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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During the 2025-26 “Million Cans Recycling Contest” held in the US, elementary school students from 14 states recycled more than 3 million aluminium beverage cans. Since the inception of the competition in 2023-24, participants have collected over 6 million aluminium cans, weighing nearly 188,000 pounds, roughly the same as the airframe of a Boeing 737. Including this year’s collection of around 3.07 million cans, the contest has delivered energy savings estimated to be sufficient for charging around 36 million smartphones. Delve deeper into the recycled aluminium and secondary aluminium market with our World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 The initiative is organised by the nonprofit Recycling Society, based in Bellingham, Washington, in collaboration with...
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments of the Hellenic Republic has approved a new strategic investment by METLEN Energy & Metals in the ramp-up of gallium production capacity in Greece. It falls within the framework of METLEN's existing bauxite mining and alumina refining operations at the Aluminium of Greece. The initiative, therefore, is set to advance along with the expansion plans for bauxite mines and the alumina refinery situated nearby. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report The European Union (EU) has categorised gallium as a critical mineral or raw material whose applications span a wide range of enhanced, cutting-edge technologies,...
After racing close to its 52-week high, Hindalco Industries suddenly lost momentum on May 15. The stock slipped to an intraday low of INR 1,073 and ended nearly 3 per cent lower as investors rushed to lock in gains following a strong rally. The pullback came at a time when uncertainty across the aluminium and non-ferrous metals sector has started weighing on market sentiment, even as Hindalco’s long-term growth narrative remains firmly intact. The global engine behind Hindalco’s business Hindalco is far more than just an Indian metals company. Backed by the Aditya Birla Group, the company operates across the entire aluminium and copper value chain - from bauxite and coal mining to alumina refining, primary aluminium smelting and downstream products. A major pillar of this strategy is...
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Vedanta Resources to ‘BB’ with a stable outlook, reinforced by improvement in operating performance, firmer liquidity and consistent deleveraging across the group. S&P highlighted Vedanta’s expanding backward integration in alumina and bauxite, coupled with favourable commodity prices, as driving the strengthening of Vedanta’s earnings profile. Additionally, Odisha’s Lanjigarh alumina refinery ramp-up is expected to raw material security and lower aluminium production costs and improve profitability over the next two fiscal years. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions shaping pricing and trade in Gulf Disruption Roadmap Vedanta’s captive alumina production is projected by S&P to rise...
The global aluminium industry gathered in London with one pressing question hanging over the market - how severe could the supply shock from the Middle East become, and how long will its impact last? At the World Aluminium Summit hosted by CRU Group at Savoy Place, more than 360 delegates discussed how disruptions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region are tightening supply chains at a time when global inventories are already critically low. Opening the conference, Paul Williams, Head of the Aluminium Value Chain at CRU, described the situation as a “short-term crisis but longer-term opportunity,” warning that aluminium prices could rise above USD 4,000 per tonne over the next 12 to 18 months. Gulf disruption sends shockwaves through supply chains According to CRU, aluminium...
The aluminium industry witnessed a defining phase shaped by tightening supply chains, rising sustainability pressures, accompanied by an acceleration in recycling investments. From shifting global scrap trade patterns and low-carbon aluminium initiatives to CBAM-driven policy responses and ESG-led industrial strategies, producers and governments alike continued repositioning themselves for a market increasingly influenced by resilience, decarbonisation and circular economy ambitions. Delve deeper into the recycled aluminium and secondary aluminium market with our World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 The global aluminium market has entered 2026 under intense pressure as supply shortages, geopolitical tensions and carbon-linked trade barriers reshape the...
On May 15, an advertisement was created by Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited, an Indian manufacturer of value-added, secondary aluminium products, in the editions of Business Standard (in English) and Ek Din (in Bengali). The reason behind the advertisement in the traditional newspaper is to create awareness among the shareholders about the new opportunity to resubmit the physical share transfer requests. The information shared in the newspaper and notice is in alignment with the current Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Moreover, on the same day, the notice was also sent to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. In the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)'s Circular No....
As global scrap trade routes keep changing, Vietnam is trying to position itself as the next big destination for aluminium and copper recycling. But while the country is offering tax benefits and financial support to attract investors, many traders and recyclers still believe the market is not fully ready. The shift comes after the US-China trade war sharply disrupted global scrap flows. When tariffs on US goods entering China climbed as high as 125 per cent in April 2025, Chinese buyers started moving aluminium and copper scrap cargoes through Southeast Asia and Japan instead. Buyers also began sourcing more material from Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Now, fresh problems are emerging. Europe may introduce export levies on aluminium scrap in 2026, Middle Eastern supply remains...
Runaya is expanding its critical metals production operations in Rajasthan with new capacities planned for cobalt, cadmium and copper alongside other base metal products. The company, backed by Vedanta, said the expansion is being developed at its Zinc Industrial Park facility in Rajasthan as part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic production of materials linked to energy transition and advanced manufacturing sectors. Runaya currently operates facilities with installed production capacity of more than 70,000 tonnes per year, focused on recovering metals from industrial residues through circular economy and waste-to-wealth processes. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026" According to the company, the...
