European Aluminium and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are calling on the European Parliament and the Council to make low-carbon aluminium eligible alongside steel under the proposed material-credit mechanism for vehicle CO2 standards. The joint industry statement focuses on the revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, under proposal 2025/0420 (COD). The two organisations want both materials covered by a single, technology-neutral mechanism with harmonised carbon-intensity thresholds and verification rules. They said the approach would give automakers greater flexibility in meeting regulatory requirements while supporting European markets for low-carbon materials. It would also allow vehicle engineers to continue selecting materials based on technical and economic...
Aluminium extrusion is quietly powering the global sustainability shift, ranging from solar mounting systems and renewable energy infrastructure to aerospace, electrification, industrial automation and next-generation mobility. Its combination of low weight, durability and recyclability makes aluminium sit at the core of this shift. Against this backdrop, India’s aluminium extrusion industry is gaining momentum, with Dhaatu Fabex emerging as one of the companies strengthening the country’s position in the global aluminium extrusion market. Dhaatu Fabex Pvt. Ltd is an Odisha-based producer of engineered aluminium extrusions and alloy billets, positioning itself in higher-value applications including renewable energy, automotive, aerospace, electrical systems and industrial automation....
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Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated have joined forces to expand the PantoneLIVE™ digital colour ecosystem, bringing innovation to aluminium can packaging . The expansion plan is focused on incorporating exclusive colour libraries that will facilitate precise visualisation and reproduction of Pantone and brand colours on two-piece aluminium cans. Image for representational purposes only Also read: Toyota to shut down one of its two EV production plants in US amidst rising tariffs They are using metal deco inks with a matte finish to enhance colour predictability and consistency. It will help brands using aluminium cans preserve their visual identity across various substrates and finishes. Accommodating growing demand for non-gloss finish The new packaging is available through the Print...
Aluminium foil (HSN 7607), which comes under the broader segment of aluminium flat and rolled products, acts as an obstacle and prevents air leakage and insulates ducts, preventing consistent temperatures and minimising energy loss. It is also commonly used to wrap air conditioning coils, improving their thermal efficiency and extending their operational lifespan. Source: Chalco According to global market trends, the development of air conditioner heat exchangers is progressing toward ultra-thin profiles and higher strength. While the sheet thickness in the 1980s ranged between 0.15–0.2 mm, modern designs have reduced this to just 0.09–0.15 mm. However, to reinforce durability, minimise energy consumption, improve airflow, and optimise cooling performance, a variety of functional coatings...
Vedanta is pressing ahead with plans to establish a new 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter in Dhenkanal, Odisha, a senior company official confirmed. The projects, once completed, will effectively double the company's existing aluminium capacity. Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta's Aluminium business, said the company is currently in the process of securing land for the proposed "mega aluminium plant." Vedanta currently operates with an aluminium capacity of 3 MTPA, and the new project is set to raise its total capacity to 6 MTPA . Unlock in-depth aluminium insights from – AL Circle reports section "We are moving towards setting up a new mega aluminium plant at Dhenkanal, Odisha, with a capacity of three million tonnes. We want to go to six million tonnes, for which we are...
Arrow Minerals, the West Africa-focused bauxite explorer, has announced that it's putting a hold on operations at its Niagara bauxite project in Guinea. The reason is the ongoing dispute about whether its mining permits are valid. The Australian miner reported this in its September 8 half-year update. The Guinean military-led government annulled 129 mineral exploration licenses to reclaim inactive permits and transfer rights to more active investors. The licenses were cancelled without prior discussion to tighten government control over resources. The move may shut down idle projects, cause losses for inactive license holders, and shift the regional mining investment landscape, creating opportunities for operators that actively engage and meet local development expectations. First EGA,...
The aluminium industry has spent years wrestling with geopolitical turbulence, energy volatility, and erratic trade regimes. In the same breath, it has leaned on technology and artificial intelligence to squeeze out efficiencies and carve a path toward a greener future. But the same digital tools that promised opportunity are now breeding a new, more insidious risk: deepfakes. Synthetic media — doctored video, cloned voices, AI-fabricated documents — may not move molten metal, but they can sway markets, fracture trust, and throw supply chains off balance. For a sector as global and strategically critical as aluminium, the threat is far from abstract. Image for referential purposes only Also read: Indian brands to slash prices: Almost all AL-inclusive goods are cheaper with 'GST 2.0'...
