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Century Aluminum Company has welcomed a new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump that aims to encourage investment in domestic primary aluminium production. Under the order, approved companies investing in new primary aluminium production facilities in the United States will be...
China's Anda Group is expanding its aluminium die casting production capacity in Huzhou as demand for lightweight automotive components continues to grow across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) markets. The first phase of the expansion is already operating at high...
Shares of Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) rose on Monday after its controlling shareholder, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), announced plans to increase its stake in the state-owned aluminium producer by up to USD 300 million (CNY 2 billion), reflecting confidence in the company's...
Mountain Dew has unveiled a limited-edition aluminium commemorative can bundle to mark nearly 80 years since the brand was created in Tennessee in 1948. Available exclusively through TikTok Shop, the release celebrates the beverage's heritage while continuing Mountain Dew's long-running use of...
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) is reshaping global trade by placing a carbon price on imports of carbon-intensive products from countries without equivalent carbon pricing systems. Since January 2026, importers of products including steel, aluminium, cement,...
The European Commission has proposed raising the European Union's electrification rate to 46 per cent by 2040, alongside a major overhaul of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) backed by more than USD 114.37 billion (EUR 100 billion) in industrial decarbonisation funding. Announced...
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has urged the Ministry of Finance to strengthen safeguards for the domestic aluminium industry, citing shrinking export markets, rising imports and increasing global competition. In a representation to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC),...
The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has launched 'Aluminium Bharat-2026', a national initiative aimed at strengthening India's aluminium midstream and downstream manufacturing sector. The initiative was unveiled at a press conference in Mumbai ahead of an exhibition...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices eased on July 17, as cash prices, futures contracts and longer-dated contracts all moved lower from the previous session. LME aluminium inventories also continued to fall, while the Platts alumina price recorded an increase. On July 17, the LME...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices eased on July 17, as cash prices, futures contracts and longer-dated contracts all moved lower from the previous session. LME aluminium inventories also continued to fall, while the Platts alumina price recorded an increase. On July 17, the LME...
Coventry University has partnered with aluminium foundry Alucast to investigate how recycled aluminium can be processed into high-grade materials suitable for use in critical industries. The initiative is part of the Clean Futures Programme and aims to help reduce the UK's reliance on imported...
CRISIL Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of Vedanta Ltd, Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd and Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd following the group's demerger, citing stronger business and financial risk profiles across the three companies. Vedanta Ltd's long-term rating was upgraded to CRISIL AA+/Stable...
Arrow Minerals Limited has been granted a new three-year Industrial Exploration Permit for its Niagara Bauxite Project in Guinea following a government review of the company's historical work and operational capabilities. The permit, issued by Guinea's Ministry of Mines and Geology on July 15,...
Laser Power & Infra Limited announced its first commercial order of advanced transmission conductors from Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). The order, amounting to USD 436,100, is for a turnkey reconductoring project in the Nalagarh Electrical Division of Himachal Pradesh...
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has signed a strategic delivery agreement with Canadian engineering firm Hatch to support the development and execution of its future mining and metals projects. Under the agreement, Hatch will serve as Maaden's delivery partner for its project pipeline,...
Recycled aluminium producer Aluminum Dynamics LLC will invest more than USD 200 million to build a recycled aluminium slab centre in Lowndes County, Mississippi, creating 100 new jobs. The facility, to be located in the Golden Triangle Industrial Park, will recycle aluminium-bearing materials,...
The Pacific alumina market is expected to find stronger support in the third quarter of 2026 as uncertainty over Guinea's proposed bauxite export controls, rising aluminium demand in Indonesia and the gradual recovery of Middle Eastern smelting operations begin to ease the surplus seen in the...
Alcoa Corporation reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 4 billion (24 per cent increase sequentially), supported by higher aluminium prices, improved operational performance and progress on key strategic projects. During the quarter, the company also signed an agreement to acquire...
