Vietnam-based custom motorcycle studio Bandit9 has unveiled the Bandit9 (RED) 800, a limited-edition Ducati-based motorcycle that combines sculptural aluminium bodywork with a charitable commitment to healthcare programmes. Its defining feature is a hand-painted finish that fades from deep Racing Red at the front into exposed, hand-brushed aluminium towards the rear, making the metal itself a central part of the design. Limited to just nine units worldwide, the motorcycle is priced at USD 49,900, with Bandit9 pledging a fixed USD 14,000 from each bike to (RED), the organisation that raises funds to fight AIDS and other preventable diseases. If all nine examples are sold, the commitment would total USD 126,000. Red paint gives way to sculpted aluminium The Bandit9 (RED) 800 builds on the...
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...
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Amcor Flexibles Rorschach in Switzerland has once again secured re-certification under the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1, reaffirming its leadership in responsible aluminium packaging. As of July 29 2025, ASI confirmed that the Rorschach facility met all requirements under the updated 2022 Standard, successfully transitioning its certification since the June 2023 deadline for re-certifications. Image source: https://aluminium-stewardship.org/ The ASI re-certification is a milestone, reflecting rigorous independent evaluation. ASI Performance Standard V3.1, introduced in mid-2023, builds upon the foundational V3 (2022) by embedding a stronger emphasis across 11 principles and 62 criteria spanning environmental stewardship, social responsibility,...
Asian Energy Services Limited (AESL), one of India's energy and mining services companies, has received an integrated service order of INR 865 crore (USD 104 million) from Vedanta Limited. With a duration longer than 57 months, this contract aims to provide integrated services primarily specialising in upstream oil and gas infrastructure services across its operational blocks, with a focus on Rajasthan, among India's other hydrocarbon regions. A strategic move amid India’s energy goals The agreement fits with India’s broader energy strategy, which is to reduce crude oil imports by 10 per cent and promote domestic hydrocarbon output. As part of that intent, companies such as Vedanta are increasingly investing in brownfield optimisation, integrated field management and O&M (Operations &...
On Tuesday, July 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price witnessed a significant decline of USD 25 per tonne or 0.94 per cent and USD 23.5 per tonne or 0.89 per cent. The prices closed at USD 2,607 per tonne and USD 2,609 per tonne from USD 2,632 per tonne and USD 2,632.5 per tonne. Image Source: London Metal Exchange As per the LME price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also declined by USD 24.5 per tonne or 0.93 per cent and USD 24 per tonne or 0.91 per cent to halt at USD 2,607 per tonne and USD 2,608 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price lost USD 13 per tonne or 0.48 per cent to clock at USD 2,652 per tonne and USD 2,657 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dropped by USD 26 per tonne or...
Hydro Aluminium has placed an order for a batch homogenisation plant to enhance operations at its recycling facility in Spain, marking another strategic advancement in the global aluminium recycling sector. The plant will be supplied by Hertwich Engineering, a company known for its expertise in energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable technologies. Image source: hertwich.com The scope of supply includes three batch homogenisation furnaces, two integrated cooling chambers, a billet saw, an ultrasonic testing station and a packing station. The addition of these homogenisation furnaces, supported by an optional step cooling system, will enable Hydro to manage frequent temperature fluctuations within its recycling operations efficiently. Gerold Keune, managing director of Hertwich,...
In a landmark move aligning economic ambition with climate strategy, China has commenced construction on the colossal Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project worth USD 168 million in Tibet. A massive clean energy initiative, this project is expected to reshape regional energy flows and significantly impact the aluminium industry by shouldering power supply responsibility with Yunnan. Powering a nation and its aluminium sector In Nyingchi, Premier Li Qiang announced the "project of the century", highlighting its strategic relevance for the nation. The five-dam complex along the Yarlung Zangbo River is expected to generate 300 terawatt hours (TWh) of power annually by 2035, which is greater than the UK's annual power consumption at present. The scope of this project, with a total estimated cost...
