The supply question is becoming particularly relevant as North American extrusion demand becomes more diversified. Construction remains an important consumption base, but transportation, electrical and electronics, industrial applications and digital infrastructure are creating additional requirements for higher-performance aluminium extrusion profiles. The shift is also changing what buyers need from suppliers, with greater emphasis on precision, complex geometries, automotive-grade alloys and thermal-management capabilities. North American aluminium extrusion usage is estimated at 2.91 million tonnes in 2025 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2 per cent . The region is therefore set for incremental demand, even as its extrusion supply chain continues to evolve. North America’s...
Novelis is cutting roughly one-third of its workforce at its Kingston, Ontario, aluminium facility, with the company citing the impact of US tariffs on aluminium imported from Canada. The company is reducing its salaried workforce by 10 employees and temporarily laying off approximately 70 hourly workers, according to a statement issued by Novelis on Friday, September 18. The cuts affect roughly one-third of the facility's workforce. “These are difficult decisions that affect our colleagues and their families, and we are supporting those impacted through this transition,” Novelis said. Novelis pointed to the Section 232 duties imposed by the US on aluminium imported from Canada as the reason behind the workforce reduction. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of...
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The SMM Aluminium Industry Conference & Expo (AICE) 2025 returns as Asia’s premier platform for aluminium industry innovation, strategic collaboration, and global business expansion. Co-located with CLNB 2025 (China International New Energy Industry Expo), this year’s event amplifies opportunities across the aluminium and renewable energy sectors, offering unmatched value for exhibitors and visitors alike. Strategic Synergy: One Ticket, Dual Access to Growth AICE 2025 breaks new ground by partnering with CLNB 2025, China’s largest new energy industry expo. Attendees gain single-ticket access to both events, bridging the aluminium and renewable energy industries. With 40,000+ global professionals expected, this synergy unlocks unprecedented cross-sector networking, knowledge sharing, and...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced the launch of the third season of EGA Ramp-Up, the company's flagship programme to empower the next generation of UAE entrepreneurs in line with the Entrepreneurial Nation strategy 2031. EGA Ramp-Up, supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy, offers expert insights, mentorship, intensive training, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs who are developing impact-driven and sustainability-focused businesses that will grow the economy and create new job opportunities. The first two seasons of EGA Ramp-Up attracted hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs who have collectively created over 1,000 jobs. More than 35 per cent of the start-ups that participated in...
Whispers of a lighter Apple Vision headset have been floating around for months, and they resurfaced with fresh momentum recently. According to a report by Bloomberg, the tech giant is planning to incorporate both aluminium and titanium, with the former gracing the outer shells, maintaining its sleek, familiar look and holding onto its sustainability factor. On the other hand, rumours suggest that titanium will feature in the internal structures of future Vision Pro models. Adding to the intrigue, the leaker tease suggests that the new, lighter model could sport a colour palette inspired by the iconic black finish of the iPhone 5 era — a nostalgic nod wrapped in cutting-edge innovation. Aluminium is a key component of Apple’s sustainability strategy, with the company making notable...
On April 27, 2025, Alba (Aluminium Bahrain) announced their adaptation of the AI-powered analytics platform Seeq, the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East with such cutting-edge technology. This has been done in a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Crucial Solutions and Services (CSS) to witness seamless integration. Image source: LinkedIn.com Why Seeq? Seeq is an advanced analytics platform designed for process manufacturing industries, enabling users to rapidly analyse and visualise time series data from various sources to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability and profitability. On this strategic partnership, Ali Al Baqali, the CEO of Alba said, "Since its inception in 1971, Alba has always been synonymous with scale and quality. Today, we are adding another...
Lindian Resources Limited has announced the issuance of 20 million fully paid ordinary shares as part of its 100 per cent acquisition of the Lelouma Bauxite Project in Guinea. This strategic move further strengthens the company’s position in the bauxite market and is expected to provide significant growth opportunities for stakeholders. Image for representational purposes Lindian Resources had previously secured 100 per cent ownership of the Lelouma Bauxite Project in Guinea, West Africa. The acquisition, announced in April 2025, supports Lindian’s strategy to expand its aluminium resource base. The company finalised the deal after issuing 40 million fully paid shares to vendors, per agreed terms. The Lelouma Project hosts a JORC-compliant resource of 900 million tonnes at 45.0 per cent...
