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LME aluminium price on the rise: Cash gains nearly 1%, stocks dip to 267,800t
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices reported further gains on the July 30 session after recovering on the July 29 session . Both cash and forward contracts reported gains in contrast to the inventories, which followed a decline. The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer prices gained 0.75 per cent day-on-day on July 30. The bid rose from USD 3,205 per tonne to USD 3,229 per tonne as the offer edged up from USD 3,207 per tonne to USD 3,231 per tonne. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook On July 30, the LME aluminium three-month bid price climbed from USD 3,176 per tonne on July 29 to USD 3,185 per tonne, marking a 0.28 per cent surge. The offer...
Australia nears Tomago aluminium rescue as PM joins final funding talks
Australia is edging closer to securing the future of Rio Tinto -controlled Tomago aluminium smelter. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stepped into final negotiations with New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns over a long-term funding package to keep the facility operating beyond 2028, when its current electricity contract expires. An announcement is expected in August, after a long period of negotiations between the Federal and NSW governments over cost-sharing of subsidised electricity supplied through Snowy Hydro. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report Located in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley near Newcastle, the Tomago smelter employs around 1,000...
Azerbaijan’s H1’26 aluminium export value jumps 40%, outpaces total trade growth
Azerbaijan’s aluminium sector reported a robust export growth chart during the first half (H1) of 2026. Overseas shipments of aluminium and aluminium products generated USD 141.52 million , which, as per the country’s State Customs Committee, marks a 40 per cent year-on-year increase. Between January and June 2026, the country exported 40,435.29 tonnes of aluminium and aluminium products, up by 5,210 tonnes or 14.7 per cent Y-o-Y from 35,224.84 tonnes recorded during the corresponding period last year. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report The higher shipment volume brought about an additional USD 40.53 million in export revenue compared Y-o-Y with H1 2025,...
Ferrari, BMW accelerate aluminium use in EV wiring as copper prices reshape design
Aluminium is steadily gaining greater prominence in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Ferrari and BMW have been widening the metal’s use in vehicle wiring as rising copper prices are prompting automakers to explore lighter and cost-effective alternatives. According to GEM Mining Consulting , the trend indicates a growing focus on reducing vehicle weight and material costs, where aluminium, given its select features, steps in. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transportation sector, explore our report “ Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant Economics, Alloy Segmentation, Pricing Intelligence, Supply Chain Analysis & Strategic Recommendations ” Ferrari has already adopted aluminium power cables, reducing wiring weight by up to 20 per cent , while BMW has...
Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay aluminium smelter misses green credit despite clean power
Rio Tinto -operated Bell Bay Aluminium, Australia’s only predominantly renewable-powered, green aluminium smelter, has been left out of the Federal Government’s AUD 2 billion (USD 1.39 billion) Green Aluminium Production Credit scheme . As a result, the facility faces renewed pressure as it races to secure a long-term electricity agreement before the end of the year. The Tasmanian smelter, which has operated since 1955 and has an annual production capacity of 187,000 tonnes, relies largely on hydroelectric and wind power, accounting for about 25 per cent of Tasmania’s total electricity consumption. Despite its low-carbon energy profile, it does not qualify under the federal incentive programme, prompting criticism from state leaders. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking...
India’s aluminium alloy exports hit 1.2Mt as value-added products drive global demand
India’s aluminium industry is expanding its manufacturing strength and its growing role in global industrial supply chains. This has been highlighted by the gaining momentum in India’s aluminium alloy exports to the global market. The increasing share of value-added products indicates the nation’s steady advancement in technology, quality and production capabilities. As of 2025, India exported a total of 1.2 million tonnes of unwrought aluminium alloy products to the global market. The export value for FY25-26 reached USD 1.29 billion. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium casting, explore our report “ Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant Economics, Alloy Segmentation, Pricing Intelligence, Supply Chain Analysis & Strategic Recommendations ” The...
