The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has launched a new Reindustrialising UK Aluminium briefing, developed through its Trade Committee, setting out the immediate trade and industrial priorities facing the UK aluminium sector. The briefing comes as aluminium takes on increasing strategic importance within UK Government policy. Aluminium is recognised within the UK’s Critical Minerals framework and as a Growth Mineral, reflecting its importance to future UK manufacturing and economic growth. Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy describes critical minerals as foundational inputs to the Industrial Strategy’s growth-driving sectors. ALFED’s latest economic modelling estimates that the UK aluminium industry supports a wider economic footprint of £8.18 billion (USD 11.03 billion) in GVA and...
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...
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As of Wednesday, August 27, the London Metal Exchange (LME)'s cash bid price and the offer price showed a surge, along with the 3-month cash bid and offer price. But, a dip is noticed concerning the 3-month Asian reference price and the alumina platts price. The LME aluminium cash bid price settled at USD 2,616 per tonne, a modest gain of USD 5 per tonne or 0.19 per cent, up from USD 2,611 per tonne the previous day. On the other hand, the LME aluminium offer price stood at USD 2,618 per tonne, gain of USD 6.5 per tonne or 0.24 per cent from the previous day, which was at USD 2,611.5 per tonne. The 3-month bid price also showed an upward movement by 0.34 per cent or USD 9 per tonne, where the recorded price stood at USD 2,616 per tonne on August 27 from USD 2,607 per tonne on August 26....
[Aluminum Morning Meeting Summary: Macro Tailwinds and Inventory Buildup Clash, Aluminum Prices Move Sideways Awaiting Consumption Guidance] Recently on the macro front, global trade tensions have continued to ease, and domestic industrial profits have shown ongoing recovery, especially with significant improvement in high-tech manufacturing profits, supporting expectations for aluminium semis demand; overseas interest rate cut expectations are also favourable for risk asset preferences. The demand side remains the core focus of the market going forward, with some companies already starting to stockpile for the upcoming peak season orders. Domestic downstream operating rates for aluminium have slightly rebounded, but as aluminium prices recover, terminal shipments have declined again, and...
China's imports of aluminium scrap during January-July totalled 1.17 million tonnes, higher by a significant 8.4 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). The persistently tight availability of aluminium scrap in China, plus expanding demand for scrap among domestic secondary aluminium manufacturers, were both behind the import rush so far this year, Mysteel Global noted. In July alone, China's aluminium scrap imports ended a two-month drop and rebounded by 3.1 per cent from June to reach 160,495 tonnes, the GACC data showed. The volume had also jumped 18.7 per cent from the same month last year. Although the country's aluminium industry last month was still in the usual seasonal lull...
As per UN Comtrade data, Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard. plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm saw a notable reshuffle between 2024 and 2025. From January to May 2025, Germany led the market with a trade value of USD 770 million and an export of 117.14 thousand tonnes, followed by Italy at USD 362 million and 61.69 thousand tonnes, the USA at USD 308 million and 56.09 thousand tonnes, Turkiye at USD 265 million and 61.29 thousand tonnes, and Japan at USD 245 million and 27.64 thousand tonnes. In contrast, during January to May 2024, China dominated the market with USD 1,476 million and an export of 479.44 thousand tonnes, while Germany stood second at USD 621 million and 117.17 thousand...
Chandrayaan-3 is back in the spotlight, and it's making waves in the world of space exploration! India's historic Moon mission, which landed on the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023, continues to uncover groundbreaking secrets of our celestial neighbour. Thanks to the Pragyan rover, scientists confirmed the presence of aluminium for the first time at the Moon's South Pole. But that's just the tip of the iceberg, as other elements like calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon, and oxygen were also detected with the help of the rover's powerful spectrometers, offering fresh insights into the Moon's surface dynamics and hinting at the potential for water ice reserves, as reported by CNBCTV18. The mission has detected about 250 seismic signals in the region, with at least 50...