Molson Coors Beverage Company rang in Q1 2025 on a challenging note, reminding investors and beverage lovers alike that even a brewing giant can feel the chill when global headwinds hit hard. In its first-quarter earnings release (Q1 2025), the company reported an 11.3 per cent decline in net sales, down to USD 2,304.1 billion from USD 2,596.4 billion, along with a significant drop in volumes. Financial and brand volumes both saw steep declines of 14.3 per cent and 8 per cent respectively, primarily due to reduced shipments and a deliberate scale down of contract brewing across the US and Canada. Gavin Hattersley, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The macroeconomic environment and its broad effects on the beer industry and consumer, as well as competitive pressures in EMEA and...
Recycling is one of the easiest ways to do right by the planet, but doing it correctly takes more than tossing old metal into the bin and calling it a day. While most of us know we should recycle, the how of it often gets murky. Image credit: www.justdial.com Rinsing out aluminium cans, cleaning up old cookware and removing non‑metal parts from small appliances is the tip. And if you're still crushing your cans flat before tossing them? Don’t. Experts say that this can mess with sorting machines that rely on shape to ID and direct materials to the right place. The bottom line is that steel and aluminium can be recycled endlessly without degrading, so it’s worth doing right. Why shaping matters & recycling rates you should know Global aluminium recycling efficiency remains at 76 per cent,...
Pop in the capsule, press a button, and your coffee's ready, a quick, clean, and convenient process. But behind that ease lies an environmental challenge. In Austria, even with a dedicated collection system for used coffee capsules, only about 30 per cent make it to recycling. Because a high amount of leftover coffee grounds is compared to the aluminium packaging, this complicates the melting process in smelters and makes recycling both technically and economically difficult. To tackle this, a team at the Chair of Nonferrous Metallurgy at Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben), in collaboration with industry partners, is working on an innovative treatment process. Their goal is to recover aluminium from used capsules and turn it into a new material, helping close the...
As the clock ticks toward an August 1 trade deadline, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pressuring the federal government to respond decisively to escalating US tariffs. Ford has urged Ottawa to impose matching 50 per cent tariffs on American steel and aluminium, should talks fail to produce a new bilateral deal. Speaking at Queen’s Park on Monday, Ford said, “We are working on Aug 1 and we will see what comes from that. But I have always taken the approach dollar-for-dollar and tariff-for-tariff. If he (Trump) wants to attack our hardworking steel workers and aluminium workers, then we have to meet that 50 per cent tariff.” His comments come in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat of an additional 35 per cent tariff on a wider list of Canadian goods, a move that would add to the...
At a time when the whole world is experiencing inflation, tariff changes and shifting consumer behaviours, Heineken N.V. stands out as an example of operational resilience and foresight. The Dutch brewing company has been operating in a challenging environment with increasing US tariffs on aluminium and steel packaged goods (including beer). However, the company continues to outperform its competitors, demonstrating that strategic dexterity and sustainability measures can effectively address persistent challenges in the beverage industry. Localised production: a smart tariff shield Heineken's minimal use of cross-border beer exports is key to its insulation from the US tariff storm. The company brews nearly 95 per cent of its beer in the same region where it is consumed. In the US, only...
The Indian metal sector has experienced notable fluctuations in stock performance over recent weeks, with key players like NALCO, Vedanta Aluminium and Hindalco showing mixed trends across different timeframes. A closer look at their stock price movements reveals underlying market sentiments and evolving dynamics within the sector. Week-on-week analysis When the market opened on July 22, 2025, NALCO's stock was priced at INR 196.47 (USD 2.35) and closed marginally lower at INR 196.45 (USD 2.35), indicating stable performance. However, by July 25, the stock touched a high of INR 199.35 (USD 2.39) before retreating to close at INR 193.50 (USD 2.31), marking a 2.93 per cent decline. The downward trend continued and as the market closed on July 28, the share price had further declined to INR...
In a bold move to align with global green transit practices, Kolkata Metro, one of India’s oldest metro networks, is transforming significantly to enhance its services, overall efficiency and is also stepping into a cleaner, more efficient future. As per the latest news, Kolkata Metro’s ambitious third rail upgrade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, with a critical section of the Blue Line successfully modernised in Phase I of the project . The replacement of the traditional steel third rail with a high-conductivity aluminium rail was carried out on the Down Line between Shyambazar and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, and on the Up Line from Shyambazar to Park Street . The latest installation was executed on Saturday night in the Main Line segment near Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station....