The global aluminium plates, sheets, and strips trade has undergone a reshuffle in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. While China still towers above everyone else in export value, but several traditional exporters have slipped, and a new entrant, Italy has made its way into the top ranks. The reshuffling reflects a mix of policy changes in Beijing, energy and raw material costs in Europe and the US, shifting demand patterns, and rising competition from newer players. China holds the crown China remains the world’s largest supplier. Exports in H1 2025 were valued at USD 5 billion, up slightly from USD 4.9 billion a year earlier. Yet the volume tells another story: shipments slipped from 1.6 million tonnes to 1.5 million tonnes. That decline is tied directly to...
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced in August that it will soon roll out plans to stabilise growth in 10 key industries, including steel, nonferrous metals, petrochemicals and building materials. The measures will focus on "structural adjustment, supply optimisation and outdated capacity phase-out," turning the July 30 Politburo directive on capacity governance into concrete action. The rollout signals a shift from broad policy guidance to targeted enforcement. Policy snapshot Focus: The new plans are expected to prioritise structural upgrades - eliminating inefficient capacity and promoting advanced technologies. This marks a departure from late-2023 initiatives, which emphasised production stability and demand recovery. (GL Consulting will provide...
Constellium (CSTM) announced that it has extended its long-term partnership with Embraer, strengthening its role as a key provider of advanced aluminium solutions for the aerospace sector. The move underscores the company’s ongoing collaboration with leading industry players. Over the past month, Constellium’s share price has risen 1.85 per cent, closely mirroring broader market momentum as the S&P 500 reached record highs. The announcement likely added to the positive sentiment, highlighting investor confidence in companies with strategic aerospace partnerships during a period of favourable market performance. Also Read: Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2030 A partnership that will bring positive changes Constellium’s renewed partnership with Embraer strengthens its...
The German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles, BMW has officially taken the wraps off its much-anticipated 2026 BMW iX3 “Neue Klasse” all-electric SUV, delivering a blend of strong performance and a 20 per cent boost in driving range. And this time, the company has doubled down on renewable energy and recycled materials like aluminium to make the all-new iX3 not only faster but also cleaner than any BEV it has built before. The automotive aluminium market is on the fast track to growth. Valued at USD 97.86 billion in 2024, AL Circle projects it will almost double to USD 205.24 billion by 2032, accelerating at a strong CAGR of 9.7 per cent from 2025 onward. What’s fuelling this rise? Automakers worldwide are racing to integrate lightweight, durable, and endlessly recyclable...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has made a move to enhance its aluminium recycling capabilities. It has commissioned a new, state-of-the-art shredding and sorting system from WENDT CORPORATION. The system will be installed at its Guthrie, Kentucky, recycling facility. Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/ Also read: Toyota to shut down one of its two EV production plants in US amidst rising tariffs The high-capacity system is a cornerstone of the Guthrie plant, designed to process a wide variety of aluminium scrap with exceptional efficiency and purity, directly supporting Novelis’ goal of increasing the recycled content in its high-value products. An upgrade for improved efficiency The turnkey system, engineered and installed by WENDT, features the...
Unplugged Performance, the leader for high-quality, premium upgrades and customisation for Tesla Vehicles, has rolled out the UP Forged CYBRNOVA, a top-tier wheel explicitly crafted for the Tesla Cybertruck. With a design that draws inspiration from the cosmic energy of a supernova, the CYBRNOVA perfectly blends style and performance. Each wheel is meticulously forged to ensure maximum strength and is designed to fit seamlessly with the Cybertruck's stainless steel body, eliminating the need for spacers. The CYBRNOVA wheel takes its cues from the explosive force of a supernova, showcasing a radially reinforced design that not only offers impressive strength but also a bold visual appeal. Each spoke is supported by a mid-spoke reinforcement ring, which not only helps it handle heavy loads...
