Russia’s aluminium market could face a new competitive dynamic after Sual Partners signed a production-sharing agreement with state-controlled hydropower group RusHydro, potentially giving Sual access to up to 150,000 tonnes of aluminium from the Boguchany smelter in Siberia. The arrangement could challenge Rusal’s near 20-year dominance of Russia’s primary aluminium market, allowing Sual to target both domestic and overseas customers with the metal. The agreement, announced on October 15 during Russian Energy Week, provides for a production-sharing mechanism at the Boguchansky aluminium plant, which is co-owned by RusHydro. The arrangement could give Sual access to as much as a 50 per cent share of the smelter’s output, putting it in a position to compete directly with Rusal, its...
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has called for closer UK-EU relations, warning that proposed European industrial policies could affect British manufacturers supplying the aluminium, steel and automotive industries. Stephen Morley, CBM President and Chair of the Euroforge Automotive Sector, made the call at the organisation's autumn meeting in Munich. He said stronger cooperation between the UK and EU was important for protecting manufacturing jobs, investment and cross-border supply chains. He stated, “ We need to protect British industry, but we also need to recognise that the UK and European automotive sectors are deeply connected. What damages one part of the supply chain will inevitably affect the other. ” Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers -...
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Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited has released updates based on the unaudited Q1 2026 results of its controlling shareholder, Shandong Nanshan Aluminium Co Ltd. Nanshan Aluminium, which holds about 56.97 per cent of the company’s issued share capital, disclosed its quarterly performance in line with regulatory requirements. The financials are prepared under the People's Republic of China Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (PRC GAAP), which may differ from Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, potentially resulting in variations in future consolidated results. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The update covered overseas alumina market shifts. Q1 2026 saw alumina prices swing big...
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing revenue growth and improved earnings despite ongoing aluminium supply chain challenges. Revenue rose to USD 1.504 billion, up 19 per cent from USD 1.268 billion a year earlier, supported by higher input cost pass-through and favourable volume mix. Adjusted EBITDA increased 15 per cent to USD 179 million, exceeding the company’s guidance range. However, the company reported a net loss of USD 5 million, unchanged from the previous year. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Global beverage can shipments declined by 1 per cent during the quarter. The Americas saw a 2 per cent drop, including a 5 per cent...
Leading American multinational packaging company, Crown Holdings, is planning to establish a two-line state-of-the-art aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility in Northern India. Its operations are said to start in the second half of 2027 with full capacity of 2.2 billion cans annually. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform This facility is likely to meet India’s increasing demand for aluminium cans for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, in line with the shift in consumer preferences and sustainability goals. The facility will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies and adhere to global sustainability standards, representing Crown Holdings’ commitment to environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Also, the project will be backed by...
Alcoa is weighing up whether to bring a fourth production line back into operation at its Warrick aluminium plant, a move that would come with a significant price tag of around USD 100 million. The facility, located in Newburgh, Indiana, currently operates three lines, but adding another could lift output by roughly 50,000 tonnes. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Despite that potential gain, the state of the idle line presents a challenge. According to chief executive Bill Oplinger, its condition has deteriorated, meaning any restart would require substantial work. Speaking during a recent call with investors, he explained that the process would not only demand a sizeable financial commitment but could...
Within the global aluminium industry, where demand is rapidly growing, especially from the advanced technology sectors, high purity alumina (HPA) is deemed to emerge as a high-value material. Because of characteristics like ultra-high purity levels and requirements based on application-specific, unlike conventional alumina products, HPA is making significant input within the industries, like optical materials, energy storage and electronics. AL Circle's latest report, " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036 ", states that in comparison to the bulk alumina industry, the HPA market remains small but holds higher strategic value and role in enabling the next-generation technologies. The market dynamics are influenced by strict quality standards, evolving end-use applications and...
