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EcoPro’s H1 2025 nickel-cobalt-aluminium cathode materials sales enough to produce 3M EVs
EcoPro announced on August 17 that its cumulative sales of nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) cathode materials have surpassed 300,000 tonnes as of the first half of this year (H1 2025). This amount is sufficient to produce around 3 million electric vehicles. Since beginning commercial production of NCA cathode materials in 2008, EcoPro initially sold approximately 100,000 tonnes for power tools and electric bicycles by 2021. However, with the growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESS) batteries, the company has sold an additional 200,000 tonnes since 2022 . NCA cathode material was the first product developed by EcoPro after it entered the secondary battery industry in 2004. Known for its 20-30 per cent higher energy density compared to the widely used NCM...
Ford’s $2B EV investment & 5% revenue boost sparks hope for downstream aluminium amidst market turmoil
In a situation where companies like Novelis are facing the brunt of business closures and job cuts, US-headquartered Ford Motor is hitting the reset button on its EV strategy with a bold new plan, creating hope for the downstream aluminium industry in the region. The automaker has unveiled a USD 2 billion investment in its Louisville, KY, Assembly plant, setting the stage for a lineup of next-generation, more affordable electric vehicles by 2027. This move signals optimism for the downstream aluminium industry, especially in the US region. At the heart of this transformation is the Ford Universal EV Platform, which is set to power a range of next-generation, more affordable electric vehicles by 2027. However, Ford’s push into the EV sector is not without challenges. The automaker is...
LME aluminium cash price falls by $8.5/t; Alumina price inches up by $1.84/t
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices closed the week, (Friday, August 15), with a fall across both cash bid price and official settlement price. The prices dropped by USD 8.5 per tonne or 0.32 per cent to settle at USD 2,599 per tonne and USD 2,600 per tonne. On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price moved down by USD 6.5 per tonne or 0.24 per cent to halt at USD 2,601.5 per tonne and USD 2,602 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price, lost USD 5 per tonne or 0.18 per cent to settle at USD 2,648 per tonne and USD 2,653 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dropped by USD 12.5 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to halt at USD 2,607 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 479,550 tonnes, after witnessing a slump of 125...
Top 4 industry titans powering the shift from primary to secondary aluminium production
Do you know that recycling a single tonne of aluminium can prevent up to 9 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to the production from raw materials? As the race toward net-zero accelerates, recycled aluminium has moved from the sidelines to become a cornerstone of a resource-efficient, low-carbon future. In fact, a lot of primary aluminium producers and smelters are now investing more in the secondary aluminium business. Why are primary smelters investing more in secondary aluminium? The secondary aluminium market, long led by specialised players such as Novelis, Real Alloy, and regional recyclers, is undergoing a profound transformation. Major primary producers, including EGA, Ma'aden, Hydro, Rio Tinto, and others, are stepping into the arena, strengthening their foothold through greenfield...
LME aluminium price climbs the graph by $21/t; 3-month Asian Reference Price dips by $3.5/t
On Wednesday, August 13, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained USD 22 per tonne or 0.84 per cent and USD 21 per tonne or 0.80 per cent. The prices closed at USD 2,625 per tonne and USD 2,626 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also added USD 19.5 per tonne or 0.74 per cent to halt at USD 2,629.5 per tonne and USD 2,630 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price hiked by USD 12 per tonne or 0.45 per cent to peg at USD 2,670 per tonne and USD 2,675 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price on the other hand dipped by USD 3.5 per tonne or .13 per cent to reach USD 2,616 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 478,625 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants stood at 464,400 tonnes and...
Hindalco shines on Nifty 50 with record Q1 FY26; Downstream EBIDTA jumps 108%
On Tuesday, August 12, Hindalco Industries Limited announced the first quarter results of the financial year 2025-2026, ending June 30. In the report, the company highlighted that both the upstream and the downstream business (India) had recorded stellar performance. Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries, said, "After the record profitability of FY25, Hindalco sustained its growth momentum with a strong first quarter performance, driven by operational efficiencies, cost control, and an enhanced product mix. Aluminium India Upstream business continued to outperform with industry-best EBITDA margins of 44 per cent. Aluminium India Downstream had a stellar quarter and reported its strongest quarterly performance with 2x EBITDA growth." The company struck an upbeat note on rising...
