US tariffs on aluminum are raising the cost of beer cans in Canada, putting pressure on breweries that rely on a closely linked cross-border supply chain. Walkerville Brewery in Windsor, Ontario, have so far avoided passing the higher costs on to customers. However, owner Mike Brkovich said the brewery may have to raise prices in the next three or four months as costs continue to increase. He said, “We’re going to have to increase the prices, I think, in the next three or four months. But we’re trying to hold the prices.” One of the clearest impacts is on aluminum cans. Brkovich said the cost of a 473 ml beer can has increased from around 31 cents to 35 cents following the tariff changes. Walkerville Brewery uses about 40,000 cans a month and buys them from a Canadian supplier. To learn...
Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has made a record in environmental upkeep and performance. It has received two 2026 pollution control awards from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha), recognising the company’s pollution control measures, environmental management and responsible industrial practices at its Odisha operations. Hindalco’s Hirakud Smelter & Power received the “Pollution Control Appreciation Award 2026” in the Industry Category, and Aditya Aluminium secured the “MK Rout Pollution Control Excellence Award 2026” in the Industrial Township Category. Join the fourth edition of the webinar "Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours" by Jorge Dyszel. The Pollution Control Appreciation Award 2026 recognised Hirakud Smelter &...
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Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, has been re-elected as President of Eurometaux, Europe’s Association for the Non-Ferrous Metals industry, at its General Assembly. His leadership, renewed for a second two-year term, comes at a crucial moment for the European metals sector, confronting both unprecedented challenges and significant opportunities. Guy Thiran, Eurometaux’s Director General, commented: “Eurometaux is keen to continue to work under Mr. Mytilineos guidance during a pivotal period, where the essential role of metals in advancing Europe’s green and digital transitions has never been clearer. Under his stewardship, Eurometaux has emerged as a critical voice in shaping the EU’s industrial future, securing a place at the heart of the EU's policy agenda,...
Ahead of the Christmas festivities, Reynolds Wraps has brought unique solutions to all gift-packing needs. Those who indulge in homemade gift items such as food or home decor or like to share festive leftovers with near and dear ones also tantalise over the presentation of these items, and there comes the role of the adorable and limited edition aluminium wrapping foils from Reynolds Wraps, which are available on Amazon and Walmart. To bring this rendition to life, the company has teamed up with artist Brittany Jepsen from The House That Lars Built. For the foil wrapping selection, she has created original motifs of snowflakes, penguins, peppermints, and teddy bears. "A creative presentation of any gift really makes all the difference," said Brittany Jepsen. "As a lover of crafts and...
In September 2024, primary aluminium production globally experienced a month-on-month fall, mirroring the trend seen across all the major primary metal-producing countries/regions. However, the monthly fall in September posed no impact on the growing trend through the third quarter of the year, as demonstrated by the data from the International Aluminium Institute. According to the data revealed, the world’s primary aluminium production decreased by 3.19 percent from August but maintained the 6 million tonnes level. Amounting to 6.007 million tonnes compared to 6.205 million tonnes in August, the output in September registered a fall after two consecutive months of rise. Total production worldwide in Q3 2024 stood at 18.416 million tonnes, marking a continued Q-o-Q rise of 2.36 per cent...
TWI Ltd and Stirweld are pleased to announce a joint event that will showcase TWI's cutting-edge tank welding using Stirweld's innovative retractable pin Friction Stir Welding (FSW) head technology under the UK publically funded Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) MASTER project. This joint event, which will take place at TWI Ltd, Cambridge, on 11th March 2025, will include live welding demonstrations and speakers from a range of organisations, including GKN Aerospace, which are collaborating to advance the manufacture of aluminium hydrogen storage tanks for the aerospace sector. Laurent DUBOURG, CEO of Stirweld, states, "We are delighted to be working alongside TWI. Their expertise in R&D, combined with our retractable pin technology, offers unique opportunities for advancing friction...
