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...
Ball Corporation has appointed two senior executives to lead its beverage packaging businesses across North and Central America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), bringing experience in commercial growth, regional management and global operations to the roles. Carey Causey, currently Ball’s senior vice president and chief growth officer, has been appointed senior vice president and president of Beverage Packaging North and Central America, effective immediately. She succeeds Kathleen Pitre. Scott Vail, Ball’s senior vice president and chief supply chain and operations officer, will take over as senior vice president and president of Beverage Packaging EMEA, succeeding Mandy Glew, who will retire in January 2027. Ball said the departures were not related to any disagreement...
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Tsingshan Group has reportedly asked several nickel pig iron (NPI) producers operating at Indonesia’s Weda Bay industrial park to curb production in June as the company prioritises electricity supply for aluminium operations. According to sources familiar with the matter, the request was made last week to producers of NPI, a key material used in stainless steel manufacturing. The move reflects growing pressure on power availability at the Weda Bay complex, where Tsingshan has expanded into aluminium production through a joint venture with Xinfa. Industry sources said Tsingshan has increasingly shifted focus toward aluminium after prices for the metal rose sharply following disruption linked to the Iran conflict and shipping uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Explore our e-magazine...
The global aluminium market is witnessing a great ordeal as it shifts into a new era, where disruption is becoming a constant rather than just an occasional bump. AZ Global’s report “Gulf Disruptions Roadmap: Decoding Aluminium Market Volatility, Supply Risks & Trade Flow Shifts” provides core insights on the current constraints reshaping the global aluminium supply, demand, trade flows, production inputs and procurement behaviours as it becomes more intertwined. Given the current trend in the market, it indicates that the people who are involved in navigating the industry are finding that traditional indicators are losing their reliability. Why so? This is because high prices do not point clearly to a shortage, and weaker demand is not reducing the market pressure. Also read: Aluminium...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price, after declining at the previous close, again rose on May 18; however, the rise was not significant. Moreover, the 3-month Asian Reference Price also rose, but the longer-dated contracts continued the declining trend. A slight decline in the LME alumina platts price has also been witnessed on May 18. The LME cash bid rose from USD 3,634 per tonne to USD 3,635 per tonne, owing to an increase of USD 1 per tonne or 0.03 per cent. Similarly, the LME cash offer finally stood at USD 3,637 per tonne, inching up by USD 2 per tonne or 0.05 per cent from the previous close, which was recorded at USD 3,635 per tonne. Check out the forecast of the global bauxite and alumina market till 2036, book the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to...
Assam has begun moving towards rare earth and critical mineral exploration as the state looks to align itself with India’s broader push to secure strategic mineral resources for future industries. At a recent review meeting of the Mines and Minerals Department, state officials discussed plans to start exploration work for rare earth reserves in coordination with central government policies. The state government said Assam already has identified reserves of rare earths and other minerals considered important for advanced manufacturing, clean energy systems and Industry 4.0 technologies. Officials also reviewed exploration activity for other minerals across the state. According to the government, several of these projects have already attracted investment commitments worth more than INR...
Premier Energies Limited reported strong growth in revenue and profit during the fourth quarter of FY26, supported by higher-margin solar cell sales and increased production utilisation. The company’s revenue for Q4 FY26 rose 37.6 per cent year-on-year to INR 22.3 billion (USD 232 million). Profit after tax increased 64.45 per cent to INR 4.57 billion (USD 47.5 million) during the quarter. On a sequential basis, revenue increased 15.17 per cent, while net profit rose 15.34 per cent, indicating continued momentum heading into FY27. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking upcoming industry-focused report ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap The company said stronger operating leverage, favourable product mix and silver price hedging supported...
Skuld has filed a patent application for a process that enables wrought-grade aluminium alloys to be cast directly from scrap metal, marking a significant development in advanced recycling and field-based manufacturing technologies. The US-based manufacturing company is leading a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Rubble to Rockets (R2R) programme aimed at converting scrap metal into structural components using advanced casting techniques and artificial intelligence-assisted analysis. According to the company, the patent application covers the ability to cast wrought-grade aluminium alloys such as 6061 and 7075 directly from scrap feedstock. The process could eliminate the need for traditional rolling or forging steps typically required to achieve wrought-equivalent...
Japan’s primary aluminium imports increased by 6.6 per cent year-on-year and 16 per cent month-on-month to 89,497 tonnes in March 2026, supported by improving automotive demand and higher domestic production of aluminium products. Data from Japan’s Finance Ministry showed stronger activity in flat-rolled and extruded aluminium products during the month, while vehicle production also continued to recover. The Japan Aluminium Association said shipments of flat-rolled products used for can stock increased by 3.6 per cent year-on-year to 33,639 tonnes, supported by seasonal beverage product launches. Deliveries to the automotive sector also rose 1.2 per cent to 16,105 tonnes in line with higher domestic vehicle output. Extrusions output and domestic shipments turned positive for the first...
British Columbia will invest up to CAD 1 million (more than USD 727,000) to support field testing of wildfire prevention technology using aluminium nanoparticle-based materials developed by Vancouver-based Skyward Wildfire Technologies. The company is developing a system aimed at predicting and reducing lightning strikes that could spark wildfires. According to Skyward, the technology disperses a “lightning reduction material” into storm systems in regions facing a high risk of wildfire ignition. 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 material is made from silica or basalt fibre coated with aluminium nanoparticles. Skyward said the particles help redistribute...
Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation are drawing investor attention as aluminium prices remain elevated amid global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Strong demand for lightweight electric vehicles, recycled aluminium, rechargeable batteries and aerospace applications continues to support aluminium consumption globally. Healthy air travel activity and rising aircraft production are also boosting demand for aluminium alloys used in fuselages and wings. Constellium strengthened by packaging and aerospace growth Constellium has continued to benefit from strong momentum across its Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products business. Demand for packaging rolled products in North America and Europe, along with automotive rolled product orders in North America, supported strong...
The public hearing session conducted by Hindalco Industries Limited for the expansion of the aluminium smelter and captive power plant owned by its subsidiary, Aditya Aluminium, in Lapanga, Sambalpur district, Odisha, received unanimous approval from the Panchayat Raj and resident villagers. It was held under the guidelines of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, and aimed at securing an environmental clearance. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report The proposed expansion aims to increase production capacity in the smelter and power units. Aluminium output is expected to rise from 6.8 lakh tonnes per annum (LTPA) to 9.0 LTPA, while...
As Ghana steps out of the IMF Extended Credit Facility Programme, Financial Analyst Senyo Hosi advocates that the government drive productivity with a different approach. He urges the Ghana administration to drive it through growth led by the private sector instead of focusing solely on macroeconomic stability. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report He emphasises that in order to actively contribute to the nation’s economic growth and prosperity, development of an environment that fosters businesses, especially the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is imperative. He opined that the IMF programme should be used as a cornerstone for industrial development and...
Indonesia’s aluminium value chain is expanding rapidly, but a critical imbalance is beginning to emerge beneath the country’s downstream ambitions. While alumina refineries and aluminium smelters are being developed at a fast pace, bauxite mine production has not increased with the same momentum, raising questions over whether Indonesia can secure enough raw material to sustain its long-term aluminium strategy. The country is trying to build a fully integrated aluminium industry - from bauxite mining and alumina refining to aluminium smelting and downstream processing. Backed by export restrictions, foreign investment and large industrial projects, Indonesia is steadily shifting from being a raw mineral exporter to a producer of higher-value aluminium products. However, the success of...
Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has announced plans to demerge its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Brazil into a new ASX-listed company, Alurion Resources Limited. The proposed move would establish Alurion as a standalone bauxite and critical minerals company with its own management team, board and capital structure, while Brazilian Rare Earths continues focusing on its rare earth and broader critical minerals portfolio. The Amargosa project, located in Bahia, Brazil, hosts a JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate of 568 million tonnes, including 98 million tonnes of direct shipping ore (DSO) bauxite grading 41.9 per cent Total Available Alumina (TAA). According to the company, the project has undergone more than a decade of exploration work, including earlier exploration activities...
Low-carbon aluminium could help enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from construction in Azerbaijan, according to Alexey Spirin. Spirin told the media that adding low-carbon and recycled aluminium to new construction projects could reduce total lifecycle costs and help the country lower its carbon emissions. Spirin highlighted aluminium’s growing importance in global construction and municipal infrastructure, citing its durability, lightweight properties, and sustainability benefits. “This material simultaneously mitigates climate impacts and delivers superior economic feasibility over long-term operations,” he noted. RUSAL, a leading low-carbon aluminium producer, has been advancing such effort s through its ALLOW brand, which produces over 3 million tonnes of aluminium using...
China Hongqiao Group said social inventories of aluminium rods have been declining steadily since mid-March 2026, although aluminium ingot inventories remain relatively high due to delayed downstream demand recovery and cautious purchasing amid elevated aluminium prices. Speaking at the company’s performance briefing on May 15, Hongqiao Holdings cited publicly available industry data showing continuous destocking in aluminium rods, while the pace of inventory reduction in aluminium ingots has been comparatively slower this year. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026" According to Hongqiao, several factors contributed to slower destocking in the aluminium market earlier this year. These included the late timing...
The US-based Century Aluminum (CENX) is back in focus, as its first quarter (Q1) of 2026 financial results depicted a mixed picture . While revenue surpassed market expectations, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) did not meet consensus estimates. Nonetheless, management’s strong Q2 EBITDA guidance and operational progress at the Mount Holly expansion and Norðurál smelter have helped maintain investor confidence amid continued volatility in the metals sector. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report Century’s share price has softened in the near term, declining 7.52 per cent in a day and 8.71 per cent over the past month. However, the broader trend remains firmly...
On May 15, the week closed with an easing trend in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price after it rose above its 4-year high. A significant drop has been seen across all the contracts, along with the LME inventory, but cancelled warrants continued to rise. Both the LME cash bid and cash offer declined by USD 133 per tonne or 3.5 per cent, where the bid moved from USD 3,767 per tonne to USD 3,634 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,768 per tonne to USD 3,635 per tonne. Check out the forecast of the global bauxite and alumina market till 2036, book the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” A similar declining trend is seen in the LME forward-dated contracts, where the 3-month bid rose by USD 87.5 per tonne or 2.4 per...
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...