A recent market analysis indicates that the global food tins and drink cans market including aluminium is poised for steady growth, with its value expected to rise from an estimated USD 2.6 billion in 2025 to a solid USD 4.0 billion by 2035. This expansion, fuelled by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 per cent, reflects the increasing consumer demand for convenient, durable, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The report underscores how the market is evolving in response to the global push for sustainability and the growing popularity of ready-to-eat meals and beverages. A major driver is the growing demand for extended shelf life and efficient storage solutions. Metal packaging, especially aluminium and steel , plays a vital role in preserving product quality by safeguarding...
PPG Industries, an American paint and coatings company, announced that it has appointed Meghan Barrera as global strategic marketing director for the Packaging Coatings division in an effort to reinforce the company’s leadership in sustainable and innovative coatings for the packaging industry. Image for referential purposes only (Source: https://www.packagingstrategies.com/ In her new position, Barrera will lead the global marketing plan with an emphasis on developing segment growth, defining competitive positioning and increasing customer engagement. To accomplish this, she will manage analysis of market trends, facilitate product innovation and promote packaging advancements, an essential portfolio as food and beverage brands are confronted with increasing desire for safer, recyclable...
India’s renewable energy sector experienced USD 11.8 billion in financial investment in the first half of 2025, which is the second-highest half-year inflow in history, according to the latest reports. The momentum is indicative of India's increasing prominence in the global clean energy arena, spurred by an uptick of solar projects and consistent investor confidence. Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/ Clean energy auctions and regulatory landscape Clean power auctions were a critical growth lever. India is already one of the world's most active renewable markets, having approved 59 gigawatts (AC) of capacity in 2024, which is more than twice as much as the year before. Auctions provide revenue certainty and allow private developers to scale with long-term visibility. However,...
On Tuesday, Mysteel's assessments on spot prices for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity above 98.6 per cent in Shandong, Henan, and Guizhou provinces declined by RMB 10 per tonne (USD 1.4 per tonne) from Monday, averaging RMB 3,190–3,310 per tonne. Meanwhile, the assessed prices for the same grade in Guangxi autonomous region eased by RMB 5 per tonne to RMB 3,320 per tonne, snapping a 19-day stability, and those in Shanxi province fell by a larger RMB 15 per tonne to sit at RMB 3,210/t. The broad price decline reflected lower offers and trading prices seen in most alumina-producing hubs since late Monday, according to market watchers. With uncertainty over the impact of production restrictions ahead of the September 3 military parade in Beijing, some alumina sellers holding...
Tariff or no tariffs - the United States’ renewed trade stance aluminium imports is affecting many countries and their domestic industries for sure. If the countries facing the staggering 50 per cent tariff from the US administration are suffering from poor export orders, sluggish economy, and job loss, the same countries are also suffering from the same for aluminium scrap being exempted from tariffs. How? The exemption on aluminium scrap is bleeding the countries off their resources as most of them are diverting to the US. Europe, for example, is suffering from a similar situation, leaving local recycling plants fight for survival. Firstly, the scrap leakage from the EU is creating a void in the domestic market, wherein it is an important source of raw material for producing low-carbon...
Your morning coffee might seem simple, a quick press of a button, a steaming cup in seconds. But behind that comforting ritual lies years of thinking, research, and experimentation. For millions of coffee lovers, the single-serve machine is a daily lifesaver, fast, fuss-free, and always ready to deliver that perfect cup. Yet, as convenient as it feels, what happens to the little capsule you toss away is just as important as the coffee inside it. When it comes to coffee pods, one brand that stands out is Nespresso. Infact Nespresso’s financial performance also speaks of its popularity by recording solid growth, with organic growth reaching 5.8 per cent, backed by 2.0 per cent real internal growth (RIG) and 3.8 per cent pricing increases during H1 2025. Consumers gravitate toward Nespresso...
