London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices rebounded on September 16, with cash and forward contracts moving higher from the previous session. Warehouse stocks edged down, while the Asian reference price and alumina Platts price also increased. The LME aluminium cash bid and offer price rose 1.53 per cent. The cash bid rose to USD 3,309.50 per tonne from USD 3,260 per tonne , while the cash offer rose to USD 3,310 per tonne from USD 3,260 per tonne. The three-month aluminium bid price climbed 1.64 per cent to USD 3,288 per tonne from USD 3,235 per tonne. The offer price also rose 1.64 per cent to USD 3,289 per tonne from USD 3,236 per tonne. The Dec-27 bid and offer prices both rose 1.55 per cent from the previous session, with the bid increasing to USD 3,202 per tonne from USD 3,153...
Driven by higher input costs within the settlement cycle, China's prebaked anode market moved up again. Shandong's large-sized smelters raised their September 2026 prebaked anode tender benchmark by RMB 100 per tonne to RMB 5,730 per tonne by cash and RMB 5,745 per tonne on acceptance bills. On costs, using cash prices in Shandong as the basis, production cost for prebaked anodes in this settlement round came to about RMB 5,821.19 per tonne. That leaves the industry's average margin around RMB -91.19 per tonne. Although the tender price was bumped up, the increase lagged both market expectations and the faster rise in raw-material costs, pushing most producers back below the break-even line. Feedstock mix was little changed month on month. Petroleum coke (petcoke) accounted for 71.2 per...
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Peel Ports Group, providing port and logistics services, has become the first UK port operator to join the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing and supporting the UK aluminium industry, underpinning its strategic focus on helping the steel and metals industries. This development aligns with the Group's ambition to strengthen its presence in the aluminium sector, building on a record year for steel imports handled at the Port of Liverpool. The Group stated that its membership with the ALFED will enable it to deliver more efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions for aluminium importers. In addition to this, it has already been collaborating with customers to position cargo closer to demand hubs, mainly across its seven statutory harbour...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navaratna central public sector enterprise (CPSE), is pursuing brownfield expansions in alumina and aluminium production as part of its strategy to secure Maharatna status. NALCO plans to invest INR 17,163 crore (USD 2.06 billion) to enhance smelter capacity by 0.5 million tonnes per annum and an additional INR 12,000 crore (USD 1.44 billion) to set up 1,080 MW of power generation capacity, with land acquisition for the smelter project nearing the final stage of completion. In addition, the company is also developing advanced plans to expand its alumina refinery capacity through a fifth stream of 1 MTPA with an investment of INR 5,677 crore (USD 681 million), alongside an INR 1,961 crore (USD 235 million) project to develop the Pottangi...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices continued its decline on Tuesday, August 19, reaching its lowest level in over two weeks, following the US decision to expand the 50 per cent import tariff. As per the price graph, both cash bid price and official settlement price dropped further by USD 14.5 per tonne or 0.56 per cent and USD 14 per tonne or 0.54 per cent to settle at USD 2,571.5 per tonne and USD 2,572.5 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also lost USD 9 per tonne or 0.34 per cent to clock at USD 2,573 per tonne and USD 2,574 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price dropped to USD 2,623 per tonne and USD 2,628 per tonne, after clocking a fall of USD 7 per tonne or 0.26 per cent. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dwindled by...
Aluminium markets endured a turbulent first half of 2025, with ingot prices slumping sharply in the second quarter across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Oversupply, sluggish downstream demand, and rising inventories all weighed heavily, while US tariff policy further unsettled trade flows. The pressure intensified in July as Washington doubled tariffs on aluminium imports to 50 per cent, a move that disrupted supply chains and reshaped price dynamics. North America: tariffs, stockpiling, and demand weakness In North America, the Aluminium Ingot Price Index fell nearly 18 per cent in the second quarter compared with the first, reflecting the combined impact of oversupply and weaker demand. Importers had accelerated stockpiling ahead of the Section 232 tariff hike in June, leaving...
Brazil’s well-established recycling system has once again propelled the country’s aluminium can recycling rate to an impressive 97.3 per cent. For more than 15 years, Brazil has consistently maintained a recycling rate above 95 per cent. This achievement is not only the result of a strong recycling infrastructure but also of a deep sense of commitment towards sustainability that encourages people consume aluminium cans. In 2024, aluminium can sales in Brazil rose 7.6 per cent, amounting to 34.8 billion units versus 32.3 billion units. Behind this all, steady economic progress is also a factor that drives aluminium can consumption. According to the World Bank, Brazil, with a population of 205.3 million, recorded a real GDP per capita of USD 10,616 in 2024, up from USD 10,377.59 in 2023. In...
