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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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 space exploration. The memorial, known as Fallen Astronaut, consists of a 3.5-inch aluminium figure representing an astronaut and a plaque listing the names of 14 people who died while contributing to space programmes in the United States and the Soviet Union. Scott placed the memorial near the Lunar Roving Vehicle at the Hadley-Apennine landing site and did not publicly disclose the act until after the mission ended. The memorial remains on the Moon today and is widely regarded as the only...
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 such as aluminium to help deliver the speed, efficiency and driving experience expected from the Prancing Horse. Check out the electric Ferrari Luce At one end roars the Ferrari Luce , the brand's first fully electric supercar and perhaps its boldest technological leap to date. Meaning "light" in Italian, the Luce combines four electric motors producing more than 1,000 horsepower with an advanced 880-volt architecture capable of delivering blistering acceleration and instant torque. Delve...
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 million, an increase of 6.7 per cent compared with April and 18.74 per cent higher than the same month last year. For the January-May period, cumulative consolidated revenue totalled TWD 3.103 billion (USD 98 million), up 2.86 per cent year on year, returning the company to positive growth for the first five months of 2026. According to SuperAlloy, demand was supported by its certification with seven international luxury and supercar brands, which have contributed to a higher usage rate of recycled...
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 one thing: technology. With the help of advanced technologies, recycling rates in Europe already exceed 90 per cent in sectors such as automotive and construction, while aluminium beverage cans are recycled at rates of around 75 per cent. Behind these numbers is a network of sorting specialists, furnace makers, recyclers and collection companies that are quietly reshaping the aluminium supply chain. For many recyclers, the process starts long before the metal reaches a furnace. The first...
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 2020. Gas-fired power still grew in total, but at a slower rate than solar and wind. The shift towards renewable energy is important for energy-heavy industries like aluminium. The smelters are rapidly using solar and wind power to cut emissions. Alongside this, more usage of solar and wind power equals more demand for aluminium. Think tank Ember reports that gas-fired generation expanded at an average annual rate of 1.6 per cent from 2021 to 2025, down from 2.9 per cent annually between 2016 and...
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 and reduce its reliance on imports for materials used in sectors such as electric vehicles, electronics and clean energy. Sources said around 10 companies have shown interest in developing facilities in the state, which holds significant rare earth mineral reserves. The plans are outlined in a draft government document and form part of a broader effort to build a complete rare earth supply chain, covering mining, processing and magnet manufacturing. In February, the federal government identified...
As Europe accelerates its shift towards a low-carbon economy, aluminium is emerging as a cornerstone material across automotive, renewable energy, packaging and industrial applications. The region is simultaneously pursuing greater recycling, strengthening resource security, advancing circular economy models and tightening carbon regulations. Yet, rising scrap exports, evolving trade mechanisms and growing demand for sustainable materials continue to test the resilience of Europe’s aluminium value chain. CBAM, carbon leakage and Europe’s regulatory tightrope As the European Union prepares to expand its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to around 180 downstream aluminium-intensive products from 2028 , exporters face a major shift from simply supplying metal to proving the carbon...
A new trade group representing companies involved in the US secondary aluminium industry has been launched, bringing together businesses from across the country's aluminium recycling and processing value chain. The organisation, called the Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America (SACA), says it represents companies involved in scrap collection and trading, remelting, extrusion and fabrication. This week, members of the coalition travelled to Washington to meet administration officials and lawmakers. According to the group, the purpose of the visit is to demonstrate that expanding secondary aluminium production offers the fastest route to increasing domestic aluminium capacity. SACA argues that producing aluminium from scrap can be scaled up more quickly and at a lower cost than building...
Arctial, a partnership between Rio Tinto, Mitsubishi Corporation, Fortum, ABB, Vargas, Tesi and Siemens Financial Services, has completed the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for its planned low-carbon primary aluminium production facility in Kokkola-Kruunupyy, Finland, marking a key milestone for the project. Following the successful completion of the study, the partners have agreed to move into the next phase, which will involve more detailed technical, commercial and financial planning. The company also submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in May 2026, with public hearings in the Kokkola-Kruunupyy region scheduled for the summer of 2026. "Completing the Pre-Feasibility Study is an important milestone, but significant further work is still required within key areas such as...
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales has promoted Matt Webster to vice president and Kevin Roschek to senior director of divisional operations, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its aluminium and plastic distribution business. The appointments come as the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company adds management capacity to support a larger and more complex operation while positioning itself for future growth. "As Aluminum & Plastic Sales has grown in size and complexity, we're adding senior leadership capacity to match the business's ambition for continued market growth while leveraging the momentum our team has built," said John Barry, president of Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales. "Both of these appointments reflect our commitment to developing the leaders within...
