
Emirates Global Aluminium has completed its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Italy's Eco Green, strengthening its aluminium scrap collection, sorting and recycling network across Europe. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is expanding its aluminium recycling business in Europe with the completed...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,590 per tonne in the night session on September 9, reached a high of RMB 24,660 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,565 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,650 per tonne, up RMB 90 per tonne or 0.37 per cent from the previous close. Futures...
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The global aluminium sector is witnessing a sharp transition as recycling, low-carbon technologies, trade tensions and supply chain disruptions reshape industry priorities. On the one hand, stronger earnings and recycling investments have been unlocked, while on the other hand, the impact of the...

1. Aluminium semis exports overview In April 2026, China's aluminium semis exports showed a strong rebound. According to customs data, April exports of aluminium semis (including aluminium extrusion, aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium foil, etc.) reached 535,700 tonnes, up 20.9 per cent...

Under the new two-stage plan outlined by President Prabowo Subianto on May 20, private Indonesian miners will gradually shift their trading relationships to state firms during a transition period running from June 1 to August 31. 2026, as reported. From September 1, exports of coal, palm oil and...

Vedanta Group has received its highest domestic credit rating in over a decade after ICRA, an affiliate of Moody’s, upgraded the long-term ratings of key group entities to AA+. This reinforces confidence in the group’s strong operational performance along with its robust financial profile and...

Rio Tinto is looking at bringing part of the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter in Tiwai Point back into use after several years of inactivity. The company has announced plans linked to the possible restart of Line 4, a potline that has been shut down since 2020. The proposal depends on a planned power...

The European Commission has decided not to move ahead with sanctions on Ireland-based Aughinish Alumina for the time being, particularly amid concerns that restrictions could disrupt Europe’s already fragile aluminium supply chain. The Shannon-based alumina refinery, owned by Russian aluminium...

Kolkata Metro Railway has completed the aluminium third rail upgrade across the underground section of its Blue Line, replacing the older steel-based traction system that had been in use for more than four decades. The upgrade is part of the metro’s broader infrastructure modernisation programme...

As part of its commitment to delivering a circular and sustainable aluminium packaging supply chain for the UK, Alupro has unveiled a pioneering new manifesto. Alongside navigating the sector through a challenging period of change, the report aims to create the conditions needed to further improve...

European recycling companies and associations, coordinated by Recycling Europe, have asked the European Commission to review export restrictions on recycled aluminium scrap. Addressing the Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in a joint letter on May 28, they...

Europe's aluminium recycling industry is undergoing a pivotal phase. With steep climate targets, policies, growing demand for low-carbon aluminium, and rapid advancements in recycling technologies, Europe has emerged as one of the most influential regions, shaping the future of aluminium....

Tesla started it. BYD, Toyota, Volvo, Hyundai, NIO, and Xiaomi are racing to match it. The machines at the centre of this aluminium giga-casting revolution - some weighing 410 tonnes and injecting metal at pressures exceeding 1,500 bar-are making the conventional automotive die casting industry...

Remote-controlled demolition machines are becoming more common in foundry operations as companies look for ways to improve workplace safety and reduce physically demanding maintenance work. According to Brokk, robotic demolition systems allow workers to operate equipment from a safer distance...

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings posted a record net profit of MYR 624.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY2026), up 35.2 per cent from MYR 461.77 million a year earlier, extending its streak to a third consecutive quarter of record earnings. The aluminium smelter said stronger...

The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices edged lower on the May 28 session compared to May 27. While cash prices recorded a marginal decline, the 3-month closing reference price continued its upward movement. The LME aluminium cash bid price slipped 0.08 per cent from USD 3,737.5 per tonne...

Futures: SHFE aluminium's most-traded contract opened at RMB 24,350 per tonne during the night session on May 28, with the highest price at RMB 24,390 per tonne, the lowest price at RMB 24,305 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,385 per tonne, up 0.41 per cent from the previous close. Prices at night...

Atlas Metals Group has issued new shares as the company continues work on its planned acquisition of Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina Ltd. The acquisition is expected to expand Atlas Metals’ presence in industrial minerals. According to the company, 3,368,394 new ordinary shares were issued...

Fresh talks around the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are set to begin as tariffs on aluminium, steel and other goods continue to create uncertainty across North America. Jamieson Greer said tariffs will likely remain in place as long as the United States continues running a trade...

India and the US have signed a new framework agreement focused on rare earths and critical minerals as both countries push to strengthen supply-chain security and reduce dependence on China. The agreement was signed during the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting and covers cooperation across the full...