Almatis , a global leader in speciality alumina products, and Çimsa, one of the world’s top three producers of Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC), have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the global CAC market and enhancing support for the building chemicals market and refractory producers serving diverse industries, including the aluminium and steel. The partnership combines Almatis ’ and Çimsa’s expertise, market presence, and resources to expand the breadth of CAC products available for refractory applications. Both companies plan to present their CAC portfolios collaboratively, respectively benefit from each other’s supply chain and warehouse networks, explore capacity expansion opportunities, and cooperate in new product development. Joint commercial activities are...
A positive upward movement has been witnessed in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on Wednesday, September 10. However, a slight negative downward movement has been seen in alumina platts price by USD 0.69 per tonne or 0.20 per cent. The LME cash bid price went up from USD 2,620 per tonne to USD 2,623 per tonne, reflecting a positive change of USD 3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent. A similar trend is seen on LME cash offer price when it inched up from USD 2,621 per tonne to USD 2,623.5 per tonne, showing an increase of USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent. Uniformly, the 3-month bid price also moved up when it shifted from USD 2,616.5 per tonne to USD 2,620 per tonne, owing to a difference of USD 3.5 per tonne or 0.13 per cent. 3-month offer price replicated a similar bent when it...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2511 contract opened at RMB 20,355 per tonne overnight, hitting a high of RMB 20,425 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,340 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,405 per tonne, up RMB 40 per tonne, or 0.20 per cent, from the previous close. Trading volume was 1,412 lots, and open interest was 4,091 lots, with the increase mainly driven by bulls. Spot-Futures Price Spread Report: According to SMM data, on September 10, the theoretical premium of the SMM ADC12 spot price to the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract (AD2511) at the 10:15 closing price was RMB 535 per tonne. Aluminium scrap: On Wednesday, spot primary aluminium prices saw a slight correction from the previous trading day, with SMM A00 spot closing at RMB 20,750 per tonne, while...
The AluQuébec Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Laramée as President and CEO of AluQuébec. With more than 13 years of experience in business development, management, and strategic leadership, particularly in the manufacturing and aerospace sectors, Charlotte brings valuable expertise to guide the Aluminium Industrial Cluster to new heights. Before joining AluQuébec, Charlotte served as Vice President of Operations at Aéro Montréal, where she led major initiatives through the implementation of programs to support the consolidation, internationalisation, and integration of innovation within the aerospace supply chain. She also led the Alliance for Recovery, a strategic working group launched during the COVID-19 crisis and focused on developing concrete...
Aluminium prices in Asia are holding firm near USD 2,615 a tonne, supported by a rush of withdrawals from London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses that has tightened supply across the region. Almost 100,000 tonnes were requested for removal from Malaysian depots in just two days, traders said, cutting into inventories that had recently touched a 14-month high. Image for representational purpose The sudden drawdown has reduced immediately available stocks and left buyers competing for fewer tonnes of deliverable metal. Analysts view the move as a strategic push by trading houses to lock in physical supply at a time of persistent uncertainty. Market attention has zeroed in on Malaysia, now the focal point of the latest stock shifts. The country’s warehouses play a pivotal role in the Asian...
September 10, 2025, New Delhi: India’s first-ever exhibition dedicated solely to aluminium extrusions ‘ALUMEX India 2025’, organised by ALEMAI (Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India), has begun at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in the capital city of India and will continue to host more than 200 exhibitors and thousands of business visitors until September 13. Through this four-day event, ALEMAI aims to showcase and position India’s highly promising aluminium extrusion industry at the forefront. Currently, India has 3 million tonnes of aluminium extrusion production capacity, which by 2047 is expected to grow six-fold, as underlined by Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, during the inauguration today. But despite having an installed capacity of 3 million tonnes,...
America is Toyota’s largest market for its Lexus brand, but this hasn’t stopped the company from deciding to close one of its two US production plants, according to Nikkei, the world’s largest financial newspaper. Currently, Lexus produces the ES mid-size sedan in Kentucky and the TX SUV in Indiana, but the company plans to consolidate production at a single location. Image Source: Joseph Rey Au According to Nikkei, though Lexus and Toyota have yet to officially confirm the move, the report suggests Toyota's decision is a response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on US imports. The new strategy will see Lexus focus on producing its high-selling hybrid vehicles at its remaining American plant in Indiana, while shifting other luxury models to Japan. This change is not...
