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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Alcoa Corporation has announced that a new labour agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) has been ratified following a vote by union members at the company's US smelting operations. The agreement was approved by a wide margin and covers around 965 employees working at Alcoa’s Warrick Operations in Indiana and Massena Operations in New York. The new contract took effect on May 16, 2026, and will remain in place until May 15, 2030. With the ratification completed, the agreement provides a new four-year framework for employees represented by the USW at the two aluminium smelters. Alcoa said the agreement was reached after negotiations between the company and union representatives and was subsequently approved by union membership. For forward-thinking aluminium market insights amidst...
USA Rare Earth shares rose nearly 7 per cent after the company announced the start-up of its hydrometallurgical demonstration facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The facility is expected to play a key role in the company’s efforts to build a rare earth supply chain outside China. First production of separated rare earth oxides is targeted for the third quarter of 2026. According to the company, the plant will process material from multiple sources, including ore from its Round Top project in Texas, third-party rare earth feedstock and recycled magnet waste. USA Rare Earth said the facility will focus on producing heavy rare earth oxides such as dysprosium, terbium and yttrium, materials widely used in magnets, electric vehicles and other advanced technologies. Explore: The most...
Encore RV has introduced a range of compact travel trailers featuring aluminium construction and designed to reduce the impact of towing on electric vehicle driving range. The lineup was recently highlighted in a video by the Playing with Sticks YouTube channel, which focused on the trailers' lightweight aluminium build, low overall height and features intended to improve towing efficiency. One of the models, the 12RKFB, is built to fit under a standard seven-foot garage door. Because of its lower profile, the trailer sits largely behind a pickup truck or SUV instead of extending above the roofline, reducing aerodynamic drag. It comes with a slide-out rear kitchen, an outdoor wet bath mounted on the front tongue and a 400-watt slide-out solar system. The company also showcased the 14RKB,...
Researchers in the United States have demonstrated new aluminium alloys that can reduce the weight of truck engines by about 15 per cent while improving fuel efficiency by more than 10 per cent in tests carried out on a General Motors prototype engine. The work was led by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which operates under the US Department of Energy. The Office of Transportation Technologies funded the project and carried it out in collaboration with General Motors. The research focused on a Low Mass High Efficiency (LMHE) engine. The prototype was designed to meet requirements for strength, durability, performance and long-term operation while reducing overall engine weight. During the project, ORNL tested two aluminium alloys. The first was ACMZ, also known as AlCuMnZr, a...
Constellium SE and Alcoa Corporation are benefiting from a stronger aluminium market, with demand from electric vehicles, aerospace, packaging and transportation continuing to support the sector. The growing use of recycled aluminium and the recovery in global air travel have also improved conditions for producers and processors. Constellium posts growth across major businesses Higher aluminium prices and steady customer demand helped Constellium's key business segments during the first quarter of 2026. The company's packaging and automotive rolled products division remained a major contributor, aided by increased orders for packaging products. Its aerospace and transportation business also recorded stronger activity, with shipments rising on the back of demand from the aerospace,...
China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH) has increased its presence in the African aluminium industry by signing an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for USD 245 million for Phase II of the Huatong Electrolytic Aluminium Production Line project in Angola. The EPC Contract for USD 245 million was signed by SINOMACH International Engineering (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. The signed accord at the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit Forum and Exhibition dated June 11, 2026, aims at increasing the output of the aluminium plant from the present volume by adding 120,000 tonnes through the electrolysis process. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions shaping...
“Green Aluminium” is relatively a modern term referred to the metal produced with significantly lower carbon footprint. This is mainly achieved through recycling or using recycled metal as input, deploying breakthrough technologies such as inert anodes and carbon capture and storage, or through the use of renewable energy sources like hydropower, solar, wind or geothermal electricity. While there is no particular global standard, but usually, aluminium with up to 4 tonnes of CO2e per tonne of metal is commonly used across the industry as a low-carbon reference. This is a cradle-to-gate measurement equivalent to GHG Protocol of Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant upstream Scope 3 emissions from bauxite mining, alumina refining, and high energy-intensive smelting process. Recycled and Renewable –...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 China's ports are becoming increasingly important centres for international cooperation, bringing together industry players to exchange technology, management expertise and business opportunities, with the bauxite trade emerging as a key part of that growth. At a logistics conference in Yantai, eastern China, representatives from around the world gathered to discuss the future of breakbulk shipping before touring the city's port facilities to see how operations are evolving. One of the key attractions is the dedicated shipping route linking China and Guinea. Chinese businesswoman Wang Xiangzhen, whose company exports Chinese trucks to Guinea, said the service has significantly improved logistics since her company began using it in 2024. According to Wang, vessels...
Europe's aluminium industry is undergoing a structural transformation as manufacturers increasingly turn towards secondary aluminium to address rising energy costs, decarbonisation requirements and supply-chain challenges. While the European aluminium market is projected to grow from USD 30.84 billion in 2025 to USD 57 billion by 2035, the region’s primary aluminium production base has continued to shrink, creating a stronger reliance on recycled metal and circular material flows. The number of active primary smelters in the European Union declined from 23 in 2002 to 11 in 2022, resulting in primary aluminium output falling from 2.7 million tonnes to 1.2 million tonnes. At the same time, secondary aluminium has become increasingly important, accounting for more than 60 per cent of...