Nam Lee Pressed Metal Industries Limited, a Singapore-based aluminium manufacturing company, reported higher revenue and stable profit for the first half of the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by stronger aluminium and reefer container sales. Revenue for the six months rose 28 per cent year-on-year to SGD 127.4 million (USD 99.48 million) from SGD 99.5 million (USD 77.7 million) in the corresponding period last year. To gain insights into the the current aluminium extrusions market, explore our report The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2032 Profit after tax increased 4.3 per cent to SGD 12.2 million (USD 9.52 million), while earnings per share rose to 5.03 Singapore cents (USD 0.039) from 4.82 Singapore cents (USD 0.037) a year earlier. The company...
Shares of Sundaram Clayton were in focus after the company released its audited FY26 financial results, reporting a turnaround in net profit following a large one-time gain from asset monetisation. The company, which manufactures aluminium die-cast components for the automotive sector, reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 2,025.61 crore (USD 211.60 million) for FY26, compared with INR 2,259.30 crore (USD 236.01 million) in the previous year. Sundaram Clayton said the year-on-year comparison was affected by the transfer of its Hosur two-wheeler casting business at the end of FY25. Despite the profit turnaround, the core business remained loss-making before exceptional items. Consolidated loss before exceptional items widened to INR 185.46 crore (USD 19.34 million) from INR...
Daiki Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd. reported higher revenue and profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by improved operating performance. The company’s consolidated net sales rose 10.4 per cent year-on-year to JPY 331.1 billion (USD 2.08 billion), while its operating profit increased 50.4 per cent to JPY 7.3 billion (USD 46 million). Profit attributable to owners of the parent company surged by more than four times to JPY 3.7 billion (USD 23.36 million). To gain insights into the the current aluminium extrusions market, explore our report The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2032 The company said profitability ratios improved during the year, although the equity ratio declined to 42.9 per cent as total assets expanded to JPY 177.9 billion (USD...
Coca-Cola’s Diet Coke is gradually returning to stores in India after weeks of supply shortages triggered by disruptions in aluminium can availability, though consumers are now facing significantly higher prices and a switch in packaging. The shortage first began surfacing across cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and parts of Delhi-NCR, where retailers and consumers reported difficulty finding Diet Coke on shelves. Diet Coke heavily relied on aluminium cans, which is why the disruptions in supply made it more vulnerable. Tensions in the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf regions, caused shortages in the supply chain, particularly in the shipping routes connected to the Strait of Hormuz. Delays in aluminium shipments, along with rising transportation and insurance costs,...
The United States is exploring opportunities in Guyana’s bauxite sector. It is also interested in surveying mining areas to identify additional mineral resources, according to the US Under Secretary of Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg. Helberg met with Irfaan Ali and other government officials during a visit to Guyana on Wednesday. Following the meeting, he said discussions included possible US participation in the country’s bauxite mining industry. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” He said talks also focused on surveying lands where large mineral reserves may exist, but where detailed exploration has not yet been carried out. According to Helberg, Guyana’s existing...
Bering Yachts has unveiled the first hull of the Bering BC60, marking the company’s entry into the aluminium explorer catamaran segment. Designed as a long-range expedition vessel, the BC60 expands Bering’s explorer yacht portfolio by combining ocean-going capability with the efficiency and stability of a twin-hull platform. Built using only aluminium, the BC60 has been designed specifically for its longevity, ease of operation, and ability to venture out to far-off destinations. Its shallow draft, measuring 1.3 meters, allows it to sail into shallow bays and coral waters, which many other yachts cannot enter owing to their deep drafts. The explorer catamaran has a fuel capacity exceeding 13,500 litres and offers a cruising range of more than 3,000 nautical miles. According to the...
Japan’s aluminium premium has climbed from USD 86 per tonne in Q4 2025 to an average USD 351.5 per tonne (ranging between USD 350-353 per tonne) for Q2 2026 shipments, being the steepest quarterly escalation in more than a decade and the highest level since the USD 380-per-tonne settlements recorded in 2015. The recently agreed premium has added more than USD 260 per tonne to Japanese buyers’ physical procurement costs within 6 months, pushing delivered aluminium prices above USD 3,800 per tonne. The scale and speed of the escalation have fundamentally altered the role of the Japan Main Port (MJP) premium, long regarded as Asia’s benchmark for physical aluminium shipments. Historically, the premium largely reflected freight economics, regional demand and availability. In 2026, it has...
According to six sources, the leading aluminium producer in the Middle East, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), is reportedly in negotiations with Oman in order to acquire a stake in competing producer Sohar Aluminium of Oman, which has an annual production capacity of about 395,000 tonnes. This is an indication of EGA’s aim to venture beyond the UAE and set cornerstones across the Middle East and the world. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report The development aligns with EGA’s ongoing international growth strategy. The UAE-based producer, which exports nearly 90 per cent of its aluminium output, has been expanding overseas to strengthen its global footprint...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading producer of aluminium, has reinforced its dedication towards excellence in manufacturing by conducting a Business Partner Workshop on Safety and TQM at its Jharsuguda plants. More than 115 representatives from more than 20 significant business partner organisations connected to the company's operations attended the session. The initiative was designed as a collaborative industry platform to deepen engagement on workplace safety, operational discipline and quality management practices across the aluminium value chain. It was intended to enhance safety standards, improve quality systems, and develop a culture of accountability through constructive dialogue and active participation among all the personnel working in the factory. Discover how leading...
