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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Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. has drawn investor attention following its recent financial disclosure, which highlighted pressures in the Argentine aluminium sector, including weak domestic economic conditions, currency volatility and fluctuating global metal prices. The company’s performance is strongly linked to aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange , particularly the benchmark three-month contract, which continues to influence realised selling prices and export revenues. At the same time, depreciation of the Argentine peso and elevated local interest rates are affecting financing expenses and day-to-day operating costs. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price...
Herefordshire Council has expanded its household recycling rules to include aluminium foil, foil trays, foil-lined tubes and plastic tubes such as toothpaste and cosmetic packaging. The council said the update is intended to make recycling easier for residents by allowing more commonly used household items to be collected through existing recycling services. According to the council, items that may previously have been discarded as general waste can now be placed in household recycling bins if prepared correctly. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Elissa Swinglehurst said the changes are aimed at helping residents recycle more everyday materials while reducing confusion around...
The global aluminium market is undergoing a sharp reset as the ongoing Middle East conflict and the resulting energy disruptions tighten supply, lift production costs and push prices to multi-year highs. The Iranian missile attacks on the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) facilities have crippled up to an estimated 3 to 3.2 million tonnes of combined annual capacity. Combined with the 40 per cent production shutdown (estimated 259,200 tonnes) at the integrated aluminium complex Qatalum , 3 to 4 per cent of the global supply has been cut short. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report Consequently, aluminium prices climbed to a...
Jamaica’s government said the mining sector remains a major contributor to the national economy, accounting for around 2 per cent of GDP while generating roughly 85 per cent of the country’s traditional export earnings. Speaking during the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in Parliament, Floyd Green said export earnings from Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina sector reached USD 612 million in 2025. He added that investment in the mining sector increased from USD 251 million to USD 326 million last year. Green said the sector continues to attract investment despite operational disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, which affected mining infrastructure and production capacity in late 2025. According to the minister, Windalco completed a new haulage road project in St. Ann worth around USD 29 million,...
The aluminium packaging industry has wrapped up the 2025–2026 Million Cans Recycling Contest, an initiative spearheaded by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) to strengthen supplies of used beverage cans (UBCs) while encouraging practical recycling education in schools and communities. During this latest edition of the programme, pupils from 56 primary schools spread across 14 US states collected and recycled more than 3 million aluminium drinks cans. Over the past three years, the competition has now recovered upwards of 6.5 million cans in total. That volume represents roughly 188,000 pounds of aluminium diverted away from landfill sites, approximately the same weight as the airframe of a commercial Boeing 737. Expansion through a new non-profit model A major development for the...
The North American aluminium market has witnessed sharp shifts in trade dynamics, the trend shifting with policy changes and geopolitical developments. In 2025, North America’s aluminium market showed signs of recovery, with demand ending the year on a stable note despite economic and trade-related headwinds. According to the latest Aluminium Situation report by the Aluminium Association, the region recorded a modest 0.8 per cent increase in aluminium demand, backed by stronger manufacturing activity in the second half of the year after a weak start. Charles Johnson, President and CEO of the Aluminum Association, noted, “North American aluminium demand showed resilience in 2025, finishing the year essentially flat despite ongoing economic and trade uncertainty.” Explore the accurate...
Hydro has partnered with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab to examine how recycled and low-carbon aluminium can support more sustainable building and construction practices. The collaboration will explore how advances in recycling technology and renewable energy-powered aluminium production are reshaping aluminium’s role in the built environment and influencing material choices across the construction sector. Aluminium has traditionally been viewed as a carbon-intensive construction material because of emissions linked to primary production. However, increasing use of recycled aluminium and cleaner energy sources is helping lower the material’s carbon footprint significantly. According to Hydro, recycled aluminium is increasingly being recognised as a lower-emission option for...
As the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts aluminium and nickel supply chains, a question mark looms over Asia’s renewable energy ambitions, threatening to raise costs for solar panels, wind turbines and grid infrastructure across the region. Countries including Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines have accelerated rooftop solar and renewable energy deployment in recent years, largely in response to persistently high fossil fuel prices. But the growing instability around the Strait of Hormuz is now casting a shadow of uncertainty over the supply of critical industrial metals required for the energy transition. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions shaping pricing and trade in Gulf Disruption Roadmap The Iranian...
Indonesia is tightening oversight of its downstream mineral policy after several bauxite miners failed to complete refining projects required under national regulations. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) said a number of companies had been penalised for not proceeding with smelter and processing plant construction linked to Indonesia’s push for value-added mineral production. Speaking during a hearing with Commission XII of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Director General of Minerals and Coal Tri Winarno said the penalties imposed on some operators reached as high as USD 10 million. He confirmed that more than one company had been sanctioned but did not identify the firms involved. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global...
