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Metal Packaging Europe expands membership with ALLTUB, TUBEX and Eastman
End User29 JUL 2026

Metal Packaging Europe expands membership with ALLTUB, TUBEX and Eastman

Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) has expanded its membership with the addition of ALLTUB and TUBEX as new corporate members, while Eastman has joined as an associate member, further strengthening the association's expertise across the metal packaging value chain. ALLTUB and TUBEX bring extensive...

LME aluminium stocks hit the lowest level this century amid Middle East supply constraints
Primary AL28 JUL 2026

LME aluminium stocks hit the lowest level this century amid Middle East supply constraints

Aluminium stocks on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have slumped to their lowest level this century as supply constraints stemming from the conflict in the Middle East continue to force consumers to draw down exchange inventories to secure physical metal. While the market is still forecasting...

70.24Mt, six regions, one production story: Global alumina output stays steady in H1 2026 even after declines in Africa and Europe
Alumina
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28 JUL 2026

70.24Mt, six regions, one production story: Global alumina output stays steady in H1 2026 even after declines in Africa and Europe

Global metallurgical-grade alumina production remained almost unchanged in the first half of 2026, totalling 70.24 million tonnes, compared with 70.27 million tonnes in H1 2025-a marginal decline of just 0.04 per cent year on year. But that near-flat headline conceals one of the most eventful...

Türkiye's aluminium imports fall 10.4% YTD 2026 as import value rises 11.5%: Which downstream products lead imports?
Downstream27 JUL 2026

Türkiye's aluminium imports fall 10.4% YTD 2026 as import value rises 11.5%: Which downstream products lead imports?

Türkiye's aluminium import trends during January-May 2026 present a mixed picture, with lower import volumes but higher import values. Comparing the latest data with the previous two years provides insights into how the country's import mix has evolved and whether its downstream aluminium trade has...

US Fed keeps interest rates 1.75% higher than its target: What it means for the aluminium industry
Downstream24 JUL 2026

US Fed keeps interest rates 1.75% higher than its target: What it means for the aluminium industry

The US Federal Reserve has kept the interest rates unchanged, keeping the benchmark federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75 per cent for the fourth consecutive meeting. The decision, approved unanimously in a 12-0 vote by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), was widely expected by financial markets...

EU downstream aluminium exports rise 6.8%, while imports fall 8.7% in 2026: Key trade trends at a glance
Downstream23 JUL 2026

EU downstream aluminium exports rise 6.8%, while imports fall 8.7% in 2026: Key trade trends at a glance

The European Union's downstream aluminium trade reveals an interesting divergence. Why are exports continuing to strengthen while imports lose momentum? The latest trade data offers insights into shifting demand patterns, evolving trade flows, and the EU's growing role in global downstream...

LME aluminium cash offer price rises 0.68% on July 22 as exchange stocks decline
Primary AL23 JUL 2026

LME aluminium cash offer price rises 0.68% on July 22 as exchange stocks decline

LME aluminium prices moved higher on July 22 compared with July 21, with gains recorded across the cash, three-month and December 2027 contracts, while exchange inventories continued to decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price increased to USD 3,204 per tonne on July 22 from USD 3,183 per tonne on...

Alba reaches 48 million LTI-free work hours as it steps up summer safety drive
Sustainability21 JUL 2026

Alba reaches 48 million LTI-free work hours as it steps up summer safety drive

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has recorded 48 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), reaching the milestone on 16 July 2026 as the company intensifies workplace safety measures for the summer season. The achievement reflects Alba's continued efforts to maintain a safe and...

Oceania's H1 2026 primary aluminium production rises 2.2% Y-o-Y to 943,000t as Q2 recovery offsets weather-hit Q1
Primary AL21 JUL 2026

Oceania's H1 2026 primary aluminium production rises 2.2% Y-o-Y to 943,000t as Q2 recovery offsets weather-hit Q1

The first quarter of 2026 brought a temporary setback for Oceania's primary aluminium production, but it did not define the first half of the year. Although production declined from the last year Q4, due to upstream supply disruptions and seasonal operational factors, the region regained momentum...

