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China’s 33% red mud generation growth goes hand-in-hand with alumina production - ore beneficiation and waste utilisation in focus
Alumina11 JUN 2026

China’s 33% red mud generation growth goes hand-in-hand with alumina production - ore beneficiation and waste utilisation in focus

China's alumina industry has been expanding steadily over the past six years. Production has increased from 71 million tonnes in 2020 to around 92.9–94.5 million tonnes in 2025, an overall rise of about 31–33 per cent. But behind every new tonne of alumina lies another, less visible story that...

India’s aluminium consumption in transportation grows 14% in five years, yet vehicles carry only 40-50kg vs 160-200kg globally – know why
End User09 JUN 2026

India’s aluminium consumption in transportation grows 14% in five years, yet vehicles carry only 40-50kg vs 160-200kg globally – know why

Aluminium consumption in India's transportation sector increased from 0.70 million tonnes in 2020 to 1.35 million tonnes in 2025, nearly doubling in five years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 14 per cent. The growth momentum is expected to continue, with consumption projected to...

From record profits and EV demand shifts to giga-casting: Key developments in aluminium's downstream markets
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Downstream06 JUN 2026

From record profits and EV demand shifts to giga-casting: Key developments in aluminium's downstream markets

The downstream and end-user segments of the aluminium industry delivered a diverse mix of developments, ranging from corporate earnings and infrastructure-led demand growth to changing electric vehicle sales patterns and new manufacturing technologies. Aluminium processors benefited from stronger...

Aluminium producers see fiscal gains as Middle East crisis and China’s capacity cap fuel price rally
Primary AL05 JUN 2026

Aluminium producers see fiscal gains as Middle East crisis and China’s capacity cap fuel price rally

A supply shock in West Asia is reshaping the global aluminium market. Disruptions to smelters, shipping routes and regional energy supplies have tightened aluminium availability and pushed London Metal Exchange prices to a four-year high, bringing the market closer to the USD 4,000-per-tonne...

Guinea's 150Mt bauxite export cap may create a market deficit of 33Mt - Can the world make up the difference?
Bauxite04 JUN 2026

Guinea's 150Mt bauxite export cap may create a market deficit of 33Mt - Can the world make up the difference?

For the past few years, Guinea has been the driving force behind the global bauxite trade. Production expanded rapidly, exports climbed to record highs, finding their way to refineries across the world. But after years of pushing output higher, Guinea is now considering a different approach - a...

Trump eases aluminium and copper tariffs to accelerate domestic manufacturing investment
Downstream02 JUN 2026

Trump eases aluminium and copper tariffs to accelerate domestic manufacturing investment

US President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation revising tariffs on selected aluminium, copper and iron imports, introducing temporary changes aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing investment while maintaining protection for key American metal industries. Under the revised framework,...

Middle East tensions push Japan’s aluminium prices higher as Gulf imports fall 13%
Primary AL01 JUN 2026

Middle East tensions push Japan’s aluminium prices higher as Gulf imports fall 13%

Japan’s aluminium market is facing growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East begin disrupting one of the country’s most critical supply routes for the metal. For years, Japan has relied heavily on Gulf producers such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with the region...

Europe aluminium recycling facts: Amidst 8MT demand and 66% scrap export surge, recycling grows over 80%
Recycled AL01 JUN 2026

Europe aluminium recycling facts: Amidst 8MT demand and 66% scrap export surge, recycling grows over 80%

Every year, millions of tonnes of aluminium scrap are collected, sorted and processed across Europe before being turned into new products. From used beverage cans and demolished buildings to end-of-life vehicles and industrial waste, recycled aluminium has become an important raw material in...

Press Metal Q1 net profit jumps 35% to a record MYR 624.5M on higher aluminium prices
Downstream29 MAY 2026

Press Metal Q1 net profit jumps 35% to a record MYR 624.5M on higher aluminium prices

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings posted a record net profit of MYR 624.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY2026), up 35.2 per cent from MYR 461.77 million a year earlier, extending its streak to a third consecutive quarter of record earnings. The aluminium smelter said stronger...

