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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The Assam government has withdrawn from its proposed solar project, leading to the suspension of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract previously awarded to Waaree Renewable. In a regulatory filing, Waaree Group’s EPC division informed the stock exchange of this development. The project was halted due to funding constraints, making it unviable for the state to proceed. Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL) clarified that the Government of Assam had withdrawn the Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan intended for the project. As a result, the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) deemed it unfeasible to continue and formally terminated all associated work assigned to the stakeholders. Waaree RTL had secured the contract as part of a consortium of three...
In a major push to power Rajasthan’s clean energy transition, Solex Energy Limited has launched two new high-performance solar modules built specifically for India’s weather conditions. Image for representational purpose The announcement was made at a high-profile event attended by Chairman and Managing Director Chetan Shah, Whole-time Director Piyush Chandak, and Director Vipul Shah. The company’s first offering, the Tapi R, marks India’s inaugural module built with rectangular N-Type TOPCon cells. With a power output between 595–625watts and an impressive 23.14 per cent efficiency, the module uses 132 half-cut rectangular cells to enhance energy generation, boost low-light response, and maintain performance even in high temperatures. The panel also comes with a 12-year product warranty...
Surging demand for aluminium in China has brought renewed attention to the most-traded aluminium contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). On Tuesday, SHFE aluminium prices reached their highest level since November, signalling a potential upward trend driven by China's intensified focus on industrial growth and increased metals consumption. After reaching a previous high on November 12, 2024, SHFE aluminium surged again on July 22, 2025, rising by 0.75 per cent to RMB 20,900 (USD 2,913.26) per tonne as of 0702 GMT. In parallel, SHFE alumina (SAOcv1) climbed 4.23 per cent to RMB 3,452 (USD 480.67) per tonne, the highest level since February 26, 2025. As of July 18, aluminium inventories at SHFE-monitored warehouses (AL-STX-SGH) stood at 108,822 tonnes, reflecting the lowest level...
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The demand for aluminium scrap in India is on the rise, standing at 2.5 million tonnes (approx.) , driven by increasing focus on circular economy principles and the need for sustainable manufacturing practices. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry data, India imported a total of 0.42 million tonnes of aluminium scrap during Q1 2025, jumping from 0.34 million tonnes in Q1 2024. If India continues to import in the same way, then the scenario may come to 1.6 million tonnes every year out of the 2.5 million tonnes. In Q1 2025 India imported a total of 45,661 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the UAE, recording a surge of 20.37 per cent from 37,931 tonnes in Q1 2024. The other two regions that showed considerable growth were Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. During Q1 2025, India...
India’s climate ambitions just received a reality check. But it is going to be one with a USD 1.5 trillion price tag. A new Deloitte-backed report has laid out the math for New Delhi’s decarbonisation journey through 2030, and the numbers are not for the faint-hearted. To meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement, including 500 GW of non-fossil capacity and major emissions reductions across sectors, India will need to unlock an investment corpus that is nearly half its current GDP. Image for representational purposes only But this isn’t just a green finance problem. This is a hard-asset dilemma. What India is being asked to build at unprecedented scale and speed sits at the intersection of policy ambition and industrial inertia. And that makes this not just a climate story, but one...
Once known purely for its unmatched production scale, China’s aluminium sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, wherein growth is no longer measured solely in tonnes, but in energy efficiency, carbon accountability, and global influence. Despite mounting trade barriers and domestic production limits, the world’s largest aluminium ecosystem isn’t slowing down. Instead, it is recalibrating its priorities, positioning sustainability, automation, and innovation as the next growth drivers. Image source: Iran Alumina Company A shrinking export market, or is it a conscious withdrawal “According to Aize Consulting ’s monitoring data, the share of China’s aluminium and aluminium product exports to the US dropped from 12.17 per cent in 2020 to 9.70 per cent in 2024. With the escalation...
