Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 1 After decades during which the very concept was taboo and the reality swept under the rug, the US has now rediscovered industrial policy. But this rediscovery remains incomplete, as too much of it is...
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The ToZero (Towards Zero Waste in Aluminum BiW Manufacturing) project has demonstrated that recycled automotive aluminium scrap can be transformed into powder suitable for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), supporting efforts to increase the use of recycled materials in additive manufacturing....
Renewable energy strengthened its economic case in 2025, according to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Newly commissioned projects in 2025 helped the world save an estimated USD 480 billion in fossil fuel costs. IRENA’s report, Renewable Power Generation Costs...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has received the AI Vision and Strategy Award at the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the United States. The award recognises EGA’s innovative implementation of Industry 4.0...
International geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on primary aluminium supply chains. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting trade flows from the Persian Gulf region, which accounts for around 9 per cent of global primary aluminium production. Further complicating the picture are...
Window Magic has launched WM AURA, its new ultra-luxury aluminium fenestration range, while unveiling Window Magic Atelier, a dedicated luxury fenestration experience centre in South Delhi, marking a new phase in the company's expansion in India's premium construction market. The company said the...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 22,510 per tonne, edging up 0.09 per cent. The price remained below the MA5 (22,580) and all medium and long-term moving averages, with the bearish alignment of the moving average system continuing, but it has moved sideways around 22,500 for two consecutive...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph has been consistently reporting a decline for nearly 10 days since the June 22 close. As the Middle East tensions come to a settled state, supply fears have clearly started to ease. Moreover, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced its...
MQP will introduce its new Optifine 5:02 aluminium grain refiner at Aluminium China 2026, taking place from 8-10 July in Shanghai, as demand grows for cleaner aluminium used in aerospace and premium automotive applications. The company said the new grain refiner has been developed to meet...
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will hold the second and final public auction of approximately 12,000 tonnes of seized extruded aluminium profiles on 23 July 2026 in Riverside, California, bringing to a close a nearly 10-year investigation into aluminium imports from China. The aluminium...
Has the alumina output of the Americas reflected a cooling effect across the global platform in the first half (H1) of 2026? According to industry data, cumulative alumina production in North America and South America from January to May totals 5.81 million tonnes. While the joint output registers...
Canyon Resources Ltd has appointed Rory McGoldrick as a Non-Executive Director, effective July 2, 2026, as the company prepares to begin mining and targets its first bauxite shipment in the fourth quarter of 2026. McGoldrick has about 20 years of experience in the energy and resources sector. His...
Anheuser-Busch has announced an investment of more than USD 20 million in its facilities in St. Louis and Arnold, Missouri, to expand production capacity and strengthen manufacturing operations. The investment includes upgrades to brewery and aluminium can manufacturing equipment to support growing...
In the early session, the trading centre of the SHFE aluminium 2606 contract was higher than the same period of the previous trading day. Market warrant supply continued to flow out, and overall circulating spot supply was loose. Downstream saw only sporadic restocking, and with bearish sentiment...
In today's time, global aluminium producers are looking for ways to ramp up production while juggling fewer available resources. Rising expectations for output, stricter safety regulations, ongoing labour shortages, a heightened focus on product quality and the urgent need to boost operational...
Norway's longest aluminium pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened in Bergen. Marinebroen, which spans around 60 metres and is built using recycled aluminium supplied by Hydro, demonstrates how circular materials can be applied in modern infrastructure. The bridge opened on July 2, 2026, connecting...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is expected to strengthen its earnings in the coming years, with MBSB Research forecasting an improvement in net profit margins from 15.3 per cent in FY2026 to 16.6 per cent by FY2028. The research firm has initiated coverage on the company with a "buy"...
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited has appointed M/s S R B C & Co. LLP as its statutory auditor with immediate effect to fill a casual vacancy created by the resignation of its previous statutory auditors on June 12, 2026. The appointment was approved by the company's Board of Directors based on the...
The UK is one of the largest consumer hubs in the European continent, collecting several thousand tonnes of aluminium scrap each month. In 2025, the United Kingdom’s total aluminium scrap exports reached 623,584 tonnes, according to Customs data. These volumes have been on the rise since the start...
