Prysmian and Rio Tinto are supplying electrical cables made with ELYSIS aluminum for installation at an Amazon data center near Columbus, Ohio, marking what the companies describe as the first known use of aluminum produced with inert-anode smelting technology in a data center. The collaboration brings together aluminum produced using ELYSIS technology, Prysmian’s cable manufacturing, and Amazon’s data center infrastructure. The cables are being produced and shipped from Prysmian’s facility in Sedalia, Missouri. ELYSIS technology is designed to eliminate direct greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminum smelting process, producing oxygen instead of carbon dioxide and perfluorocarbons. Prysmian and Rio Tinto previously announced the introduction of ELYSIS-produced aluminum into building...
Vedanta Aluminium Metal has appointed Abhinav Gupta as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jharsuguda, effective July 2026, adding a finance executive with more than two decades of experience across Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc to the Odisha operation. Gupta joins Vedanta Aluminium from Vedanta Sesa Goa Iron Ore, where he served as Deputy CFO for the Iron Ore Business from December 2021 to June 2026. In his new position, Gupta will oversee the Jharsuguda unit’s financial strategy and business planning, along with cash flow, working capital, capital allocation, cost management, risk management, compliance, and governance. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: "Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows &...
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As aluminium producers and auto component manufacturers grapple with the economics of in-house scrap recycling, the weakest link in many casting operations continues to be chip drying. Thermal dryers remain the default, despite well-known drawbacks such as high operating costs, heavy emissions, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. A recent installation by Retech Systems, part of SECO/WARWICK Group, offers a technical counterpoint. More importantly, a bottom-line recalibration. Image source: https://www.retechsystemsllc.com/ The shift revolves around a patented chip dryer system known as Thermofuge, which is being deployed inside the casting house of one of the company’s auto parts manufacturing sites. The system is not new to the market, wherein 18 units are already operational globally....
Aludecor an Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminium composite panel (ACP), has introduced ‘Alubreeze’, the country ’ s first home-grown metal sun-louver system, an energy-efficient, design-forward solution engineered to reduce solar heat gain and cooling loads in modern buildings. Image for representational purpose The innovation is positioned at the intersection of sustainability and smart architecture, directly targeting India’s INR 25,000-crore facade market. Built entirely from recyclable aluminium and finished on India’s only roller-coating lines, Alubreeze is available in preset angles of 30 degree, 45 degree, and 90 degree, allowing it to reduce direct sunlight penetration in glazed structures. It not only contributes to energy savings but also adds sculptural depth to flat...
JFA Yachts has released a construction update on its 50.5-metre hybrid explorer project, confirming that the vessel is currently in the outfitting phase, well in advance of its scheduled launch later this year. This development represents a significant milestone in the company's ongoing innovation in hybrid yacht engineering. Image source: jfa-yachts.com Designed by Humphreys Yacht Design, the all-aluminium hybrid explorer showcases advanced naval architecture and exterior styling. A key highlight of the vessel is its extensive tender and toy handling capabilities. According to HYD Co-Director Tom Humphreys, "We took a highly integrated approach to the design, striving to marry all the technical, functional, and Client-specific requirements with a rigorous naval architecture effort to...
Alupro has announced the lucky winners of its Masters of Infinity and Bin-fluencers competitions. Designed as part of a national educational initiative to bring sustainability into the curriculum, the competitions reward creative thinking and a real passion for recycling. Rron Krasniqi, year 3, from Fleet Primary School in London, took home the top prize in the Masters of Infinity competition. Supported by a series of lesson plans and manga-inspired graphics, the competition tasks Key Stage 2 pupils with designing a new recycling bin for their school. As part of his prize, Rron will have his design brought to life and displayed at his school for all to see. In addition, he will take home an iPad to further his studies. Elsewhere, Amelie Kilner, year 9, from Heathcote School in London, was...
According to customs data, China's aluminium profile exports (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) reached 70,900 tonnes (-1.80 per cent M-o-M, -27.28 per cent Y-o-Y) in June 2025. Breakdown by export origin: Guangdong Province (51.82 per cent), Shandong Province (15.06 per cent) and Jiangsu Province (5.95 per cent) were the top three export registration places in June. In June, the export volume of Jiangxi Province, Hebei Province and Shanghai increased, while the rest provinces showed a significant decline. Top export markets: Malaysia ranked first in June, accounting for 8 per cent of the export volume; Vietnam ranks second, accounting for 7 per cent, and Australia ranks third with 5 per cent. Market dynamics and Forecast: Overall, the export volume of aluminium...
