India’s aluminium beverage-can industry has fallen around 300 million cans short of its planned additional production, as rising demand and supply constraints continue to challenge domestic manufacturers. The government has extended the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification deadline for aluminium beverage cans to 2027, giving manufacturers more time to expand production and secure packaging supplies ahead of the summer season. The revised deadlines, notified last week according to an industry executive cited by The Economic Times, replace the earlier October 31 deadline. Large enterprises must comply from April 1, 2027, small enterprises from July 1, 2027, and micro enterprises from October 1, 2027. The extension comes as beverage brands, including Diet Coke and some...
The US aluminum industry is placing renewed emphasis on workforce safety, domestic production, and material recovery, with the Aluminum Association’s sold-out Casthouse Safety Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting the importance of safe molten aluminum handling. The program trained more than 120 industry workers and has been running for over 30 years, with the Association describing it as a global benchmark for casthouse operators and supervisors. The workshop comes as the industry continues to focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chains. Alongside workforce training, the Aluminum Association has called for bipartisan permitting reform to accelerate investment in US aluminum production, arguing that faster approvals could help unlock the...
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Aluminium Deutschland said Germany’s aluminium sector remains under pressure after production declined further during the first quarter of 2026, with most companies not expecting conditions to improve by the end of the year. According to the association, Germany produced 684,564 tonnes of recycled aluminium during the first quarter, down around 3 per cent compared with the same period last year. The industry continues to face major raw material challenges, with 85 per cent of surveyed companies reporting shortages of aluminium scrap. Within the recycled aluminium segment, refiners increased production by 2 per cent to 128,639 tonnes, while remelters recorded a 4 per cent decline to 555,925 tonnes, making them the main contributor to the sector’s overall weakness. Demand from key customer...
Aluminum Corporation of China (CHALCO), through its Hong Kong-listed Unit, and its partnering mining company and port company have signed an agreement to amend and restart the Mining Convention with the Guinean Government. It paves the way for the creation of a dedicated project company that will oversee the development and operations of the Guinean Alumina Project linked to the country’s Boffa bauxite reserves. The agreement formally recognises Guinea’s right to acquire additional equity in the venture at fair market value. Following this, Chalco Hong Kong aims to establish the Project Company in Guinea through its subsidiary, Chalco Energy Holdings, via a cash capital contribution. The proposed initial registered capital for it stands at GNF 600 million, equivalent to nearly USD 68,200...
RUSAL has developed and deployed proprietary software to automate control of anode baking furnaces at its Sayanogorsk Aluminium Smelter as part of a wider modernisation programme to improve production efficiency, process flexibility, and operational performance. The software, created by RUSAL's Engineering Department, controls burners and furnace systems used in anode production. According to the company, the solution improves furnace operation efficiency and enables production teams to adapt and extend system functionality to meet evolving operational requirements. The implementation formed part of a phased modernisation of all three anode baking furnaces at Sayanogorsk, completed this year with a total investment of approximately USD 200 million. Following the upgrade, annual...
Primary aluminium production in the Gulf dropped to its weakest level in more than a decade in April as the ongoing Iran war disrupted smelter operations and raw material supplies across the region, according to preliminary data released by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Wednesday. The Gulf produced 330,000 tonnes of primary aluminium in April, marking a 35 per cent decline from the same month in 2025, the IAI said. The sharp fall highlights the growing pressure on aluminium producers in the region as the conflict continues to affect logistics and supply chains. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” The Gulf accounts for around 8 per cent of global...
Bering Yachts has launched the first hull of its aluminium Bering BC60 expedition catamaran, marking the debut of the 60ft (18.29m) model designed for long-range cruising and shallow-water access. The aluminium catamaran has a reported draft of 1.3m, allowing it to access bays and anchorages that may be difficult for deeper-draft vessels. Bering says the BC60 carries more than 13,500 litres of fuel and offers a range exceeding 3,000 nautical miles, while onboard provision storage is designed to support extended voyages away from marinas and support facilities. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused upcoming report " ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap " The BC60 uses a displacement hull form intended to provide stable handling...
