Metro Mining Limited shipped 2.1 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite in the third quarter of 2026, up 17 per cent from 1.8 million WMT in the previous quarter. However, shipments remained below the 2.25 million WMT recorded in Q3 2025. The Australian bauxite producer reported improved market pricing during the July–September quarter, with its delivered (CIF) price rising by 6.5 per cent to AUD 60.8 (USD 42.79) per WMT from AUD 57.1 (USD 40.18) per WMT in Q2. Site EBITDA increased to AUD 7 (USD 4.93) per WMT from AUD 4.4 (USD 3.10) per WMT. Mining and shipping operations faced maintenance work, equipment issues and channel erosion during the quarter. The company said its offshore floating terminal, Ikamba, underwent a one-week shutdown in July to replace four large hydraulic crane...
Vedanta Limited and Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited (VAML) have posted their best second quarters (Q2) yet. Vedanta Limited’s Q2 2026 profit reached INR 6.2 billion (USD 651.22 million). Vedanta Aluminium reported profit after tax of INR 6.2 (USD 649.64 million), alongside an 83 per cent rise in EBITDA and record quarterly aluminium production of 649,000 tonnes. Here is how the Q2 FY27 metrics break down, entity by entity, and how they stack up when compared with each other. Vedanta Limited Q2 FY27: Financial performance Vedanta Limited reported an improved half-yearly performance with higher quarterly revenue, EBITDA and profit over the corresponding period of FY2026. Financial highlights: H1 2027 and Q2 FY27 vs H1 2026 and Q2 FY26 Revenue: H1 revenue at INR 492.68 billion, up 54 per...
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Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), Yves Giroux, estimates that federal revenues will rise by $473 million over five years due to tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminium, and steel. In October, the federal government implemented a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) and a 25 per cent per cent tariff on aluminium and steel imports. The Canadian Government has pointed out China's trade practices, highlighting unfair pricing and product dumping enabled by "abysmal" environmental and labour standards. These practices, they argue, come at a significant cost to both the environment and workers' rights. The Trudeau Government faced significant pressure to align with U.S. tariffs, driven by advocacy from industry groups such as automakers and steel and...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly acknowledged Alle Aluminio Ltda with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for producing recycled aluminium products at its Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil facility. Alle Aluminio, a leading recycled aluminium product manufacturer in the Brazil market, has achieved this certification conforming to all the 11 principles and 62 criteria defined by ASI under three sustainability pillars – Environment, Social, and Governance, aimed at addressing pressing sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain, such as biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, circularity, and greenhouse gas emissions. The company has an annual aluminium recycling capacity of more than 150,000 tonnes and a production capacity of 120,000 tonnes of saleable...
Based on China Customs data, the Shanghai Metals Market reported the country’s aluminium foil exports in October 2024 saw a month-on-month increase of 8 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 27 per cent, totalling 134,200 tonnes. The average cost of China’s aluminium foil export was $3,625 per tonne for the said month. Image Source: Nantong Hengjin Composite Materials Co., Ltd Among the export destinations, Thailand and India remained the top two, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Korea. To the top ten destinations, China exported 76,200 tonnes of aluminium foil, which accounted for 56.78 per cent of the total exports in October. Thailand, the highest importer of Chinese aluminium foil, secured 14,200 tonnes in October at an average cost of $3,277 per tonne....
Veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor stars in his first advertisement for Viva ACP after being chosen as the brand's ambassador in October 2024. The advertisement presents the actor in a triple role, with one character as a Viva expert and two characters as customers with different aluminium composite panel requirements, wherein the experts guide the other two characters in choosing from the wide range of products according to their individual preferences. Image Source: Youtube (@vivacompositepanels) "Our aim has always been to offer high-quality, innovative solutions that cater to all segments of society, whether for residential, commercial, or specialised applications. This TVC, featuring our Brand Ambassador- superstar Anil Kapoor, is a testament to our commitment to providing...