In Magdeburg, Mitteldeutsche Schlackenunion (MDSU) is establishing a benchmark in circular economy solutions. Through its advanced plant for metal recovery from bottom ash, the company highlights the critical role of reliable, high-performance sorting technology, reinforcing STEINERT’s position as the preferred partner for industrial metal recovery. MDSU is transforming how the industry views incineration residues. At municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) plants, 20 to 30 per cent of processed material remains as bottom ash, a resource-rich byproduct containing aluminium, copper, brass and stainless steel. Recognising this potential, MDSU has launched a cutting-edge recovery facility featuring advanced X-ray technology, setting a new standard for sustainable resource management and...
Ontario has introduced a USD 1-billion relief fund to support businesses hit by aluminium, steel, and auto tariffs. The initiative, called the Protect Ontario Financing Program, is part of a broader USD 5-billion tariff support package unveiled in the province’s spring budget. According to Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, the program will provide loans to help companies cover payroll, rent, and utility costs, measures aimed at preventing closures and layoffs. To qualify, businesses must be directly impacted by the specified tariffs, employ at least 10 workers, and generate minimum annual revenue of USD 2 million. Other key parameters include: Operating within the province of Ontario Having a minimum of three years of business operations and available financial statements Facing...
ANB Metal Cast Limited company, founded in the year 2019, mainly focuses on the production of aluminium extrusion products like solar profiles, railings, motor bodies, bars, sliding windows and various types of other industrial products required in a broad spectrum of industries like electronics, mechanical, solar, architectural and automotive industries. The main objective of the organisation is to provide high-quality services to its clients within an affordable range. The company also manufactures products like railings, various architectural products, aluminium extrusion products like flat bars, tubes and kitchen profiles. ANB Metal Cast Limited Company have successfully listed its first IPO (Initial Public Offering) on the NSE (National Stock Exchange) with a premium of 5.13 per cent...
The American aluminium industry is standing at a decisive moment. In 2025, producers, policymakers, and end-users are all wrestling with a dual reality, wherein on one hand, tariffs, energy volatility, and demand slowdowns are weighing heavily; on the other, a push for green metals and recycling is opening fresh opportunities. Against this backdrop, AL Circle has released its new e-magazine, ' American Aluminium Industry: The Path Forward ', offering a comprehensive lens on how the sector is adapting, competing, and redefining its future. Image for representational purposes only The numbers already paint a stark picture. US aluminium imports fell 12.2 per cent month-on-month in February 2025, underscoring the deep impact of tariffs on trade flows. Demand across North America dropped 4.1...
The Tyne and Wear Metro trains, long-standing icons of the network, are being retired and recycled, just as the system celebrates its 45th anniversary. Nexus, the operator, is bidding farewell to these trusty "workhorses" as a brand-new fleet is ushered in. Nexus is the Passenger Transport Executive for Tyne and Wear, responsible for planning, delivering, and promoting public transport across North East England. At a specialist site near Bishop Auckland, the ageing carriages are dismantled, stripped open to recover valuable metals. Aluminium, in particular, takes centre stage here; it’s lightweight, endlessly recyclable, and key to creating more sustainable transport systems. Alongside copper and steel, the salvaged aluminium will be exported through regional hubs to destinations...
Austrian technology and market leader in ropeway engineering group Doppelmayr has secured a major contract to develop and implement India's first RopeCon system at the Aditya Alumina Refinery in Kansariguda, Odisha. The system, which is expected to be operational by Q3 2027, represents a significant step forward in Hindalco's aim to implement sustainable technology throughout its mining and refining activities. Pioneering technology for Indian mining The RopeCon system, which combines the engineering of traditional ropeways with continuous conveyor technology, will span 2,300 metres with an elevation drop of 241 metres. Importantly, it will cross challenging and agricultural terrain with only four supporting towers, considerably reducing land disturbance. It will carry 1,500 tonnes of...
