decorative...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2512 contract opened at the day's high of RMB 20,735 per tonne overnight, hit a low of RMB 20,580 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,680 per tonne, down RMB 35 per tonne or 0.17 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 989 lots, and open...
Egyptalum or Egypt Aluminum, the largest aluminium producer in Egypt and a key player in Africa's industry, has announced a significant 43 per cent drop in net profits for the first quarter of FY2025/26 compared to last year. Net profit According to its most recent financial report, the Egypt-based...
Industrial Transition Accelerator and E3G encourage the EU to develop lead markets for clean materials and chemicals to accelerate100bn EUR investment pipeline Brussels, 28 October: The EU can trigger billions in clean investment, build competitiveness and secure its industrial future via policies...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices strengthened between October 24 and October 27, supported by steady demand and tightening inventories. On October 27, the LME aluminium cash bid stood at USD 2,878.50 per tonne, up USD 26 from USD 2,852.50 on October 24. The cash offer also rose USD 26,...
Join us in Dili, Timor-Leste, on 24–26 November 2025 for the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining & Business Forum, officially endorsed by the Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP Timor-Leste) and the Autoridade Nacional dos Minerais (ANM Timor-Leste). Organised by IN-VR and The Energy Circle, this...
According to SMM data, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production in September 2025 (30 days) increased by 1.52 per cent M-o-M and 10 per cent Y-o-Y. By the end of September, China's existing metallurgical-grade alumina capacity was about 110.32 million tonnes, and the actual operating capacity...
Tournaire, a French aluminium packaging solution provider, has unveiled its new Omni Plus aluminium bottle range. The launch sets a new benchmark for sustainable packaging as it combines strength with sustainability. Each bottle features a mono-bloc aluminium construction, extruded from a single...
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday to lay out a strategic investment plan aimed at boosting the state's industrial and economic growth. Their discussion centred on how Vedanta's ambitious development projects can align with the Prime...
China’s manufacturing industry, which has been the world’s largest for fifteen consecutive years, appears to be sputtering in 2025, weighed down by global trade tensions and waning domestic demand. Yet amid the broader industrial slowdown, one segment has quietly kept the aluminium sector afloat...
