Neuman Aluminium has selected a 40-tonne aluminium melting furnace from industrial furnace supplier Jasper for Hirschvogel’s site in San Juan del Río, Mexico, to expand aluminium production at the facility. After Neuman’s melting furnace upgrade at its Marktl headquarters in Austria , the company is deepening its footprint in North America. Neuman Aluminium recently partnered with Hirschvogel for the project. Construction has begun on two production halls, each spanning 7,500 square metres, with production scheduled to start at the beginning of 2028. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The furnace will be a tiltable 40-tonne melting furnace equipped with...
Guwahati’s Basistha Police have recovered around 100 kilogrammes of aluminium wire during an investigation into alleged theft-related activities in different parts of the city. Two individuals in connection with the probe have been detained. According to police, the two were allegedly involved in the incidents reported from different parts of Guwahati. During the operation, officers recovered a substantial quantity of aluminium wire that was connected with the reported thefts. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " The individuals have been identified as Abdur Rahim, who was taken into custody from Behebar, and Anshuman Basumatary, who was apprehended from Amtola. The...
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The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has welcomed the UK Government's decision to expand eligibility under the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), following sustained engagement with Government on behalf of the aluminium sector. The government has confirmed that just four additional Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes will be added following its latest consultation. Significantly, two of these directly support the UK cast metals sector, while the remaining additions recognise manufacturing activities undertaken by businesses across the wider aluminium supply chain. The newly eligible activities are: 2453-Casting of Light Metals 2454-Casting of Other Non-Ferrous Metals 2550-Forging, Pressing, Stamping and Roll-Forming of Metal; Powder Metallurgy 2561-Treatment and...
Global aluminium coffee capsule consumption reached approximately 23–25 billion units in 2025, putting a small, one-gram package at the centre of a rapidly growing coffee market. Rising coffee consumption, particularly in urban areas, is driving demand as consumers increasingly look for coffee that is quick to prepare without compromising on quality. The market numbers reflect this shift. The aluminum coffee capsule with recycle scheme market was valued at USD 2.48 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase to USD 2.68 billion in 2026 and around USD 4.5 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.1 per cent during 2026-2033. According to various industry sources, North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America and MEA led the global market in 2025. If we look at regional consumption, Europe...
Shares of National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) gained for the third consecutive trading session, rising 2.42 per cent to INR 363.80 (USD 3.82) at 12:49 IST on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock outperformed the broader market, with the NIFTY declining 0.53 per cent to 24,082.60, while the Sensex fell 0.57 per cent to 77,176.37 during the session. Over the past year, NALCO's share price has surged 90.99 per cent, compared with a 4.42 per cent decline in the NIFTY and a 34.76 per cent fall in the Nifty Metal index. Despite the recent gains, the stock has declined 4.85 per cent over the past month. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The Nifty...
Aluminium demand is visibly entering another phase of transition. Until a few years ago, the demand used to be largely driven by packaging, transportation and the electrical and electronics sectors. Then came renewable energy, infrastructure, and electric vehicles, adding a fresh layer of demand for the metal. And now, data centres emerge as a new demand engine for the metal. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure is creating an increasing requirement for materials that can support high-performance cooling, reliable power distribution and large-scale structural systems. Since aluminium fits into this equation because of its thermal conductivity, light weight, corrosion resistance, formability and cost advantage over several competing...
Futures side: The Aluminium Alloy 2609 contract opened today at RMB 22,865 per tonne, with an intraday high of RMB 23,060 per tonne and a low of RMB 22,825 per tonne, closing at midday at RMB 23,005 per tonne, up RMB 180 per tonne, or 0.79 per cent. In early trading, prices edged down to the intraday low before bulls stepped in to push them higher, consistently holding above the intraday average price line. During the session, prices repeatedly surged to new intraday highs, with bullish sentiment remaining strong. Short-term bullish momentum recovered, and supported by previous support levels, prices consolidated and trended higher. In the short term, resistance still lies overhead. Spot side: Today, the willingness to adjust ADC12 prices diverged: rising costs prompted some enterprises...