The Trump administration announced on August 15 that it will broaden the scope of its 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, extending the duties to hundreds of steel and aluminum derivative products with the metal content starting from August 18. According to a Federal Register notice, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has added 407 product codes to the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. These codes cover goods containing steel or aluminum, which will now be subject to the 50 per cent tariff rate based on their steel and aluminum content. Non-steel or non-aluminum components of these products will continue to be taxed at previously established tariff levels for imports from specific countries, the notice clarified. The US President Donald Trump in his...
Since 2017, RUSAL has been implementing a Low-Cost Energy-Saving Solutions Program for electrolysers. Each year, between 300 and 1,300 electrolysers have been converted to energy-efficient configurations. As of now, these designs have been installed in more than 5,500 electrolysers across five of RUSAL’s aluminium smelters. By the end of 2024, annual electricity savings from the upgraded designs exceeded 500 mln kWh for the first time, which in monetary terms amounted to over $21.2 mln. Since the program’s launch, RUSAL has saved more than 2.5 billion kWh of electricity. “The transition to energy-efficient electrolyser designs directly improves both the environmental sustainability and economic performance of our smelters. The program has proven highly effective: we’ve achieved annual...
EcoPro announced on August 17 that its cumulative sales of nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) cathode materials have surpassed 300,000 tonnes as of the first half of this year (H1 2025). This amount is sufficient to produce around 3 million electric vehicles. Since beginning commercial production of NCA cathode materials in 2008, EcoPro initially sold approximately 100,000 tonnes for power tools and electric bicycles by 2021. However, with the growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS) batteries, the company has sold an additional 200,000 tonnes since 2022 . NCA cathode material was the first product developed by EcoPro after it entered the secondary battery industry in 2004. Known for its 20-30 per cent higher energy density compared to the widely used NCM...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices fell on August 18 as expanded US import tariffs and rising inventories pressured the market. The LME aluminium cash bid price was USD 2,586 per tonne on August 18, down from USD 2,599 per tonne on August 15 , while the cash offer price stood at USD 2,586.5 per tonne, compared with USD 2,600 per tonne previously — a decline of 0.50 per cent. The 3-month contract declined 0.75 per cent, with the bid price at USD 2,582 per tonne and the offer price at USD 2,583 per tonne, compared to USD 2,601.5 and USD 2,602 per tonne earlier. Forward contracts also weakened. The December 26 bid fell 0.68 per cent to USD 2,630 per tonne, while the offer slipped to USD 2,635 per tonne, down from USD 2,648 per tonne and USD 2,653 per tonne on August 15. The LME...
The aluminium industry has long sold itself as the ‘metal of the future’, well known for being lightweight, infinitely recyclable, and indispensable for decarbonisation in transport, construction and packaging. Yet, when scrutinised from a life-cycle perspective, the path from bauxite to ingot reveals an environmental footprint that is both energy-heavy and highly variable depending on geography. A landmark cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) brings forth one blunt truth, i.e., electricity supply is the single biggest determinant of aluminium’s environmental impact. Image source: https://www.researchgate.net/ The study, built on IAI’s global survey data and modelled using GaBi software, measured six core impact categories...
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract AD2511 opened at the highest point of RMB 20,100 per tonne, hit a low of RMB 20,025 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 20,085 per tonne, down RMB 5 per tonne or 0.02 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 448 lots, with open interest at 7,995 lots, mainly due to an increase in short positions. Image for referential purposes only Daily basis report: According to SMM data, on August 18, the theoretical premium of SMM ADC12 spot price over the closing price of the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract (AD2511) at 10:15 am was RMB 330 per tonne. Aluminium scrap: On Monday, the spot primary aluminium price decreased by RMB 160 yuan/mt compared to the previous trading day, with SMM A00 spot closing at RMB 20,550 yuan/mt,...
Following India's 79th Independence Day, Vedanta Aluminium, the nation's largest aluminium producer, launched its campaign "Badhte Bharat ki Pehchaan." The initiative underscores the company's commitment to driving inclusive growth, innovation and self-reliance while highlighting its role in enabling transformation across multiple sectors. The campaign underscores Vedanta Aluminium's role in advancing transformation across key sectors vital to India's resurgence, including electric mobility, renewable energy, aerospace and defence and infrastructure . It further positions aluminium as a pivotal enabler of the nation's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. This aligns seamlessly with the firm's recent endorsement of India's National Aluminium Vision document, which outlines a strategic roadmap to...