Amidst the chances of importing from intensively limited sources, the European Union (EU) is reconsidering banning Russia as its aluminium supplier. The immediate result? Small and medium-sized business entities, which rely on close to 70 per cent of turnover and 92 per cent of employment in the European aluminium sector, dissolve within a short period; simultaneously, prices spike roof-high due to the demand-supply gap. The European Union imports over 90 per cent of its aluminium, of which 8-9 per cent comes from Russia. Speculations about a probable ban on low-carbon aluminium from Russia to the European market have, in the meantime, pushed prices up by 15 per cent so far this year, and prices are forecasted to rise in a steep graph if the ban is imposed. Why the sanction? Based on the...
Following supply disruptions due to unfavourable weather conditions, blockage on bauxite export from Guinea Alumina Corporation has led China’s domestic average alumina price to a new high at RMB 4,760 per tonne on October 23, found the Shanghai Metals Market. Over a day, the price has gained RMB 62 per tonne, bringing it 5.8 per cent W-o-W higher than RMB 4,499 per tonne. Besides, the raised optimism for raw material purchase owing to increased primary aluminium production has also been contributing to the alumina price rally, with industry sources expecting the momentum to continue in the coming months. Today, the price hike in China’s domestic alumina has affected all the major provinces, including Lianyungang and Bayuquan, where alumina prices have elevated by RMB 110 per tonne and...
Transitioning to a dynamic, interactive platform, Alumex PLC, the No.1 and most trusted Aluminum Extrusion brand in Sri Lanka, has proudly relaunched its official website, www.alumexgroup.com powered by AI, designed to provide a convenient, personalised experience. The new website features intuitive navigation that prioritises both aesthetics and usability, highlighting Alumex’s innovative and cutting-edge portfolio. Featuring improved navigation and a customer-centric approach, the standout feature of this website is Alunov, a pioneering AI-powered Virtual Assistant – a first for the industry, that redefines how customers interact with the brand. The OpenAI-powered assistant provides customers with personalised answers about construction materials, regulatory compliance, building plans,...
Scrap metal recovery and recycling in Australia is synonymous with the name Sell & Parker. Whether it’s small deliveries like small backyard clean-ups - right through to thousands of tonnes of scrap with steel, aluminium, copper, brass and stainless steel – Sell & Parker ‘get it sorted’. This Australian-owned and operated company produces quality end-products from all grades and quantities of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Luke Parker is the CEO of the family-run Sell & Parker Group. “I’m a second-generation scrap dealer. This business was founded by my father, Ross Parker, and partner, Max Sell, in 1966. Since the late 1960s, it has been 100 per cent owned by the Parker family. I joined in 1995 after earning degrees in Commerce and law (including an MBA) and gaining some external...
In a significant decision by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), Tapas Kumar Pattanayak has been selected for the role of Director (Human Resources) at the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). The appointment follows a PESB meeting held on October 21 st , 2024. Currently serving as the Executive Director (HR) at the Refineries Headquarters in New Delhi under the Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pattanayak brings a wealth of experience in human resource management to his new position at NALCO, one of India's premier aluminium producers. His selection to the post of Director (HR) at NALCO is subject to the necessary vigilance clearances and final approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Once these...
We are thrilled to announce the launch of AL Circle's 27 th e-Magazine edition, " The Modern world of ALuminium Flat Rolled Products ." As the world's fastest-growing global ALuminium ecosystem, AL Circle is committed to delivering insightful, trendsetting content that shapes the future of the aluminium industry. In this latest release, we spotlight a critical segment of the value chain—aluminium flat-rolled products—through powerful interviews, thought leadership articles, and visionary insights from industry giants and experts. A glimpse into flat rolled products: The backbone of aluminium innovation Flat-rolled aluminium products are the unsung heroes that form the foundation of numerous industries, from automotive and aerospace to construction, packaging, and electronics. They are...
Impact Minerals has collaborated with CPC Engineering and the Mineral Recovery Research Centre (MRRC) at Edith Cowan University on an initiative to pilot the commercialisation of the company's ingenious process for producing High-Purity Alumina (HPA) from the Lake Hope reserve, located 500 kilometres east of Perth in Western Australia. The collaborative effort has received a AUD 2.87 million grant under the Federal Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) programme, which fosters short-term, industry-led research works. The plant, crucial to providing material for offtake and qualification, is scheduled to commence construction next year. Impact Minerals' Managing Director, Dr Mike Jones, said, "We are immensely proud to drive this transformative project, which aligns...
