South Asia’s beverage-can manufacturing capacity continues to expand, with Bangladesh preparing to enter the industry through a USD 100 million aluminium beverage can plant while new and expanded facilities advance across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, the planned Bangladeshi project still faces a key infrastructure hurdle: securing a gas connection before production begins. Chinese-owned Alu Hi-Tech Industries Ltd is developing Bangladesh’s first aluminium beverage can plant at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur, north of Dhaka. The facility is designed to produce around 1 billion cans annually, with approximately 90 per cent of its output earmarked for export markets. The company registered with the hi-tech park in 2024, when work on the project began. Construction has...
Europe’s recycled aluminium industry is an important component of the global secondary aluminium supply chain, with Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom (UK) representing key national markets. Production across the European region stood at nearly 6 million tonnes in 2023, supported by established scrap recovery systems, industrial recycling capacity and demand for recycled metal. Russia also contributes to the regional landscape through secondary aluminium production units concentrated in several industrial centres. According to AL Circle’s analysis in its report, “ World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry Forecast ”, the four countries present different market structures, from Germany’s substantial recycling capacity and Italy’s scrap-based production to the UK’s organised...
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South African aluminium rolled products producer Hulamin reported a stronger first-half performance for 2026 as operational stability returned following last year's production disruptions, with higher rolled product volumes, improved plant utilisation and portfolio optimisation helping lift earnings despite ongoing pricing pressures in parts of the business. The company said most of the operational challenges experienced during the second half of 2025 have now been resolved, allowing its core rolling operations to stabilise and progressively ramp up towards the upgraded plant's design capacity. Rolled product volumes reached 85,000 tonnes during the six months ended June 30, reflecting the continued operational recovery. Operational recovery supports stronger earnings Hulamin reported...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (PMAH) has proposed to acquire an additional 35.6 per cent stake in PMB Technology Berhad (PMBT) for MYR 464.95 million (USD 109.9 million) in cash, a move that will raise its shareholding to about 58.8 per cent and make PMBT its subsidiary. The proposed acquisition covers 664.22 million PMBT shares at MYR 0.70 (USD 0.17) apiece under a conditional share sale agreement signed on August 3. The shares will be acquired from five members of the Koon family: Tan Sri Dato' Koon Poh Keong, Datuk Koon Poh Ming, Dato' Koon Poh Tat, Koon Poh Weng and Datuk Koon Poh Kong. Upon completion of the transaction, PMAH's interest in PMBT will increase from its current 23.2 per cent to a controlling stake of 58.8 per cent. To know the production, demand and consumption...
India's electricity mix underwent a notable shift in July as record renewable energy generation reduced coal's share of power production to its lowest level in a year, even as overall electricity demand continued to climb. Government data showed renewable energy generated 36.25 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the month, marking a 30 per cent increase from July last year and raising its share in the country's power mix to 20 per cent. At the same time, coal's contribution declined to 65.7 per cent from 69 per cent in June, according to Reuters calculations based on daily data from Grid-India. The changing generation pattern coincided with a rise in overall electricity production, which increased 10.4 per cent year on year to 181.79 billion kWh in July. Solar and wind drive the demand...
India may be the world’s second-largest producer of primary aluminium, but for thousands of small manufacturers further down the value chain, access to domestically produced metal at globally competitive prices remains a pressing concern. The issue has returned to the centre of India’s aluminium policy debate, with import-parity pricing and the effective 8.25 per cent import levy on primary aluminium increasingly being cited by downstream manufacturers as factors raising their raw material costs. The concern is growing as primary aluminium can account for as much as 80 per cent of the production cost of downstream manufacturers. For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating on thinner margins, even relatively small movements in the cost of metal can therefore have an outsized...
