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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The Rio Tinto -owned aluminium smelter is still negotiating a new power supply agreement with state-owned Hydro Tasmania. The current agreement expires on December 31, and industry sources indicate Rio Tinto has set the end of August as the deadline to reach a new deal before considering closure of the facility. The uncertainty comes shortly after the closure of the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter, raising concerns about the future of heavy industry in northern Tasmania. Bell Bay Aluminium consumes around 355 megawatts of electricity, accounting for approximately 25 per cent of Tasmania's total power demand. Beyond its role as a major aluminium producer, the smelter also helps maintain stability in the state's electricity network by adjusting its power consumption under the System...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that the second cohort of UAE National engineers has successfully completed an EGA Technical Leadership programme in Switzerland. Conducted in collaboration with R&D Carbon, a leading Swiss consultancy specialising in carbon technology and process improvement for the aluminium industry, the programme provides participants the opportunity to design and implement innovative solutions to advance EGA’s Carbon & Port operations. Applying their technical knowledge to tackle real-world industrial challenges, each participant was also asked to develop an individual thesis and present their findings as part of the graduation ceremony. In attendance was Werner Fischer, Founder...
Metro Mining has reported record quarterly bauxite shipments for the three months ended June 30, 2026, despite operational disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle and the temporary dry-docking of its Offshore Floating Terminal (OFT) Ikamba. The company shipped 1.8 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite during the quarter, up 7 per cent from the corresponding period of 2025, while maintaining its full-year shipment guidance of 6.6-7.1 million WMT. Chief Executive Officer Simon Wensley said, “In June, we demonstrated proof of concept of our new integrated planning and operating system and aligned management structure, thanks to focused efforts from Metro and contractor teams.” He added, “Achievement of record Q2 output was pleasing given the post-cyclone recovery and the absence...
LME aluminium prices strengthened on July 29 compared with July 28, with gains recorded across the cash, three-month and December 2027 contracts, while exchange inventories continued to decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,205 per tonne on July 29, up from USD 3,159 per tonne on July 28, marking an increase of 1.46 per cent. The cash offer price rose to USD 3,207 per tonne from USD 3,159.5 per tonne, an increase of 1.50 per cent. The LME aluminium three-month bid price increased to USD 3,176 per tonne on July 29 from USD 3,143 per tonne a day earlier, up 1.05 per cent. The three-month offer price also climbed to USD 3,177 per tonne from USD 3,143.5 per tonne, registering a 1.07 per cent increase. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused...
VBX is entering a new phase in the evolution of its flagship Wuudagu Bauxite Project, with the company moving beyond exploration after securing preliminary funding and offtake pathways while advancing the technical studies needed to develop the Western Australian asset into a producing bauxite mine. The transition comes as Wuudagu continues to build momentum through resource growth, improving project economics and commercial discussions, positioning the project closer to a fully funded development pathway. Funding marks next step towards development The latest milestone came after VBX signed a non-exclusive framework agreement with the Hong Kong subsidiary of a major Chinese aluminium group, creating a pathway for both project investment and long-term bauxite sales. Under the proposed...
Europe's efforts to build an alternative supply chain for critical raw materials have taken another step forward after Metlen signed a landmark long-term agreement to supply a leading US technology company with approximately 25 per cent of the annual gallium output from its planned production facility in Greece. The agreement, described by Metlen as the first major commercial gallium supply agreement between a European producer and a leading US technology company, will draw material from the company's planned Greek facility, which is expected to produce 50 tonnes of gallium annually from 2028. Gallium forms alloys with metals including aluminium, gold and silver, making it an essential raw material for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, advanced renewable energy infrastructure,...
Constellium has delivered its strongest quarterly operating performance despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, prompting the aluminium products manufacturer to raise its full-year 2026 guidance and bring its 2028 financial targets within reach two years ahead of schedule. The record quarter was driven by stronger performance across all operating segments, supported by improving aerospace and transportation markets, supply shortages in North America's automotive rolled products sector, robust recycling operations in Europe and North America, and disciplined cost control. Record operating performance across businesses Second-quarter shipments totalled 381 thousand metric tonnes, down 1 per cent compared with the same period last year. However, revenue climbed 31 per cent year on...
India’s aluminium industry is expanding its manufacturing strength and its growing role in global industrial supply chains. This has been highlighted by the gaining momentum in India’s aluminium alloy exports to the global market. The increasing share of value-added products indicates the nation’s steady advancement in technology, quality and production capabilities. As of 2025, India exported a total of 1.2 million tonnes of unwrought aluminium alloy products to the global market. The export value for FY25-26 reached USD 1.29 billion. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium casting, explore our report “ Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant Economics, Alloy Segmentation, Pricing Intelligence, Supply Chain Analysis & Strategic Recommendations ” The...
Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its assistive support initiative across Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts in Odisha, extending accessibility support to people with disabilities and elderly residents as part of its wider community development programme. The latest phase of the initiative covered Jamkhani, Girisima, Jharpalam, R&R Colony Mendra, Garjanjore, Bileimunda, Chhatabar and Ghogharpalli, where 19 wheelchairs were distributed to identified beneficiaries. Similar support had previously been provided in Kuraloi. 49 beneficiaries supported With the latest distribution, 49 beneficiaries have now received wheelchairs and hearing aids aimed at improving mobility, accessibility and participation in everyday life. Vedanta Aluminium Coal Mines CEO Amaresh Kumar said the initiative reflects...
