Nimba Mining Company SA has appointed Patrice L'Huillier as Director General and Djiba Diakité as Chairman of the Board of Directors, with both appointments confirmed through separate presidential decrees. The announcement was made on Friday, October 23, 2026, during a national television news broadcast. L'Huillier, a civil engineer specialising in bridges and roads, will serve as Director General for an initial three-year term, which is renewable. According to his appointment decree, he will work under a performance contract with the Ministry of Mines and Geology. The contract will establish his objectives, the methods for assessing his performance and his obligations regarding the transfer of skills to national staff. In a separate decree, Diakité, Minister Director of the Cabinet of...
India’s trade deficit with China crossed USD 100 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as imports continued to outpace exports, with aluminium trade data showing a widening imbalance in the latest available period. While India’s overall exports to China recorded strong growth between January and September, the value of its aluminium exports to the neighbouring country declined year on year through July, even as aluminium imports from China increased. Data released by China’s General Administration of Customs showed that bilateral trade rose 25.4 per cent to USD 144.45 billion between January and September 2026. India’s imports from China increased 23.3 per cent to USD 125.19 billion, while exports to China grew 40.7 per cent to USD 19.26 billion. Despite the rise in exports, the trade...
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Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has recorded 48 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), reaching the milestone on 16 July 2026 as the company intensifies workplace safety measures for the summer season. The achievement reflects Alba's continued efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for both employees and contractors. Coinciding with the milestone, the company has rolled out its annual plant-wide Summer Safety and Health (S&H) Campaign under the theme "Safety by Choice, Excellence by Habit." The programme will run until July 29, 2026 and focuses on keeping the workforce safe during the hottest months of the year through awareness activities and practical guidance. Employees, contractors and workers will receive information from internal and external safety...
A research team at Purdue University has developed a new cobalt-aluminium (CoAl) alloy that has the potential to solve one of the major limitations of intermetallic materials, their tendency to break under stress. The newly developed material showed a strength of up to 10 times that of steel with the ability to deform without breaking. This research, published in Science Advances, could help the development of next-generation turbine engines in which materials are required to withstand extreme temperatures. Solving the brittleness problem Intermetallic compounds have long attracted interest for their high strength, excellent heat resistance and ability to withstand long-term mechanical stress. These properties make them suitable for components used in aircraft engines, gas turbines,...
For much of 2026, aluminium prices have been driven more by geopolitics than by underlying demand. As tensions between the US and Iran intensified, fears of disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz pushed LME aluminium higher, with prices rising to around a four-year high and reaching an intraday peak above USD 3,700 per tonne The ceasefire eased those concerns, and the geopolitical risk premium quickly faded. LME aluminium prices corrected by more than 17 per cent to around USD 3,019 per tonne. Aluminium stocks also came under pressure, with National Aluminium Company (Nalco) declining more than 19 per cent and Hindalco Industries falling over 15 per cent since the beginning of June. However, renewed attacks involving Iran and the US have again raised concerns over the Strait of...
The first quarter of 2026 brought a temporary setback for Oceania's primary aluminium production, but it did not define the first half of the year. Although production declined from the last year Q4, due to upstream supply disruptions and seasonal operational factors, the region regained momentum in Q2, 2026 as output strengthened. Oceania's primary aluminium production rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, rising to 476,000 from 467,000 in the first quarter, representing a 1.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase. On a year-on-year basis, Oceania's primary aluminium production reached 943,000 in H1 2026, compared with 923,000 in H1 2025, an increase 2.2 per cent. Higher quarterly output drove first-half growth The stronger first-half performance was underpinned by higher production in...
Adani Group, Reliance Industries, Hindalco Industries, Vedanta Aluminium, Naveen Jindal-backed Powercem, and Coal India are among the companies interested in Odisha’s Karlapat-Pollingpadar bauxite block. They are seeking long-term supplies of this key raw material as they prepare for major aluminium capacity expansions. Located in Kalahandi district, the Karlapat-Pollingpadar deposit is one of the largest virgin bauxite resources currently available for auction in India. It is among 11 virgin mineral blocks offered by the Odisha government in the current auction round. According to the Directorate of Geology, Government of Odisha, the block contains an estimated 207 million tonnes of bauxite resources, comprising 153 million tonnes of proved reserves and 54 million tonnes of possible...
