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LME aluminium prices recover with cash offers at $3,098/t while inventories follow a declining trend
Primary AL12 FEB 2026

LME aluminium prices recover with cash offers at $3,098/t while inventories follow a declining trend

From the previous close, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices recovered with a steady increase. The LME inventory side, however, followed the declining trend of the previous sessions, suggesting a global supply shortage of metal outflow. On February 11, the LME cash bid increased by...

US gallium strategy: A supply network to weaken China’s critical mineral monopoly
SupplementAL11 FEB 2026

US gallium strategy: A supply network to weaken China’s critical mineral monopoly

Gallium, an easy-to-melt critical mineral, has been emerging as a strategic resource in defence, semiconductor, and electric vehicle supply chains. At present, with the majority of gallium supply originating from China, the United States is motivated to accelerate efforts to diversify its sourcing....

Operation, production, or automation: why the job cuts in the aluminium industry?
Alumina11 FEB 2026
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Operation, production, or automation: why the job cuts in the aluminium industry?

Throughout 2025, the aluminium industry news recorded several instances of job cuts due to factors like output optimisation, tariff onus leading to production cuts and technological advancements. Companies like Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Emirates Global Aluminium, Norsk Hydro, Glencore etc. have reduced...

With a remarkable capacity of 253.96 GW, India’s power sector advances towards a future in renewable energy
SupplementAL09 FEB 2026

With a remarkable capacity of 253.96 GW, India’s power sector advances towards a future in renewable energy

Renewable energy , a key element for a low-carbon future, has immensely flourished in the Indian power landscape. Electrification changes with solar energy, wind energy, hydropower etc., had begun with a nominal capacity of 76.37 GW in 2014, and India made significant progress in upgrading its...

LME aluminium prices record cash offer rising to $3,045/t while inventories slide downwards
Primary AL09 FEB 2026

LME aluminium prices record cash offer rising to $3,045/t while inventories slide downwards

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange rose sharply on February 6, with both cash and forward contracts reporting gains in contrast to the inventories, which followed a decline. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry...

Milaap by Vedanta Aluminium: An outreach turned into continued community engagement
Sustainability08 FEB 2026

Milaap by Vedanta Aluminium: An outreach turned into continued community engagement

The development journey of Kalahandi showcases trust as an equally essential factor as investment in any long-term progress. Vedanta Aluminium’s Milaap programme was designed as a periodical engagement platform rather than a one-time intervention. With each visit, building continuity and a deeper...

Vietnam ranks first, India comes second: Who are the giants in the PV manufacturing market?
End User07 FEB 2026

Vietnam ranks first, India comes second: Who are the giants in the PV manufacturing market?

A comparative industry analysis by IRENA has revealed that, apart from China, Vietnam emerges as the leading solar PV manufacturing centre with the lowest economic solar panel price. Striving to develop its solar PV base, India is maintaining second position in the cost-competitive race in the...

The US-Mexico pact: A 60-day plan to protect critical mineral trade
SupplementAL06 FEB 2026

The US-Mexico pact: A 60-day plan to protect critical mineral trade

On January 5, Wednesday, the United States' (US) Trump administration and its neighbouring Mexico government unveiled a 60-day roadmap to draw up well-coordinated trade policies in order to safeguard critical minerals supply chains from being endangered. The plan is to consist of minimum prices for...

Laos to gear up for aluminium smelting project with 1MT production capacity
Primary AL06 FEB 2026

Laos to gear up for aluminium smelting project with 1MT production capacity

The Sekong Province in Laos is to witness the development of a large-scale aluminium smelting project. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has notified that once operational, expected in 2028, it is set to deliver up to 1 million tonnes of aluminium production on an annual basis. Explore- Most...

Alcoa in spotlight: Market outperformance driven by a cautious approach
Primary AL06 FEB 2026

Alcoa in spotlight: Market outperformance driven by a cautious approach

Remaining in the spotlight among value-oriented metals stocks, the American Alcoa Corporation has been outperforming in the market. It has remained in focus, reinforced by high aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME). However, a more cautious approach may prove worthwhile and take the...

Impact Minerals’ quarterly report marks a success-driven approach in the annual 2025 landscape
Alumina06 FEB 2026

Impact Minerals’ quarterly report marks a success-driven approach in the annual 2025 landscape

Australian Impact Minerals Limited released its quarterly update for October-December 2025 on January 30, 2026. This report completes the full annual cycle of the progress in the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project and the financial performance of the mineral mining company throughout the...

Why it didn’t work: The Kings Park Sponsorship by Alcoa
Sustainability06 FEB 2026

Why it didn’t work: The Kings Park Sponsorship by Alcoa

Alcoa’s proposed sponsorship agreement for Perth's Kings Park Everlasting Festival in Western Australia, worth AUD 200,000 with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Board, has led to debates. Environmental organisations have raised concerns regarding the alignment between the company’s...

Market staggers with a drastic decline in LME offers by 1.79% while inventories hold steady
Primary AL05 FEB 2026

Market staggers with a drastic decline in LME offers by 1.79% while inventories hold steady

Aluminium prices on London Metal Exchange (LME) dropped across most contracts on February 4, reflecting a drastic decline and broad pullback from the previous session, while exchange inventories continued with an unchanged record. The LME aluminium cash bid price continued to slip, reaching USD...

Bauxite Hills ramp-up sets stage for Metro Mining’s growth amid rising bauxite demand
Bauxite04 FEB 2026

Bauxite Hills ramp-up sets stage for Metro Mining’s growth amid rising bauxite demand

Positioned strategically due to the increasing global bauxite demand, the Australian bauxite producer Metro Mining is targeting a production ramp-up from its 7 million tonne expansion while catering to the diversified customer requirements. CEO and Managing Director Simon Wensley considers 2026 to...

LME cash offer price slips further down to $3,042/t while opening stocks record a modest increase of 0.29%
Primary AL03 FEB 2026

LME cash offer price slips further down to $3,042/t while opening stocks record a modest increase of 0.29%

London Metal Exchange aluminium prices weakened across most contracts on February 2, a trend following the previous session. Meanwhile, exchange inventories made a soft recovery. The LME aluminium cash bid price continued to slip, reaching USD 3,041 per tonne on February 2 from USD 3,109 per tonne...

US aluminium midwest premium in Jan’26 exceeds the $2k mark, hitting an all-time high
Primary AL03 FEB 2026

US aluminium midwest premium in Jan’26 exceeds the $2k mark, hitting an all-time high

Ever since the US President Donald Trump’s tariff imposition, the market witnessed its regional aluminium premium rise, exceeding USD 1 per pound. Consequently, for the first time, the US Midwest Premium for aluminium has surged to an all-time high at USD 2,182 per tonne. According to the...

CEM’s Thor project: Is Canada eyeing an alumina abundance to reduce bauxite import dependence?
Alumina02 FEB 2026

CEM’s Thor project: Is Canada eyeing an alumina abundance to reduce bauxite import dependence?

Canadian Energy Metals Corporation (CEM) has released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Thor Project in Saskatchewan. It outlines the potential for a globally significant, Chemical-Grade and High-Purity alumina stock during the times of high aluminium demand, as aluminium supply...

Spaceship-like electric Podbike TwoZero: For a space-like journey on the road
End User01 FEB 2026

Spaceship-like electric Podbike TwoZero: For a space-like journey on the road

Ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a rocket and zoom out into space, while consuming minimal energy, and sustaining environment with top-order convenience? Do not despair! Even if not in space, the Frikar electric podbike’s latest model, TwoZero, will give you an experience equivalent...