Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, has successfully delivered advanced fenestration solutions for NICMAR University in Pune, transforming a precast campus vision into a functional, durable and future facing learning environment. The project required approximately three hundred windows within a tight timeline which was successfully delivered by Alumil India. The project deployed Alumil’s top-hung window systems combined with sleek mullions and glazing. “NICMAR University presented an opportunity to demonstrate how fenestration can become an integral part of both a building’s architecture and its performance. The project required us to respond to large openings, intensive daily usage, acoustic and weather considerations, safety, and the specific challenges of...
Europe’s beverage-can market outperformed other regions in the third quarter, prompting Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) to accelerate its investment plans with two new production lines at existing facilities in the UK and Spain. Global beverage can shipments rose 2 per cent year on year in the three months to September 30, while Europe recorded 6 per cent growth, contrasting with a 1 per cent decline across the Americas. AMP announced the expansion alongside third-quarter results that exceeded its own earnings guidance, allowing the company to raise its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. Chief executive Oliver Graham said demand remained resilient across the company’s markets, supported by strength in key beverage categories and continued gains for cans within the wider packaging mix. The...
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For the people in the aluminium casting industry , the metal is the single largest line on the cost sheet. So, when aluminium moves, casting moves with it and in 2026, aluminium is moving in ways the industry has rarely seen. Tariffs, regional premiums and the evolving energy costs have pulled the price a US foundry pays sharply away from the price a foundry in Asia or Europe pays for the same tonne of metal. In 2026, numbers like price, tariff, premiums and so on are deemed crucial for the aluminium casting market. With these numbers, it becomes easier for the aluminium caster to decode what is happening, why and what it means for anyone who is actively engaging in buying, selling or investing in the market. Also read: Aluminium casting market holds 23% of downstream consumption: What...
The global aluminium industry is increasingly tying growth to decarbonisation, supply security and circularity. North America is prioritising stronger scrap recovery and domestic supply chains, Europe is balancing scrap retention with climate goals under CBAM, while Asia is driving demand through rising scrap imports, recycling expansion and carbon-focused policy reforms. Across all three regions, aluminium scrap, clean energy and carbon competitiveness are emerging as key pillars of long-term industrial strategy. North America: The US The Aluminum Association has urged US policymakers to adopt a comprehensive strategy combining domestic primary production, recycling, affordable energy, trade enforcement and scrap export controls to build a stronger, more resilient aluminium supply chain....
Executive Summary: The component cost crisis: Driven by the explosive demands of Artificial Intelligence data centres, global smartphone memory prices skyrocketed. This pushed flagship Bill of Materials (BOM) costs up by nearly USD 300, forcing smartphone OEMs to cut costs in their structural chassis. The Titanium Reversal: Apple and Samsung abandoned titanium's thermal constraints for their latest flagships. Next-generation AI processors run dangerously hot, and titanium acts as a thermal insulator. The industry was forced to revert to hot-forged 7000-series aluminium to prevent catastrophic thermal throttling. The Upstream Threat: While switching back to aluminium solved the thermal crisis, downstream manufacturers walked into a global supply chain trap. Geopolitical conflicts in the...
Sonoco Products Company reported higher second-quarter sales as gains in its industrial packaging business and improving metal packaging demand helped offset inflationary pressures and softer volumes in parts of its consumer packaging operations. The global packaging producer posted net sales of USD 1.9 billion for the quarter ended June 28, 2026. GAAP net income declined to USD 105 million, or USD 1.05 per diluted share, from USD 493 million, or USD 4.96 per diluted share, in the same period last year, when results included a USD 425 million gain from the sale of its Thermoformed and Flexibles Packaging and Trident businesses. Excluding one-off items, adjusted net income increased 10.6 per cent year on year to USD 151 million, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to USD 1.51. Metal packaging...
Australia’s aluminium industry is entering a defining phase of its transition. As demand for low-carbon aluminium accelerates worldwide, the country is seeking to leverage its abundant renewable energy resources, supportive policy framework and growing industrial investment to emerge as a major producer of green aluminium. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Q1 2026 saw renewable generation and battery storage play an increasingly prominent role in the National Electricity Market (NEM), reinforcing the country’s broader decarbonisation strategy. Here’s a chronological look at the major developments between early 2025 and Q1 2026 that have collectively strengthened Australia’s roadmap towards cleaner aluminium production. January 2025: AUD 2 billion Green aluminium...
