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China’s alumina and aluminium output move in tandem at 88MTand 44MT - is the country limiting alumina to track 45MT aluminium cap?
Alumina03 JAN 2026

China’s alumina and aluminium output move in tandem at 88MTand 44MT - is the country limiting alumina to track 45MT aluminium cap?

China’s alumina story in 2025 was not just about how much was produced, but about how carefully the system was managed. China ended the year with 88.2 million tonnes of alumina and 44 million tonnes of primary aluminium, based on the industry’s two-to-one rule of production ratio. It sits close to...

India’s aluminium wire rod demand to grow at 5.93% CAGR by 2030, with new expansion plans ahead
Downstream01 JAN 2026

India’s aluminium wire rod demand to grow at 5.93% CAGR by 2030, with new expansion plans ahead

Across modern power systems, one of the important product is aluminium wire rods. Their growth mirrors the expansion of electricity networks around the world. Global aluminium wire rod usage has increased from 7.6 million tonnes in 2020 to about 8 million tonnes in 2023, to 8.16 million tonnes in...

Europe’s primary aluminium output rose only 0.9% in 2025 - are CBAM and policy pressures steering the shift toward 51% recycling?
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Primary AL30 DEC 2025

Europe’s primary aluminium output rose only 0.9% in 2025 - are CBAM and policy pressures steering the shift toward 51% recycling?

Just like the US, Europe appears to be reshaping its aluminium strategy - and scrap is steadily gaining the upper hand. With recycling crossing the 50 per cent mark in 2025, the balance of the industry is shifting away from primary aluminium and moving toward secondary metal. That trend is also...

LME aluminium cash offer at $2,913.5/t as opening stocks slip to 479,675t
Primary AL30 DEC 2025

LME aluminium cash offer at $2,913.5/t as opening stocks slip to 479,675t

LME aluminium prices softened between December 24 and December 29, while exchange inventories fell but showed a shift toward more live warrants. On December 29, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 2,913 per tonne, compared with USD 2,931.5 per tonne on December 24 - a decline of about...

Beijing tightens reins on copper and alumina projects to stop “disorderly expansion”
Alumina27 DEC 2025

Beijing tightens reins on copper and alumina projects to stop “disorderly expansion”

China is moving to slow the rapid build-out of its metals industry, signalling that the next five-year plan will put tighter controls on new copper and alumina capacity. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said local governments must strengthen feasibility studies for major...

GIADEC denies plan to hand Nyinahin bauxite concessions to Ibrahim Mahama
Bauxite26 DEC 2025

GIADEC denies plan to hand Nyinahin bauxite concessions to Ibrahim Mahama

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has rejected reports suggesting that government plans to hand over the Nyinahin bauxite concessions to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, calling the claims “false and misleading.” In its statement, GIADEC said it had taken note of a...

Snowy Hydro steps in as NSW races to replace coal with wind ahead of 2026 decarbonisation goals
Primary AL26 DEC 2025

Snowy Hydro steps in as NSW races to replace coal with wind ahead of 2026 decarbonisation goals

Snowy Hydro could become the “fairy godmother” in the race for power contracts, investment and credibility as New South Wales prepares to close more coal plants. The pressure point is 2026. By then, NSW needs to find about USD 27 billion to finance several wind projects so coal plants can shut...

Beijing keeps rare earths tight despite Trump deal, reviving US supply concerns
SupplementAL25 DEC 2025

Beijing keeps rare earths tight despite Trump deal, reviving US supply concerns

Even after President Donald Trump announced a rare earth “truce” with Chinese President Xi Jinping in late October, US companies say the promised relief has yet to materialise on the ground. Market participants report that China is still limiting access to key rare earth inputs needed to build...

Brazil’s renewable hub expands: CPFL brings $144.8M solar investment to Rio Grande do Norte
SupplementAL25 DEC 2025

Brazil’s renewable hub expands: CPFL brings $144.8M solar investment to Rio Grande do Norte

Rio Grande do Norte is set to receive another major boost in renewable energy. The Chinese group CPFL Energia confirmed an investment of about BRL 800 million (USD 144.8 million) to install new photovoltaic generation projects in the state, strengthening its position as one of Brazil’s leading hubs...

