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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Egypt Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) is said to be looking for a USD 100 million loan to help fund the development of Egypt's first aluminium foil plant, which is deemed to play an important part in Egypt's strategy to strengthen its downstream aluminium industry, thereby decreasing the need for imports. According to a report by a renowned news media, the financing will be arranged through a consortium of Egyptian and Gulf-based banks. The National Bank of Egypt is leading the process and managing the dollar-denominated loan, with the final financing agreement expected to be signed during the fourth quarter of 2026. The report cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The initial step of the project will require about USD 90 million in investment and will produce 25,000 tonnes of...
Rare earth elements were formed billions of years ago through cosmic processes, but their importance has never been more immediate. Once treated as a niche mineral group, rare earths now sit at the centre of the global contest for its strategic value in developing technology, clean energy, defence capability, and industrial security. And in this contest, the winner is not who owns the maximum reserves, but who is efficient in processing, refining, and turning into usable industrial inputs. And this is where China holds its strongest advantage China has the world’s highest identified rare earth reserves, estimated at around 44 million tonnes. But there are also the countries like Vietnam, Brazil, Canada, Russia, India, Australia, and the United States who have notable reserves of 22...
LME aluminium prices edged lower on June 18 compared with June 17, while warehouse stocks continued to fall. However, longer-dated contracts posted modest gains. The LME cash bid price slipped to USD 3,401.50 per tonne on June 18 from USD 3,405 per tonne a day earlier, representing a decline of 0.10 per cent. The cash offer price also eased by 0.10 per cent to USD 3,402 per tonne from USD 3,405.50 per tonne. Three-month aluminium prices also moved lower. The three-month bid fell from USD 3,408 per tonne to USD 3,400 per tonne, a decrease of 0.23 per cent. The three-month offer price declined by 0.26 per cent, dropping from USD 3,410 per tonne to USD 3,401 per tonne. In contrast, December 2027 contracts recorded gains. The December 2027 bid rose from USD 3,178 per tonne to USD 3,190 per...
Vedanta Aluminium shares were in focus on Thursday after brokerage firms Citi and Kotak Institutional Equities initiated coverage on the stock with ‘Buy’ ratings. The stock was trading 0.56 per cent higher at 9:40 am and had earlier risen as much as 2.93 per cent to INR 479 (USD 5.08) per share. Despite the gain, Vedanta Aluminium remains more than 10 per cent below its listing price of INR 522 (USD 5.53). Vedanta Aluminium was listed on the stock exchanges on June 15 and was the only one of Vedanta’s four demerged businesses to debut at a premium. Both Citi and Kotak highlighted favourable aluminium market fundamentals, planned capacity expansions and ongoing cost-reduction initiatives as key positives for the company. They also pointed to growing aluminium demand from sectors such as...
VBX Limited has obtained approval from the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Australian Government's environment department to modify the development plan for its Wuudagu bauxite project in northern Western Australia. The revised proposal reduces the project's indicative footprint by almost 10 per cent to about 1,775 hectares while increasing planned mining and beneficiation rates to up to 9 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). One of the major changes involves shifting the beneficiation plant inland from Guy Point. VBX said the move is intended to lower potential impacts on coastal and marine environments. Other proposed changes include narrower sealed haul roads, a distributed bore field with an optional desalination plant for water supply, and the...
Australian mining company Canyon Resources has refined the development timeline for its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon’s Adamawa region, with the first shipment of bauxite now expected by the end of the third quarter of 2026, around late September. The project is being developed through Canyon’s local subsidiary, Camalco. Before exports can begin, the company must complete a logistics network connecting the mine to Cameroon’s railway system and the Port of Douala. According to the company’s latest update, the first seven locomotives allocated to the project are expected to arrive at the Port of Douala by the end of the second quarter of 2026. The first batch of railcars is scheduled to arrive in July, ahead of the planned start of commercial exports. Rail transport forms a...
The 2025 calendar maps the aluminium flat-rolled products (FRP) industry at the intersection of two major trends, i.e., the accelerating transition toward circular manufacturing and the rapid growth of sectors requiring advanced aluminium FRP solutions. Leading this transformation are a select group of companies that combine large-scale rolling and foil production capabilities with strong sustainability credentials, advanced recycling infrastructure and extensive global customer networks. These companies continue to shape the competitive landscape while strengthening the industry's focus on innovation, circularity and low-carbon solutions. Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast...
Century Aluminum Company has reported the outcome of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with shareholders approving the election of seven board members, endorsing executive compensation, and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), 85.51 million shares, representing approximately 86.39 per cent of the company's outstanding shares, were present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting, constituting a quorum. Shareholders elected Jarl Berntzen, Jennifer Bush, Jesse Gary, Errol Glasser, Wilhelm van Jaarsveld, Andrew Michelmore, and Tamla Olivier to serve one-year terms on the board until the company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The nominees...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at Yantra India Limited's Ordnance Factory in Ambajhari, Nagpur, on Friday. The proposed facility is expected to become an important resource for India's defence manufacturing sector. The extrusion press will enhance the country's ability to produce large, high-strength and precision aluminium alloy extrusions required for defence and aerospace applications. Ministry of Defence said the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Secretary Sanjeev Kumar, alongside other officials of the Department of Defence Production and YIL, will be present at the ceremony. India’s defence production touched a record INR 1.78 trillion (USD 18.85 billion) in FY 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Defence. The...