Saint-Gobain to shut alumina-zirconia-silica line in Falconer, 79 jobs affected
Alumina28 MAY 2026

Saint-Gobain to shut alumina-zirconia-silica line in Falconer, 79 jobs affected

Saint-Gobain is discontinuing production of its Alumina-Zirconia-Silica (AZS) line at the SEFPRO facility in Falconer, a move that will result in the loss of 79 union and salaried positions linked to the operation. Production on the AZS line is expected to end in August, according to a company...

Ukraine considers using red sludge from Mykolaiv alumina plant in roads after Korea pilot tests
Alumina28 MAY 2026

Ukraine considers using red sludge from Mykolaiv alumina plant in roads after Korea pilot tests

Authorities in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region are considering launching a pilot project to use industrial sludge, including possible alumina red sludge, in road construction after experimental testing in South Korea reportedly showed positive durability results. The proposal was discussed by Mykolaiv...

With around 30% of aluminium imports linked to the Gulf, Japan carmakers face rising cost squeeze
End User28 MAY 2026

With around 30% of aluminium imports linked to the Gulf, Japan carmakers face rising cost squeeze

Japan’s automobile industry is facing growing concerns as disruptions in Middle Eastern aluminium supplies continue to push prices higher, increasing procurement costs and raising fears of specialised alloy shortages through 2027. The country is considered one of the most exposed to the disruption...

LME Aluminium offer price falls 0.56% on May 27 after touching four-year high; Opening stocks dip 0.04%
Primary AL28 MAY 2026

LME Aluminium offer price falls 0.56% on May 27 after touching four-year high; Opening stocks dip 0.04%

LME aluminium prices eased on May 27 compared to the previous session, while December 2027 contracts moved higher and cancelled warrants increased sharply. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,737.5 per tonne on May 27, down 0.55 per cent from USD 3,758 per tonne on May 26. The cash...

Alcoa gains 4.47% as aluminium prices hit four-year high amid China and Middle East supply fears
Primary AL27 MAY 2026

Alcoa gains 4.47% as aluminium prices hit four-year high amid China and Middle East supply fears

Shares of Alcoa gained sharply after aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) climbed to their highest level in four years, supported by concerns over possible production cuts in China and continued disruptions in the Middle East. Alcoa shares closed at USD 71.38 on May 22 before...

Western governments’ critical minerals push raises fears of aluminium oversupply
Primary AL27 MAY 2026

Western governments’ critical minerals push raises fears of aluminium oversupply

Western governments are investing billions of dollars into critical minerals and strategic metals as they try to reduce dependence on China, but industry leaders are warning that the push could recreate the kind of commodity oversupply crises that once flooded global aluminium and other markets....

Hindalco, NALCO jump up to 5% as global aluminium prices hit four-year high
Primary AL27 MAY 2026

Hindalco, NALCO jump up to 5% as global aluminium prices hit four-year high

Shares of Hindalco Industries Limited and National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) rose up to 5 per cent on Wednesday after global aluminium prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years. Shares of Hindalco Industries gained 4.32 per cent to INR 1,151.50 on the NSE at around 10:30...

India’s bauxite production seen rising to around 45Mt, yet import dependency likely to stay 20%
Bauxite26 MAY 2026

India’s bauxite production seen rising to around 45Mt, yet import dependency likely to stay 20%

India’s bauxite industry is entering a new phase of expansion as domestic production and imports rise simultaneously. The country produced around 25 million tonnes of bauxite in 2025, slightly higher than the 24 million tonnes recorded in 2024. However, despite increasing domestic mining activity,...

From mines to markets: How geopolitics and raw material pressures are transforming aluminium supply chains
Primary AL24 MAY 2026

From mines to markets: How geopolitics and raw material pressures are transforming aluminium supply chains

The global aluminium industry is entering a phase where the biggest concern is no longer just building more smelters or expanding downstream demand. Across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, the focus is increasingly shifting toward securing stable supplies of bauxite and alumina as...