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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On May 15, the National Aluminium Company Ltd share price was traded at INR 416.00 on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) as the market opened. This marked a day-on-day increase of 2 per cent, which, on the last day's open, was recorded at INR 407.80. The firm's share price is deemed to be continuing its upward trend for the third session in a row. Month-on-month, the firm experienced a slight dip in its share price by 1.8 per cent, which on April 15, 2026, was seen to be at INR 423.90. During this period, the Nifty Metal index, which also constitutes the firm, dipped by 7.95 per cent and was being traded at 13290.8, up 1.92 per cent for the day. Also read: Middle East conflict disrupts NALCO’s alumina exports, affects prices Year-on-year, the firm's stock inched up by 133...
On Tuesday, the Government of Haryana passed approval for several primary industrial projects and incentive packages under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020. It aims to reinforce manufacturing capacity, investment, as well as state-wide employment generation across multiple sectors, including aluminium packaging, automotive components , drones, and batteries. The decisions were made at the 19th review meeting of the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Board (HEPB). Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast to 2032 The meeting was held in New Delhi and chaired by the Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Nayab Saini. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir...
Over the years, the Middle East has been a notable contributor to the global primary aluminium production and trade. Out of the 6-6.5 million tonnes produced in the region, 5-5.5 million tonnes are exported, underlining the lion’s share of the production being shipped overseas. This share accounts for about 9 per cent of the total primary aluminium trade volume in the global market. However, it is interesting to note that the Middle Eastern region, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council, also contributes to the trade and export of aluminium downstream products. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, and logistics disruptions shaping pricing and trade in the Gulf Disruption Roadmap Uday Patel, Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, noted, “What this disruption highlights...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on May 14 rose further to its four-year high, surpassing the previous day’s closing for both the spot and longer-dated contracts. Additionally, LME inventory declined, while cancelled warrants increased from the last day. The LME cash bid and cash offer rose by USD 38 per tonne and USD 38.5 per tonne, respectively, owing to a difference of 1 per cent, where the bid moved from USD 3,729 per tonne to USD 3,767 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,729.5 per tonne to USD 3,768 per tonne. To look for buying or selling leads of primary aluminium ingots, visit our B2B marketplace . Concurrently, the LME forward-dated contracts also rose by USD 16.5 per tonne and USD 16 per tonne, respectively, reflecting a change of 0.5 per cent, where the LME...
Jenc has recently developed a 70 metre aluminium spray boom designed specifically for large-scale farming necessities and the company claims that it is the widest model in the market till date. The boom has already been incorporated into the Nexat multifunctional farming platform used in Brazil. Explore forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report According to Jenc, the main purpose of the project was to increase the working width and also field efficiency without making the machine excessively heavy that could affect its stability and performance. To achieve that, the company used aluminium instead of heavier conventional materials, helping reduce overall mass while still supporting the large span...
The Australian government has shortlisted seven green hydrogen derivative projects with a combined capacity of 2.18GW under the second round of its Hydrogen Headstart programme, despite reducing the scheme’s funding allocation by half. The programme is being administered through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The selected projects have now been invited to submit full applications for 10-year production subsidies, although the exact credit rates are yet to be disclosed. Most of the shortlisted developments are focused on producing hydrogen-based fuels and chemicals for sectors such as alumina refinery applications, shipping, aviation, fertilisers and metals. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions...
ROLEC has launched a new line of diecast aluminium enclosures aimed at protecting in-cab control systems used in sectors such as agriculture, construction and heavy engineering. The new profiCASE range is designed for human-machine interface systems, commonly known as HMIs, which are increasingly used for touchscreen controls and electronic operations inside off-highway vehicles. Although these systems are installed inside enclosed cabins, the company said they still need protection against dust, moisture and vibration because of the harsh environments in which the vehicles operate. Explore our report World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 for detailed analyses and projections The enclosures come with IP65, IP66 and IP67 protection ratings and are built to...
Perfectus Aluminum and several related businesses have agreed to pay a combined USD 549.5 million to resolve allegations tied to unpaid customs duties on aluminium extrusions imported from China. The settlement involves Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Perfectus Aluminum Acquisitions LLC and four affiliated warehousing companies. US authorities alleged the companies knowingly avoided antidumping and countervailing duties that applied to Chinese aluminium extrusion products entering the country. According to the US Department of Justice, the case centered on more than 2.2 million aluminium extrusions imported between 2011 and 2014. Investigators alleged the products were falsely declared as finished aluminium pallets rather than raw extrusions subject to duties. Explore our updated report...
Welcoming industry readers worldwide to the last part of the “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ” series, where we will talk about how these women wish to contribute to the change that they wish to see, as shared in the third part of the series and how they have been balancing both their professional and personal lives. In part 1 and part 2 , we explored how these women came into the industry, the challenges they faced and the lessons that shaped their journey throughout. Let’s deep dive now. One theme deals with their contribution towards the change they wish to see in the industry For most of these women in aluminium, contribution starts by embedding a stronger culture that includes and upholds mentorship, inclusion, collaboration and technical excellence. Many also believe...