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer and one of the leading global players in the industry, has garnered worldwide attention this year with its bold moves towards sustainability and highest-ever half-yearly production. Indeed, the company has marked several milestones from the very beginning of the year by securing #Rank 1 as the most sustainable aluminium producer in the esteemed S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings for the assessment period 2023. Then on, Vedanta awed the global aluminium industry with one after another sustainable aluminium production tactics, with an unwavering focus towards shifting to renewable energy. Image Source: Vedanta Aluminium The former CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, John Slaven, made a strong opinion by stating, "We are...
The old Anglesey aluminium plant at Holyhead is all set to get revamped into a low-carbon campus, and it is calling for 1200 new job openings in the near future. Stena Line, which announced the purchase of the former Anglesey Aluminium site in September 2022, have had the intention to use the site to facilitate an extension of Stena's existing operations at the Port of Holyhead. The revelation has now pointed out that the business plans to create a modern campus to revitalise the long-disused site and create circa 200,000 square metres of development as part of a low-carbon campus, generating £578 million GVA, jobs, and opportunities. Image Source: https://ravenwing93.co.uk/ The new campus, following the work undertaken on the site to date, which has included clearing the dilapidated...
Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic supply partnership aimed at driving sustainability and strengthening Australia's solar industry supply chain. This collaboration seeks to boost the competitiveness of domestic solar module manufacturing while substantially lowering its environmental footprint. Established in 1936, Capral Aluminium stands as Australia's largest manufacturer and distributor of aluminium products, catering to diverse sectors, including construction, automotive, marine, and the rapidly growing renewable energy industry. With an extensive network of manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Capral has become the country's leading supplier of aluminium solutions and a trusted partner for...
The world of skiing is on the brink of a technological revolution, thanks to the innovative minds at Metal1 Skis (M1 Skis). This company, led by Brian Rosenberger, a veteran of the aircraft industry with a wealth of experience and knowledge, is set to disrupt the traditional ski industry with its groundbreaking all-aluminium ski design. Inspired by the precision and durability of aircraft manufacturing, M1 Skis has developed a ski milled from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminium. "Aluminium is harder by an order of magnitude than the ice a ski will encounter," says Rosenberger. This revolutionary approach eliminates the need for multiple materials and complex construction processes, resulting in a lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly ski. The rugged aluminium construction makes...
The board members of Nam Dinh province's (Vietnam) industrial parks have granted approval for the investment in the development of an alloy factory by Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group Limited, a leading aluminium extruder in Hong Kong (China). The total investment for the construction, which is going to be on close to 12.3 hectares in Mỹ Thuận Industrial Park, is estimated to be US$90 million. The factory, once operational, will be handled by Joint Wise Corporation, a subsidiary of Kim Kiều Aluminum Group. Image Source: https://images.jdmagicbox.com/ The plant will manufacture green aluminium alloy bars, high-quality electronic materials, and automobile accessories among others such as short aluminium bars for extrusion processes, aluminium computer keyboard accessories, aluminium...
Alumina production in South America reached this year’s peak, marking a month-on-month hike of 9.3 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 5.52 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) survey. This significant increase in South America’s alumina production contributed to the world’s output to a new high, in addition to many other major alumina-producing countries or regions. Image Source: IAI According to IAI, South America produced 1.07 million tonnes of alumina during October 2024, compared to 979,000 tonnes in September and 1.014 million tonnes in October 2023. The daily average output was 34,500 tonnes in October, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 5.83 per cent from 32,600 tonnes and a year-on-year rise of 5.5 per cent from 32,700 tonnes. From January to...
In a significant development for the global aluminium market, Indonesia is poised to become a major player in the industry, driven by its vast reserves of bauxite and a strategic partnership with China. Image Source: https://leadthecharge.org/ According to recent data, Indonesia's bauxite reserves stand at an impressive 1 billion tonnes, making it an attractive destination for aluminium producers. The country's ambitious plan to produce everything in-house, from bauxite to billet, is a key element of the government's broader electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Indonesia aims to produce 600,000 EVs by 2030 and has partnered with four Chinese EV companies - Neta, Wuling, Chery, and Sokon - to build an EV production and export hub in the country. The partnership is expected to bring significant...
