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Crown Holdings, Inc. reported a solid start to 2026, supported by higher beverage can shipments and improved adjusted earnings, despite a slight decline in net income. Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, rose to USD 3.26 billion, compared to USD 2.89 billion in the same period...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd may see further upside despite a strong rally in its share price, according to RHB Research. The research firm expects the company’s earnings to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027, supported by firm aluminium prices and a continued gap between supply and demand....
Galician shipyard AISTER has secured a contract to build an all-aluminium passenger catamaran, “Jeune France II”, for the French territorial community of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, with delivery scheduled for September 2027. The vessel will replace the existing “Jeune France” operating between...
Egypt Aluminum Company reported a 6 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit after tax for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to its unaudited financial results filed with the Egyptian Exchange on May 3. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “...
Japan and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on energy security, defence and critical minerals amid growing global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House during her...
JKL Investment has fully exited its investment in Sama Aluminium, recovering around KRW 70 billion (USD 47.4 million) and more than doubling its initial investment. In January 2023, the firm invested about KRW 32.1 billion (USD 21.8 million) in the company. It did this through equity and...
America’s three largest car manufacturers are bracing for a costly year, warning that rising commodity prices linked to the conflict in Iran could add roughly USD 5 billion to their costs. The disruption has tightened supplies of key materials such as aluminium and plastics, and may ultimately push...
The Alcoa plant in Australia entered into losses in 2025 as the costs went up dramatically due to the shutdown and the subsequent cleanup of the Kwinana alumina refinery, which clearly indicated that environmental cleanup was quite costly. It is clear from the documents filed with the corporate...
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has now been revealed, following a video leak from China, which highlighted the refurbishment process involved in bringing back its aluminium chassis. The device has been refurbished without changing the outer casing of the device itself. The video was posted on social media...
uCan-Packaging has unveiled a new seamless aluminium bottle design that moves away from the rounded look usually associated with metal packaging. The company’s latest container features sharp flat shoulders with near right-angle edges at the top and bottom, giving it a more structured appearance...
Power supply, not geology, is emerging as the main constraint for critical mineral mining development in Canada, according to discussions at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2026. While Canada has identified key minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth...
Researchers at the Seoul National University have created a carbon fibre that is low in weight with surprisingly high strength, opening new possibilities for drones, robotics and aerospace. Instead of combining materials layer by layer, scientists have created a way to create a continuous carbon...
A fire outbreak damaged part of an aluminium company facility in Ibadan, Oyo State, while another incident affected a residential property in Ogbomoso earlier in the week. The fire at the industrial site happened around the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, where an office building and an attached warehouse...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has seen insider selling, worth about USD 2.6 million at an average price of around USD 174. An independent director Brett Wilcox has sold his shares. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036:...
Vedanta Aluminium has been asked to pay INR 233.11 crore (USD 24.5 million) for alleged unauthorised extraction of water from the Bheden River in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The amount includes outstanding dues along with penalties and interest, and the company has been given one month to clear the...
TotalEnegries and Philippine renewable energy developer Nexnorth have started construction after reaching financial close for a large-scale solar project in Isabela Province. The project is planned to have a capacity of 440 MWp and is expected to start operations by the end of 2027. TotalEnergies...
India is planning to build a strategic reserve of critical minerals to meet six months of local demand. The step addresses rising fears of supply cuts and wild price swings. Ministries of mines and heavy industries plan to stockpile critical minerals. These include lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper,...
Mineracao Rio do Norte (MRN), Brazil’s largest bauxite producer, has secured an installation licence for its Novas Minas project, paving the way to extend operations in Pará state until 2041. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast...