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to drive a surge in drink can consumption across the UK, with an estimated 2 billion cans likely to be used during the tournament, according to Recycle Now and Every Can Counts. If all of those cans are collected and recycled, they would have an estimated market value of around GBP 28.5 million (USD 38.48 million), based on current aluminium scrap prices. The organisations said aluminium cans remain one of the most valuable and widely recycled packaging materials. On average, used beverage cans are worth about GBP 1,000 (USD 1,350) per tonne in the recycling market. The campaign aims to encourage football fans to recycle their empty cans while watching matches at home, in public venues or at fan events. Explore: The most comprehensive and...
Mississippi-based flat-rolled aluminium manufacturer Aluminum Dynamics Inc. has announced its withdrawal from the aluminium recycling project at Benson, Arizona. The official announcement has come after months of slowed progress on the project of a 200-acre area previously reserved for the establishment of an aluminium recycling facility. Aluminum Dynamics had planned to construct a large recycling slab facility that would process scrap aluminium and support the company's downstream operations. The official statement released by the company noted, “Due to differences with some Arizona state officials that risked the construction and operations of the facility in Benson, Arizona, Aluminum Dynamics, Inc. has decided not to move forward with construction of the recycling slab centre in...
Primary aluminium prices climbed to four-year highs in H1 2026 as the market grappled with tightening inventories and mounting concerns over supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The year began with the LME Aluminium Cash Price below USD 3000 per tonne and, over the next five months, rose by approximately 29.1 per cent to reach USD 3,855 per tonne on June 2. As tensions escalated, the Strait of Hormuz-one of the world's most important shipping routes faced significant restrictions, slowing the movement of cargoes across global supply chains. Delays in shipments and uncertainty over future deliveries heightened concerns among consumers and traders, who increasingly turned their attention to available inventories. This was reflected in inventory levels. LME Aluminium...
Conglin Aluminum Technology has completed the supply of aluminium carbody profiles and precision-machined components for a rail transit project involving CRRC Qingdao Sifang, one of China's largest train manufacturers. The supplied aluminium products will be used in several parts of the train body, including roof structures, sidewalls, floor sections, side beams and components linked to power collection systems. According to the company, the materials are designed to support the lightweight construction and structural requirements of modern rail vehicles, including metro, suburban and intercity trains. The project adds to Conglin Aluminum's long-standing relationship with CRRC, which has used the company's aluminium products in a range of railway applications over the years. Explore: The...
The Boston Beer Company, renowned for flagship brands such as Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea and Angry Orchard, has been directed by a US District Court to pay nearly USD 191 million to aluminium can manufacturer Ardagh Metal Packaging USA following a long-running contractual dispute over can purchases. The court’s final judgment, entered on May 26, includes USD 175.5 million in damages and an additional USD 15.5 million in pre-judgment interest. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by Ardagh at the end of 2022, citing Boston Beer’s inability to meet the minimum can purchase commitments as drawn up in its 2021-2025 agreement with Ardagh. Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2032...
CVS is rolling out aluminium bottles for some of its store-brand medicines, replacing the plastic containers that have long been used for over-the-counter pills. The change will initially apply to larger packs of allergy and pain-relief medicines sold under the CVS brand. The products contain the same active ingredients as well-known medications such as Allegra, Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Tylenol and Advil. According to the company, the move is intended to modernise packaging while offering a material that is more widely recycled than traditional plastic bottles. CVS said the aluminium containers provide similar protection for medicines and help maintain product shelf life. The company also noted that prices for the products will remain unchanged despite the switch in packaging. Explore:...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph recovered at the close of the June 17 session. The upswing in cash and near-term contracts improved in parallel as the withdrawals from stocks led to a continued decline in the aluminium inventory. The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer prices reported an improvement of 1.38 per cent day-on-day on June 17 from June 16 . As the bid rose to USD 3,405 per tonne from USD 3,358.5 per tonne, the offer price climbed to USD 3,405.5 per tonne from USD 3,359 per tonne. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations The LME aluminium three-month contract followed a similar trend. The bid price...
As solar projects continue to expand across the globe, aluminium conductor cables are increasingly being adopted across DC collection systems, AC transmission lines and medium-voltage interconnections. With lower material costs than copper and advanced aluminium alloy conductors, the metal is increasingly being adopted in the solar cable sector. FRCABLE, a China-based solar cable manufacturer, has regarded aluminium as a practical option for large-scale photovoltaic projects, citing its potential for reducing balance-of-system (BOS) costs while maintaining electrical performance and reliability standards. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions shaping pricing and trade in Gulf Disruption Roadmap The company noted...
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has warned that large volumes of recycled aluminium continue to leave the UK, raising concerns about the long-term availability of the metal for domestic industries. In a new industry manifesto, the organisation outlined a number of measures it believes could help increase the supply of recycled aluminium and strengthen the country's circular economy. According to Alupro, sectors such as packaging, automotive, construction, transport, defence and energy infrastructure are expected to require more aluminium in the years ahead, making reliable supply increasingly important. Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, said the UK needs to do more to keep recycled aluminium within the domestic supply chain rather than exporting it...