Israel imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium profiles and tubes
Downstream25 DEC 2025

Israel imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium profiles and tubes

Israel has taken a major step to protect its aluminium industry by imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of aluminium profiles and tubes from China for the next five years. The decision, announced by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, follows an investigation that concluded Chinese...

India turns to self-reliance as China curbs rare earth exports -  can expansion plans bridge the gap?
SupplementAL24 DEC 2025

India turns to self-reliance as China curbs rare earth exports - can expansion plans bridge the gap?

India’s rare earth footprint spans coastlines, riverbeds and hard rock terrains, giving the country one of the more widely distributed resource bases globally. According to the government data, India hosts around 7-7.2 million tonnes of rare earth elements oxide (REO) contained within 13.15 million...

LME aluminium cash offer rises to $2,916/t as opening stocks hold steady at 519,600t
Primary AL24 DEC 2025

LME aluminium cash offer rises to $2,916/t as opening stocks hold steady at 519,600t

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange moved higher on December 23, with both cash and forward contracts recording day-on-day gains compared with December 22. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,915.50 per tonne on December 23 from USD 2,898 per tonne a day earlier, marking an...

From Turkey to China: Which companies are leading global aluminium foil production?
Downstream23 DEC 2025

From Turkey to China: Which companies are leading global aluminium foil production?

The market for aluminium foil has expanded to a total of USD 38.55 billion in 2024 and will continue to grow at a CAGR of 5.05 per cent till 2030. This is largely due to capital investments made by major manufacturers in their production capacity and the expanding applications of aluminium foil in...

World Bank sees steady metals prices, with aluminium among the expected gainers in 2026 -27
Primary AL22 DEC 2025

World Bank sees steady metals prices, with aluminium among the expected gainers in 2026 -27

After a year marked by sharp monthly swings, global metals prices are showing signs of settling into a steadier range. The World Bank’s metals and minerals price index edged up by 0.5 per cent in November, following a much stronger 6 per cent rise in October and a 4 per cent gain over the third...

US alumina imports rose 49.3% in H1 2025 amid refinery shutdowns
Alumina22 DEC 2025

US alumina imports rose 49.3% in H1 2025 amid refinery shutdowns

The recent uptrend in US alumina imports has had less to do with an increase in demand and more to do with refinery closures - the trend that has quietly escalated over the last few years. USGS data on alumina imports from 2023 to 2025 shows the market adjusting, with imports rebounding sharply in...

LME aluminium cash offer rises to $2,896/t as opening stocks hold at 519,600t
Primary AL22 DEC 2025

LME aluminium cash offer rises to $2,896/t as opening stocks hold at 519,600t

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) moved sharply higher on November 19, driven mainly by gains in nearby contracts, while the forward curve showed mixed signals. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed to USD 2,895.50 per tonne on November 19, up USD 43.50, or 1.53 per cent, from...

Balanced export and domestic usage shape Turkey’s aluminium foil market; 2025 exports already topping 100kt
Downstream19 DEC 2025

Balanced export and domestic usage shape Turkey’s aluminium foil market; 2025 exports already topping 100kt

Turkey’s aluminium foil industry has expanded quietly but consistently over the past few years. Production increased steadily over the period, rising 26.3 per cent from 155.18 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 196 thousand tonnes in 2023, before recording a further 8.7 per cent year-on-year increase to...

AKFA Aluminum, first Uzbek manufacturer, makes US manufacturing debut with $80M plant
Primary AL18 DEC 2025

AKFA Aluminum, first Uzbek manufacturer, makes US manufacturing debut with $80M plant

AKFA Aluminum Solutions, part of Uzbekistan-based AKFA Group, is preparing to enter the US manufacturing market for the first time with a new production facility planned in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The move will make AKFA the first Uzbekistani company to establish a manufacturing presence in the...