A new £1m baler machine is now operational at Swindon's household recycling centre, aiming to increase the town's recycling rate and support its environmental goals. The baler, compressing dry waste materials like aluminium, plastic and other metals into compact bales, is expected to play a key role in improving recycling efforts. Swindon's recycling rate currently stands at 38 per cent, significantly below the government's target of 65 per cent. Image Source : Swindon Borough Council The introduction of this machine is hoped to help boost the town's recycling performance. The new baler will enable the council to sort plastics and metals like aluminium directly on-site at Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. The resulting bales can then be sold. Councillor Chris Watts from Swindon Borough...
Three critical minerals - gallium, germanium, and antimony - have been banned from being exported to the United States by China in an escalation of trade tensions. The decision, unveiled on December 3, 2024, comes just a day after Washington imposed new restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor sector, signalling an intensifying rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. Gallium is primarily sourced as a byproduct of mining and refining other metals, especially bauxite, although some gallium is also derived from the processing of sphalerite ore for zinc. Germanium largely occurs as a geochemical substitute in various sulfide minerals, primarily in the mineral sphalerite (ZnS), with minor inclusion in silicate minerals. Stibnite (Sb 2 S 3 ) is the predominant ore mineral of...
China’s aluminium wire and cable exports recovered in October 2024, marking a month-on-month surge of 53.8 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 13.64 per cent. However, the monthly uptick in October was not enough to counter the sluggish performance throughout the year-to-date, attributed to tight domestic end-user sector demand, particularly from the building and construction sector. Image Source: Made-in-China According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, the export volume in October was 14,300 tonnes versus 9,300 tonnes in September , generating a value of $41.5 million compared to $28.06 million. Thus, the export value also demonstrated M-o-M hike of 47.9 per cent. Specifically, exports of steel-core aluminium-stranded wire and similar products were 8,480 tonnes, up 82 per cent...
Fortum, leveraging decades of expertise in the Nordic energy market, will support a feasibility study aimed at exploring low-carbon aluminium manufacturing opportunities in Kokkola and Kronoby, Finland. Fortum will focus on developing long-term hedging strategies as the energy partner and ensuring electricity sourcing from its current and future generation assets. Image Source: Fortum If established, the aluminium manufacturing facility would be the first greenfield primary aluminium development in continental Europe in over three decades, substantially enhancing the availability of domestic low-carbon aluminium in the region. The facility is projected to require approximately 7 TWh of electricity each year. "Finland's existing almost fully CO2-free power generation mix and strong...
From November 22 to November 24, a poll, designated by Alupro and conducted by Yonder, on 2000 UK adult citizens disclosed that the majority are in favour of the government to urgently focus on the recycling programme in the upcoming calendar year. Close to 7 out of 10 participants have said that the country should come up with an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system, which actively brings forth highly recyclable substances such as aluminium. EPR directs brands and retailers to subsidise the total net cost of collecting, sorting, treating, and recycling packaging waste. Recent past of initiatives Of the total Briton poll-takers, 69 per cent acknowledged aluminium to be the ideal substance to drive forward a circular economy in which every packaging, as and when possible, is...
Guangyuan Zhongfu Technology Co., LTD, based in Sichuan, China, has earned the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) certifications, reflecting its commitment to responsible production practices. The company is known for manufacturing aluminium alloy flat ingots and is widely used in producing cans, aseptic cartons, flexible packaging, consumer electronics, and lightweight automotive components. Image Source: ASI Located in Sichuan, China, the facility primarily produces aluminium alloy flat ingots for manufacturing cans, aseptic cartons, flexible packaging, consumer electronics, and lightweight automotive components. The facility employs remelting and casting processes with a production capacity of 150,000 tonnes per year. SGS-CSTC Standards...
In a groundbreaking move that promises to transform the socio-economic fabric of Odisha’s tribal heartland, the Indian multinational mining and metal house Vedanta is set to commence operations at the Sijimali bauxite block, spanning the Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. This initiative, positioned as a blend of industrial advancement and inclusive community development, aims to elevate local livelihoods while safeguarding cultural heritage and environmental integrity. Over the next 25 years, Vedanta intends to invest almost 1,200 crores through two dedicated development funds - the Lanjigarh Periphery Area Development Fund (LPDAF) and the newly established Sijimali Periphery Area Development Fund (SPDAF). These funds will be pivotal in addressing the pressing needs of local communities,...