Novelis reported lower earnings for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 after production disruptions caused by two fires at its Oswego, New York facility significantly affected shipments and profitability. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of USD 84 million in the fourth quarter, compared with net income of USD 294 million in the same period last year. Excluding special items, quarterly net income stood at USD 227 million, down 13 per cent year-on-year. For the full fiscal year, Novelis reported net income attributable to shareholders of USD 15 million, down 98 per cent from USD 683 million in fiscal 2025. Excluding special items, annual net income declined 38 per cent to USD 476 million. The company said production interruptions at the Oswego plant...
The May 19 session closed with L ondon Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices reporting surges on wide margins. Overcoming the modest gains in the previous close, the cash and contracts gained considerable momentum. The sharp rise was largely driven by tightening global supply signals, falling exchange inventories and renewed buying momentum across near- and long-term contracts. The cash price and near-term contracts recorded improved figures, while the bearish momentum of the longer-dated contracts and the declining stocks indicated a worldwide supply crisis. Explore our upcoming report - A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer prices recorded an improvement of 0.8...
Hindustan Zinc hosted G. Kishan Reddy at its Rajpura Dariba Complex in Rajasthan, where he visited the Sindesar Khurd Mine and Dariba Smelting Complex. The visit focused on the role of the mining and metals sector in supporting India’s infrastructure, manufacturing and energy transition requirements. Hindustan Zinc has an annual refined metal production capacity of more than 1.1 million tonnes and produces zinc, lead and silver used in galvanised steel, renewable energy, electric vehicles, electronics and defence applications. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused upcoming report " A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations " G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, said,...
The European Commission is preparing tighter restrictions on goods that could support Russia’s military production, amid growing pressure within the European Union to curb alumina exports linked to the Russian defence sector. EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan said the bloc will continue efforts to limit Russia’s access to commodities that could be processed for military equipment production. 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 comments follow scrutiny over alumina exports from Aughinish Alumina in County Limerick, Ireland. Reports stated that the refinery has continued shipping large volumes of alumina to Russian smelters after the invasion of Ukraine....
Aluminium prices closed higher, rising 0.62 per cent to INR 381.2 (USD 3.94), as supply concerns linked to the Middle East conflict continued to support the market. The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, along with restrictions on shipping movement through the Persian Gulf, have increased worries over global aluminium supply disruptions. Before the conflict, Gulf countries accounted for nearly 9 per cent of global aluminium supply and around 25 per cent of aluminium production outside China. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” Supply concerns intensified after attacks on refining facilities in the region. Operations at Aluminium Bahrain were...
Trivium Packaging has reported significant progress on its sustainability targets, including major reductions in carbon emissions and increased sourcing from suppliers with stronger ESG performance. In its 2025 ESG KPI summary, the company said Scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by 36 per cent compared with its 2020 baseline. Scope 3 emissions were also down 24 per cent over the same period. According to Trivium, the results keep the company on track toward its 2030 Science Based Targets initiative goals, which call for a 42 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25 per cent cut in Scope 3 emissions. The company also said 52 per cent of its purchasing spend during 2025 went toward suppliers rated average or above average on ESG performance metrics, up from 49...
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is increasing output at its Spanish beverage can facility through the introduction of an advanced emissions treatment installation at its plant outside Madrid. The project, delivered by environmental engineering company [Dürr CTS], represents an investment worth several million euros and is intended to support both production growth and tighter environmental performance standards. The newly commissioned setup has been designed to manage emissions from AMP’s current manufacturing line, as well as an additional line being introduced at the site. With higher production capacity, the facility is expected to create a larger flow of exhaust air with higher solvent concentrations, which requires a more advanced treatment process. The global aluminium packaging market...
EMS, a distributor specialising in value-added aluminium products and backed by Wynnchurch Capital, has confirmed the acquisition of American Metals Supply (“AMS”), strengthening its position across the patio and industrial aluminium markets. AMS was founded in Tampa, Florida, more than 25 years ago and has since grown its presence across the United States. The company supplies aluminium products used in residential, commercial, industrial and patio applications, and is recognised for maintaining strong inventory levels and dependable delivery services. EMS Chief Executive Mike Swedick said the two companies share a similar operating approach focused on service, responsiveness and supporting manufacturers and contractors with reliable supply. He added that the acquisition would extend...
The White House said China has agreed to address US concerns over shortages of rare earths and critical minerals following last week’s leaders’ summit in Beijing, although existing Chinese export controls are expected to remain in place. Washington did not call for the removal of restrictions that have disrupted supply chains linked to aerospace, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries in the United States. China introduced tighter export controls on several rare earths and critical minerals in April 2025 following tariff measures announced by US President Donald Trump. According to the White House summary released after the summit, China agreed to address concerns related to shortages of minerals including yttrium, scandium and indium, which are used in high-tech and...