China's exports of unwrought aluminium and downstream products reached a record high in June, according to official customs data released on Tuesday. Exports rose to 711,000 tonnes in June, the first time monthly shipments exceeded the 700,000-tonne mark. The volume was 12.5 per cent higher than 632,000 tonnes exported in May. During the first six months (H1) of 2026, exports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products increased 16.3 per cent year-on-year to 3.4 million tonnes. According to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), total exports during January-June reached 3.396 million tonnes. China's aluminium market remained characterised by weak domestic demand and strong overseas demand during H1. While higher aluminium prices continued to weigh on domestic purchases, exports of aluminium...
In the first half of 2026, China's domestic cast aluminium alloy prices initially surged and created a multi-year high before pulling back. By end-June, the spot prices in East China stood at RMB 23,200 per tonne, up 18.37 per cent year-on-year, having hit a record high of RMB 24,700 per tonne during the period. The price rally was driven by three main factors. First, overseas geopolitical tensions pushed up global aluminium prices, lifting domestic A00 prices and alloy prices in tandem. Second, tighter tax enforcement, including the suspension of reverse invoicing (note: reverse invoicing is a method where the buyer issues the invoice to the seller, primarily to address the missing of VAT deduction document caused by unregistered individual sellers) for aluminium scrap in many regions,...
A forest and environmental organisation has urged the Karnataka government to scrutinise and investigate the alleged extraction and transportation of aluminous laterite, or bauxite-bearing laterite, under laterite mining permits in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The Society for Forest, Environment and Climate Change (Aranya, Parisara Mathu Havamana Badalavane Sangha) has urged the authorities to examine mining activities in areas such as Mudipu and Badaga Edapadavu. The issue has been raised over concerns that the current classification of the material being transported may not accurately reflect its mineral composition. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2608 contract settled at RMB 23,075 per tonne, up RMB 75 from yesterday’s settlement price, a rise of 0.33 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,040 per tonne and traded in a range of RMB 23,025-23,160 per tonne. The price traded above the MA5 (23,042.00) and MA10 (22,864.50) but below the MA30 (23,543.17) and MA60 (24,138.33) moving averages. The short- and medium-term moving averages formed a bearish alignment and gradually exerted downward pressure, highlighting a pronounced structure of consolidating on a subdued note. The multiple moving averages overhead acted as layers of resistance. The MACD indicator showed DIF (-303.1975) above DEA (-364.8229), and the MACD histogram was 123.2509, suggesting that bearish momentum had eased. The advised core...
Canyon Resources has taken another step towards commercial production at its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon’s Adamawa region. It has received the new rail fleet to reinforce logistics of bauxite transportation from the mine to the Port of Douala. Canyon confirmed that seven CRRC Ziyang locomotives arrived at the Port of Douala in June and have since been delivered to its Cameroonian subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon. Commissioning, operational testing and driver training are now underway before the first rail movements begin during the third quarter (Q3) of 2026. The first 60 wagons have already departed the manufacturing facility, scheduled to reach Cameroon by mid-August, while another 100 wagons are scheduled for delivery later in Q3. Explore: The most comprehensive and...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The commodity death spiral: Sourcing standard, legacy aluminium alloys (like basic ADC12, 1350, or 6061) for next-generation, high-stress applications is a guaranteed margin trap. These materials warp under extreme EV manufacturing scale, suffer structural creep in high-voltage grids, and trigger crippling carbon tariffs at the European border. The nanolevel revolution: The global industry is rapidly pivoting to highly engineered, deep-tech metallurgy. From Oak Ridge's impurity-tolerant RidgeAlloy to zirconium-doped conductors and scandium microalloying, atomic-level chemistry is now the primary driver of corporate gross margin. The strategic imperative: This master playbook provides downstream foundries, extruders, and procurement officers with the exact chemical,...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) are continuing to drop since the previous close. While cash, three-month contracts and stocks reported declines, longer-dated contracts improved. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,138 per tonne on July 13, down 0.54 per cent from USD 3,155.5 per tonne on July 10 . The cash offer price also declined by 0.55 per cent to USD 3,138.5 per tonne from USD 3,156 per tonne. Likewise, the LME aluminium three-month bid price slipped by 0.24 per cent to USD 3,145 per tonne on July 13 from USD 3,152.5 per tonne on July 10. The three-month offer price decreased by 0.19 per cent to USD 3,147 per tonne from USD 3,153 per tonne. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to...
