Vietnam-based custom motorcycle studio Bandit9 has unveiled the Bandit9 (RED) 800, a limited-edition Ducati-based motorcycle that combines sculptural aluminium bodywork with a charitable commitment to healthcare programmes. Its defining feature is a hand-painted finish that fades from deep Racing Red at the front into exposed, hand-brushed aluminium towards the rear, making the metal itself a central part of the design. Limited to just nine units worldwide, the motorcycle is priced at USD 49,900, with Bandit9 pledging a fixed USD 14,000 from each bike to (RED), the organisation that raises funds to fight AIDS and other preventable diseases. If all nine examples are sold, the commitment would total USD 126,000. Red paint gives way to sculpted aluminium The Bandit9 (RED) 800 builds on the...
COROS has introduced the DURA 2 SOLAR, a second-generation GPS cycling computer featuring an anodised aluminium alloy frame and a braided carbon fibre back. The new model combines aluminium construction with a larger touchscreen, updated navigation functions and extended battery life. The device features an aluminium upper frame with a profile measuring just 5.7 mm at its thinnest point. Its construction combines the metal with carbon fibre to keep the overall weight at 99 grams without a mount, increasing to 138 grams with a compatible mount. The use of aluminium is part of a broader redesign that gives the cycling computer a slimmer profile. COROS has also expanded the screen size from 2.7 inches in the original DURA to 3.5 inches in the new model, improving the available display area...
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Kingsland Drinks has expanded its partnership with organic wine producer Vinca by adding production of the brand’s wines in aluminium bottles, further strengthening the relationship between the two companies while broadening its alternative packaging offering. The beverage solutions company will now produce Vinca’s red, white and rosé wines in 75cl aluminium bottles made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium . The agreement builds on an existing partnership under which Kingsland Drinks already manufactures Vinca’s canned range of organic Sicilian red, white, rosé and sparkling wines. The move represents a strategic investment by Kingsland Drinks as it seeks to meet growing demand for sustainable, lightweight and recyclable packaging solutions in the wine sector. The company said expanding...
Alcoa shares (ASX: AAI) have come under pressure, dropping 30 per cent over the past three weeks as aluminium prices softened on expectations that supply disruptions owing to the Middle East conflict may gradually ease. On Tuesday, Alcoa's Australian-listed shares fell 4.17 per cent to close at AUD 80.42 (USD 55.48), wiping out the gains reported earlier in 2026 . The decline remained at par with another weak session for aluminium on the London Metal Exchange (LME), whereby the aluminium cash price dropped to a three-month low of USD 3,263.5 per tonne from USD 3,405 per tonne the day before , representing a 4.16 per cent plunge. Although aluminium remains about 11 per cent higher year-to-date (YTD), the latest development marks a sharp reversal from the four-year highs recorded in April...
Every aluminium smelter depends on a steady supply of alumina, and securing that supply begins at refineries such as Guangxi Huayin in southern China. Operated by Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), the facility converts imported and domestic bauxite into smelter-grade alumina, supplying both the company's own smelting network and external customers along the southern Chinese coast. For most buyers, the end product is simply a white powder arriving in bulk shipments. Behind that powder, however, sits a refining operation that has become an important part of Chalco's supply chain in a region where high-quality bauxite remains in limited supply. Bauxite entering Guangxi Huayin passes through the Bayer process before emerging as alumina suitable for aluminium production. Digestion tanks,...
Dutch greenhouse technology specialist KUBO has announced a new course of action, planning to outsource steel production activities of KUBO Productive B.V. The company confirmed that steel production at its Monster facility will cease on September 1, 2026, while aluminium manufacturing will continue to remain in-house. The initiative suggests KUBO's aim to attain innovation-driven growth, focusing on areas where it sees the greatest long-term value creation, including innovation, engineering, digitalisation and the delivery of high-tech greenhouse projects worldwide. Unlock in-depth insights into the extrusion segment of global aluminium industry with The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2032 According to the company, changing market dynamics, widening the gap from...