ASEAN’s shift to renewable energy is being slowed not by technology or cost. Although solar PV prices have plunged 80 per cent and battery costs by 70 per cent over the past decade, the region lacks unified policy frameworks like harmonised renewable energy certificates, emissions accounting, and coherent regional regulations. Southeast Asia is positioned at a critical juncture in its energy transition, with electricity demand across the ASEAN bloc expected to rise by 30 per cent by 2030, driven by urban expansion, higher income levels and accelerating digitalisation. Moreover, the government is underway to demonstrate rapid clean energy deployment, which is significantly possible under promising conditions. Vietnam & Indonesia’s energy collaboration Vietnam, in 2020, became the...
European air travel, particularly short-haul flights, is facing mounting challenges due to persistent aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus. These bottlenecks are threatening to limit traffic growth, raise operating costs, and undermine environmental targets for the rest of the decade. Image for representational purpose In its Q1 FY2026 update, Ryanair reported a 4 per cent year-on-year rise in passenger volumes and a consistent load factor of 94 per cent, yet it projected only a 3 per cent growth in full-year traffic to 206 million passengers, citing heavily delayed Boeing deliveries. Ryanair stated, "We believe European short-haul capacity will remain constrained for the next five years to 2030 as the big two OEMs remain well behind on aircraft deliveries." In the first half...
Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), one of the largest Vedanta Aluminium subsidiaries, has launched its new 'Quality Sankalp' programme, a top-level programme to emphasise its commitment towards manufacturing excellence and world-class product quality. The programme, launched this week, aims at improving quality-oriented processes across the entire value chain, right from raw material sourcing to dispatch of finished aluminium products. A search for perfect quality control - the 'Zero Defect' goal "Sankalp", a Hindi word for a strong commitment or resolve, is a reflection of the renewed emphasis of the company in fostering a quality culture among all employees and business partners. The endeavour aims to fulfil and excel in the new top priority of customers in high-risk sectors such as...
General Motors is facing one of its toughest quarters in recent times, as trade tensions take a direct toll on its global operations. The company reported a 35.4 per cent drop in second-quarter profit, with a USD 1.1 billion dent attributed to new US tariffs on imported vehicles and raw materials. The automaker earned USD 1.9 billion in Q2, down from the previous year, while revenue slipped to USD 47.1 billion. And while the results edged past analyst expectations, GM issued a clear warning that the second half of 2025 won’t be easy. Two full quarters of tariff pressure, higher costs for vehicle launches, and slower seasonal demand are expected to weigh heavily on performance. The pressure on GM is most evident in its aluminium-intensive supply chain. Aluminium is a critical material in...
Japan’s top trade envoy, Ryosei Akazawa, clarified on Wednesday in Washington that the recently announced US-Japan trade agreement does not waive or reduce the existing 50 per cent tariffs on Japanese steel and aluminium exports to the United States. Image for representational purposes “If you are asking whether the deal includes steel and aluminium, it does not,” Akazawa stated, underscoring that the substantial tariffs will remain in place. This clarification comes amid broader developments in the trade landscape, as the wider deal announced by President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba slashes tariffs on Japanese auto and other exports to 15 per cent, down from an earlier 25 per cent threat. However, it explicitly excludes steel and aluminium, which remain under the harsh 50 per cent...
Arsenal fans get ready to toast a new chapter, minus the alcohol, but full of flavour. Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading non-alcoholic beer maker, is extending its winning partnership with Arsenal Football Club in a bold, multi-year deal that continues to blend sport, community, and refreshing innovation. Following a stellar debut season where sales of non-alcoholic beer in aluminium cans at Emirates Stadium more than doubled, Athletic Brewing is staying on as the club’s Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Partner. What started as a fan-driven discovery in local pubs and supermarkets has grown into a full-blown movement one pint (or aluminium can) at a time. 2025 will introduce the crisp and crushable Athletic Lite, a low-calorie, easy-drinking option clocking in at less than 0.5 per...
