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...
Silgan Holdings and funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners (AIP) are set to acquire Trivium Packaging in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $3.4 billion. The transaction will combine Trivium’s aluminum and metal packaging operations with Silgan’s Metal Containers’ aluminum and steel segment and food and beverage flat cap closures businesses, creating Silgan Metal Containers and Closures (MCC), a global aluminum packaging business valued at $7.3 billion. Silgan will hold a 60% stake in the new entity, while AIP will own the remaining 40%. Operations will be concentrated primarily in North America and Europe. To learn the future of aluminum in the packaging industry, explore our report " ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics " Deal structure and...
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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...
Hydro has announced plans to close its aluminium extrusion plants in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana, during 2027. The company said operations at the California facility will end on January 1, 2027, although some activities are expected to continue through the first quarter. The Louisiana plant will continue operating until April 1, 2027, followed by a gradual shutdown through the third quarter of the year. According to Hydro, both facilities have been operating below capacity and would require significant investment to continue meeting operational requirements. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The company said the closures are part...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices declined sharply w-o-w, tracking continued weakness in LME aluminium prices and subdued buying activity. According to BigMint's latest assessment for CFR Nhava Sheva deliveries, UK-origin zorba 95-5 scrap prices declined by USD 60 per tonne w-o-w to USD 2,965 per tonne from USD 3,025 per tonne previously. Meanwhile, US-origin tense 6-7 per cent scrap prices decreased by USD 55 per tonne w-o-w to USD 2,730 per tonne from USD 2,785 per tonne last week. LME aluminium retreats w-o-w below USD 3,500 per tonne Three-month aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded lower w-o-w, closing at USD 3,380 per tonne on 16 June against USD 3,586 per tonne on 9 June, down by USD 206 per tonne or 5.7 per cent w-o-w. LME aluminium prices declined over...
The European Parliament has given final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing tariff commitments agreed under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement. The main regulation removes tariffs on all US industrial goods and grants preferential market access for a range of US seafood and agricultural products. This includes specific provisions for the aluminium sector, addressing US tariffs on aluminium and steel derivatives. In August 2025, the United States added 407 categories of derivative steel and aluminium products to its tariff list. It raised concerns within the European Union over growing trade uncertainty. In contrast, the European Commission will have the authority to suspend tariff preferences granted to the United States if, by December 31, 2026, the US continues to...
Globally, the aluminium cast houses continue to face challenges like safety incidents, inconsistent metal quality, labour shortage and rising operating costs. Because of these challenges, producers are now racing to modernise their operations and in this, autonomous furnace tending is deemed to be rising as the most practical technology. Via this technology, producers will be able to improve safety, enhance productivity and have greater metal yield, all without compromising operational efficiency. However, in this scenario, the main question is not about whether automation will become part of aluminium casting operations, but about whether your organisation will adopt it before the competition gains the advantage. Owing to that, AL Circle with the Sales Director at RIA Cast House...
Siemens Energy will supply gas and steam turbine technology for the Taweelah C Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in Abu Dhabi, a 2.6 gigawatts combined-cycle natural gas power plant being developed to strengthen power supply and support the integration of renewable energy into the UAE grid. The company’s scope includes three gas turbines, two steam turbines, five generators and associated auxiliary systems. Once operational, the facility is expected to provide flexible power generation to meet peak demand, improve grid reliability and help balance increasing volumes of renewable electricity. The project is being designed with future carbon capture and storage (CCS) capability in mind, supporting the UAE’s long-term goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. While powered by...
Empire Metals has designed a new process flowsheet for its Pitfield titanium project and plans to produce alumina as a co-product through processing. Alumina, a hard, durable chemical compound extracted primarily from bauxite ore and heavily used as a primary material for smelting aluminium metal. Previously, Empire Metals explained that its mining body contains several minerals apart from titanium minerals. Among those is an alumina clay mineral. Managing Director of the company, Shaun Bunn, said that they want to reject that concentration from the front end of the plant through flotation because it has a tendency to dilute the titanium concentrate. But this is a very natural carryover during the process. He said, “Rather than continue to try and reject it, we can actually extract the...
Greenland Mines will fortify its foothold in the critical minerals segment of the economy through a strategic investment in the mineral-focused technology and resource development company, AnorTech Inc., for an initial equity stake of 9.9 per cent. Under the terms of this agreement, Greenland Mines will also have an option to increase its ownership in AnorTech to no more than 19.9 per cent over the next six months. This action bolsters Greenland's determination to create a comprehensive supply chain for critical materials. The investment supports Greenland Mines’ North Atlantic Critical Metals Corridor strategy, an initiative designed to connect Greenland’s abundant mineral resources with allied industrial and processing hubs. Through the partnership, the company gains exposure to...
Resouro Strategic Metals has released an exciting preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Tiros rare earth and titanium project located in Brazil that suggests it has the potential for a USD 1 billion operation. This proposed starter project has been calculated to be able to generate a post-tax net present value (NPV) of USD 714.9 million (about CAD 1 billion) at an 8 per cent discount rate and will provide a very robust post-tax internal rate of return (IRR) of 44 per cent. The company plans to begin development with a smaller, high-grade operation designed to reduce environmental and social impacts, accelerate the path to production, and lower project risks. Resouro CEO Christopher Eager stated that the project’s strong economics are supported by significant concentrations of...
The Mozambican government said negotiations are under way regarding the future of the Mozal aluminium smelter, the country's largest industrial operation. The facility has been under care and maintenance since March after operations were halted over concerns about rising electricity costs. Government spokesperson Salim Valá confirmed that discussions are taking place with interested parties but declined to provide details, saying the process is still ongoing. The update comes after South32, the majority owner of Mozal, said it is reviewing different options for the smelter. The company has a 63.7 per cent stake in the project and has not ruled out a future restart if conditions improve. According to reports, South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which owns 32.48 per...
China exported 25,378 tonnes of rare-earth ore, metals and compounds between January and May 2026, up 2.2 per cent from the same period a year earlier, according to customs data. While export volumes rose only slightly, the value of those shipments climbed much faster. Export earnings reached USD 243.63 million during the five-month period, marking a 44.9 per cent increase compared with the previous year. In May alone, China's rare-earth exports totalled 5,490.4 tonnes, with shipments valued at USD 63.08 million. The huge gap between volume growth and export value show that prices for rare-earth materials have spiked sharply over the past year. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand,...
Bauxite in the Solomon Islands gains the spotlight as the Opposition leader, Manasseh Sogavare, requested the Attorney General, Gabriel Suri, to withdraw from matters related to the mining company, Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID), with a bauxite shipment probe underway. The development resulted from Suri’s directive to the Director of Mines, Christa Tatapu, to submit documentation on 33 bauxite shipments from West Rennell mining operations conducted by Bintan Mining SI Ltd., which was contracted by APID. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook Sogavare argued that Suri should withhold himself from all APID-related proceedings due to his previous...