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) fell sharply on June 23, reaching their lowest level in nearly three months after the United States granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following preliminary peace talks. The development improved expectations for the resumption of trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over supply disruptions that had previously supported aluminium prices. The LME aluminium cash bid price declined to USD 3,263 per tonne on June 23 from USD 3,403 per tonne on June 22, marking a 4.11 per cent drop. The cash offer price fell to USD 3,263.5 per tonne from USD 3,405 per tonne, a decline of 4.16 per cent. The benchmark three-month aluminium contract also contracted. The three-month bid price dropped to USD 3,269 per tonne from USD 3,405...
The unwrought aluminium export graph of Canada to the world follows a significant year-on-year declining streak. The cumulative exports in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 amounted to 579,279.8 tonnes , valued at USD 1.95 billion . Q1 volume comparison: 2026, 2025, 2024 Comparing quarterly volumes, the Q1 2026 export figure reflects a Y-o-Y decline of 19.7 per cent from 721,400.36 tonnes shipped in Q1 2025. Again, the Q1 2025 volume slipped from that of Q1 2024, which totalled 779,517.6 tonnes. The difference reflected is of 7.46 per cent. Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2032 Q1 value comparison: 2026, 2025, 2024 As we look at the unwrought aluminium shipment value, the...
CANPACK made the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) A-List 2025 for its work with suppliers on climate issues and cutting emissions. The annual assessment scores how companies work with suppliers on climate change, covering governance, strategy, supplier engagement, Scope 3 emissions and climate targets. An "A" rating means the company performs strongly in managing supplier relationships and embedding sustainability into procurement. The recognition highlights CANPACK’s efforts to address Scope 3 emissions across its global supply chain. It also reflects the company’s focus on transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement while working with suppliers to support sustainability goals. The result is based on information submitted through the CDP Climate Change questionnaire...
Woodside Energy has signed a new gas sale and purchase agreement with Alcoa of Australia to supply 31.1 petajoules of natural gas from its Western Australian operations between 2027 and 2030. The agreement will provide gas to Alcoa’s alumina refineries in Western Australia, helping secure energy supply for one of the state’s major industrial sectors. Alumina produced at these refineries is the key raw material used in aluminium production. Woodside said the deal strengthens its long-standing relationship with Alcoa and reflects its ongoing commitment to supplying natural gas to the Western Australian market. The company noted that reliable gas supplies remain important for major manufacturing and processing industries across the state. Mark Abbotsford, Woodside’s Executive Vice President...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China are collaborating on an increasing number of renewable energy projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In this partnership model, UAE companies provide funding and project development support, while Chinese firms supply equipment, technology, and construction services. In late 2025, UAE-based Global South Utilities began two 50 MW solar projects in the Central African Republic and Madagascar using Chinese technology. In early 2026, Abu Dhabi’s Masdar agreed to build and operate the 300 MW Guzar solar project and battery storage in Uzbekistan, incorporating Chinese solar panels and battery systems. Masdar is exploring similar projects in Argentina, Costa Rica and Chile with local state-owned energy partners. Chinese suppliers are expected to...
Keeping aluminium furnaces running efficiently often comes down to a component that rarely attracts attention: the refractory lining. These linings protect furnace structures from extreme temperatures and harsh operating conditions, but they gradually wear over time, particularly in areas such as metal lines, roofs and side walls. Repairing this damage has traditionally required furnace shutdowns, resulting in production losses and maintenance costs. Technologies that allow repairs to be carried out while furnaces remain operational have therefore gained importance across the aluminium industry. One such solution is Ceramic Welding, developed by Fosbel, a Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered furnace maintenance and refractory repair company with operations in the United States, Germany, Japan,...
The aluminium industry has been fighting on multiple fronts. Energy prices have surged. Carbon regulations are tightening. Labour shortages persist across manufacturing hubs. Meanwhile, customers are demanding shorter lead times, better quality and greater traceability — often simultaneously. Yet amid all these pressures, one issue is quietly separating industry leaders from the rest and that is efficiency. In today's market, every unplanned stoppage, every handling delay and every percentage point of yield loss carries a measurable cost. When margins are under pressure, profitability is increasingly determined not by how much aluminium a producer can make, but by how efficiently they can make it. To know about the safety and productivity of autonomous furnace tending in aluminium cast...