India’s energy transition is not a linear march from coal to renewables. It is a high-wire act where efficiency, geopolitics, and industrial decarbonisation collide. From the creation of a revolving fund for energy efficiency to the scramble for discounted Russian oil, and from solar and hydrogen pushes to aluminium’s green makeover, the country’s choices are shaping both domestic industry and global trade flows. Image source: JMK Research Revolving capital, not one-off grants At the heart of India’s efficiency strategy is the Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (EERF), seeded with USD 13 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Managed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the fund deploys capital into efficient motors,...
North India, with its fast-growing industrial ecosystem, is expanding its industrial hub, which has now become the foundation of the country's aluminium extrusion sector. Cities like Delhi-NCR, Haryana's automobile hubs, Rajasthan's engineering clusters and rising real estate sectors spanning across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, are growing as a crucial part of India's aluminium supply chain. Major sectors like solar panel manufacturing, infrastructure and construction are the dominant consumers of India's aluminium extrusions. Alongside these sectors, the burgeoning real-estate market, especially in the Delhi-NCR area, is increasing the demand for aluminium extrusion for architectural profiles, likely doors, curtain walls and windows. The demand is also further spurring from...
India’s free trade agreement with the UK is expected to be a big win for aluminium exporters, as it will remove the import duties. But there is also a catch. From January 2027, the UK will bring in its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — a tax linked to carbon emissions. Industry executives warn this could claw back much of the benefit, leaving Indian producers struggling to keep prices competitive in the British market. Role of FTA The FTA eliminates import duties on aluminium products, which previously ranged from 2 per cent to 10 per cent in the UK market. Industry players expect this change will improve India’s competitiveness. Vedanta Aluminium Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Kumar said, “With the FTA now in place, the aluminium industry aims to treble its export to the UK by...
Financial results are more than just numbers; they shape the narrative of a company’s performance, guiding investors, stakeholders, and markets in assessing profitability, growth momentum, and long-term resilience. In line with this, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation , the American aluminium producer specialised in highly engineered, semi-fabricated products, has announced its results for the second half of 2025 (Q2 2025) on firmer footing, buoyed by resilient demand across aerospace, packaging, and automotive markets. Armed with a liquidity buffer of USD 538 million and firmer price realisations, the company has set the stage for steady performance. Reflecting this confidence, CEO Keith A. Harvey lifted the full-year adjusted EBITDA forecast by 10–15 per cent, underlining the strength of...
An Australia-based mining and exploration company, Metro Mining, have charted their ambitious target of ramping up its production to 7 million tonnes by the end of 2025. This plan has been drafted with consideration of the expansion capacity and lowering of the overall costs in the production process. Well known by all the industry experts, bauxite is a primary ore that is heavily used for aluminium production , which is deemed to be a lightweight and valuable metal and a vital aspect for the global energy transition. Moreover, the demand for aluminium is expected to double in the coming years, with sectors like transportation, clean energy, and electric vehicles being the key drivers. In Q2 FY2025, the mining company successfully delivered record-high bauxite shipments, which surpassed...
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto today announces a new operating model and executive team to shape the company’s next chapter. The changes simplify and streamline the organisation to drive greater accountability and safe, sustainable, profitable growth through focusing on the most compelling opportunities to deliver long-term shareholder value. Effective immediately, Rio Tinto will simplify its product group structure to three world-class businesses: Iron Ore; Aluminium & Lithium; and Copper. This focused structure and leadership positions each business to deliver excellence for customers and maximise competitive advantages and growth potential, while benefitting from the diversified group. The Iron Ore product group will bring together all of Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations under the...
The name of the winner for the 2025 Sustainability Awards, given by the Business Intelligence Group, was announced on August 26, 2025. Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has received the award by earning the recognition under the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category for its outstanding company vision "Novelis 3x30". The traction of this award highlights the firm's continuous quantifiable impacts that help drive environmental progress, prompting strong business results. Moreover, Novelis 3x30 have enabled aluminium to be the choice of metal with attributable circular solutions which directly align with the firm's agenda of "Shaping a Sustainable World". With Novelis 3x30, the firm is trying to achieve three primary enterprising objectives, which are...
