US primary aluminium production reached 167,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, slightly above a year earlier but 1.2 per cent below the previous quarter. US primary aluminium production remained broadly stable at the start of 2026, with output edging higher from a year earlier even as it slipped slightly from...
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...
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Slovakia is in the final stages of preparations to restart aluminium production at the Žiar nad Hronom smelter, with an official announcement expected in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. In a video message shared on social media, Fico said work related to the revival of the...
LME aluminium price graph showed a stronger trend on June 12, with cash, three-month and forward contracts all moving higher compared with the previous trading session, while stocks continued to fall. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 3,535 per tonne on June 12 from USD 3,498 per tonne...
Aluminium ingot inventory: Destocking turning point established at high levels, but absolute volume pressure persists China’s aluminium ingot inventory, after hitting a peak not seen in nearly three years in 2026, accelerated its pullback this week. According to SMM statistics, as of June 11,...
The next chapter of Vedanta Limited’s restructuring journey begins on June 15, with four newly demerged businesses making their stock market debut. The entities, viz., Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, Vedanta Power Limited, Vedanta Oil & Gas Limited, and Vedanta Iron & Steel Limited, will be listed...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,165 per tonne in the night session on Jun 12, with its highest price at RMB 24,280 per tonne, lowest price at RMB 24,145 per tonne, and closing price at RMB 24,275 per tonne, up 0.46 per cent from the previous settlement. Prices...
Norsk Hydro has been hit by a second aluminium supply crisis leading to yet another force majeure in just three months after its Qatar joint venture, Qatalum, unexpectedly terminated a long-standing marketing agreement with the Norwegian producer, raising fresh concerns over the company's ability...
The winners of the European Tube Manufacturers Association's (etma) prestigious Tube of the Year 2026 competition were announced during the association's annual meeting on May 20, in Lisbon. A seven-member jury representing etma member companies selected the best entries in the categories...
Royal Enfield has introduced the new Classic 650, a motorcycle that stays true to the brand’s retro design philosophy while incorporating modern features and the company’s proven 650cc parallel-twin engine. The motorcycle follows the styling cues that have made the Classic series popular, featuring...
The only figurative sculpture on another world is made from aluminium. On August 2, 1971, during the Apollo 15 mission, Commander David Scott placed a small aluminium figurine and a plaque on the lunar surface as a memorial to astronauts and cosmonauts who lost their lives during the early years of...
Entering June, the petroleum coke market broadly exhibited a pattern of initial decline followed by stabilisation, with divergent trends among different varieties. Early in the month, low-sulphur petroleum coke prices were cut in a concentrated manner, intensifying bearish sentiment and generally...
Ferrari is proving that the future of high-performance motoring does not belong to a single technology. Instead, the Italian marque is embracing two parallel paths – fully electric mobility and advanced hybrid performance. The fun part? It is being carried out while relying on lightweight materials...
Eco-Products® is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste. The launch includes redesigned World Art™ hot cups made with FSC®-certified paperboard, new aluminium cold cups made with 90 per...
SuperAlloy reported stronger sales of recycled aluminium in May, supported by growing demand from luxury and supercar manufacturers as well as increasing adoption of low-carbon procurement practices across global supply chains. The company said consolidated revenue for May reached USD 20.14...
An old car engine, a stack of used beverage cans, a demolished window frame and even a retired solar panel may look like waste, but across Europe they are increasingly being treated as valuable raw materials. What determines whether they end up in landfill or become high-grade recycled aluminium is...
The share of natural gas in global electricity generation fell for the fifth year in a row in 2025, as renewable energy, led by solar power, played a bigger role in meeting rising power demand. 21.8 per cent of global electricity generation in 2025 was made up of gas, down from 23.9 per cent in...
Reliance Industries, Vedanta and Adani Group are among a number of companies that have expressed interest in setting up rare earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as India looks to expand its capabilities in critical minerals...
This week, the operating rate at leading aluminium downstream processors in China came in at 63.6 per cent, down 0.4 percentage points W-o-W. Off-season characteristics emerged, with most segments under general pressure, while only the aluminium wire and cable sector bucked the trend and held up...
The bustling aisles of the Canton Fair complex have long been regarded as the heartbeat of global trade, where the future of industrial infrastructure is showcased to a worldwide audience. Amidst the vibrant energy of international buyers and cutting-edge machinery, a significant shift toward...