South Africa-based GeT Metal Group and its subsidiary GeT Alloys have launched a waste-to-energy initiative aimed at eliminating fossil fuel use in aluminium melting operations by converting end-of-life tyres into industrial fuel. The project is designed to process around 150,000 waste tyres annually, producing approximately 1.44 million litres of industrial fuel. The fuel will replace conventional heavy fuel oil previously used in GeT Alloys’ aluminium recycling operations, helping address South Africa’s growing tyre waste challenge while reducing the carbon footprint of industrial production. According to the company, the initiative will displace about 1.44 million litres of heavy fuel oil each year and deliver greenhouse gas savings of roughly 720 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The...
Vedanta Aluminium holds the potential to secure a place in the Large-Cap segment along with BSE, Vodafone Idea, and Hitachi Energy India, under the upcoming semi-annual stock categorisation by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Meanwhile, LG Electronics and Siemens Energy India might occupy Mid-Cap positions. Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas and Vedanta Iron & Steel, from the Vedanta demerger , are expected to enter the Small-Cap category. The revised classification, expected in the first week of July, serves as an important reference point for domestic mutual fund managers when evaluating portfolio allocations and investment opportunities. The four Vedanta entities , viz., Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas and Vedanta Iron & Steel, were listed on...
Has the Strait of Hormuz really reopened? The answer depends on whom you ask. Following the preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran on June 17, markets initially welcomed the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal operations and global energy supplies flowing without disruption. The easing of immediate geopolitical tensions prompted traders to unwind much of the risk premium that had accumulated during the conflict, triggering a sharp correction across oil and aluminium markets. Global benchmark Brent crude fell to around USD 77.76 per barrel on June 17, 2026, its lowest level in more than three-and-a-half months. Aluminium markets followed a similar trajectory, with prices retreating by approximately 10-12 per cent from the four-year highs above USD 3,850 per...
Austal Vietnam has broadened its shipbuilding capabilities with the completion of its first vessel combining aluminium and steel construction, handing over the newly built Dory 2 to French Polynesian operator Degage Group. The 71-metre roll-on/roll-off passenger and cargo ferry formally changed hands during a ceremony held at the company's Vung Tau shipyard on 15 June, following the successful conclusion of its sea trial programme. Designed by Austal Australia, the vessel represents a departure from Austal Vietnam's long-established focus on aluminium shipbuilding. While the hull has been fabricated in steel, the superstructure has been built from aluminium, signalling the yard's move into multi-material vessel construction. Work on the project began in 2024, before the ship was launched...
Hindalco Industries Limited said its wholly owned subsidiary, East Coast Bauxite Mining Company Private Limited, has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Cuttack, after the subsidiary applied for voluntary removal from the register of companies. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued a notice on June 22, 2026, confirming the strike-off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013. With effect from the same date, East Coast Bauxite Mining Company is no longer a subsidiary of Hindalco. According to the company, the move will have no material impact on its business activities or financial position. East Coast did not record any contribution to Hindalco's turnover, revenue or net worth during the last financial year. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking...
The Irish High Court has overturned the approval granted to Aughinish Alumina’s expansion plan for its Bauxite Residue Disposal Area (BRDA) by 8 million cubic metres. Citing review gaps, the court sent the red mud project back to An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) for fresh consideration. The proposal would have allowed the largest alumina refinery in Europe, in County Limerick, to increase the capacity of its bauxite residue or red mud storage facility. The capacity ramp-up would have added another 22,500 cubic metres of salt cake, enabling continued refinery operations on the Shannon Estuary until 2039. The decision follows a successful judicial review brought by the Limerick-based Environmental Trust Ireland (ETI), which expressed doubt over ACP's approval issued in March 2025. Explore the...
China's aluminium wire exports surged in May as rising aluminium prices and favourable trade incentives drove a sharp increase in overseas shipments. Official customs data showed that exports of aluminium wire reached 50,224 tonnes in May, up 222.67 per cent from April and surpassed the combined 42,955 tonnes shipped during the first four months of the year. The sharp increase highlights how exporters are increasingly using the product to capture stronger international prices while benefiting from supportive trade policies. The May surge lifted cumulative exports for the January-May period to 93,179 tonnes, putting shipments on track to surpass last year's pace. The five-month total has already nearly matched the 94,369 tonnes exported during the first eleven months of 2025. Price rally...