Multinational chemicals giant Kemira has unveiled a major investment for the expansion of its production facility in Tarragona, Spain, with the addition of a new aluminium chlorohydrate (ACH) production line. The investment, with an outlay of USD 23 million, is aimed at responding to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for high-performance water treatment chemicals. The new cutting-edge plant will significantly boost Kemira's production capacity for ACH, a very cost-effective coagulant applied to many different water treatment applications. The new line is targeted to start production in early 2028, using technology already tested in the US and Poland. Demand is being fueled by stricter environmental rules, climate change and urbanisation. Sustaining the increasing appetite...
The US decision to double Section 232 aluminium tariffs to 50 per cent on June 4 (after sitting at 25 per cent since mid-March) instantly reshaped cost curves and trade flows. Producers exporting into the US saw margins squeezed despite a jump in the Midwest premium. Image for referential purposes only Revenue at Alcoa slid to about USD 3,018 billion, down roughly 10 per cent from Q1, while net income fell to USD 164 million from USD 548 million a year earlier (though still above Q1’s USD 20 million). Adjusted EBITDA collapsed to USD 313 million versus roughly USD 855 million in the prior-year quarter, pressured by lower realised prices and rising costs. Tariffs delivered the most dramatic shock: USD 115 million in Q2 duties on Canadian imports versus just USD 20 million in Q1. The...
Livium, which previously was known as Lithium Australia, sets its sights on transforming recycled EV batteries into a new source of rare earth materials for future tech supply chains. The firm has initiated discussions with international rare earth element (REE) developers and Australian technology providers to explore extraction solutions, laying the groundwork for potential collaborations and licensing agreements aimed at strengthening REE recycling capabilities. Livium views REE extraction as a strategic extension of its recycling services for enterprise clients, unlocking a significant commercial opportunity. The company highlighted that recycling is expected to contribute to the USD 9.6 billion global addressable REE market by 2026. The company's subsidiary, Envirostream, already...
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.’s second-quarter 2025 performance revealed a clear regional contrast, with strong momentum in the Americas outpacing limited modest progress in Europe. Demand for beverage cans in North and South America surged, led by continued strength in non-alcoholic categories and 12 per cent growth in Brazil. This translated into a 21 per cent year-on-year revenue increase for the Americas, reaching USD 840 million, and a 34 per cent jump in Adjusted EBITDA to USD 133 million, boosted by strong volume mix and lower operational costs. Europe, by contrast, saw revenue growth of 9 per cent to USD 615 million, but Adjusted EBITDA declined by 3 per cent to USD 77 million. The region faced challenges such as lower input cost recovery and temporary metal timing misalignments,...
A growing fleet of STEINERT sorting equipment has allowed Mid-Atlantic region recycling firm Conservit to upgrade material and expand its service menu. Hagerstown, Maryland-based Conservit Inc., which has been in business for more than 50 years, maintains a forward-looking attitude toward the metals recycling industry and the possibilities offered by sorting and other technological advances. Conservit Vice President-Nonferrous Sam Metzner says early on in his tenure with the company, STEINERT submitted the winning proposal to provide a nonferrous recovery plant, a necessary purchase to update an outdated nonferrous recovery plant. STEINERT was selected based on cost, performance and quality of equipment. “It is still running today as well as it did when it was installed,” recalls Metzner....
After achieveing a strong Q2 earnings beyond Zacks Consensus Estimate , Kaiser Aluminum's shares have reached a new 52‑week high of USD 97.00, indicating a powerful market statement underscoring investor confidence and a remarkable turnaround from last year's low of approximately USD 46.81. It has tapped an impressive year-to-date gain of 34.9 per cent. According to the InvestingPro analysis, Kaiser Aluminum has delivered a strong 1-year performance with an 18.68 per cent gain, backed by 19 consecutive years of dividend payouts and a current yield of 3.3 per cent. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.45, the stock is currently trading above its estimated Fair Value. Week-on-week share price analysis On July 18 2025, the firm's stock opened at USD 91.07 and closed slightly lower at USD...