On March 28, the US-Iran tension took a new turn as Iranian missiles struck the Khalifa Economic Zone in Abu Dhabi, damaging the alumina refinery that feeds Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah smelter, the largest aluminium production complex in the Gulf. Four hundred kilometres south-west, Aluminium Bahrain declared force majeure and shut roughly a fifth of its capacity, citing the same conflict. Neither company builds weapons, ships crude, or has any stake in the war between the United States, Israel and Iran. For several weeks this spring, two of the world’s most competitive aluminium producers became collateral damage in someone else's fight. That is the detail worth sitting with, because it reframes the question the industry has been asking since renewed US-Iran hostilities put...
Primetals Technologies will supply rolling mill technology to Lidao New Energy for a new battery aluminium foil production facility in Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province, China. The plant will produce battery aluminium foil for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems and other new energy applications. Under the contract, Primetals Technologies will provide seven TCS packages for foil rolling mills, Air Bearing ShapeMeter (ABSM) rolls and ISV spray systems to improve flatness during production. The project will also be the first commercial application of the company's ISV Electric (ISV-E) and ISV Electric Compact (ISV-EC) spray systems. According to the company, the fully electric ISV-EC system is designed specifically for aluminium foil rolling and...
Brazilian aluminium and steel exporters are stepping up efforts to measure, verify and certify product emissions as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins to influence trade with Europe. What was initially viewed as a future compliance requirement is now affecting pricing, contracts and sourcing decisions, particularly for companies supplying the European market. According to Rafael Della Barba, climate risk and decarbonisation coordinator at WayCarbon, Brazilian exporters have responded differently to the new framework. Some steel producers started preparing in 2023, well before mandatory compliance, while others postponed investments and are now working to understand their emissions exposure. Under CBAM, exporters must calculate emissions at the individual...
With the rising growth story of the global aluminium extrusion market, there is an equally important fact that remains constant: The growing demand for aluminium billets. The demand for aluminium extrusion mainly comes from construction, electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial manufacturing; the billet producers are also expanding capacity, investing in recycled metal and developing specialised alloys to meet evolving market needs. The demand for global aluminium extrusion is expected to grow to 43.58 million tonnes by 2032 and is also expected to grow steadily. The global extrusion market at a glance The global aluminium extrusion market is worth about USD 110 billion in 2025. It is on track to cross roughly USD 118 billion in 2026 and reach somewhere between USD 150 billion...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium chart recorded a decline across all the pricing segments at the close of the June 23 session. Only the live warrants and alumina price remained stable. The LME aluminium cash bid price eased from USD 3,204 per tonne on July 22 to USD 3,193.5 per tonne on July 23, down 0.33 per cent day-on-day. The offer price shifted from USD 3,205 per tonne to USD 3,194 per tonne, marking a 0.34 per cent difference. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations On June 23, the LME aluminium three-month bid price slipped to USD 3,181.5 per tonne from USD 3,183 per tonne, representing a 0.05 per cent difference. The...
Jennison Associates LLC disclosed a new investment in Kaiser Aluminum after acquiring 6,271 shares during the first quarter, valued at approximately USD 756,000, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its stake in Kaiser Aluminum by acquiring an additional 294 shares during the period, taking its holding to 366 shares valued at approximately USD 42,000. Institutional investors now own 99.29 per cent of Kaiser Aluminum's outstanding shares. Several investment firms also adjusted their positions in the company over recent quarters, while analysts currently maintain a consensus "Hold" rating with an average target price of USD 165.50. Dividend maintained Kaiser Aluminum declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.77...
Update on the July 27 ribbon-cutting ceremony: Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary will be joined by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr Peter Navarro and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson as the company celebrates the expansion of its Mt Holly aluminium smelter. The inauguration time has been updated to July 27, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, US Senator Tim Scott and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will join Century Aluminum President and CEO Jesse Gary on July 27 to mark the expansion of the company's Mt Holly aluminium smelter in South Carolina, highlighting the project's significance for the US aluminium industry. The expansion is expected to increase total US primary aluminium production by...