Is aluminium's carbon footprint becoming packaging's next competitive advantage?
Sustainability20 JUL 2026

Is aluminium's carbon footprint becoming packaging's next competitive advantage?

Aluminium has long been the material of choice for flexible packaging because of its barrier performance, strength and recyclability. Today, however, another characteristic is attracting equal attention-its carbon footprint. For decades, discussions around aluminium packaging largely revolved...

AL Circle Analysis: How geopolitics, trade and strategy reshaped the upstream aluminium market
Primary AL18 JUL 2026

AL Circle Analysis: How geopolitics, trade and strategy reshaped the upstream aluminium market

When aluminium prices moved this year, demand was not always the driving force. Sometimes the catalyst was a Guinean bauxite export terminal. At other times, it was a power contract in South Africa, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Taken together, these developments reflected a broader shift in...

PNNL's Kate Rader and Aashish Rohatgi win 2026 ASM Howe Medal for aluminium manufacturing research
Downstream17 JUL 2026

PNNL's Kate Rader and Aashish Rohatgi win 2026 ASM Howe Medal for aluminium manufacturing research

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) materials scientists Aashish Rohatgi and Kate Rader have been awarded the 2026 ASM International Henry Marion Howe Medal for research that advances scientific understanding of aluminium manufacturing. The award recognises the best paper published in...

LME aluminium warehouse inventories decline nearly 45%: How sanctions, geopolitics and trade reshaped Russian and Indian stocks
Primary AL17 JUL 2026

LME aluminium warehouse inventories decline nearly 45%: How sanctions, geopolitics and trade reshaped Russian and Indian stocks

London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium warehouse inventories have almost halved in 2026. Warehouse stocks fell from 440,650 tonnes in January to 246,600 tonnes by June, a decline of nearly 45 per cent. At first glance, that simply looks like metal leaving exchange warehouses. But look closer and the...

LME aluminium cash offer price eases 0.55% to $3,153.5/t; opening stock down 0.57%
Primary AL16 JUL 2026

LME aluminium cash offer price eases 0.55% to $3,153.5/t; opening stock down 0.57%

London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices edged lower on July 15 compared with the previous trading day, while exchange inventories also registered a decline. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,153 per tonne on July 15, down 0.50 per cent from USD 3,169 per tonne on July 14. The...

Toyota urges Japanese automakers to join forces as Chinese EVs gain ground globally
End User16 JUL 2026

Toyota urges Japanese automakers to join forces as Chinese EVs gain ground globally

Toyota Vice Chairman Koji Sato is calling for Japanese automakers to work together on common standards for selected vehicle parts as Chinese brands continue to gain ground in key global markets. The proposal would standardise components such as steel, wiring harnesses and plastics across Japan's...

India-UK CETA takes effect: What it means for Indian exports, aluminium market and UK imports
SupplementAL15 JUL 2026

India-UK CETA takes effect: What it means for Indian exports, aluminium market and UK imports

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom came into force today, giving Indian exports zero-duty access to 99 per cent of tariff lines in the UK market. The Agreement on Social Security, also known as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), also...

Aluminium coffee capsule market eyes 8.1% CAGR through 2033 - Read how aluminium shapes shelf life, performance and recycling
End User14 JUL 2026

Aluminium coffee capsule market eyes 8.1% CAGR through 2033 - Read how aluminium shapes shelf life, performance and recycling

Global aluminium coffee capsule consumption reached approximately 23–25 billion units in 2025, putting a small, one-gram package at the centre of a rapidly growing coffee market. Rising coffee consumption, particularly in urban areas, is driving demand as consumers increasingly look for coffee that...

A measure intended to increase the availability of recycled aluminium in Europe could ultimately reduce it, says Julia Ettinger
Recycled AL14 JUL 2026

A measure intended to increase the availability of recycled aluminium in Europe could ultimately reduce it, says Julia Ettinger

Europe’s aluminium scrap market is at the centre of a growing debate over whether rising exports are tightening domestic supply or are a result of weak demand from European smelters. In this interview, Julia Ettinger, Secretary General of Recycling Europe, explains the market factors driving scrap...