If we take a look at Australia’s global aluminium export trend, which product category of aluminium dominates the shipment volume? Here is a comparison between the volumes of unwrought aluminium and the other downstream segments supplied by Australia to the world. January-May 2026 export graph: Total vs unwrought As of year-to-date (YTD) January to May 2026, Australia’s cumulative export of all the aluminium product categories , viz., unwrought, bars, rods and profiles, foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and strip, tube or pipe fittings, and wire, the year-on-year trend goes like this: YTD 2026 – 566,386.47 tonnes, up 1.98 per cent Y-o-Y from 555,407.67 tonnes in YTD 2025 YTD 2025 – 555,407.67 tonnes, down 6.48 per cent Y-o-Y from 593,920.51 tonnes in YTD 2024 Explore the relevance of...
Century Aluminum Company has welcomed a new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump that aims to encourage investment in domestic primary aluminium production. Under the order, approved companies investing in new primary aluminium production facilities in the United States will be allowed to import an equivalent amount of primary aluminium at half the otherwise applicable tariff rate. The announcement follows Century Aluminum's agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), announced in February, to jointly develop a new primary aluminium smelter in Inola, Oklahoma. The project is expected to be the largest single investment in US primary aluminium production and has the potential to more than double the country's current primary aluminium output. CEO of Century Aluminum,...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart posted a modest recovery on the July 20 session after declining on the July 19 trading session . While the pricing segments improved, the three-month benchmark and the inventories declined. The LME aluminium cash bid expanded 0.1 per cent day-on-day on July 20, rising to USD 3,155 per tonne from USD 3,152 per tonne. The offer shifted to USD 3,156 per tonne from USD 3,154 per tonne, representing a 0.06 per cent gain. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The LME aluminium three-month bid as well as offer prices reported modest improvements by 0.03 per cent on July 20. As the bid moved to USD 3,147 per tonne...
China's Anda Group is expanding its aluminium die casting production capacity in Huzhou as demand for lightweight automotive components continues to grow across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) markets. The first phase of the expansion is already operating at high utilisation, while the second phase is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of 2026. Once completed, the project will add approximately three million aluminium die cast components to the company's annual production capacity. According to the company, the investment is aimed at easing existing production constraints and fulfilling a growing order backlog that is already secured through the second half of 2026. Expansion supports EV component production Anda manufactures a range of precision...
The Australian West Perth-based Impact Minerals Limited is set to release 12 million ordinary shares from escrow on July 27, 2026. This would mark a key milestone after the expiry of the initial escrow period related to its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Playa One Pty Ltd, the owner of the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project. The release follows the expiry of the initial escrow period linked to the transaction and complies with ASX Listing Rule 3.10A. The Lake Hope project is central to Impact Minerals' strategy to establish a presence in the growing high-purity alumina market, a critical material which serves applications such as lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, LEDs and synthetic sapphire. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report...
Shares of Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) rose on Monday after its controlling shareholder, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), announced plans to increase its stake in the state-owned aluminium producer by up to USD 300 million (CNY 2 billion), reflecting confidence in the company's future development and long-term investment value. By 04:58 GMT, Chalco's Shanghai-listed shares had gained 6.4 per cent to CNY 8.98, while its Hong Kong-listed shares were up 4.2 per cent at HKD 7.93. According to a company filing, Chinalco and parties acting in concert intend to purchase between CNY 1 billion (USD 147.6 million) and CNY 2 billion (USD 295 million) worth of Chalco's A- and H-shares over the next 12 months through the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges. Explore: The most...
Alcoa Corporation has reported its strongest quarterly revenue to date, backed by the successful restart of capacity at its Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria, Australia, higher aluminium prices and increased shipments. The second quarter (Q2) also marked a milestone with Alcoa’s acquisition of South32 's bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets, consisting of the Worsley Alumina operation in Western Australia. Commenting on the quarter, Alcoa President and Chief Executive Officer William Oplinger stated, "During the second quarter, in addition to delivering strong financial results that captured favourable aluminium prices, our team executed on strategic initiatives, most notably the announced agreement with South32." Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium...