Aluminium hydroxide, a key raw material used across industries ranging from water treatment and aluminium refining to defence manufacturing and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, should remain exempt from US tariffs to safeguard domestic manufacturing, according to industry representatives. The material is produced from bauxite before the calcination stage used to manufacture alumina and plays an essential role in numerous industrial processes, including the production of wire and cable insulation, roofing membranes, sealants, automotive components, pharmaceuticals and food products. It is also used in refining high-temperature metals such as rare earths, copper, nickel and zinc. Limited domestic supply raises import dependence The US currently has only one aluminium hydroxide...
US aluminium scrap recovery continued to strengthen at the start of 2026, with recycled metal production rising by double digits year on year, while primary aluminium output remained largely unchanged, according to the latest US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Industry Survey. A total of 318,000 metric tonnes of aluminium was recovered from scrap in January 2026, up 14 per cent from the same month last year compared to 297,000 tonnes and 3 per cent higher than the revised December 2025 figure. Of the total, 179,000 metric tonnes came from new scrap and 138,000 metric tonnes from old scrap. Meanwhile, primary aluminium production totalled 58,000 tonnes during the month. Average daily output stood at 1,860 metric tonnes, unchanged from December 2025 and 1 per cent higher than January 2025....
Shares of Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) rallied during the latest trading session after investors responded positively to plans by its parent company to increase its shareholding, alongside improving aluminium market fundamentals. The company's Hong Kong-listed shares gained 6.28 per cent to close at HKD 8.63 (USD 1.10), with trading volume reaching 93.09 million shares. Despite the latest rally, the stock remains 29.09 per cent lower for the year to date. Stake increase boosts investor confidence Market sentiment strengthened after Chinalco announced plans to increase its stake in Chalco by up to USD 300 million, signalling confidence in the company's long-term prospects. The share price also received support after JPMorgan placed a buy order for more than 2 million shares,...
Carbon and graphite products are essential components in aluminium smelting, ironmaking and several metallurgical processes. Among the companies serving these industries is Tokai COBEX, a Germany-headquartered manufacturer with production facilities in Poland and France and a sales and technical service office in China. The company's portfolio includes cathode blocks for aluminium electrolysis cells, blast furnace (used for the production of pig iron) linings, carbon electrodes, Söderberg paste and speciality graphite products. These materials are designed for applications requiring high electrical and thermal conductivity, resistance to heat and corrosion, and long operational life. For the aluminium industry, Tokai COBEX supplies a complete cathode product range, including amorphous,...
Norsk Hydro has warned that the global aluminium market could face a deeper supply deficit if disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue, with prolonged constraints expected to tighten the availability of both raw materials and finished metal. Hydro President and CEO Eivind Kallevik said logistics through the Strait of Hormuz have deteriorated since hostilities between the United States and Iran resumed, affecting inbound raw material supplies and aluminium exports from the Gulf region. The Middle East accounts for nearly 10 per cent of global aluminium production, making continued disruptions a significant risk to the market. Hydro currently estimates the global aluminium market will record a 900,000-tonne deficit, but Kallevik said a prolonged conflict could widen the...
US-based semi-fabricated aluminium producer Kaiser Aluminum Corporation reported its strongest-ever second-quarter (Q2) financial performance for the period ended June 30, 2026, supported by higher aluminium prices, stronger conversion revenue and improved operating performance. The company also maintained its quarterly dividend at USD 0.77 per share. Financial highlights: Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025 The financial performance of Kaiser strengthened considerably over Q2 2026, surpassing the financial report of the corresponding Q2 2025. Net sales – USD 1.3 billion, up 52.7 per cent Y-o-Y from USD 789 million Conversion revenue – USD 437 million, up 21.1 per cent Y-o-Y from USD 361 million Operating income – USD 134 million, up 252.6 per cent Y-o-Y from USD 38 million Net income – USD 97 million, up...