A long-term agreement is being signed between the Aluminium rolling and recycling company Gränges AB and the circularity and recycling solutions provider NG Nordic. Gränges has extended the partnership between the two companies to procure recycled aluminium to feed its Finspång production facility in Sweden. The increasing use of recycled aluminium is a firm step toward reducing the carbon footprint and improving resource efficiency while promoting sustainability. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Gränges is focused on processing and reusing aluminium in order to produce advanced aluminium solutions. The long-standing partnership between the two firms is built upon deliveries received by Gränges from...
India’s leading metals manufacturer , Vedanta Limited, is expected to close FY2025–26 on a strong note, as analysts project a sharp earnings upswing in the January-March quarter (Q4). This performance has received considerable support from favourable London Metal Exchange (LME) price trends . Firm prices for aluminium, zinc and silver are expected to drive growth across the company’s primary business segments. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Brokerage estimates are pointing towards a substantial year-on-year (Y-o-Y) expansion in profitability, with adjusted profit after tax (PAT) to rise approximately by 174 per cent. The improvement is attributed to higher commodity prices, greater volumes, and a...
On April 27, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price inched down, showing an easing trend from the previous day’s close. However, the longer dated contracts continued to rise with a significant decline in the inventories. The LME cash bid and offer inched down by USD 23 per tonne or 0.6 per cent, where the bid shifted from USD 3,683 per tonne to USD 3,660 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,685 per tonne to USD 3,662 per tonne. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform At the forward contracts, the 3-month bid declined by USD 10.5 per tonne or 0.3 per cent, changing to USD 3,587.5 per tonne from USD 3,598 per tonne. At the same time, the 3-month offer also decreased by USD 12 per tonne or 0.33 per cent, from USD 3,600 per tonne to USD 3,588 per tonne....
India’s power sector has entered a new phase of resilience, with solar energy emerging as a strong force in meeting record electricity demand. Prompted by intense summer consumption, the country successfully addressed an all-time high peak demand of 256 gigawatts (GW), highlighting the growing role of renewable energy in stabilising the Indian energy mix . Accounting for around 22 per cent of total generation, solar industries contributed nearly 57 GW at the peak load recorded in the afternoon of April 24, which stood at 256.1 GW. Earlier that day, solar energy output surged even higher, reaching almost 81 GW and making up approximately one-third of the total electricity generation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across...
For the year ending December 31, 2025, Fujian Minfa Aluminium Inc. experienced a downturn in its financial performance compared with the previous year. Revenue came in at CNY 1896.75 million (USD 277.44 million), marking a decline from the CNY 2229 million (USD 326 million) recorded in 2024. The company also moved from profitability into loss, posting a net loss of CNY 29.71 million (USD 4.3 million), whereas it had achieved a net profit of CNY 20.77 million (USD 3.04 million) the year before. This shift was reflected in its per-share figures. Basic loss per share from continuing operations stood at CNY 0.03, in contrast to basic earnings of CNY 0.02 per share in the prior year. On a diluted basis, the company likewise reported a loss of CNY 0.03 per share, compared with diluted earnings...
South32's Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay is celebrating 30 years of operations, marking a major milestone in the global aluminium industry. The achievement came after the firm's ongoing commitment to boost regional industrial growth, creating jobs and enhancing export competitiveness. Being one of the largest aluminium smelters, this facility reflects that large-scale primary aluminium operations can play a vital role in strengthening supply resilience while also supporting broader economic and community development goals in South Africa. From inauguration to today Since its inception back in 1996, the smelter has focused on achieving a bigger vision, by showcasing a strong belief in South Africa’s future, local industries and the promise that large-scale investments can...
Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and president and CEO of QatarEnergy, hosted a farewell reception for Khalid Mohammed Laram, former CEO of Qatar Aluminium (Qatalum). Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform Al-Kaabi said, “For over 10 years, Mr Khalid Laram was the steady hand that ensured the continued success of Qatar’s renowned world-class aluminium smelter. I would like to express my deepest gratitude for his remarkable accomplishments and valuable contributions both at Qatalum and QatarEnergy and its group companies.” Also Read: Temporary dip in the aluminium prices reverses as supply tightness outweighs Hormuz reopening optimism Laram began his career with QatarEnergy in 1985. He was involved in the early development of...