Australian aluminium extruder Capral Aluminium has reinforced its commitment to sustainable manufacturing by introducing independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its LocAl® lower-carbon aluminium range. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified document that quantifies a product's environmental impact throughout its lifecycle, based on internationally recognised assessment standards. The new declarations provide architects, manufacturers, builders and specifiers with internationally recognised environmental data to reinforce embodied carbon assessments, responsible material selection and sustainability reporting. Unlock in-depth insights into the extrusion segment of the global aluminium industry with The World of Aluminium...
Mountain Dew has unveiled a limited-edition aluminium commemorative can bundle to mark nearly 80 years since the brand was created in Tennessee in 1948. Available exclusively through TikTok Shop, the release celebrates the beverage's heritage while continuing Mountain Dew's long-running use of special-edition aluminium packaging for promotional campaigns and milestone celebrations. The commemorative aluminium can forms part of the brand's "American Original – Tasting Great Since '48" campaign, which highlights Mountain Dew's founding story through a heritage-inspired design printed directly on the can. The bundle is priced at USD 0.05, reflecting the campaign's nostalgic theme. Limited release honours the brand's founding year To commemorate the year of its launch, Mountain Dew is...
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) is reshaping global trade by placing a carbon price on imports of carbon-intensive products from countries without equivalent carbon pricing systems. Since January 2026, importers of products including steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers and hydrogen have been required to comply with the mechanism. While discussions around the EU CBAM have largely focused on its impact on trade, climate policy and global supply chains, its implications for employment have received less attention. For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), home to more than 350 million workers, the mechanism presents both risks and opportunities. Its impact on jobs will largely depend on how effectively member countries adapt to the transition...
Japan’s aluminium scrap imports from the European Union in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 have reported an almost 90 per cent year-on-year surge. In Q1 2026, Japan imported a total of 35,794 tonnes of aluminium scrap, of which 3,613 tonnes or 10.09 per cent, was imported from the EU. Delve deeper into the recycled aluminium and secondary aluminium market with our World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Comparing the Q1 volume over the years, a rising streak can be noted in Japan’s aluminium scrap imports from the EU: Q1 2026 – 3,613 tonnes, rising 89 per cent Y-o-Y from the 1,902 tonnes in Q1 2025 Q1 2025 – 1,902 tonnes, rising 40 per cent Y-o-Y from the 1,357 tonnes in Q1 2024 Concurrently, the annual shipment volume from the EU to Japan has witnessed a sharp...
Odisha Police have arrested four members of an alleged interstate scrap theft syndicate accused of stealing around 3.6 kilometres of 11 kV aluminium conductor from an electricity distribution network in Jharsuguda district, highlighting the growing challenge of organised metal theft targeting power infrastructure. The arrests were made by Kolabira Police as part of 'Operation Netra', an ongoing drive against organised property crimes. The accused allegedly operated across state borders, targeting aluminium conductors because of their high scrap value and ease of disposal through informal recycling channels. The accused, Abdul Khyyam (46) of Telibhata, Ashraf Raza (26) of Purunabasti in Jharsuguda, Abdul Rahim (35) of Jharkhand and Ajmail Mir (48) of West Bengal, were arrested following an...
The European Commission has proposed raising the European Union's electrification rate to 46 per cent by 2040, alongside a major overhaul of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) backed by more than USD 114.37 billion (EUR 100 billion) in industrial decarbonisation funding. Announced on July 18, 2026, the Electrification Action Plan and the proposed review of the EU ETS are aimed at reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, lowering electricity costs, strengthening industrial competitiveness and keeping the bloc on track to meet its climate goals. According to the Commission, achieving the proposed electrification target could cut the European Union's annual fossil fuel import bill by around USD 297.29 billion (EUR 260 billion). The proposal will now be considered as...