Adani Group and Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) are moving ahead with plans to build one of India's largest integrated aluminium manufacturing complexes in Odisha. The project will be powered by a combination of a 4,000 Adani's proposed USD 11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha to adopt hybrid power model MW captive power plant and a 400 MW renewable energy unit. The project returned to focus after Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, accompanied by Karan Adani, visited Rayagada to review land availability, transport connectivity and infrastructure for the proposed facility. Hybrid energy model to support aluminium production The project will be developed through a 50:50 joint venture between Adani Enterprises and IHC's subsidiary, International Resources Holding...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) reported a sharp increase in revenue and profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by higher aluminium prices and improved operational efficiency. The state-owned aluminium producer also recommended a final dividend of INR 1 (USD 0.011) per equity share for FY26, taking the total dividend for the year to INR 11.50 (USD 0.12) per share. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations rose 39.28 per cent year-on-year to INR 53 billion (USD 557 million) from INR 38 billion (USD 400 million), while total income increased 39.30 per cent to INR 54.8 billion (USD 575 million). Profit before tax climbed to INR 26.45 billion (USD 278 million) from INR 14.3 billion (USD 150 million) in the corresponding quarter last year, while profit after tax...
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited has opened its first full reporting chapter as an independent listed aluminium producer with record production and sharply higher earnings. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), the company reported profit after tax (PAT) of INR 65.97 billion, up 205 per cent year-on-year and 33 per cent sequentially, alongside its highest-ever quarterly aluminium production. The numbers put both scale and profitability at the centre of Vedanta Aluminium’s post-demerger story. Revenue climbed 45 per cent year-on-year and 13 per cent quarter-on-quarter, supported by higher volumes and improved realisations. EBITDA more than doubled from the year-ago period, surging 134 per cent . Compared with Q4 FY26, EBITDA increased 24 per cent. The company’s EBITDA margin...
Vedanta Ltd has appointed Hindustan Zinc Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra as its new Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term beginning August 1, as the diversified mining company reported a 72 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, supported by higher metal prices across its key businesses. Misra, who currently heads Hindustan Zinc, will step down from that role to lead Vedanta following the board's approval of his appointment. The strong quarterly performance follows similar earnings growth across Vedanta Group companies. Hindustan Zinc recently reported more than a twofold increase in quarterly profit, while Vedanta Aluminium reported more than a threefold rise in profit for the June quarter, supported by higher aluminium prices. To learn...
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices moved lower on July 31 after recording gains in the previous session. Both cash and forward aluminium contracts declined, while warehouse inventories continued to fall. In contrast, the LME alumina Platts price increased. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell 1.05 per cent to USD 3,195 per tonne from USD 3,229 per tonne on July 30 , while the cash offer price declined 1.08 per cent to USD 3,196 per tonne from USD 3,231 per tonne. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The three-month aluminium bid price also edged down 0.20 per cent to USD 3,178.5 per tonne from USD 3,185 per tonne. The offer price also edged down by...
Oil price shocks are traditionally associated with their impact on transportation, aviation, paints and chemicals, tyres, rubber, and fertiliser industries, while the ripple effects on metallurgy often remain overlooked. The recent Middle East geopolitical crisis has renewed attention on aluminium’s strategic importance as a critical global metal supplier, but what about the impact of the oil price surge linked to the conflict on aluminium’s cost structure? Indeed, the aluminium industry does not consume crude oil directly in the smelting process. Still, it does through petroleum coke and carbon anodes used in the smelting process, which creates a significant connection between global oil markets and aluminium production costs. Between crude oil and aluminium – the petroleum coke...
Brands are increasingly using aluminium packaging not only to protect products, but also to create premium designs, connect with consumers digitally and support circular packaging goals, according to Sonoco. "Across fish and pet food applications, aluminium packaging demonstrates its versatility: not only through product protection and recyclability, but also through the premium decoration possibilities that enable brands to stand out on the shelf and create lasting consumer engagement," speaking to Packaging Insights, Francesco Giannolo, Vice President for Commercial at Sonoco Consumer Packaging EMEA and APAC, said. Premium aluminium packaging supports evolving consumer demand Sonoco said brands are increasingly turning to aluminium packaging to improve shelf appeal while meeting growing...
PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk recorded a strong rise in revenue during the first half of 2026, but the higher sales did not translate into stronger earnings. Instead, the Indonesian bauxite miner reported a sharp fall in profit as weaker returns from its alumina refining investment outweighed improvements in its core mining business. The results underline how the company's earnings are becoming increasingly dependent on its downstream aluminium investments. According to the company's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2026, net sales increased 36.9 per cent year on year to IDR 1.91 trillion (USD 106.1 million) from IDR 1.39 trillion (USD 77.2 million). Gross profit also edged higher to IDR 612.4 billion (USD 34 million) from IDR 595.1 billion...
The centre of gravity of the global aluminium extrusion market is increasingly difficult to locate anywhere but Asia. China already sits at a scale that no other extrusion-producing country approaches. AL Circle's The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2030 estimated China's aluminium extrusion usage at 20.94 million tonnes in 2023, against global consumption of approximately 31.5 million tonnes. That means, roughly two out of every three tonnes of aluminium extrusions consumed worldwide were used in China. The same study estimated that Chinese extruders had more than 30 million tonnes of annual capacity, while China's extrusion demand could approach 27.5 million tonnes by 2030. On the other hand, India operates on an entirely different scale, but perhaps on a more...
The aluminium industry's growth story is increasingly being shaped by value-added manufacturing rather than production volumes. Robust earnings, expansion projects and business diversification continued to strengthen confidence in downstream aluminium, with several producers raising their outlooks despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. At the same time, global trade trends favoured economies with stronger downstream capabilities, while weaker exports in some regions and governance challenges highlighted that growth across the industry remains uneven. Key takeaways Constellium reported record quarterly results, with revenue rising 31 per cent to USD 2.7 billion and net income increasing to USD 148 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance and brought its 2028...
The global aluminium value chain faced mixed signals in the first half (H1) of 2026, with production growth in key regions, evolving trade flows and emerging supply risks shaping the market. From Guinea’s record bauxite exports and China’s growing alumina and aluminium output to disruptions in Indonesia and the Middle East, offer important insights for producers, traders, suppliers and buyers. Guinea’s exports rise, miners under pressure, Africa seeks value addition During H1 2026, Guinea exported a record 114.8 million tonnes of bauxite , up 15 per cent year-on-year. Strong Chinese demand reinforced shipments despite rising operating costs for smaller mines. However, weak global bauxite prices, higher fuel and freight prices owing to the Middle East conflict and heavy rains have squeezed...
TRUNNANO has released a comprehensive guide covering nine advanced ceramic crucible materials, aiming to help engineers optimise material selection for high-temperature industrial processes as aluminium, metallurgy and advanced manufacturing applications demand greater performance, durability and process efficiency, published in the company's advanced ceramics platform, www.ozbo.com According to Roger Luo, Chief Executive Officer of TRUNNANO, selecting the right crucible material is becoming increasingly important as manufacturers seek higher product purity, longer equipment life and improved process efficiency. "In high-temperature processes, a crucible is not merely a container - it is a critical factor determining product purity and process success," Luo said. Material selection is...
Every year, Brazil produces more than 13 million tonnes of red mud, making it one of the world's largest generators of the aluminium industry's biggest industrial residue. Created during alumina refining, red mud is unavoidable-but the amount produced is never determined by the residue itself. It depends on everything that happens much earlier, from the quality of bauxite entering a refinery to how efficiently alumina is extracted. In 2025, Brazil mined 33 million tonnes of bauxite. Around 27 million tonnes of that ore was refined domestically, producing 10.86 million tonnes of alumina and ultimately generating around 13.5 million tonnes of red mud. The numbers appear straightforward, showing stable red mud generation alongside rising bauxite production. The explanation begins long before...
Swedish aluminium boat manufacturer Anytec has launched the A28-T, a new model that succeeds its award-winning 860-T and builds on the company's A-series platform with updated styling, enhanced versatility and a new T-top configuration. The A28-T features a fully welded aluminium hull derived from the proven A27 platform. Design enhancements include a higher freeboard, a revised sheerline and a newly engineered engine bracket capable of accommodating an outboard engine of up to 425 hp. According to the company, the boat is capable of reaching speeds of up to 55 knots. The model retains Anytec's signature deep-V aluminium hull, complemented by a sharply tapered bow and a redesigned console aimed at improving both performance and handling. To enhance onboard comfort, the A28-T offers an...