In a bold statement at the inauguration of Mercedes-Benz's first battery recycling plant, Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged German automakers not to fear competition from China. Speaking on Monday, Scholz framed the investment as a key pillar of Germany's new industrial policy, aimed at strengthening the country's position in the rapidly evolving global auto industry. Scholz highlighted the importance of innovation and sustainability in ensuring Germany's competitive edge, stressing that initiatives like the new plant will help the nation remain a leader in the electric vehicle sector. The recycling facility, a major move in advancing Germany's green industrial transformation, reflects the country's commitment to cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly solutions. "Some say that China can do...
Crown Holdings Inc., a leading American company specialising in making metal beverage and food cans, metal closures, and speciality packing, has announced its third-quarter financial results, which have marked significant growth in each global beverage can business, exceeding original expectations. In the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, net sales reached $3,074 million, increasing from $3,069 million a year ago, attributed to higher shipments of global beverage cans and food cans in Brazil, Europe, Mexico, and the United States. In H1 2024, Brazil reported growing beverage can sales led by favourable macroeconomic conditions. Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers expressed an estimated 5 per cent growth in beverage can sales at the end of the year, compared to an...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, took part in an international deal with its carbon units. The units were issued in the Russian carbon unit registry as a result of a climate project aimed at protecting forests from fires. The Arab investment fund Equity International acquired RUSAL's carbon units, issued in the Russian carbon unit registry. Gazprombank organised the transaction, which marks the first carbon unit deal within the BRICS framework. It was announced during the BRICS Business Forum, held on October 17-18 in Moscow and focused on strengthening international cooperation for sustainable economic development and global trade. The deal was conducted to offset the carbon footprint of one of Equity International's assets. The Fund specialises in supporting...
Montenegro has consented to a concession contract with Novi Boksiti, a metal ore mining company in Niksic, over intricate geological probes and exploitation of red bauxite in the western municipality of Niksic. Montenegro's Minister of Mining, Oil and Gas, Admir Sahmanovic, worked out and signed the details of the contracts with Novi Boksti's executive head, Zeljko Markus, over the weekends. During the session, Novi presented their strategies and deadlines to Minister Sahmanovic and State Secretary Dino Tutundzic. The company officials disclosed that they will initially disperse 25 workers to carry out preparatory works and geological exploration, starting from project design, drilling, and test pit excavation. Boksiti has already spent 1 million Euros (approx USD 1.1 million) on...
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe (AMP-Europe), a division of Ardagh Group, has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BNZ in Portugal. This agreement, set to begin in 2026 and lasting for 12 years, will secure 146 GWh per annum of renewable electricity certificates, which are anticipated to offset around 50 per cent of AMP-Europe's energy consumption across the continent. David Spratt, CEO of AMP-Europe, said, "We are delighted to partner with organisations like BNZ that share our commitment to accelerating a clean energy transition. This vPPA marks a significant milestone in the expansion of our vPPA portfolio in Europe and is a major step towards AMP's CO2 reduction and renewable electricity goals". Schneider Electric, a prominent advisor in corporate renewable energy...
According to the China National Intellectual Property Administration, Chinalco Qingdao Light Metal Co., Ltd. has obtained a patent titled "A Lump Aluminum Ash Pretreatment Device," with the authorisation announcement number CN 221753487 U. The application was submitted in February 2024. The patent abstract indicates that this utility model relates to the processing of massive aluminium ash. It features a pre-treatment device that includes a conveying trough equipped with both a second crushing roller and a first crushing roller. Triangular grinding teeth are fixed to the side surfaces of these rollers. The device also incorporates belts tensioned around two pulleys, a knocking component at the bottom of the conveying trough, and a limiting component at one end of the knocking mechanism....
A national competition for collecting aluminium cans while learning about sustainability has sparked a hands-on approach to the environmental study regime of Logan County school students. The competition, which has successfully gathered over 2 million disposed cans, has been organised by Logan Aluminum in partnership with Lewisburg Elementary. The initiative is all about recycling programmes in elementary schools, where recycling bins, educational signage, and pickup schedules are designated to return collected cans to Logan for recycling. Students actively participated in the process, from sorting recyclables to attending awareness drives organised in school and the local community. “We recognise that to meet the demand for aluminium in our growth industry and to protect and sustain our...