The August 1 deadline looms just around the corner, and countries across the globe are preparing last-minute either to crack a deal with the US ahead of the reciprocal tariff implementation or to combat the ripple effect of the tariff across supply chains. In the meantime, when the world’s two largest economies, the United States and the European Union, managed to avert a full-throated trade tussle, they did so with what protagonists would call a compromise, and critics dub an asymmetric capitulation. In a high-stakes meeting at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a framework deal with a 15 per cent US tariff on about 70 per cent of EU exports, including cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors,...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) edged lower on July 28 compared to July 25, with both spot and futures contracts showing a marginal decline. The cash bid price fell 0.92 per cent from USD 2,656.5 per tonne on July 25 to USD 2,632 per tonne on July 28, while the cash offer also slipped 0.92 per cent to USD 2,632.5 per tonne. Similarly, 3-month contracts saw modest downward movement. The 3-month bid price dropped from USD 2,655.5 per tonne to USD 2,631.5 per tonne, while the offer price eased from USD 2,656 per tonne to USD 2,632 per tonne, both marking a decrease of approximately 0.90 per cent. Forward prices also weakened. The December 26 bid price dipped 0.86 per cent to USD 2,665 per tonne, and the offer price slid 0.86 per cent to USD 2,670 per tonne, down from USD...
Vedanta Aluminium, a key player in India’s metal and resource sector, has expanded the installed capacity of its Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA) unit by 120 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) at its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) facility in Jharsuguda, Odisha. This move aims to strengthen India’s position in the global automotive and engineering aluminium markets. Image source: Vedanta Aluminium Primary Foundry Alloys are critical for manufacturing essential automotive components such as alloy wheels, engine blocks, cylinder heads, and transmission housings. Known for their superior castability, strength, and thermal conductivity, PFAs are tailored to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Vedanta’s offerings comply with global benchmarks including BS-VI and CAFE norms, making them a...
According to the US Geological Survey data, the United States’ total imports of aluminium plates, sheets and bars in April 2025 closed at 101,000 tonnes, reflecting Y-o-Y downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 10.61 per cent from 113,000 tonnes. From January to April 2025, the amount of aluminium plates, sheets and bars imported by the US closed at 425,000 tonnes, reflecting a surge of 20,000 tonnes or 4.93 per cent Y-o-Y from 405,000 tonnes. Month-on-Month (M-o-M), US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars imports in April 2025 recorded a substantial surge of 2400 tonnes from 98,600 tonnes recorded in March. The data also highlighted fluctuation in overall M-o-M import volumes, which is further illustrated in the graphical representation below. Top 3 plates, sheets and bars exporters to the US – April...
Indonesia's state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, is looking to ramp up its aluminium ambitions with a multi-stage, vertically integrated plan to transform the country into a centre for global aluminium production. MIND ID, through its subsidiary PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), is set to increase national aluminium production capacity from 275,000 tonnes per annum to 900,000 tonnes per annum by 2029. Bridging the aluminium demand-supply gap According to Maroef Sjamsoeddin, President Director of MIND ID, the expansion is critical to narrow down Indonesia’s aluminium supply gap, which currently hovers around 1.2 million tonnes per year. “Domic aluminium consumption is expected to increase by around 600 per cent in the next 30 years, especially to support the electric vehicle...
In a high-stakes crackdown on trade fraud, the US Department of Justice has announced that patio furniture manufacturer Grosfillex Inc. will shell out $4.9 million to settle claims that it dodged US import duties on aluminium components shipped from China. The Pennsylvania-based company stands accused of playing a shell game with customs paperwork, allegedly submitting falsified documents to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to sidestep antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on aluminium extrusions sourced from the People’s Republic of China. Federal investigators say Grosfillex skirted tariffs by misclassifying certain aluminium parts as duty-free and packaging others into so-called furniture “kits” to obscure their true origin and avoid detection. In a twist that added fuel...