In a groundbreaking first move from India, Nexon Geochem Private Limited fast tracks rare earth minerals processing and production signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Giredmet, the State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry under Russia's Rosatom State Corporation. The company is poised to hit a benchmark production capability of 1200 MTPA by FY 2033. Through this partnership, the Hyderabad-based advanced materials company, Nexon Geochem aims to bridge one of India's most critical gaps in the rare earth value chain by establishing an integrated, full-cycle platform spanning rare earth oxide inputs through to finished magnet production. As an immediate objective, Nexon Geochem plans to establish a highly scalable sintered NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing...
After a volatile first half of the year, analysts believe that the recent correction in aluminium prices could bring favourable news. It may open up opportunities for investors in India's leading aluminium producers, including National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Hindalco Industries and Vedanta Aluminium Metal. From January to June, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices surged almost 25 per cent, driven largely by geopolitical concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. However, after a temporary easing of tensions in West Asia, prices retreated by more than 17 per cent to around USD 3,019 per tonne, weighing on aluminium stocks. Since early June, NALCO has declined by over 19 per cent, while Hindalco has fallen by more than 15 per cent. Analysts pointed out that although the...
Vedanta Aluminium has been upgraded with a 'Buy' rating recommendation and a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.63) by the brokerage firm Nuvama Institutional Equities. It indicates an upside potential of nearly 22 per cent from current levels. The brokerage believes the newly demerged aluminium producer is entering a stronger growth phase, supported by capacity expansion, structural cost reductions, improved cash generation and favourable global aluminium market fundamentals. After the demerger of Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium is now a dedicated primary aluminium producer, ready to capitalise on rising demand and operational efficiencies. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability,...
India is preparing to widen policy support for advanced chemistry cells (ACC) and battery recycling as it seeks to strengthen domestic battery manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported critical minerals. The proposed measures indicate that the government's focus is extending beyond cell production to include recycling, battery components and niche battery technologies, reinforcing both electric mobility and renewable energy storage. Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2026 in New Delhi, Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), announced the ministry’s plan to expand the existing ACC incentive framework following industry requests for dedicated policies covering “niche battery technologies.” Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China...
For decades, India's aluminium industry has measured competitiveness through production costs, operational efficiency and access to raw materials. Today, another metric is steadily moving onto boardroom agendas: carbon intensity. The shift is not being driven solely by climate commitments. Export regulations such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), investor expectations around ESG performance and customers seeking lower-carbon materials are collectively changing how aluminium is produced, traded and valued. Against this backdrop, India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), introduced in 2023, represents far more than another environmental regulation. It is the country's first attempt to place an economic value on industrial emissions and gradually integrate...
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the Indian government to abolish the 2.5 per cent Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on aluminium scrap, arguing that the measure would support the country's recycling industry and strengthen the circular economy. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the association said removing the duty would reduce raw material costs for recyclers and downstream manufacturers while improving their competitiveness in global markets. MRAI noted that India remains heavily dependent on imported aluminium scrap, with 80-85 per cent of the country's requirement being met through imports. It said uninterrupted access to imported scrap is essential to sustain domestic manufacturing and support the continued growth of the recycling...