Aluwind’s stock hits 5% upper circuit following $2.86M contract from L&T
Aluwind Infra-Tech Limited, a specialist in designing, fabricating, and installing custom aluminium windows, doors, facades, glazing, and cladding systems, has announced the receipt of a prestigious INR 23.82 crore (USD 2.86 million) contract from Larsen & Toubro Limited's Realty Division (L&T). Following the announcement, Aluwind Infra-Tech's stock hit the 5 per cent upper circuit, underscoring strong investor confidence. With a market capitalisation of INR 194.43 crore (USD 23.33 million), its shares surged to INR 78.25 (USD 0.94) on Tuesday, up from the previous close of INR 74.55 (USD 0.89). From a financial standpoint, the company's performance has been equally impressive. Revenue jumped from INR 42 crore (USD 5.04 million) in H2 FY24 to INR 64 crore (USD 7.68 million) in H2 FY25, a...
US moves a step closer to its 2050 net-zero goal with Phinergy’s Aluminum-Air Generator
Phinergy, a power generation innovator, has teamed up with US-based electrical contracting firm Rosendin to introduce aluminium-air backup power systems to the American data centre market. The collaboration aims to replace diesel generators with a cleaner, low-carbon alternative for mission-critical facilities and microgrids. Importance of power backup systems Power backup systems are vital for modern data centres , maintaining operations during outages or grid issues. Traditional setups pair UPS batteries for instant response with diesel or gas generators for sustained power. Increasingly, operators are adopting advanced options like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), fuel cells, and renewable integration for greater efficiency and sustainability. With the backup power market valued...
0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 Seconds: Meet the aluminium-built 2026 Dodge Charger
Dodge is charging full speed into the future with the debut of the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, driven by the formidable SIXPACK twin-turbo inline-six engine, a beast built to push modern muscle into its next era with raw performance, relentless power, and the unmistakable Dodge spirit. Equipped with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), the high-output SIXPACK delivers a thrilling 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque, rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and conquering the quarter mile in 12.2 seconds. Dodge has set the price for its Hurricane: the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six powering the new Charger Scat Pack starts at $54,995 . The 2026 Charger Scat Pack made its roaring public debut on Friday, August 8, complete with Dodge smoke and spectacle, in downtown...
AriZona’s 33-year price legacy at risk – thanks to Trump’s 50% aluminium tariff
With global trade conflicts heating up and political alliances in flux, US companies are facing a new economic reality of soaring tariffs on imported aluminium. The 50 per cent tariff, rolled out on June 4, 2025, was intended to shield domestic producers as tensions escalated between Western nations and the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). Instead, it has disrupted supply chains, sent costs spiralling, and forced industries like the beverage makers into rapid strategy overhauls. As per the latest information, the US-based famous iced tea brand, AriZona, has always managed to deal with difficult situations like pandemics, recessions, and wild market swings by not increasing the price of its most famous 99-cent iced tea. Gearing up for a potential price hike...
LME aluminium price slides down by $22.5/t; Opening stock climbs by 1.12%
On Monday, August 11, the LME aluminium prices edged down by USD 23 per tonne or 0.88 per cent and USD 22.5 per tonne or 0.86 per cent. The prices on the same day closed at USD 2,585.50 per tonne for cash bid and USD 2,586.5 for official settlement. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also descended by USD 19 per tonne or 0.72 per cent to peg at USD 2,591 per tonne and USD 2,591.5 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price lost USD 15 per tonne or 0.56 per cent to reach USD 2,643 per tonne and USD 2,648 per tonne. On the inventory side , both Opening stock and Live warrants clocked a different story. They both rose from 470,575 tonnes to 475,850 tonnes and from 456,350 tonnes to 461,625 tonnes. Except for the...
How Western Australia’s ongoing energy crisis is threatening the region’s alumina & aluminium supply
Australia stands as a major global player in aluminium production. As per AL Circle's report, Australia continues to be the second major producer and the biggest exporting country of alumina in the world. The country is estimated to have produced around 18.25 million tonnes in 2023-24, a decrease from 18.97 million tonnes in 2022-23. According to various sources and AL Circle's forecast , Australia's alumina production for 2024-25 & 2025-26 is to attain 16.39 million tonnes (approx.) & 16.28 million tonnes (approx.), respectively. The forecast is that there will be a dip due to the production curtailment at the Kwinana refinery. As per EnergyQuest, the alumina and aluminium sectors generate more than $13 billion in export earnings each year, underpinning a total industry value that...
