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Crude oil prices cross $100/barrel amid geopolitical tensions, disrupting the Hormuz corridor
SupplementAL09 MAR 2026

Crude oil prices cross $100/barrel amid geopolitical tensions, disrupting the Hormuz corridor

On Sunday, global oil markets witnessed a sharp spike as crude oil prices crossed the USD 100 per barrel mark for the first time in over 3.5 years, triggered by supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and rising unrest across the Middle East, especially surrounding the...

Women take up core operations at Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh alumina refinery
Alumina08 MAR 2026

Women take up core operations at Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh alumina refinery

Vedanta Limited has been taking a variety of initiatives for a greater engagement of women in the aluminium industry. At present, women from Odisha’s local communities are increasingly stepping into technical roles at the Vedanta Aluminium refinery in Lanjigarh. This development indicates a gradual...

Nigeria seeks EU partnership to strengthen aluminium and mineral industries
Primary AL07 MAR 2026

Nigeria seeks EU partnership to strengthen aluminium and mineral industries

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Nigeria is considering enhancing industrial collaborations with the European Union to advance the development of its aluminium, mineral and steel industries through investment, technology transfer and infrastructure reinforcement. Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar...

NALCO shares surge 18% in 8 days amid West Asia disruptions and firm aluminium prices
Primary AL07 MAR 2026

NALCO shares surge 18% in 8 days amid West Asia disruptions and firm aluminium prices

Over eight trading sessions, the shares of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) rallied nearly 18 per cent, backed by rising global aluminium prices triggered by supply disruptions in West Asia. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...

AMAG announces CEO transition as Helmut Kaufmann withdraws and Victor Breguncci enters
Primary AL06 MAR 2026

AMAG announces CEO transition as Helmut Kaufmann withdraws and Victor Breguncci enters

A Supervisory Board meeting of the primary aluminium, secondary aluminium and cast and rolled products manufacturer and supplier, AMAG Austria Metall AG, held on March 5, 2026, brought about the announcement of a leadership transition. AMAG confirmed that the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...

The ripple effect of Hormuz block: A worry for the Middle East or global trade?
Primary AL06 MAR 2026

The ripple effect of Hormuz block: A worry for the Middle East or global trade?

The escalating Iran-Israel conflict and growing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz are casting a shadow over the global supply chain. Aluminium markets were jolted after Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) declared force majeure on certain supply contracts, citing shipping disruptions through the Strait...

LME aluminium prices ease over 2% after reaching 4yr high from Strait of Hormuz tensions
Primary AL06 MAR 2026

LME aluminium prices ease over 2% after reaching 4yr high from Strait of Hormuz tensions

March 5 saw an easing of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices after hitting a 4-year high level at the previous close. Aluminium prices maintained a 3-day streak on the rising graph, which raised concerns in the industry. The ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran led to the shutdown of...

Ardagh Metal Packaging 2025 report: 3% shipments hike and 12% in revenue with “minimal” tariff impacts
End User05 MAR 2026

Ardagh Metal Packaging 2025 report: 3% shipments hike and 12% in revenue with “minimal” tariff impacts

Notable global supplier of sustainable and recyclable metal beverage cans, Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMP), published its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, delivering steady growth in both segments. The resilient performance was reinforced by higher shipments, a favourable mix and...

ETI raises concern over proposed Aughinish Alumina refinery expansion
Alumina04 MAR 2026

ETI raises concern over proposed Aughinish Alumina refinery expansion

The Environmental Trust Ireland (ETI), an environmental organisation, is set to initiate a High Court case regarding the proposed expansion plans of the Russian Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick. Scheduled to begin on March 4, the case relates to proposals to increase the height of the...

LME aluminium climbs above $3,220t amid geopolitics, market momentum and lower stocks
Primary AL03 MAR 2026

LME aluminium climbs above $3,220t amid geopolitics, market momentum and lower stocks

The impact of geopolitical developments may have started reflecting on the metal market, as aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) shot up on March 2 compared to the previous close. Both cash and futures contracts reported gains by wide margins, while exchange inventories continued to...

VALCO reports $120m revenue as government reviews expansion drive
Primary AL02 MAR 2026

VALCO reports $120m revenue as government reviews expansion drive

The 2025 revenue generation of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) in Ghana has surpassed USD 120 million. This marks the highest and best performance by the company in recent years. The update comes at a significant juncture as the state-owned aluminium smelter proceeds with a turnaround...

Rio Tinto considers reopening Tiwai Point potline as aluminium prices near all-time highs
Primary AL02 MAR 2026

Rio Tinto considers reopening Tiwai Point potline as aluminium prices near all-time highs

Rio Tinto is “actively considering” restarting the dormant fourth potline at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter near Bluff. With global aluminium prices surging past USD 3,000 per tonne, hovering near historical highs at around USD 3,148 per tonne, up 24 per cent since the end of March 2025, the...

Vedanta emerges as the preferred bidder for Odisha's Karnapodikonda bauxite block
Bauxite02 MAR 2026

Vedanta emerges as the preferred bidder for Odisha's Karnapodikonda bauxite block

In a competitive auction conducted by the Government of Odisha, Vedanta Limited has been awarded the status of preferred bidder for the Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain...

LME aluminium cash offer recorded 1.17% gain while opening stocks declined to 467,550t
Primary AL02 MAR 2026

LME aluminium cash offer recorded 1.17% gain while opening stocks declined to 467,550t

The consulting firm, AZ China Ltd, has reported that the Middle East accounts for 9 per cent of global aluminium production. The major producers use the Strait of Hormuz , off the coast of Iran, as an import corridor for raw materials and export metals. Owing to the recent geopolitical tensions in...

Razer launches limited Huntsman Signature Edition with CNC aluminium build
End User26 FEB 2026

Razer launches limited Huntsman Signature Edition with CNC aluminium build

Razer has launched the Huntsman Signature Edition, a flagship keyboard positioned above its mainstream Huntsman gaming lineup. The model production is limited to 1,337 serialised units, highlighting its limited-edition, collector-focused objective. With the chassis being CNC-milled from 6063...

ENMAKK’s expert content series to play the new handbook for architects, builders and homeowners
Downstream25 FEB 2026

ENMAKK’s expert content series to play the new handbook for architects, builders and homeowners

New Delhi-based ENMAKK Extrusions Private Limited, a leading manufacturer of premium uPVC and aluminium window and door systems, has launched on its official platform an expert content series. The move aims to inform and guide architects, homeowners, fabricators and real estate developers about the...

The critical role of critical minerals in shaping India’s future in energy and geopolitics
SupplementAL25 FEB 2026

The critical role of critical minerals in shaping India’s future in energy and geopolitics

With the speeding global race for energy transition materials, exploration of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements has emerged as a strategic priority for India. The Government of India, therefore, launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to...

QAMCO reports strong $210.98m net profit for FY2025 on positive JV performance
Downstream24 FEB 2026

QAMCO reports strong $210.98m net profit for FY2025 on positive JV performance

Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), a 50 per cent joint venture partner in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), reported a net profit of QAR 768 million (USD 210.98 million) for the financial year of 2025, which ended on 31 December. The earnings per share (EPS) here stood at QAR 0.14 (USD...