CIE Automotive India Limited has begun dispatching notices to shareholders and unsecured creditors for its proposed merger with wholly owned subsidiary CIE Aluminium Casting India Limited, following an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, dated September 24, 2026. The merger would bring the aluminium casting subsidiary into the parent company’s corporate structure, with the board having approved the scheme on April 23, 2026. The company has cited operational efficiencies, economies of scale and synergies between the businesses as key reasons for the proposed amalgamation. Merger proceeds without new share issuance A key feature of the scheme is that CIE Automotive India will not issue new shares as consideration for the merger. As CIE Aluminium Casting India...
The aluminium industry is undergoing a data-driven transformation, with recycling now delivering up to 95 per cent energy savings, achieving a 75 per cent global can recycling rate, and processing nearly 42 million tonnes of scrap annually. These figures are not just environmental milestones—they are reshaping supply chains, pricing, and national strategies as primary aluminium faces structural deficits and carbon constraints. Where 1.5 billion tonnes of aluminium went Of the roughly 1.5 billion tonnes of aluminium produced since 1888, about 1.1 billion tonnes (around three-quarters) remained in productive use in the 2019 estimate. Within that total, approximately 750 million tonnes were still in their first use, while about 370 million tonnes had been recycled and reused. In other words,...
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Recycling aluminium is one of the main elements for a greener and emission-free environment. Focussing on the same, Alupro, the aluminium packaging and recycling organisation have come up with an initiative which will make the concept of recycling aerosol cans more prevalent amongst the public in the UK. The program has been titled "UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative" and is expected to increase the recycling rate throughout the UK. The project's objective is to guarantee the profitability and recycling of metal aerosols in the post-extended producer responsibility (EPR) and post-deposit return scheme (DRS) environment. Steel or aluminium in metal aerosols may be recycled eternally without suffering any quality loss since metal recycles without end. The project will produce a road map for a...
One of the UK's leading aluminium facilities, Alucast, located in the West Midlands, the country's industrial core, has stepped in to harvest the fruits of 'servitization', a process by which a company can directly involve customers in its revenue collection by offering them some chargeable service. The company foretells this might increase their earnings by 10 per cent resulting in an additional £800,000 turnover by customers accessing one-off services. Alucast has enhanced its CNC machining capability to provide five-axis machines and less-destructive testing methods that include dye-penetrant testing and X-Ray. The company's Wednesbury facility has an employee list of 100 people, and the list is expanding. Alucast claims the £500,000 investment for new technology in the above factory...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stood at 693,000 tonnes in July 2022, which was unchanged from the previous month. However, the output in June saw a monthly downfall of 29,000 tonnes or 4.02 per cent from 722,000 tonnes. On a year-on-year calculation, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) during July 2022 edged significantly lower by 202,000 tonnes or 22.57 per cent than 895,000 tonnes, found IAI. This yearly plunge or month-on-month restraint could be attributed to production cut at refineries due to power shortage. Daily average production in July was 22,400 tonnes, down by 3.03 per cent from 23,100 tonnes a month ago and 22.49 per cent less than 28,900 tonnes a year earlier. In the first seven months of 2022, alumina...
European aluminium foil deliveries for containers and technical applications returned to stability in H1 2022 , though exports continued to decline at the rate of -15%, revealed the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). EAFA data also showed the overall demand for aluminium foil in Europe grew in the first half of 2022 by 0.7 per cent to 494,000 tonnes versus 490,300 tonnes in H1 2021. Demand for thicker gauges, used for semi-rigid containers, technical or other applications, rose in the second quarter of 2022 after fluctuating through Q1 2022. That resulted in increased deliveries in the first six months of 2022 ended June 30, finishing at just below 2 per cent from the same period last year. Thinner gauges, used for flexible packaging and household foils, saw 2.2 per cent growth...
Vedanta Limited has slightly stretched its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from September 3, following a slash on the day before. As per the revised price list revealed by Vedanta, the company’s aluminium wire rod price has come in at INR 220,750-228,250 per tonne, up by INR 1,250 per tonne from INR 219,500-227,000 per tonne on September 2. Vedanta’s aluminium billet price has also been increased by INR 1,250 per tonne, with effect from September 3, from INR 221,000 per tonne to INR 222,250 per tonne. Aluminium ingot price is ranging between INR 213,250-242,750 per tonne since it has seen a rise from INR 212,000-241,500 per tonne. Vedanta, like any other Indian aluminium companies, generally links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the...