The recent suspension of Aughinish Alumina from Ireland's ex-ante energy market on July 24, 2025, has brought to the fore the increasing dilemmas around geopolitical commitments and industrial continuity, even as the plant, Europe's largest alumina refinery, continues to operating, at least while its owner, the Russian Rusal, is becoming increasingly embroiled in the effect of sanctions arising out of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Enterprise Minister Peter Burke confirmed, “We’re working with the company, and that’s the key thing... We need to ensure that there is a pathway.” Despite being disconnected from the energy trading platform, a spokesperson for Eirgrid clarified, “Aughinish Alumina have not been taken offline and remains connected to the transmission system. EirGrid can confirm...
Auckland’s New World Birkenhead is leading the charge in smart recycling with the launch of New Zealand’s first supermarket-based Reverse Vending Machine (RVM). This exciting new trial invites shoppers to recycle their single-use drink containers like aluminium cans, plastic, and glass bottles while raising money for local schools and charities at the same time. The initiative is powered by TOMRA, the global leader in reverse vending and return system technology. Together, they’re aiming to show just how effective and easy modern recycling can be. Here’s how it works - remove the cap, pop your empty container into the machine, and let the built-in sensors take care of the rest, automatically identifying and sorting materials for high-quality recovery. Already a hit across Europe, RVMs are...
When the US slapped a steep 50 per cent tariff on imported aluminium earlier this year, it was pitched as a bold step to revive the country’s flagging smelters and bring metal production back home. But on the ground, something quite different is happening: scrapyards, not smelters are thriving. Across the country, aluminium recyclers are experiencing a surge in demand as manufacturers look for ways to cut costs amid spiking metal prices. With tariffs driving up the price of imported primary aluminium, many downstream industries are shifting toward recycled aluminium, which is cheaper, faster to process, and conveniently free from trade restrictions. With import prices soaring, especially in the US Midwest, manufacturers are facing higher input costs. The Platts Midwest aluminium premium...
India’s bauxite import is witnessing a turning point in 2025, as Ghana makes its debut as a key bauxite exporter, filling the void left by Guinea’s sudden export slump. Image for representational purpose According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, India imported 0.31 million tonnes of bauxite in Q1 2025, a staggering 76 per cent decline compared to 1.28 million tonnes in the same period last year. The plunge underscores both external supply constraints and internal realignments in India's aluminium industry. But despite the overall quarterly decline, March 2025 witnessed a brief rebound, with imports rising to 0.19 million tonnes, a 13 per cent year-on-year increase. Also read: Global Bauxite and Alumina Industry Outlook 2025 for deeper insights. Guinea’s collapse, Ghana’s gain The...
Viva, the India-based aluminium composite panel manufacturer, has launched India's first dedicated facility for producing A2-grade fire-retardant cores. This move marks a significant step toward aligning India's ACP manufacturing capabilities with global fire safety standards. The A2 core made of 90 per cent mineral content and 10 per cent virgin polyethylene is designed to offer minimal combustibility, low smoke emission (s1), and no flaming droplets (d0). These properties have earned it the A2-s1, d0 classification under the stringent EN 13501-1 European fire standard. In addition, the panels have been tested and certified under ASTM E84 and NFPA 285 in the United States, broadening their relevance for fire-sensitive applications worldwide. Conventional PE Core panels, composed entirely...
China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-June this year totalled 1.012 million tonnes, higher by 6.9 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration and Customs (GACC). The increase in the overall import quantity in the first half of this year was driven mainly by the ongoing tightness of scrap supply in China, plus the steady buying demand of domestic secondary aluminum product manufacturers, Mysteel Global noted. Thailand remained the largest aluminum scrap supplier to China in H1, with its exports in the first six months totalling 262,255 tonnes, soaring 98.2 per cent on year and accounting for 25.9 per cent of China's total imports, according to GACC. Also read: India’s aluminium scrap imports from...
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a binding agreement with Chile's state-owned mining company, ENAMI, to jointly develop the promising Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region, with a USD 425 million contribution. While the deal marks another major push into the booming lithium market , it also sends a powerful strategic signal about the interconnected future of critical minerals and the global aluminium industry, both of which are foundational to the electric vehicle revolution. Beyond aluminium, towards related minerals The agreement, announced Thursday, will see Rio Tinto acquire a majority stake and take the lead in developing the project, bringing its extensive technical expertise and capital to one of the world's most booming lithium regions. The critical...