Australia's Andromeda Metals has moved a step closer to commercialising an alternative route to high-purity alumina (HPA), commissioning its pilot plant to transition from laboratory-scale production to a continuous manufacturing process using Great White kaolin as feedstock. The milestone marks the company's next phase in developing HPA outside the conventional aluminium feedstock route. The pilot programme, scheduled to run through the third quarter of 2026, is expected to generate commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of the year for customer qualification while providing engineering data for future feasibility studies. Unlike traditional HPA production, which typically relies on aluminium metal through the alkoxide process, Andromeda's proprietary technology uses refined...
Rio Tinto reported a strong first half of 2026, with its aluminium business remaining one of the company's key earnings drivers alongside copper and lithium. Together, the three commodities contributed more than 50 per cent of the Group's underlying EBITDA during the period. The miner posted an underlying EBITDA of USD 14.8 billion, up 28 per cent year-on-year, while free cash flow increased 75 per cent to USD 3.8 billion. Underlying earnings rose 43 per cent to USD 6.85 billion, allowing the company to declare an interim dividend of USD 3.4 billion, up 43 per cent from a year earlier. Rio Tinto said its aluminium operations maintained strong performance during the first six months of the year, with primary aluminium production remaining steady at 1.68 million tonnes. Higher output from...
Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) is planning to invest INR 2.5 billion (USD 26.18 million) in the set-up of a greenfield aluminium fluoride (AlF₃) plant at its Paradeep complex worth. The project’s approval marks the company’s entry into industrial chemicals while strengthening value addition from existing operations. The new facility, with a projected annual production capacity of 15,000 tonnes, will utilise hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA), a by-product generated during phosphoric acid production, to manufacture aluminium fluoride, a critical raw material used in aluminium smelting. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore “ ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap ” By converting a low-value by-product into a high-value industrial...
Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC and the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) have jointly organised a full-day factory tour for architects at the company's aluminium extrusion plant in Ekala, Ja-Ela, as part of efforts to strengthen technical knowledge of aluminium systems used in construction. The visit was conducted under the 'Specification Writing for Architects' programme launched by SLIA President Dilumini De Mel, who accompanied a group of senior architects during the tour. During the visit, participants were given an insight into aluminium extrusion processes and product applications. Lanka Aluminium Industries said it will continue conducting similar programmes for government institutions to promote greater awareness of aluminium extrusion-based products and solutions,...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has approached the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) seeking a waiver of penalties imposed for non-compliance with board composition requirements under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, maintaining that the lapse arose from circumstances beyond the company's control. The state-owned aluminium producer received communications from both stock exchanges on May 27, 2026, informing it of a penalty of INR 5,31,000 (USD 5,548) each, including 18 per cent GST on a basic fine of INR 4,50,000 (USD 4,702), for failing to comply with Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Together, the penalties amount to INR 10.62 lakh. The issue was subsequently reviewed...
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has expanded its membership with the addition of ALLTUB and TUBEX as new corporate members, while Eastman has joined as an associate member, further strengthening the association's expertise across the metal packaging value chain. ALLTUB and TUBEX bring extensive experience in aluminium aerosol cans, tubes and related packaging solutions, while Eastman adds expertise in specialty materials, resins and coatings that support performance and innovation in metal packaging. According to MPE, the new members enhance its representation across the value chain and reinforce its efforts to advance a competitive, innovative and circular future for the European metal packaging industry. The latest additions also reflect MPE's ongoing strategy over the past year to broaden...
One of Africa's largest undeveloped bauxite deposits has moved a step closer to global markets, with CAMALCO preparing to launch rail transportation from its flagship Minim Martap project in Cameroon. The milestone removes a critical logistics hurdle ahead of commercial production and positions the country to emerge as a new supplier in the global bauxite trade. The Cameroonian subsidiary of Australia's Canyon Resources has signed a rail operations agreement with Camrail, paving the way for bauxite to be transported from the Minim Martap mine in the Adamawa Region to the Port of Douala through the country's existing railway network. The agreement forms a key part of the project's mine-to-port logistics strategy, enabling future exports of one of the world's largest untapped high-grade...
India's aluminium scrap importers are looking beyond the Middle East for supplies after several Gulf countries imposed a ban on aluminium scrap exports from June 10, disrupting shipments from one of the country's key sourcing regions. The restrictions have prompted importers to explore alternative suppliers in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia as they seek to secure raw material for India's secondary aluminium industry. Aluminium scrap is the primary feedstock for secondary aluminium production, which supplies metal to the automotive, electrical, construction, packaging, consumer durables and engineering sectors. India depends heavily on overseas supplies, with around 80 per cent of its aluminium scrap requirement met through imports. To know the aluminium...
Beverage giant Coca-Cola Company has acknowledged losing market share in India during the April-June quarter (Q2). Rising aluminium and PET packaging costs, coupled with supply constraints, disrupted its pricing strategy in one of its most important end-use markets. Although Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected global quarterly earnings and raised its full-year outlook, India emerged as one of the weaker performers in the Asia-Pacific region. Learn about the future of aluminium in the packaging industry from our report “ ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics ” Coca-Cola observed that the biggest setback occurred in the INR 11-40 (USD 0.11-0.42) price segment, where consumers typically choose drinks based on affordability rather than pack size. Higher raw...