Paradeep Phosphates bets ₹2.5b on aluminium fluoride plant after strong Q1 FY27
Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) is planning to invest INR 2.5 billion (USD 26.18 million) in the set-up of a greenfield aluminium fluoride (AlF₃) plant at its Paradeep complex worth. The project’s approval marks the company’s entry into industrial chemicals while strengthening value addition from existing operations. The new facility, with a projected annual production capacity of 15,000 tonnes, will utilise hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA), a by-product generated during phosphoric acid production, to manufacture aluminium fluoride, a critical raw material used in aluminium smelting. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore “ ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap ” By converting a low-value by-product into a high-value industrial...
Aluminium price surge dents Coca-Cola’s India market share despite Diet Coke boom
Beverage giant Coca-Cola Company has acknowledged losing market share in India during the April-June quarter (Q2). Rising aluminium and PET packaging costs, coupled with supply constraints, disrupted its pricing strategy in one of its most important end-use markets. Although Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected global quarterly earnings and raised its full-year outlook, India emerged as one of the weaker performers in the Asia-Pacific region. Learn about the future of aluminium in the packaging industry from our report “ ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics ” Coca-Cola observed that the biggest setback occurred in the INR 11-40 (USD 0.11-0.42) price segment, where consumers typically choose drinks based on affordability rather than pack size. Higher raw...
LME aluminium price cools after brief recovery; cash eases over 1%, stocks reach 271,275t
After nearing USD 3,200 per tonne in the previous trading session , the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph cooled across almost all the pricing and inventory segments at the July 28 close. The LME aluminium cash bid price eased 1 per cent day-on-day on July 28, shifting from USD 3,191 per tonne to USD 3,159 per tonne. The offer price, moving from USD 3,192 per tonne to USD 3,159.5 per tonne, recorded a slightly higher 1.02 per cent dip. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report On July 28, the LME aluminium 3-month bid price contracted by 1.16 per cent to USD 3,143 per tonne from USD 3,180 per tonne on July 27. The offer price recorded a decline of...
The next evolution of aluminium cans? AMP Europe introduces XO resealable ends
Sustainable aluminium beverage can manufacturer Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) Europe has partnered with Xolution Germany to become the official European distributor of XO resealable can ends, expanding its range of beverage packaging solutions. The agreement enables AMP Europe to offer XO’s resealable technology across Europe, giving beverage manufacturers a new aluminium can-end solution that combines portability, ease of use and product protection. To learn the future of aluminium in the packaging industry, explore our report “ ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics ” The resealable system has been designed for one-handed use, boosting convenience and allowing consumers to securely close cans after opening, thereby catering to the growing demand for beverages...
Anchors aweigh: Tecnomarine unveils aluminium superyachts in comeback after 3 decades
After nearly three decades off the radar, Italian yacht builder Tecnomarine is making a stylish comeback. The iconic brand is reviving its legacy with a fresh range of five custom-built aluminium superyachts, proving that some legends are too good to stay anchored. Founded in Viareggio in 1972, Tecnomarine earned recognition for producing premium aluminium yachts before ceasing operations in the early 2000s following a change in ownership from Moreno Maestrelli and the Picchiotti family to Azimut-Benetti. The brand has now been revived by entrepreneur Massimiliano Zilioli, who has restarted production at the Navicelli Canal shipyard in Pisa. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transportation sector, explore our report “ Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032: Plant...
Aluminium stocks slide: InCred sees up to 41% dip for Vedanta, NALCO, Hindalco
Indian aluminium stocks remained under pressure as the sector extended its recent decline, tracking softer aluminium prices, a stronger US dollar and cautious market sentiment. Share prices of Vedanta Aluminium and Vedanta Limited Hindalco Industries, and National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), all traded lower. At the same time, brokerage InCred Equities issued a bearish outlook, advising investors to reduce exposure to aluminium-focused stocks and “sell all aluminium names.” During Thursday’s trade, Vedanta Aluminium fell 4.13 per cent to INR 444 (USD 4.64) per share, Vedanta Limited slipped 2.75 per cent to INR 274.95 (USD 2.87), Hindalco declined 1.6 per cent to INR 960.5 (USD 10.03), and NALCO dropped 3.2 per cent to INR 337.5 (USD 3.52). Explore: The most comprehensive and...
