Uno Minda is set to invest around INR 14.15 billion (USD 147.51 million) across four manufacturing expansion and consolidation projects, with a major portion of the spending directed towards increasing its aluminium casting capacity in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The automotive components maker plans to...
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...
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The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended keeping anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil in rolls imported from China for another five years, citing continued risks of unfair pricing and potential injury to domestic manufacturers. The recommendation, set out in the TRA’s 2025 Statement...
The government of Andhra Pradesh has officially approved the establishment of a large-scale industrial park at S. Kota in Vizianagaram district, marking a major shift in the region’s industrial strategy. The mega park will be developed by JSW Industrial Park Limited on 1,166 acres of land that the...
Al Arabia Company for Manufacturing and Painting Aluminium is gearing up to ramp up its annual exports to over 10,000 tonnes with a strategic makeover. This transformation into a fully integrated industrial complex, complete with cutting-edge production lines and a range of expansion projects, has...
Futures: During the night session on October 17, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 20,935 per tonne, reached a highest price of RMB 20,960 per tonne and a lowest price of RMB 20,890 per tonne and finally closed at RMB 20,925 per tonne, down 0.2 per cent. The night session...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices posted modest gains on October 17, with improvements seen across cash, three-month, and forward contracts, even as warehouse stocks slightly declined. On October 17, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 2,789.00 per tonne, up 0.52 per cent from...
The Trump administration's efforts to bring aluminium production back to the US are hitting a major roadblock, as fierce competition for energy resources is heating up, especially with the skyrocketing power needs of AI development and the growth of data centres. Aluminium is currently at the...
Epomaker has launched the Galaxy100 Lite keyboard. The launch targets users seeking a lighter aluminium build with enhanced customisation. It delivers this via a 20 per cent lighter body, QMK/VIA support and triple-mode connectivity. Weight drops to 1.6 kg, improving portability and comfort without...
Kaiser Aluminium Corporation, which has a market cap of USD 1.27 billion, has successfully extended its USD 575 million senior secured revolving credit facility for an additional five years, maturing in October 2030. The amendment, effective October 14, adds flexibility and eliminates certain...
Dinco Trading LLC, the UAE’s renowned aluminium supplier, has recently announced their most-awaited product expansion plan by introducing Plain Aluminium Sheet Metal and other high-end aluminium solutions. The introduction of the latest product takes Dinco a step ahead in building a reliable...
Caustic soda prices remained stable across prominent Asian markets during the first half of October 2025, backed by an even supply-demand relationship and steady industry demand. Although there were some mixed signals in certain countries, steady production costs, and cautious procurement...
Hyundai Motor India has presented an audacious road map for India till FY2030, which includes plans that extend beyond car launches. At its investor meet, the Korean automaker revealed a product roadmap that blends advanced lightweight materials, hybrid expansion, luxury positioning, and accessible...
LME Clear, the clearing house of the London Metal Exchange (LME), has announced a new triparty collateral service designed to simplify collateral management and cut operational costs for its clearing members. The initiative is being supported by Euroclear, one of the world’s largest financial...
After years of anticipation, TVS has finally stepped into the adventure segment with Apache RTX. Launched at an introductory price of INR 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle marks a major step for the homegrown manufacturer. The RTX is built to go the distance — literally and figuratively....
L’OCCITANE, a retail company focusing on skincare, fragrance, and various skin wellness products, have recently unveiled the reimagined Fragrance Collection from Maison L’Occitane en Provence in almost all the airports across the globe. The perfume bottle of L’OCCITANE has taken inspiration from...
Stellantis’ decision to abandon plans for its Brampton, Ontario, plant has fuelled speculation that US pressure is undermining Canada’s auto sector. It also raises questions about whether Canada’s involvement is to safeguard its third-largest export. The automaker, parent of Chrysler, announced it...
The Chhattisgarh High Court has made a significant ruling regarding Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), focusing on whether Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on the Compensation Cess charged on imported coal. The Chhattisgarh High Court has turned down BALCO's appeal, stating that the...
The global aluminium market is in transition, and nowhere is that more evident than in the United States. What was once a predictable cycle of imports, recovery, and exports has, in 2025, become a story of trade shifts, policy shocks, and surging international appetite for recycled metal. In the...
Ireland is sitting on a hidden trove of resources - the critical raw materials locked inside old appliances. New data from the waste management service firm WEEE Ireland (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland) shows a striking gap between what people recycle and what they truly...