CEMEX wishes to satisfy the rising demand for its flagship items by supplementing the logistic fleet with ten new low-emission tippers with enhanced safety norms and a higher payload for heightened efficiency. The aluminium body Volvo FM 460 8x4 tippers have a decarbonising effect as they are made of infinitely recyclable aluminium. The buses are going to act as the harbingers of the company by helping CEMEX in the near future with branding and logistics. The buses are going to make communication easier across the city, with sand and other elements being delivered from CEMEX’s depot in Angerstein to various construction sites around the capital. Owing to the lightweight aluminium body, CEMEX will be able to hike the amount of material shipped in each load. The engines of the vehicle have...
A00 aluminium ingot price has dropped RMB 20 per tonne to close at RMB 18,400 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on Tuesday, September 6. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,380 per tonne and RMB 18,400 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at discount prices of RMB 60 per tonne and RMB 20 per tonne. The provinces in China have witnessed a plunge in aluminium prices today, with A00 aluminium ingot price decreasing the highest in Linyi by RMB 70 per tonne to RMB 18,400 per tonne, followed by an RMB 60 per tonne slump in Gongyi to RMB 18,340 per tonne. The price of aluminium in Tianjin has recorded an RMB 50 per tonne downfall to settle at RMB 18,400 per tonne, while the aluminium price has seen a dip of RMB 40 per tonne in Shenyang to rest at RMB 18,380...
Norsk Hydro, one of the largest aluminium companies in the world, announced on Tuesday, September 6, that due to a drop in demand for aluminium, the company has decided to keep a small portion of its aluminium capacity in Norway out of service, following maintenance. Out of the 1.1 million tonnes the firm produces in Norway each year, Hydro has opted not to begin smelting pots at its Karmøy and Husnes facilities, reducing output by a few tens of thousands of tonnes. "The main reason is lower demand for aluminium. We're not actively shutting down but we're holding off on restarts after maintenance this is within what we would call normal variations," said Hydro spokesperson Halvor Molland. Although it played a role in the choice, the rising cost of energy was not the main factor because...
As part of the company's hydrogen competence centre in Munich, BMW AG's Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse and Frank Weber, BMW AG's Member of the Board of Management for Development, inaugurated fuel cell system production on 31 August. It marks the beginning of the global testing and demonstration of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen car for the end of this year. Adding fuel cells and high-performance batteries to the company's portfolio will add a unique form of the drive system for the premium segment to the company's portfolio. As a pioneer in this technology, BMW is pursuing a diversified transition to zero-emission mobility. On 31 st August 2022, Oliver Zipse stated in Munich, “As a versatile energy source, hydrogen has a key role on the road to climate neutrality. And it will...
According to the union, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and South32's wage negotiations reached a standstill over the weekend. Members of Numsa who work at the KwaZulu-Natal province's Hillside aluminium smelter are involved in the conflict. South32's suggestion that Numsa submits a monetary bid "across the board" was rejected by Numsa. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration oversaw the meetings (CCMA). “So in this instance, South 32 is offering 3.1% increase across the board. And then on top of that it is offering a once-off increase of 4% which is paid for only one month in cash. South32 has not been fair in its approach to wage talks. They have already offered white collar workers, who earn much more than ordinary blue collar workers,...