In the recently held trade event, Canton Fair, in China, the nation’s businesses approached their Indian counterparts to help escape the tariff whip. In the past three months, China started off with witnessing a 10 per cent tariff and then the curve shot upwards to recently being whiplashed with a whopping 245 per cent tariff. And the ripple effect has started to hit other Asian countries as well. Image Source: https://www.angelone.in/ As revealed by Ajay Sahai, Director General of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations, at the Guangzhou-held Canton Fair, which is still on the event chart and is to conclude on May 5, several Indian firms were approached by Chinese companies to supply goods to their US customers. The arrangement here would be to supply the commodities under the...
Just weeks after unveiling the Oppo Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro in India, fresh leaks are already stirring excitement about the next chapter in the Reno series. Shared by renowned tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the leaked images hint that the upcoming Oppo Reno 14 is taking a stylish trip down memory lane — showcasing a design that seems to draw heavy inspiration from classic iPhone models, especially the iconic iPhone 12. Given that the Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro both featured durable aluminium mid-frames, it is likely that the Reno 14 will continue this trend, aiming for a sturdy yet refined construction. It remains uncertain whether the Reno 14 will include the rumoured “Magic Cube” button, a feature speculated to debut with the Oppo Reno 14 Pro. Although Oppo hasn't officially...
As the world accelerates towards a sustainable future, Hindalco Industries is steering its efforts toward the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. With an ambitious INR 45,000 crore (USD 5.22 million) capital expenditure plan, the company is setting its sights on a greener tomorrow by dedicating 10 per cent of this investment to electric vehicle components. This strategic move will include INR 850 crore battery foil unit and a flat-rolled products plant in Odisha, along with an extrusion facility in Silvassa, the sources said. The company is also exploring additional opportunities in auto component manufacturing, with Gujarat emerging as a potential hub for its next growth phase. Last month, the Aditya Birla Group reaffirmed its plan to invest INR 45,000 crore over the next few years across...
Global aluminium businesses have been ramping up efforts in the recycling vertical with mounting demand and resource constraints. However, during the ongoing calendar year, the green initiatives have come under pressure with geopolitics playing a major role in the ruptured system. Image source: IAI Of course, global developments are throwing a wrench into the industry’s momentum. Or else, why would companies like Coca-Cola decide to move away from its aluminium can packaging to pet bottle packaging? In February 2025, the US slapped a 25 per cent tariff on all aluminium imports, citing global overcapacity. Though the tariffs were briefly paused, they came roaring back and bigger. As of March 12, 2025, a blanket 25 per cent tariff now hits all aluminium imports, including derivative...
On the previous trading day's night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,950 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,995 per tonne, a low of RMB 19,920 per tonne, and closed at RMB 19,970 per tonne, down RMB 60 per tonne or 0.30 per cent from the previous close. LME aluminium opened at USD 2,458.5 per tonne on the previous trading day, with a high of USD 2,468 per tonne, a low of USD 2,426 per tonne, and closed at USD 2,437.5 per tonne, down USD 22 per tonne or 0.89 per cent. At the macro level, a series of domestic policies have played a positive role in stabilising the real estate market, and the domestic macro bullish atmosphere remains unchanged. In overseas markets, Trump's policy stance has been inconsistent, and there are still many uncertainties from...
Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Ltd’s Aluminium Business, has taken over as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Odisha State Council for the 2025-26 term. Gupta previously served as the Council’s Vice Chairman during 2024-25 . Meanwhile, Suresha G, Executive Director (Odisha Assets Operation) at AM/NS India, has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman. The announcements were made during CII Odisha’s annual day event last month. “CII aims to catalyse inclusive economic progress across the state by expanding its operations, particularly in western Odisha, and partnering closely with the government. We will also focus on strengthening the industrial ecosystem by promoting green building certification, enhancing export potential, and improving...
With an aim to boost Maryland’s tech infrastructure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been identified as the lead tenant for the ‘Bauxite I’ data centre project on the site of the former Alcoa Eastalco Works near Buckeystown. Image for representational purposes only The project, spearheaded by Rowan Digital Infrastructure, will transform the long-dormant 2,100-acre industrial site into a hub of digital activity. AWS plans to construct four highly equipped single-story buildings, covering nearly 777,000 square feet and delivering approximately 300 megawatts of computing capacity. As for Frederick County, Amazon’s investment will establish Maryland’s first AWS Availability Zone, expanding the company’s cloud footprint beyond its highly congested Northern Virginia operations. The data centre is...