The USD 450 million partnership involves Atlantic Alumina Company and aims to maintain operations at the Gramercy alumina refinery in Louisiana while also building the country’s first large-scale gallium production circuit. The United States currently has no domestic gallium production and only one operating alumina refinery, according to details released around a strategic partnership announced by the US Department of Defence in January 2026. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” The agreement includes USD 150 million in preferred equity from the Pentagon and more than USD 300 million from Concord Resources, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Asset Management. The Gramercy...
Kazakhstan is exploring large-scale metallurgy projects worth between USD 10 billion and USD 12 billion, with a major focus on expanding domestic processing capacity for bauxite, alumina and aluminium. According to Arman Kassenov, the country has significant untapped potential across several metals sectors, particularly in aluminium and copper value-added manufacturing. Kassenov said Kazakhstan currently holds substantial bauxite reserves and already processes part of that material into alumina. However, only around one-third of the alumina produced in the country is converted into primary aluminium at facilities in Pavlodar, while the remaining volumes are exported. He noted that the existing alumina processing plant operated by ERG is already running at full capacity. To strengthen...
New York-based Critical Metals Corp witnessed a sharp market rally on Thursday after securing a long-term rare earth supply agreement with REalloys, reinforcing Western efforts to build an alternative supply chain free from dependence on China. Interestingly, the announcement of a binding 15-year offtake deal with REalloys Incorporated for concentrate supply from the Tanbreez rare earth project in Southern Greenland resulted in the shares of Critical Metals Corp soaring 10 per cent. REalloys shares also climbed 7 per cent after the development. Under the agreement, REalloys will secure 15 per cent of Tanbreez’s annual rare earth concentrate output, including priority access to volumes rich in heavy rare earth elements such as dysprosium and terbium. The deal also grants REalloys a Right...
Norsk Hydro has been downgraded to “neutral” from “buy” by Citi Research after the company’s shares surged around 25 per cent since February on the back of rising aluminium prices. Citi also increased its target price for Norsk Hydro shares to NKr110 (USD 12.1) from NKr105 (USD 11.55). According to the brokerage, aluminium prices have climbed roughly 20 per cent so far this year, outperforming copper, which has risen around 12 per cent over the same period. Citi said the rally in aluminium prices has been largely driven by geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East, which have reportedly removed close to 3 million tonnes of aluminium production capacity from the market. That accounts for around 4 per cent of global aluminium supply and roughly 11 per cent of production capacity outside...
Cooler Master has unveiled the full specifications and European pricing for its new MasterFan A and MasterFan M Series cooling fans, featuring aluminium-frame designs and technology derived from the company’s enterprise AI computing division. The new fan series incorporates a three-phase industrial-standard motor along with an enterprise-grade Magnetic Dynamic Bearing (MDB) system equipped with active lubricant recycling technology, aimed at improving cooling efficiency and operational durability. The product lineup is split into two variants based on blade material. The MasterFan A Series features aluminium blades combined with a full-aluminium frame, which Cooler Master describes as a first in the consumer cooling segment. Meanwhile, the MasterFan M Series uses Liquid Crystal Polymer...
National Aluminium Company Limited has released its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended 31st March, 2026 covering compliance of corporate governance and regulatory requirements. The report stated that it conducted a detailed review of internal records, statutory filings and governance practices as part of its annual compliance assessment process. A key issue highlighted during the review was the company’s inability to consistently maintain the required composition of non-executive and independent directors on its board during certain periods of FY2026. According to the report, NALCO did not fully meet the requirement for maintaining a board with at least 50 per cent non-executive directors, while the required number of independent directors was also not available...