Guangxi, a key hub for China’s aluminium industry, is actively pursuing collaboration with Vietnam’s Cao Bang province in aluminium mining and processing. During recent meetings, Guangxi officials have consistently highlighted their interest in partnering with Cao Bang for the exploration, production, and development of aluminium-based products. On Monday, Quan Minh Cuong, Secretary of the Cao Bang Party Committee, met with representatives from Guangxi Investment Group a wholly state-owned enterprise comprising 270 subsidiaries and employing 32,000 workers. Cuong welcomed Guangxi’s interest and collaborative approach, while emphasising the critical importance of environmental protection and effective waste management in mineral mining and processing, especially in the case of bauxite....
Aluminium beverage cans continue to lead in innovation, with a significant industry update from PPG Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500 American supplier of paints, coatings and speciality materials. The company has expanded its range of BPA-and PFAS-free coatings for aluminium can ends, representing a key advancement for can manufacturers and beverage brands focused on enhancing product sustainability and maintaining quality assurance. Image source: IndiaMART The expanded portfolio features three core coatings engineered explicitly for both internal and external applications on aluminium can ends, commonly known as "easy-open ends." Each coating solution is tailored to address distinct manufacturing or end-product challenges, ranging from flavour preservation to optimising production...
China's exports of alumina including metallurgical-grade totalled 170,981 tonnes in June, down by 17.7 per cent from May but up by 8.9 per cent from the same month in 2024, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). Last month's decline marked the third consecutive on-month decrease in alumina exports, Mysteel Global noted. The June figure brought China's total alumina exports over the first half of 2025 to 1.34 million tonnes, representing a sharp 65.7 per cent increase from the January-June period last year, the GACC data showed. Russia remained the largest buyer of China's alumina, accounting for 86.7 per cent of June's total exports. However, shipments to Russia fell by 19.1 per cent from May to 148,326 tonnes, according to the...
As India’s beverage and lifestyle sectors continue to shift toward premium packaging, AGI Greenpac is making a bold play to tap into this rising demand not just with glass, but now with aluminium too. Image for representational purpose The company on Tuesday unveiled plans to invest INR 1,000 crore as it ventures into aluminium can manufacturing. The news, coupled with a strong quarterly earnings report, sent AGI Greenpac shares soaring nearly 15 per cent, closing at INR 972.85 on the BSE. The company will set up the new manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh with plans to produce 1.6 billion aluminium beverage cans annually. The rollout will happen in two phases: the first stage, adding 950 million cans per year, is expected to be operational by the third quarter of FY 2027-28. The full...
On Tuesday, July 22, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved down by USD 10.5 per tonne or 0.39 per cent to settle at USD 2,638 per tonne and USD 2,638.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price lost USD 6 per tonne or 0.22 per cent to peg at USD 2,638 per tonne and USD 2,640 per tonne. On the same day, December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price dipped by USD 5 per tonne or 0.18 per cent to settle at USD 2,668 per tonne and USD 2,673 per tonne. Also Read: Aluminium offer price hits $2,649/t on LME as market trends upward LME aluminium opening stock came in at 438,450 tonnes after adding 4,025 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed at 428,475 tonnes and 9975...
Australian mining firm Metro Mining has announced its performance result for Q2 FY2025, posting record bauxite shipments as well as solid growth in revenue and margin. The total volume of shipment increased by 19 per cent year-on-year, supported by a 41 per cent increase in FOB net unit revenue to USD 72 per tonne, showing an ever-improving operational profile at its flagship Bauxite Hills mine despite the challenges of market and weather effects. In May 2025, Metro Mining had shown a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in monthly bauxite shipments, amounting to 671,934 wet metric tonnes (WMT). Despite these great numbers, Metro's share price dipped 4.23 per cent to USD 0.068, but appears more consistent with overall market motion than any fundamental weakness related to the company. Per...