Alabama opens door to region's first aluminium & hard-to-recycle materials recovery centre
Baldwin County, Alabama, has taken a bold step toward a cleaner, greener future with the opening of the state’s first Centre for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in Fairhope. Operated by the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA), this staffed, one-stop facility makes it easier than ever for residents to responsibly dispose of items that can’t go in curbside bins while shining a spotlight on the environmental power of aluminium recycling. Aluminium, one of the world’s most recyclable materials, can be reused indefinitely without losing quality. Recycling it uses 95 per cent less energy than producing new aluminium from raw ore and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By collecting aluminium cans at the CHaRM, Baldwin County is helping keep valuable resources in circulation,...
Lizhong rides high in success as two new contracts fuel share price gain by 0.7%
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group, a leading Chinese producer of aluminium alloy materials and wheels, has secured two significant overseas contracts worth more than CNY 1.6 billion (USD 228 million) from prominent international automotive manufacturers. Investor optimism over the company’s growth prospects was evident in the market, with Lizhong’s shares [SHE: 300428] closing 0.7 per cent higher at CNY 18.63 (USD 2.59) in Shenzhen today. Both contracts are expected to provide a notable boost to Lizhong’s operating performance in the coming years. In 2024, the company produced 21.4 million aluminium alloy wheels, generating CNY 9.2 billion in revenue from this segment alone, about 34 per cent of total earnings, according to its latest annual report. The company announced that its Thai...
3.5 million aluminium & plastic coffee-pods – a sustainability win for re3 & Podback
Have you ever imagined what happened to the used coffee pods after that morning pick-me-up? For over 3.5 million of them, a second life was given, thanks to a powerful local partnership driving this national change. The re3 Partnership uniting Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough Councils in collaboration with FCC Environment is proudly celebrating the second anniversary of its innovative coffee pod recycling service, launched with the Podback scheme. Since its inception in July 2023, the initiative has recycled a remarkable 54.4 tonnes of coffee pods (both aluminium and plastic) through re3’s recycling centres. Aluminium and plastic coffee pods are carefully separated and recycled to ensure maximum recovery of valuable materials. Once collected, the aluminium and plastic...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains $27.5/t; December 26 bid price adds $18/t
The LME aluminium price witnessed significant growth on August 7, with both cash bid price and official settlement price showing upward momentum. As per the LME price graph , both the cash bid price and the official settlement price gained USD 27.5 per tonne to clock at USD 2,616.50 per tonne and USD 2,617 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price surged by USD 26 per tonne and 27.5 per tonne to halt at USD 2,617 per tonne and USD 2,619 per tonne. On the same day, December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price hiked by USD 18 per tonne to settle at USD 2,670 per tonne and USD 2,675 per tonne. Also Read: LME aluminium cash price rises to $2,589/t; opening stock climbs to 467,925t LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price inched up USD 1 per tonne to clock at...
Discover how ALuminium is uniting India, US, and the world under a green banner in H1 2025
In a world racing toward decarbonisation, one metal that is quietly rewriting the rules of industrial sustainability is aluminium. Long valued for its strength and versatility, aluminium is now stepping into the spotlight as a cornerstone of the global green transition. From solar-powered smelters and electric furnaces to closed-loop scrap systems and low-carbon alloys, aluminium's evolution is no longer just industrial, it's ideological. Each year, approximately 30 million tonnes of aluminium scrap are recycled worldwide, a testament to its remarkable circularity. Nearly 75 per cent of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today, underscoring its longevity and unmatched recyclability. Sustainability & Recycling: Aluminium's Dual Commitment And this shift isn't happening in...
Orora rolls out Australia’s first digital printing system for aluminium cans
Orora has officially launched its cutting-edge digital direct-to-can printing system, Helio, with the first set of aluminium cans rolling off the line at its Dandenong facility in Victoria, Australia, marking a series of global and regional firsts for the beverage packaging industry. Chris Smith, Executive GM of Orora Cans, revealed that the high-speed Velox NNC 500 press, now fully integrated into the plant’s second can line, is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. What’s more, Orora has become the world’s first canmaker to embed this technology within a live manufacturing line seamlessly. Important features of Helio The Helio press brings advanced capabilities to the table, offering seamless 360° can decoration, a wide colour gamut with precise colour matching, and...