NTPC Green Energy Limited, on behalf of NTPC UP Green Energy Limited (NUGEL), has announced an EPC tender for a 100 MW ground-mounted solar project planned at Khanshi in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. The last date for bid submission is June 8, 2026. The contract covers the complete execution of the solar power plant, including design and engineering, manufacturing, supply, transportation, installation, testing and final commissioning. The selected contractor will also be responsible for supplying the solar modules required for the project. Preparatory work at the site will form an important part of the assignment. This includes land grading and levelling, vegetation clearance, topographical mapping and geotechnical studies. The project site will be handed over by the owner on an “as is,...
The aluminium packaging sector, which consumed around 16.70 million tonnes in 2025 and is projected to approach 17.16 million tonnes in 2026, is now confronting the risk of losing 3-3.5 million tonnes of aluminium supply this year. Packaging industries across Asia, Europe, the United States and Brazil are coming under mounting pressure as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt raw material supply chains. The Middle East produced 6.8 million tonnes of aluminium, accounting for 23 per cent of global output. The UAE remained the region’s largest producer with 2.7 million tonnes, contributing 39 per cent of Middle Eastern output. Bahrain followed with 1.6 million tonnes, or 24 per cent, while Saudi Arabia produced 0.9 million tonnes, representing 13 per cent. Qatar...
Surging aluminium prices driven by the Middle East conflict, fuelled by a tax gap across the Strait of Hormuz, have prompted Chinese producers and traders to ramp up supply of aluminium in processed or semi-fabricated form rather than as ingots. Consequently, China’s aluminium stranded wire exports witnessed a sharp spike in April. According to customs data released on Wednesday, China exported 15,565 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire, cables and related products excluding steel-core material in April. The volume marked a jump of more than 166 per cent year-on-year and nearly 95 per cent higher than March levels. Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2032 Against the...
The London Metal Exchange aluminium market recorded lower prices across key contracts on May 20 compared with May 19, while warehouse stock levels also declined. LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,643 per tonne on May 20, down by 0.57 per cent from USD 3,664 per tonne recorded on May 19. Cash offer price also fell 0.57 per cent to USD 3,644 per tonne from USD 3,665 per tonne. The LME aluminium three-month bid price declined to USD 3,589 per tonne on May 20 from USD 3,611 per tonne on May 19, marking a decrease of 0.61 per cent. The three-month offer price also slipped 0.61 per cent to USD 3,590 per tonne from USD 3,612 per tonne. For the December 2027 contract, the bid price edged down to USD 3,192 per tonne on May 20 compared with USD 3,193 per tonne on May 19, a marginal...
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to implement a trade pact with the United States, a move aimed at avoiding tariff increases from the US and easing uncertainty around transatlantic trade, including aluminium and steel. The agreement includes safeguards that would allow the European Commission to suspend tariffs if US imports harm European industry. It also allows Brussels to suspend tariff preferences if Washington continues applying duties above 15 per cent on EU steel and aluminium derivatives beyond the end of 2026. Steel and aluminium derivatives remained among the most contentious issues during negotiations, with some US duties still reaching 50 per cent despite the 15 per cent ceiling agreed under the Turnberry trade deal signed last year. To know the long-term...
Arab Aluminum Company reported net profit after tax of EGP 2.243 million (USD 45,300) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a net loss of EGP 6.003 million (USD 121,200) during the same period last year. The company’s sales increased 8 per cent year-on-year to EGP 137.906 million (USD 2.79 million) in Q1 2026, up from EGP 127.162 million (USD 2.57 million) a year earlier. Arab Aluminum operates across several aluminium processing segments, including billet casting, extrusion, alloy production, anodizing and aluminium painting. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report - Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook Its product portfolio mainly serves the construction and building industries and includes...
Novelis said the hot mill aluminium plant at its Oswego plant in New York is expected to resume production within the next few weeks following recovery work after two major fires in 2025. The company had earlier expected the restart to take place by the end of June, but said commissioning activities are now progressing faster than previously estimated. The Oswego facility experienced two separate fires in September and November 2025. The incidents were contained to the hot mill area, and no injuries were reported; all employees were evacuated safely during both events. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report " Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2032 " According to Novelis, other critical assets at the Oswego plant remained...