In the Muir House district and the surrounding areas of northwest St Ann, farmers will be receiving benefits from a new storage pond with a capacity of 2.5 million gallons. This project is being initiated by Discovery Bauxite in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Mining, along with the Rural Agricultural Development Agency (RADA). For the project, the ground was broken on April 10 in the presence of the government officials and other related stakeholders. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklin Witter, appreciated that the bauxite firm is taking an active role in contributing to the initiative. He also added that the new water storage facility will create additional value to the agriculture sector of the region. Owing to this,...
The opening quarter of 2026 presents a curious contradiction. On the surface, global aluminium production slipped-from 18.6 million tonnes in Q4 2025 to 18.3 million tonnes in Q1 2026, a 1.6 per cent decline. But step back, and the bigger picture tells a different story: output remains 1.1 per cent higher than Q1 2025 levels. So what changed so quickly-and why did almost every region move in the same direction? A cooling cycle, starting with China in Q1 2026 The slowdown did not come from one place. It showed up everywhere, almost at once. China, which still dominates global supply, nudged lower from 11.1 million tonnes in Q4 2025 to 11.0 million tonnes in Q1 2026 - a 0.9 per cent dip. On paper, that looks minor. In reality, it says a lot about where the system stands today. With a de...
American producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, has posted its financial report for the January-March quarter (Q1) 2026, reporting record profits and raising the annual outlook to a considerably higher level. Keith A. Harvey, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, stated, “Our strong finish to 2025 carried into 2026, giving us the confidence to raise our full-year outlook.” Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Q1 2026 financial highlights For Q1, 2026, Kaiser Aluminum reported a broadly improved performance across most segments, supported by higher shipments and stronger pricing dynamics. Financial performance, compared year-on-year with Q1...
Chongqing Shunbo Aluminium Co., Ltd. witnessed an impressive increase in its financial performance in the fiscal year 2025, owing to considerable growth in both income and profits as compared to the previous year. For 2026 aluminium market outlook, download our report TOC: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 The firm recorded total sales of CNY 15,985.4 million (USD 2,238 million) as compared to sales worth CNY 13,976.81 million (USD 1,956 million) recorded by the firm in 2024. Total net income for the year was recorded at CNY 221.64 million (USD 31 million) as against CNY 55.7 million (USD 7.8 million). Also Read: Scrap takes control: Inside aluminium’s shift to a circular, volatile market Basic earnings per share from continuing operations stood at CNY 0.33 (USD 0.046), rising from...
As aluminium prices continue to experience an upward trend since the start of the Middle East conflict, shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, the largest integrated aluminium producer in Southeast Asia, achieved a record all-time high on April 24. The stock experienced an intraday high of 5.1 per cent or 41 sen, reaching MYR 8.48 (USD 2.14) per share, before closing at 8.42 (USD 2.13) per share, reflecting a 4.3 per cent rise. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Year-to-date (YTD) record shows that the company’s shares have risen 19.43 per cent, climbing from MYR 7.05 (USD 1.78) per share on January 2, 2026, to MYR 8.42 (USD 2.13) on April 24. A 74.69 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) can be...
A temporary dip in the aluminium prices has been noticed when the traders got the ray of hope of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which continued to show an upward trend due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. However, the production data and evolving dynamics of the Chinese markets are deemed to boost both the aluminium and copper markets. Nudged because of the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the key shipping area, aluminium slipped and bounced back as concerns about supply continue to loom large. Last Thursday, the aluminium prices hit a new four-year high, reaching nearly USD 3,700 per tonne. Post that, the prices saw a slight dip, recording USD 3,450 per tonne, before it bounced back again. In the London Metal Exchange (LME) 3-month aluminium price, it expanded to USD...
