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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India and the United Kingdom have formally launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO), a joint initiative aimed at improving cooperation, information-sharing and technology collaboration in the critical minerals sector. The observatory was officially launched on June 5,...
Hindalco Industries is betting on its downstream aluminium business to drive the next phase of growth, with the company expecting annual operating profit from the segment to increase by 15-18 per cent over the next five years. According to Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, the...
Waaree Renewable Technologies has received a contract to develop a 300 MW solar project, planned to be completed by FY27. The company has received the new order from its wholly owned subsidiary, Sunsational Power Private Limited (SPPL), for the development of the large-scale solar project. Under...
Estrella Damm is marking its 150th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long programme of celebrations, including a large music festival held in Barcelona in May, limited edition can packaging and the launch of a refreshed visual identity for consumers worldwide. As part of the anniversary campaign, the...
AnorTech Inc. has announced a one-year research collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to develop alumina-based catalysts for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture using the company's sustainable alumina. The collaboration follows testing carried out in 2025, during which AnorTech...
German aluminium producer Trimet has outlined plans for investments at its recycling operations, including the construction of a new aluminium recycling facility in Hamm and capacity expansions at existing sites in Gelsenkirchen and Essen. At its recycling plant in Gelsenkirchen, the company has...
Germany-based energy drink producer Red Bull is reinforcing its sustainability agenda by prioritising aluminium packaging, expanding support for circular economy initiatives and pursuing long-term emissions reduction targets across its operations and supply chain. Manufacturing over 12 billion cans...
Metro Mining has reported improved operating performance at its Bauxite Hills Mine in Cape York, North Queensland, after weather-related disruptions affected activity earlier this year. Bauxite shipments reached 604,000 wet metric tonnes (WMT) in May, an increase of 45 per cent from April. The rise...
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is expected to discuss Irish alumina exports to Russia during a visit to Dublin this week, according to EU officials familiar with her plans. The visit comes ahead of Ireland taking over the rotating presidency of the European Union on July 1 and follows reports...
Aluminium consumption in India's transportation sector increased from 0.70 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.35 million tonnes in 2025, nearly doubling in five years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 14 per cent. The growth momentum is expected to continue, with consumption projected to...
Investment firm Intech Investment Management reduced its stake in Kaiser Aluminum during the fourth quarter, selling a large portion of its holdings in the company. The move came as a number of other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the aluminium producer. Large...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Laminazione Sottile Group has been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). The facilities included in the certification are Laminazione Sottile S.p.A., Italcoat S.r.l., and IPS Industrial Packaging Solution S.r.l.,...
As the world is accelerating its shift from primary to recycled aluminium, Europe is finding itself at a difficult crossroads. Strong demand, advanced recycling technologies and clear sustainability ambitions are one part of the story, while tightened scrap availability is another part. More than a...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has built STEM labs in schools and universities across the UAE, supporting the development of future industrial talent in the nation. EGA is a major employer of science, technology,...
Chinese alumina prices remained broadly stable during the May 29-June 4 week, as cautious purchasing by primary aluminium smelters stifled market activity. As of June 4, the weighted national average spot price for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent stood at RMB 2,703 per...
Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jim McKerlie as Independent Non-Executive Chair, effective 8 June 2026. The appointment comes as the Company advances its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project from pre-feasibility to a Definitive Feasibility...
Aluminium producer China Hongqiao Group Ltd. said on Monday, June 8, 2026, that its parent company, China Hongqiao Holdings, purchased 21 million shares in the company at an average price of HKD 26.464 per share. The transaction amounted to a total consideration of HKD 556 million (USD 71.28...
Mumbai-based bauxite and bentonite exporting firm Ashapura Minechem Limited has delivered a robust FY2026 financial performance, anchored by higher bauxite and iron ore shipments from its Guinea business, the key growth engine throughout FY2026. As the year generated record revenue figures, the...