As prevailing geopolitical volatility has led the European Union (EU) to impose trade sanctions on Russia-bound exports, alumina shipment concerns have taken centre stage. EU-member nation Estonia has renewed its call for a complete ban on alumina exports to Russia, citing concerns that the material continues to support sectors critical to the country's military and industrial capabilities. Foreign Minister of Estonia, Margus Tsahkna, argued that closing trade loopholes that allow Russia access to strategic raw materials is an imperative for the EU. This is pointed out particularly in light of the ongoing alumina shipments from Ireland to Russia. “Alumina is a key input in aluminium production, and aluminium is a strategically important material for Russia's defence, aviation and military...
Germany's secondary aluminium industry occupies a unique position within the global metals landscape. In a country consuming approximately 2.1 million tonnes of aluminium annually, recycled metal has evolved from a supplementary feedstock into a fundamental pillar of industrial supply. The significance of secondary aluminium extends beyond resource efficiency. Producing aluminium from recycled scrap requires approximately 95 per cent less energy than primary smelting, while reducing associated carbon emissions by nearly 94 per cent. Yet despite these advantages, Germany's recycling ecosystem is going through a period of production volatility, tightening scrap availability and shifting downstream demand patterns. During the opening quarter of 2026, recycled aluminium output stood at...
Vedanta Aluminium has stepped up its rural development efforts in Odisha with the installation of more than 700 solar-powered streetlights and over 25 solar-powered borewells, bringing improved access to lighting and drinking water to remote communities across the state. The company said the projects have been rolled out in the districts of Kalahandi, Rayagada, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda and Koraput, benefiting more than 20,000 people. The initiative is aimed at addressing two long-standing challenges in many villages: irregular electricity supply and limited access to safe drinking water. In several remote areas, frequent power cuts and inadequate infrastructure affect the operation of basic public services. Water pumps, in particular, often become unusable during outages, disrupting the...
China is marking its footprint as the world's leading processor of critical minerals, extending its influence well beyond mining into the refining stage, which highlights modern technologies. The country currently dominates refined production for 19 of the world's 20 key critical minerals, including gallium, graphite, rare earths and lithium that are driving growth across the sectors of electric vehicle (EV), artificial intelligence (AI) and defence, amongst others. China’s refining dominance is especially manifested in battery and electrification supply chains. It accounts for nearly 96 per cent of global refined graphite production and 95 per cent of manganese refining capacity, both essential for EV batteries and energy storage systems. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China...
The Dak Nong aluminium smelter project in Vietnam, a 450,000-tonnes-per-year facility being developed by NFC and regarded as the country's first aluminium smelter, has achieved its first successful power delivery, marking a major construction milestone as it moves closer to trial operations and production. According to the company, the successful energisation of the facility's electrical systems will enable the project team to move ahead with equipment testing, commissioning activities and pilot production. The development faced several challenges during construction. With Vietnam lacking established industrial standards for electrolytic aluminium production, the project team had to address technical differences and develop solutions in close cooperation with the owner, Tran Hong Quan...
China CAMC Engineering has secured a major expansion project contract in the aluminium industry of Angola. The project, valued at RMB 1.72 billion (USD 253.39 million), takes the company a step towards solidifying its position across the nation’s industrial development landscape. The company announced that the commercial agreement was signed by CAMC International Engineering (Jiangsu), its wholly owned subsidiary, at the 17th International Forum and Exhibition on Infrastructure Investment and Construction held on June 11, 2026. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions shaping pricing and trade in Gulf Disruption Roadmap The contract was drawn up for Phase II (Sections 1–6) of the Huatong Angola Electrolytic Aluminium...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash price and near-term contracts recorded improvement on the June 11 over the previous trading session of June 10 . Longer dated contracts and stocks, however, continued to record further decline. The LME aluminium cash bid rose 0.29 per cent day-on-day on June 11, up from USD 3,488 per tonne to USD 3,498 per tonne. The offer moved from USD 3,489 per tonne to USD 3,498.5 per tonne, gaining 0.27 per cent. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On June 11, the LME aluminium 3-month bid price climbed from USD 3,480.5 per tonne on June 10 to USD 3,495 per tonne, marking a 0.42 per cent gain. Similarly, the offer price also...
Battery maker CATL expects energy storage systems to account for 50 per cent of its total sales by 2030, up from about 25 per cent currently, according to Kevin Tang, the company's Director for Energy Storage Systems in Europe. Tang said the growth reflects rising demand for battery storage as countries continue investing in renewable energy. Battery storage is gaining greater importance for industries that require a continuous power supply, including aluminium production. As renewable energy use grows, batteries can store electricity generated from solar and wind projects and supply power when generation is unavailable, such as during night-time hours or periods of low wind. As Europe, China and other regions continue investing in solar and wind power, battery storage has become an...
