The USD 4 billion Oklahoma aluminium smelter project planned by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum is facing a new hurdle in Inola, where the city council has extended a moratorium on smelter permits and called a referendum on the proposed facility. The 750,000-tonne-per-year aluminium smelter, announced in January, is expected to more than double current US primary aluminium production and would be the first new primary aluminium smelter in the country in almost 50 years. It would also become the largest source of primary aluminium in the Western Hemisphere. The project has taken on added importance as the US imports roughly 60 per cent of the primary aluminium it uses. Aluminium is essential to transportation, defence, aerospace and electrical infrastructure, making...
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...
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The Bon Ami Project in Guinea, which began back in 2018, have successfully implemented the robust and high-capacity Telestack barge loading systems, helping to meet the demanding conditions prevailing in bauxite imports. The design of the project aims towards rapid construction, which started its production in Q2 2024. Image source: telestack.com In order to address the operational requirements of the Bon Ami Project, a Telestack TB 58 barge loader with a capacity of 3,000 tph at a bulk density of 1.5 T/m³ was installed. Purpose-built for handling bauxite, this high-capacity unit is integrated into a streamlined system where it is fed by two Buffalo reclaim feeders, assisted by dozers. The material is transferred onto a 1 km jetty conveyor for efficient delivery. This setup is designed to...
The Assam government has withdrawn from its proposed solar project, leading to the suspension of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract previously awarded to Waaree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...
Overall, in the first half of 2025 (H1), total imports of unwrought aluminium alloy amounted to 542,300 tonnes, representing an 11.7 per cent decline Y-o-Y. Monthly imports were all below 100,000 tonnes, while exports rebounded slightly Y-o-Y. Recently, the General Administration of Customs released the import and export data for June 2025. According to customs data: Image source: https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103440456/ In June 2025, imports of unwrought aluminium alloy reached 77,400 tonnes, down 12.3 per cent Y-o-Y and 20.2 per cent M-o-M. From January to June 2025, cumulative imports totalled 542,300 tonnes, down 11.6 per cent Y-o-Y. In June 2025, exports of unwrought aluminium alloy reached 25,800 tonnes, up 23.8 per cent Y-o-Y and 6.6 per cent MoM. From January to June 2025,...
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...