ABx Group is progressing development of its Sunrise bauxite project in southern Queensland following a strategic investment from Good Importing International (GII). The company said GII’s initial USD 2.7 million investment is being used to advance mine planning and secure key environmental and port approvals required for the project’s proposed direct shipping ore (DSO) operation. According to ABx, the approvals process remains on track, with advice from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation indicating completion is expected in 2027, a milestone considered critical to bringing the project into production. In September 2025, ABx entered into a series of agreements with GII under which the investor can commit up to USD 5.4 million in two stages to acquire as much...
Chinese automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation is accelerating vehicle manufacturing efficiency through one of the world’s largest integrated die-casting facilities, capable of producing major automotive structural components in just minutes. Located in Wuhan, Hubei Province, the advanced workshop uses molten aluminium and ultra-high-pressure die-casting technology to create large finished vehicle parts at unprecedented speed. During production, molten aluminium is poured into specialised moulds before a massive press instantly clamps shut. Within approximately two minutes, a fully formed structural component emerges from the process. At the heart of the operation are two ultra-large die-casting machines operating side by side, with clamping forces of 10,000 tonnes and 16,000...
Britain's increasing exports of aluminium scrap are raising concerns about the long-term availability of a key raw material. With the intensified push for sustainability across the world, aluminium scrap is a requisite by strategic sectors such as defence, automotive, clean energy and digital technologies. The UK’s aluminium scrap export surge, therefore, may raise concerns within the nation’s industrial chain. Manufacturing body Make UK has cautioned that continued outflows of aluminium scrap could expose domestic supply chains to a vulnerable state. It might also discourage investment and prompt manufacturers to relocate operations to regions with stronger access to recycled feedstock. Delve deeper into the recycled aluminium and secondary aluminium market with our World Recycled...
After remaining above USD 3,500 per tonne at the June 12 session , the LME aluminium price dropped across all the pricing segments, barring the live warrants and alumina price, on the June 15 session. The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer price eased 3.3 per cent day-on-day on June 15. While the bid went down from USD 3,535 per tonne to USD 3418.5 per tonne, the offer shifted from USD 3,536 per tonne to USD 3419.5 per tonne. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook In the near-term contracts, both the LME aluminium three-month bid and offer prices reported a drop of 2.86 per cent. While the bid slipped from USD 3,531 per tonne on June 12 to USD 3,430 per...
Iran has signed five new memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with private sector organisations to strengthen its rail transport and logistics network, with one of the agreements aimed at improving the movement of raw materials and finished aluminium products. The agreements were signed at a ceremony attended by Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Managing Director Jabbar Ali Zakeri, Mostazafan Foundation Head Hossein Dehghan, Parliament's Civil Committee Chairman Mohammad Reza Rezaei Koochi and senior representatives from the private sector. Among the agreements was a cooperation MOU between the Railways Company and Iran Aluminum Company (Iralco). The partnership focuses on expanding rail transport for the company's raw materials...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has set standard implementation timelines for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) projects to improve coordination between power generation and transmission infrastructure. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) approved the timelines during its 40th meeting held on April 15, 2026, covering transmission assets such as substations, transmission lines and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems. According to the CEA's office memorandum, the standard implementation timelines prescribed for ISTS assets range from 24 to 54 months, depending on the type and complexity of the project. For greenfield projects, new 765 kV and 400 kV substations will have a standard implementation timeline of 36 months. Similarly, 765 kV double-circuit...
Tesla has started delivering the Model Y L in India, a six-seater version of its Model Y electric SUV. The first vehicles have been handed over to customers through the company’s direct-to-consumer sales model. The variants also use aluminium and Tesla’s giga casting technology, which helps reduce weight, improve structural strength and simplify vehicle production. The Model Y L is priced at INR 6.199 million (USD 65,600). Tesla is also offering financing options with monthly payments starting from INR 49,990 (USD 529) and down payments beginning at INR 650,000 (USD 6,880), subject to loan approval and financing terms. The vehicle offers a claimed driving range of up to 681 km under the WLTP test cycle and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. It offers up to 2,539 litres of...
On International Day for Women in Mining, Vedanta Group reaffirmed its commitment to building a more inclusive and future-ready workforce, with women increasingly taking on operational, technical and leadership roles across its businesses. Today, women account for 23 per cent of Vedanta's workforce, significantly higher than the mining industry's average of 6 per cent, with 13 per cent deployed across mines, plants, smelters, refineries and control centres - areas traditionally considered among the most challenging and underrepresented segments of the industry. This progress has been enabled by the transformation by Vedanta, where technology, digitalisation and automation have made operations more standardised, efficient and safer for all men and women alike. Vedanta’s mining and metals...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The global aluminium extrusion industry is currently navigating a severe structural dichotomy. If you look purely at the macroeconomic surface, the sector is riding an aggressive demand supercycle. The global push for electric vehicles, the rollout of green infrastructure, and strict regulatory mandates for lightweighting make the volume growth narrative look virtually unassailable. However, dig a little deeper into the factory floor and a much darker picture emerges. Operating just beneath this surface-level optimism is a brutal margin compression dynamic. Escalating energy costs, aggressive international trade tariffs, war, rigid limits on primary raw material supplies, and the new reality of carbon pricing are threatening to trap traditional extruders in a...
