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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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The margin collapse: European foundries face critical insolvencies as surging capital expenditure for massive giga-presses compresses profit margins down to 5 per cent, forcing aggressive Tier 1 corporate consolidation. The primary smelter threat: Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s...
From tightness to oversupply in southwest China At the beginning of the year, the commissioning progress of new alumina projects in Guangxi fell short of expectations, compounded by temporary production cuts at several alumina plants in the southwest region, leading to persistently tight spot...
Zimbabwe's electricity transmission network is facing growing attacks as vandals increasingly target aluminium components after the utility replaced copper equipment to reduce metal theft. The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) said criminals have adapted to changes...
Oklahoma’s Inola City Council has approved a 60-day moratorium on the construction of the proposed aluminium smelter in Oklahoma, the US. Although strongly backed by US President Donald J. Trump, the verdict has temporarily put the high-profile project on hold as authorities assess concerns over...
The global aluminium casting industry is becoming more competitive, regionalised and technologically advanced than ever before. Both primary and secondary manufacturers are investing in new casting processes, OEMs are reshaping sourcing strategies, sustainability regulations are influencing...
Vedanta Aluminium is expanding employment opportunities for rural youth in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts through its VeDakshata skill development initiative, aimed at enhancing industry-relevant skills and supporting sustainable livelihoods in communities around its coal mining operations....
Futures: SHFE aluminium daytime session closed at RMB 22,610 per tonne, edging up 0.11 per cent. The price is far below all key moving averages (MA5 ≈ 22,876, MA10 ≈ 23,323.5, MA30 = 24,021.67, MA60 = 24,425.75), with the moving average system in a bearish alignment and diverging, keeping the weak...
Alcoa has agreed to acquire South32’s aluminium value-chain assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a transaction with an implied enterprise value of up to USD 5.6 billion. The binding conditional agreement will significantly expand Alcoa’s upstream aluminium business, adding bauxite...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph reflected a sharp drop in figures on the final trading session for June. Barring the stable alumina price, a downward trend was noted across all the pricing segments at the close of June 30. The LME aluminium cash bid, as well as the offer...
Advanced nuclear technology company Blykalla and electrification company Hitachi Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term collaboration on the deployment of Blykalla's lead-cooled advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in Europe and the United States. A key part of...
Rising copper prices are encouraging automakers and manufacturers to increase the use of aluminium wiring as a lower-cost and lighter alternative, with companies such as Ferrari and BMW expanding its adoption across new vehicle models. The shift comes as the price ratio between copper and aluminium...
A proposed aluminium smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, continues to divide residents, with the debate drawing comments from US President Donald Trump and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Many residents are calling for a moratorium on the project, while supporters want the development to move forward. The...
Aughinish Alumina will be required to provide almost EUR 31 million (USD 35.41 million) in financial security to cover the future closure of its alumina refinery in County Limerick and the environmental restoration of the site under a new agreement approved by Ireland's Environmental Protection...
Washington's tariff strategy aimed to revive domestic aluminium production and reduce reliance on Canadian imports. A year later, the numbers tell a more nuanced story — one where prices moved faster than production, diversification outpaced displacement, and one of the world's most integrated...
UK filtration technology company Porvair reported record first-half revenue of GBR 106.20 million (USD 140.5 million), up 9 per cent from the same period last year. The company's Metal Melt Quality division recorded strong growth, supported by demand from the aluminium and superalloy markets....
Australian-based architectural firm Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) has completed construction of the Wattle Building, which is designed to provide innovative facilities for delivering acute care services to patients at the Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. Extending over 57,000 square...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in June 2026 (30 days) rose 2.2 per cent Y-o-Y and fell 3.1 per cent M-o-M. Although weak domestic demand dragged down various sectors broadly under pressure, export demand for aluminium semis provided effective support for domestic liquid...
India’s state-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is preparing for one of its largest expansion phases, with plans to invest INR 280-300 billion (USD 3.2-3.5 billion) over the next three to four years to ramp up aluminium production capacity while advancing its decarbonisation roadmap....