Enervoxa eyes Indian rare earths plant from red mud, seeks Vedanta, Hindalco, NALCO tie-ups
Canadian climate technology company Enervoxa is planning to establish a commercial-scale rare earth processing plant in India that would recover critical minerals from red mud, the aluminium waste residue generated during alumina refining. The company is exploring partnerships with Vedanta Aluminium, Hindalco Industries and state-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) for the project. According to Vandit Verma, Enervoxa Chief Executive Officer, the proposed facility would require an investment worth USD 250 million to USD 350 million, developed in eastern India, through a mix of strategic equity and project financing. To know the futuristic market and value proposition of red mud, explore the report A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource...
Mercedes-Benz adopts Hydro CIRCAL with 75% recycled aluminium for next-gen EVs
Mercedes-Benz and Norsk Hydro have solidified their long-term partnership to accelerate the use of recycled aluminium across Europe. The initiative reinforces the automotive industry’s decarbonisation goals while reinforcing regional supply chains, thereby taking the EU a step closer to the Net Zero goals. As part of the expanded collaboration, Mercedes-Benz will become the first European automaker to use Hydro CIRCAL in serial production for its next generation of large electric vehicles (EV). The recycled aluminium contains at least 75 per cent post-consumer scrap, a significant increase from the previous minimum of 25 per cent. The material is produced from end-of-life vehicles, buildings and infrastructure through advanced recycling processes. To know the aluminium casting demand...
Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina probe finds no Russia defence link; EU review continues
Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina is back on the news forefront as the government report based on its investigation has found no evidence that alumina produced at the refinery is being exported to feed the Russian defence sector . However, owing to complexities emerging from global supply chains, authorities could not conclusively rule out such a possibility. Therefore, the EU has not ruled out the potential of including alumina exports in the 21st Sanctions Package on Russia. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin shared the findings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting in Kyiv, where the two leaders discussed concerns surrounding alumina exports to Russia. While President Zelenskyy suggested Ireland examine whether alumina could be sanctioned under national legislation ,...
Mozal aluminium shutdown cuts 30% of South32 output, triggers $117m charge
South32 has recognised exceptional costs of USD 117 million after the closure of its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique , as an unresolved power deal impasse with the Mozambican government keeps operations stalled. The Mozal smelter, one of Africa’s largest aluminium producers with a 560,000-tonne annual capacity, entered care and maintenance on March 15 after negotiations over electricity tariffs failed. South32 has maintained that aluminium production is no longer commercially viable under the current power pricing structure, with electricity accounting for the plant’s highest operating cost. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report Mozal, a USD 2 billion...
LME aluminium price fades Middle East crisis gains despite a strained Gulf supply
The Middle East updates on rising geopolitical tensions continue to fill the board. Still, aluminium prices have all the gains triggered by the Middle East crisis that began on February 28 this year. The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart recorded the three-month contract slipping back to USD 3,170.5 per tonne , slowly retreating to the range where it traded before the geopolitical tensions intensified. The market’s calm comes even as updates from the Middle East about disruptions at Gulf smelters report nearly 2 million tonnes of annual production removed from global supply chains. After reaching a four-year high of USD 3,855 per tonne at the close of June 2 , aluminium prices have retreated as traders increasingly believe higher exports from China and Indonesia can offset...
LME aluminium price chart declines further: Cash at $3,175/t; stocks dip nearly 1%
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continued to record a declining trend across all the pricing segments at the close of the June 24 trading session. Only the alumina pricing segment showed consistency. The LME aluminium cash bid as well as offer prices eased by 0.59 per cent day-on-day. The bid reached USD 3,174.5 per tonne on July 24 from USD 3,193.5 per tonne on July 23 . The offer shifted to USD 3,175 per tonne from USD 3,194 per tonne. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report On June 24, both the LME aluminium three-month bid and offer prices reported a 0.68 per cent fall. The bid slipped to USD 3,160 per tonne from USD 3,181.5 per tonne...
