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Leading American multinational packaging company, Crown Holdings, is planning to establish a two-line state-of-the-art aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility in Northern India. Its operations are said to start in the second half of 2027 with full capacity of 2.2 billion cans annually. Don’t...
Alcoa is weighing up whether to bring a fourth production line back into operation at its Warrick aluminium plant, a move that would come with a significant price tag of around USD 100 million. The facility, located in Newburgh, Indiana, currently operates three lines, but adding another could lift...
For the year ending December 31, 2025, Fujian Minfa Aluminium Inc. experienced a downturn in its financial performance compared with the previous year. Revenue came in at CNY 1896.75 million (USD 277.44 million), marking a decline from the CNY 2229 million (USD 326 million) recorded in 2024. The...
Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and president and CEO of QatarEnergy, hosted a farewell reception for Khalid Mohammed Laram, former CEO of Qatar Aluminium (Qatalum). Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform Al-Kaabi said, “For over 10...
Chongqing Shunbo Aluminium Co., Ltd. witnessed an impressive increase in its financial performance in the fiscal year 2025, owing to considerable growth in both income and profits as compared to the previous year. For 2026 aluminium market outlook, download our report TOC: Global Aluminium Industry...
The geopolitical tension involving Iran has disrupted alumina markets, not only by limiting exports through the Strait of Hormuz but also by restricting the inflow of raw materials into the Gulf region, thereby tightening supply chains and raising operational risks for smelters dependent on...
An Australian research collaboration is exploring whether nickel-aluminium bronze (NAB) can be produced via 3D printing for maritime spare parts. Backed by Charles Darwin University and supported through the Queensland Defence Sciences Alliance, the initiative brings together James Cook University,...
The board of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has given tentative approval to add a new specification called “ginger” to its ISRI Specifications booklet. The proposed ginger grade refers to wrought aluminium materials such as sheet, extrusion, and plate that are separated from mixed...
Scissors are precise tools. They work through a balance between two blades. If they stop cutting well, the issue is often at a micro-level on the cutting edge. A common online tip suggests cutting through layers of aluminium foil to sharpen dull scissors. While this may feel effective for a short...
CIE Automotive India Ltd approved merging its full subsidiary, CIE Aluminium Casting India Ltd. This pulls all aluminium casting under the main company. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The board cleared the...
Century Aluminum Company has resumed production at the second potline of its Norðurál smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland, several months ahead of schedule. The company confirmed that the first pots in Grundartangi’s second potline have been energised and the remaining units are expected to come...
India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) has now come into force, and for the moment, its impact on cement and aluminium producers looks fairly moderate. Companies in these sectors are not expected to face serious financial strain straight away, although that position is likely to change as the...
The Ministry of Railways has proposed a new rail link in Odisha to connect bauxite-rich areas in Rayagada and Kalahandi, despite ongoing resistance from tribal communities. The proposed broad-gauge line will link Tikiri station to the Kutrumali and Sijimali bauxite mines under the East Coast...
ASUS has launched its new ExpertBook Ultra, prioritising durability in business laptops. This highlights a premium market trend favouring reliability and longevity over just speed and looks. The ExpertBook Ultra meets MIL-STD-810H certification. It has been tested across 24 scenarios in 11...
Coca-Cola has launched a nationwide campaign ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, introducing a limited-edition series of mini cans. The collection includes 52 designs, representing all 50 states along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Each can features local symbols and...
Sonoco Products Company reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026, showing mixed performance amid changing market conditions. The company’s business, including its aluminium and metal packaging segment, continued to face shifting demand and cost pressures. Net sales...
The Raoom Trading Company successfully purchased the glass and aluminium factory of Alma Glass and Aluminium Manufacturing Co. in April 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The deal, first announced on November...
Canyon Resources Limited has progressed its Minim Martap Project in Cameroon to the execution level. It has confirmation of surface miner mobilisation, with trial mining on schedule for Q2 2026, and production of bauxite expected to occur in early Q2 2026. The first shipment is targeted for late Q3...