Hydro's aluminium recycling facility, based in Wrexham, has reached yet another safety milestone. This week marks the fifth anniversary of the company operating without an accident. Wayne Clifton, Managing Director, praised the hard work and commitment of the workforce, "Reaching five years accident-free is an excellent achievement made possible by our highly skilled and dedicated team". "At Hydro, safety is our number one priority, and a strong safety performance gives us our licence to operate and grow as a company", he added. Norsk Hydro invested a further £2.4 million this year in Wrexham to increase production capacity to 70,000 tonnes. The company has grown its skilled workforce, including introducing an engineering apprenticeship program through Coleg Cambria. The Managing Director...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,302 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,288 per tonne. On Monday, September 5, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$18 per tonne or 0.77 per cent and US$18.5 per tonne or 0.80 per cent to settle at US$2,290 per tonne and US$2,290.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slipped by US$11 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to rest at US$2,289 per tonne and US$2,290 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price went down by US$10 per tonne or 0.42 per cent to stop at US$2,347 per tonne and US$2,352 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 277050 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants settled at 193600 tonnes and 83450 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has recognised REAL Alloy with the Chain of Custody Standard V1 (2017) certification for aluminium scrap recycling and wrought and foundry alloys production at Grevenbroich and Deizisau plants in Germany, and also for central strategic, administrative, and service functions at headquarter in Grevenbroich. REAL Alloy facilities produce alloys to customers’ specifications by recycling aluminium scrap. The products are delivered in solid or molten state to customers’ foundries for the use in variety of industries like the automotive and packaging sectors. The ASI Chain of Custody Standard certification sets out pre-requisite criteria for the creation of a Chain of Custody for materials produced and processed through the value chain into diverse downstream...
Ariel Motor Company (AMC) unleashed their flagship HIPERCAR in a fully operational mode that resembles DC’s Batmobile but is a high-performance all-electric sports car. The company will roll out limited numbers of HIPERCARS, the short form of High-Performance Carbon Reduction. For the first time, fully activated prototypes were displayed featuring a lightweight aluminium chassis. AMC has a plan to run the samples through actual production, and that is why it was keen on displaying fully operational prototypes. It might have an unreal appeal but can be trusted for extreme performance, agility, lightweight and usage. Additionally, Ariel also provides zero-emission guarantees and a lightweight turbine range extender. The HIPERCAR is essentially run by electricity and will be purchasable in...
Yorkshire-based MetLase is an engineering specialist that has worked with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to revolutionise the making of crucial aerospace parts by cutting down the weight of the components by 12 per cent. The creation of these components would require 7000-grade aluminium, which has extreme internal residual stress and warps while machining. MetLase has 30 employees present at its high-end facility in Rotherham and has worked immensely hard with AMRC to run trails for the research suggesting the application of smart positioning to ‘lightweight’ structural airframe components. The company will use its expertise along with its MetElements hardware and software protocol. A row of distance sensors has been installed within the existing fixturing of a...
The largest fully integrated aluminium manufacturer in Sri Lanka and a member of the Hayleys Group, Alumex, recently launched a pilot project in the nation to collect used aluminium beverage cans (UBCs) as part of its initiative to care for the environment. Alumex is reaffirming its commitment to sustainability by ensuring the circularity of aluminium sourcing. Recycling aluminium can be called the need of the hour. With the world already dealing with issues like rising carbon emissions, growing global population, and increasing energy costs, recycling aluminium is proving to be a need than a cause of concern. The manufacturer established sizable bins at strategic points in densely populated areas and laid out plans to implement the project throughout the island. The effort promotes the...
Social inventories of primary aluminium in China have dropped over the weekend ended Monday, September 5, across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, following rises last week. Shanghai Metals Market data shows inventories have totalled 681,000 tonnes, down by 2,000 tonnes over the weekend and 1,000 tonnes compared to the last Monday. On Thursday, September 1, China’s primary aluminium inventories stood at 683,000 tonnes, accumulating 4,000 tonnes week-on-week. On Monday, August 29, the inventories amounted to 682,000 tonnes, gaining 3,000 tonnes over the weekend. The decrease in inventories over the weekend is primarily backed by Tianjin, Nanhai, and Chongqing as shown in the below chart: According to SMM, primary aluminium inventories in Tianjin have decreased by...
Caribbean Blinds, a window and door maker based in Sadbury, England has added some extra ground to gain a cumulative floor space of 30,000 sq ft to enhance the production of their flagship premium external shading system made of aluminium. The 10,000 sq ft upgradation would be utilised for hoarding the products or cutting them into profiles, aluminium extrusions and steel tubes of the desired shape. The existing part of the factory will be totally utilised for manufacturing the end products with an increased capacity of 10,000 external shading systems each year. The amalgamation of higher stock levels countered with enhanced production stations will amount to a decreased manufacturing time which would be of great value for the months of summer when the demand peaks. The Managing Director...
