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US aluminium tariffs face a new test: Can downstream protection save domestic supply chain?
Downstream10 AUG 2026

US aluminium tariffs face a new test: Can downstream protection save domestic supply chain?

As the US Section 232 aluminium tariff framework issued by Donald Trump absorbs the import of aluminium downstream, semi-finished products and finished goods, it is expected to remove the original loopholes leading in the tariff wall. The point is straightforward: protecting primary metal alone...

Boeing approves Quaker Houghton’s coolant for aerospace aluminium alloys
SupplementAL07 AUG 2026

Boeing approves Quaker Houghton’s coolant for aerospace aluminium alloys

Quaker Houghton has strengthened its position in the aerospace manufacturing sector by securing Boeing BAC 5008 approval for its Hocut 4260 metalworking coolant, expanding its portfolio of certified solutions for machining aluminium alloys and other high-performance aerospace materials. The...

Century Aluminum record Q2 profit as stronger prices, Mt Holly restart lift H1 earnings
Primary AL07 AUG 2026

Century Aluminum record Q2 profit as stronger prices, Mt Holly restart lift H1 earnings

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Century Aluminum has reported record second-quarter (Q2) 2026 financial results, backed by stronger aluminium prices, increased shipments and higher production driven by the completion of the Mt Holly restart and the recovery of operations at its Grundartangi smelter. The robust quarterly...

Luxury meets aluminium: DELSEY PARIS debuts Alu’r luggage collection in India
End User06 AUG 2026

Luxury meets aluminium: DELSEY PARIS debuts Alu’r luggage collection in India

Mon ami, are you ready for a vacation? Because premium travel just received a sleek aluminium makeover. French luggage brand DELSEY PARIS has introduced Alu’r, its first-ever aluminium luggage collection, in India as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, while reinforcing its focus on the...

CBA posts record Q2’26 earnings as aluminium prices lift EBITDA 273%
Bauxite06 AUG 2026

CBA posts record Q2’26 earnings as aluminium prices lift EBITDA 273%

Brazilian low-carbon aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) posted its best-ever quarterly result in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, driven by record London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices, increased sales volumes, better product mix and continued operational efficiencies....

Middle East conflict revives Pentagon concerns over US high-purity aluminium supply
Primary AL06 AUG 2026

Middle East conflict revives Pentagon concerns over US high-purity aluminium supply

A Pentagon-led simulation has brought fresh attention to the US’ dependence on imported high-purity aluminium, a critical raw material used in military aircraft, armoured vehicles and other defence applications. Conducted months before recent disruptions spurred by the Middle East conflict, the...

Oswego restart, Bay Minette aluminium project fuel Novelis’ 71% Q1 FY27 profit
Downstream05 AUG 2026

Oswego restart, Bay Minette aluminium project fuel Novelis’ 71% Q1 FY27 profit

Hindalco subsidiary Novelis has expanded its aluminium rolling and recycling footprint through the continued commissioning of its Bay Minette greenfield site in Alabama and the restart of its Oswego hot mill in New York . The twin milestones propelled the company’s performance in the first quarter...

Hindalco, NALCO, Tata Steel or Jindal: Who gains most from aluminium price rally?
Primary AL05 AUG 2026

Hindalco, NALCO, Tata Steel or Jindal: Who gains most from aluminium price rally?

The sharp aluminium price rally , propelled by geopolitical tensions from the Middle East conflict and resulting supply-side disruptions , has renewed investor interest in India’s metal sector. According to a report by PL Capital , elevated London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices , coupled...

Alba’s AI leap: New turbine monitoring system to enhance plant efficiency
Primary AL04 AUG 2026

Alba’s AI leap: New turbine monitoring system to enhance plant efficiency

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has collaborated with the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST) to deploy an artificial intelligence (AI)- based monitoring system for gas turbines at Power Station 4. The initiative aims to improve predictive maintenance capabilities as well as operational...

Asian aluminium bar, rod, profile trade: Vietnam tracks China’s 18% dip as Malaysia gains 21%
Downstream04 AUG 2026

Asian aluminium bar, rod, profile trade: Vietnam tracks China’s 18% dip as Malaysia gains 21%

As global demand for value-added aluminium products continues to rise across construction, automotive, renewable energy, electrical equipment and industrial manufacturing, aluminium bars, rods and profiles have become one of the most actively traded downstream products. Asia remains at the crucial...

LME aluminium price crosses $3,200/t mark; cash gains 2%, stocks drop to 264,400t
Primary AL04 AUG 2026

LME aluminium price crosses $3,200/t mark; cash gains 2%, stocks drop to 264,400t

The first trading session of August opened with the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph exceeding the USD 3,200-per-tonne mark across both pricing and contract segments. Meanwhile, similar to the previous trading session , stocks continued to dip, indicating steady withdrawal from the...

Will domestic content rules reshape the future of US aluminium extrusion? AEC President weighs in
Downstream03 AUG 2026

Will domestic content rules reshape the future of US aluminium extrusion? AEC President weighs in

As the US strengthens domestic manufacturing under clean energy incentives, aluminium extrusion is becoming central to policy debates. In this exclusive interview, Aluminum Extruders Council President Jason Weber discusses domestic content rules, solar manufacturing, trade enforcement,...

AL Circle Analysis: H1’26 bauxite export, softer alumina, new aluminium supply risks
Alumina01 AUG 2026

AL Circle Analysis: H1’26 bauxite export, softer alumina, new aluminium supply risks

The global aluminium value chain faced mixed signals in the first half (H1) of 2026, with production growth in key regions, evolving trade flows and emerging supply risks shaping the market. From Guinea’s record bauxite exports and China’s growing alumina and aluminium output to disruptions in...

Beyond buying and selling: How AL Biz Assisted Trade joins the aluminium value chain
Downstream31 JUL 2026

Beyond buying and selling: How AL Biz Assisted Trade joins the aluminium value chain

The aluminium industry is one of the most interconnected global supply chains, spanning bauxite miners, alumina refineries, smelters, recyclers, fabricators, traders and end-users. While each segment plays a critical role, businesses often operate with limited visibility in the market whenever the...

LME aluminium price on the rise: Cash gains nearly 1%, stocks dip to 267,800t
Primary AL31 JUL 2026

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...

Australia nears Tomago aluminium rescue as PM joins final funding talks
Sustainability31 JUL 2026

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...

Azerbaijan’s H1’26 aluminium export value jumps 40%, outpaces total trade growth
Primary AL30 JUL 2026

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...

Ferrari, BMW accelerate aluminium use in EV wiring as copper prices reshape design
End User30 JUL 2026

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...