China’s East Hope Group, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is considering an investment of USD 12.6 billion in Kazakhstan’s bauxite mining and aluminium sector, according to the country’s Ministry of Industry and Construction. The proposal was discussed during talks between Industry and Construction Minister Yersayin Nagaspayev and East Hope Group’s Director for Strategic Investments, Chen Lei. The investment plan builds on earlier discussions held on February 17, 2025, when East Hope Group announced plans to invest more than USD 12 billion in Kazakhstan’s green aluminium and non-ferrous metals secto r following meetings with senior Kazakh officials. The broader initiative includes mining, raw material processing, an aluminium smelter with electrolysis facilities, and...
The Sumitomo Chemical Company, a Japanese chemical industry giant, has recently developed and launched a new range of high-purity alumina products, titled ELA series, that are intended for use in the ever-evolving semiconductor industry. The new range of products is specifically intended for use in making semiconductors for AI and other electronic devices. The company plans to strengthen its position in the high-purity alumina market by expanding its offerings for advanced semiconductor-related applications while accelerating innovation in inorganic materials. Rising semiconductor integration and growing performance demands have increased the need for encapsulant materials that minimise alpha radiation, a known cause of semiconductor malfunction, while also improving heat dissipation...
European aluminium producers are facing mounting pressure as the European Union pushes forward with reforms to its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), a move expected to increase operating costs across the region’s recycling and refining industries. While the reforms are intended to support long-term decarbonisation goals and cleaner industrial production, analysts and industry groups fear they could weaken the competitiveness of Europe’s aluminium sector at a time when producers are already dealing with high energy prices and sluggish industrial demand. The revised EU ETS structure changes the benchmark values used to determine how many free carbon allowances industrial companies receive. Aluminium recyclers and alumina refineries are especially concerned because they do not have...
London-headquartered mining company and aluminium producer Rio Tinto has appointed its new Chief Legal Officer, Governance and Corporate Affairs, Trudi Charles. She is to assume the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Isabelle Deschamps in this position. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report With an experience portfolio covering more than 20 years, Charles has undertaken various senior legal roles at BP across its segments of downstream and supply, trading and shipping businesses. At present, she is the Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President Legal, Supply, Trading and Shipping at BP plc. Prior to this role, for almost eight years, she was an employee...
Gujarat-based Baheti Recycling Industries Limited is steadily advancing towards solidifying its position in India’s secondary aluminium market by diversifying into higher-value aluminium wire rods and reaching out to the automotive supply chain. As new capacities are being developed alongside direct supplies to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to companies like Royal Enfield and Bajaj Auto Limited, the company is now transitioning from a conventional scrap recycler to a broader aluminium solutions provider. Delve deeper into the recycled aluminium and secondary aluminium market with our World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Mainly converting imported aluminium scrap into alloy ingots and deoxidisers for industrial applications, the company...
Two scrap collectors were intercepted for depositing an aluminium ladder on the railway track between the stations of Coimbatore North and Peelamedu. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Coimbatore detained them on Monday. Explore the position of aluminium at the intersection of sustainability and strategy in Sustainability & Recycling: Aluminium's Dual Commitment The ladder, which was kept on the railway track, was hit by a locomotive on May 9. The sudden impact generated a loud noise, leading the loco pilot to use emergency brakes. The incident was reported to the RPF administrators. The case was registered under several sections of the Railways Act, which thereafter led to a thorough investigation into the matter, suspecting planned sabotage. A follow-up investigation revealed that...
On May 13, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price, after following a downward price movement for some time, significantly rose across all its contracts, crossing a four-year high as well. Moreover, the LME inventory also saw a shift, where opening stock and live warrants declined, but the cancelled warrants rose greatly. Both the LME cash bid and cash offer rose by USD 90 per tonne or 2.5 per cent, where the bid shifted from USD 3,639 per tonne to USD 3,729 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,639.5 per tonne to USD 3,729.5 per tonne. To look for buying or selling leads of primary aluminium ingots, visit our B2B marketplace . Similarly, the LME forward contracts also rose, where the LME 3-month bid changed to USD 3,649 per tonne from USD 3,565.5 per tonne, owing to a difference of...
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited reported strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by higher refinery throughput, growth in fuel sales and improved refining margins. The company’s standalone profit after tax rose 133 per cent year-on-year to INR 171.75 billion (USD 1.8 billion) in FY26 from INR 73.65 billion (USD 770 million) in FY25. Consolidated profit after tax increased 168 per cent to INR 180.47 billion (USD 1.89 billion) from INR 67.36 billion (USD 704 million). Revenue from operations stood at INR 4.79 trillion (USD 50.07 billion) in FY26, compared with INR 4.66 trillion (USD 48.71 billion) a year earlier. For the fourth quarter, revenue increased to INR 1.24 trillion (USD 12.96 billion) from INR 1.18 trillion (USD...
London Metal Exchange has reappointed John Williamson as Chairman of the Board following the completion of his initial term. Williamson said the exchange had gone through a period of significant change and transformation over the past three years. In his words, “Over the past three years, the Exchange has navigated a period of significant change and transformation, and I am proud of the progress made by the LME team as we turned strategy into delivery and strengthened our foundations for the future.” 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 also said trusted market infrastructure and reliable price discovery are becoming increasingly important in a changing global...