‘We come from the worlds of politics, regulation, technology, research and, of course, the business case for e-mobility. And the fact that we can all exchange ideas so openly here is what makes the Speira forum so special,’ explains Robert Werner from the Hamburg Institute, which specialises in corporate and political consulting on climate neutrality and decarbonisation. Speira’s New Business Development team hosted the Battery and E-Mobility Forum in mid-April and around 50 participants followed the invitation to the third edition of this clearly focussed, interdisciplinary network. Werner, Ali Adim from S&P Global Mobility, and Prof Jessica Schmied from RWTH Aachen University provided introductory overviews of research and global trends. The holder of RWTH’s Chair of Production...
According to customs data, China's petroleum coke imports in March 2025 reached 1.1252 million tonnes, down by 4.63 per cent M-o-M but up 10.64 per cent Y-o-Y. The estimated import price of petroleum coke in March was USD 159.6 per tonne, up 4.68 per cent M-o-M and 1.91 per cent Y-o-Y. The cumulative import volume of petroleum coke in China in 2025 was approximately 3.5193 million tonnes, up 5.53 per cent Y-o-Y. In terms of importing countries, the main sources of China's petroleum coke imports in March 2025 were the US, Venezuela, and Russia, with import volumes (import shares) of 352,900 tonnes (31 per cent), 220,600 tonnes (20 per cent), and 170,600 tonnes (15 per cent), respectively. From the perspective of import prices, the import price of petroleum coke in March 2025 was mainly on...
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, US President Donald Trump signaled a possible easing of trade tensions with China, boosting market sentiment. As a result, aluminium price has grown in India by 1.32 per cent to INR 234.5 (USD 2.75). The optimism in the market has further been evoked by Trump’s announcement that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would continue in his position. However, despite the uptick in market sentiment, the aluminium gains have witnessed a restrained growth, largely due to a stronger US dollar, which typically weighs on commodity prices. Additionally, concerns over a global oversupply because of growing aluminium production amid weaker consumption in some parts of the world have kept price movement relatively range-bound. Globally, aluminium production is showing an...
The aluminium industry is riding a wave of contrasts—soaring highs and unexpected lows—making it an especially captivating space right now. The sector has been buzzing with a string of major developments, each shaping the narrative in its own unique way. Amidst the ongoing tariff tension, India's decision to revive the 'zero-for-zero' concept served as a breath of fresh air. Backed by its industrial sector, India is advocating for tariff-free trade on aluminium, steel, and automobiles as part of a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States. To know more, click here. The Indian government is reportedly set to begin bilateral trade talks with the United States on April 23, 2025, aiming to resolve the longstanding issue of the 25 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel...
Maxion Wheels, a global leader in wheel manufacturing, announced its participation in Transport Logistic 2025, scheduled from June 2–5 in Munich, Germany, where it will reportedly showcase its latest commercial vehicle wheel offerings, including its newly introduced forged aluminium truck wheels, aiming to meet the evolving demands of the transportation industry. Image source: maxionwheels.com The new line of aluminium truck wheels features the most in-demand sizes and is available in three premium finishes, delivering top-tier durability and visual appeal. Thanks to aluminium’s lightweight properties, the wheels also enhance fuel efficiency and increase payload capacity. Mark Gerardts, Chief Executive Officer of Maxion Wheels, stated, “Our new forged aluminium wheels not only complete...
Hindalco Industries Limited has wrapped up the week on a high note, marking a strategic entry into the electric vehicle component sector by successfully delivering 10,000 aluminium battery enclosures to Mahindra for its BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs and commissioning a dedicated EV component manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The facility, established with a capital investment of INR 500 crores and spans over 5 acres within a national industrial park, is aligned with three key objectives. First, it marks Hindalco's strategic entry into EV component manufacturing. Second, it highlights the rising demand for lightweight, crash-resistant battery solutions. And third, it supports the Indian government's 'Make in India' initiative by creating 1,000 new jobs. To address the growing demand,...
