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Canpack partners with Art of Packaging to boost aluminium can design innovation
Canpack has partnered with Art of Packaging to encourage young designers, students and emerging creative talent to explore new possibilities in aluminium can design. The collaboration aims to position aluminium cans as a creative platform while helping designers understand how bold concepts can be translated into commercially viable packaging solutions. Through the initiative, the two organisations will encourage participants to rethink conventional design limitations and develop ideas that combine creativity with real-world production requirements. Canpack said its expertise in eight-colour dry offset printing and decorative effects would help bridge the gap between creative ambition and execution, enabling more advanced and production-ready can designs. “Partnering with Art of Packaging...
India and Myanmar expand cooperation on rare earths, trade and security
India’s push to secure access to critical minerals and strengthen regional connectivity featured prominently during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President Gen Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, alongside discussions on security cooperation and Myanmar’s political situation. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said rare earths and critical minerals were part of the discussions as both countries explored ways to deepen cooperation in the sector. “Issues relating to critical minerals and rare earths did come up during the discussions today,” Misri said after the meeting. Myanmar holds sizable rare earth deposits, particularly in Kachin state near the Chinese border and in regions close to Thailand, although access to many of these areas remains difficult due to ongoing...
Alba nears $2.2B acquisition of EU’s largest aluminium smelter, Aluminium Dunkerque
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is expected to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque, the EU’s largest primary aluminium smelter, in a USD 2.2 billion deal, subject to EU FSR clearance and other regulatory approvals The deal will mark a significant step in Alba’s strategy to build a global low-carbon aluminium platform. The transaction was announced jointly with American Industrial Partners, the current owner of Aluminium Dunkerque, and Bpifrance, which will acquire a minority stake in the company alongside Alba. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alba and Bpifrance was signed in Paris during the Choose France Summit in the presence of His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Mumtalakat Holding Company, and Nicolas...
Novelis publishes EPDs for key architectural aluminium products
Novelis has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for selected products in its European portfolio used in architectural and construction applications, aiming to provide customers with verified environmental data for sustainable building projects. The EPDs cover a range of aluminium solutions, including primary-grade materials, high-recycled-content alloys, advanced products such as HRC57S, and anodised aluminium products containing more than 90 per cent recycled content. According to the company, the declarations were developed in line with international standards and independently verified by a third party to ensure transparency and consistency in environmental reporting. Michael Hahne, Vice President Commercial at Novelis Europe, said transparent and reliable environmental...
LME aluminium offer price rises 0.69% to $3,795.5/t on June 1, while opening stock remains steady at 338,000t
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium market recorded marginal gains on June 1, with the LME aluminium cash bid price increasing to USD 3,795 per tonne from USD 3,769 per tonne on May 29, marking a rise of around 0.69 per cent. The aluminium LME cash offer price also climbed 0.69 per cent on June 1, to USD 3,795.5 per tonne from USD 3,769.5 per tonne. In the three-month contract segment, the LME aluminium 3-month bid price stood at USD 3,685 per tonne on June 1, slightly up by 0.01 per cent from USD 3,684.5 per tonne recorded on May 29. The 3-month offer price remained largely unchanged at USD 3,685.5 per tonne compared to USD 3,685 per tonne previously, reflecting a marginal increase of nearly 0.01 per cent. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report...
Irish alumina exports to Russia rise as Aughinish remains a key supplier
Aughinish Alumina exported more than 80 per cent of its alumina production to Russia during the first quarter of 2026, according to trade data cited in recent reports. Irish exports to Russia rose by approximately 55 per cent between 2021 and 2025, increasing from EUR 539 million to EUR 836 million, according to Eurostat data. The refinery, located in County Limerick, is considered the largest alumina refinery in Europe and remains an important part of the global aluminium supply chain. Only a small share of the plant’s output was shipped to other European Union countries during the period. Aughinish Alumina is owned by United Company Rusal, one of the world's largest aluminium producers. The company is part of the broader EN+ Group, which has significant interests across the aluminium...
CMR Green Technologies launches ₹6300M IPO amid volatile market conditions
CMR Green Technologies has moved ahead with its public listing at a time when several companies have delayed IPO plans due to volatile market conditions. The INR 6,300 million (USD 66.16 million) issue is a pure offer-for-sale (OFS), with no fresh issue component, and is also the first mainboard IPO to hit the market in more than a month. The launch comes at a time when investor sentiment toward OFS-heavy IPOs has remained cautious. Even so, Chairman and Managing Director Mohan Agarwal said the company remains confident about the business and the timing of the issue. The management also said roadshows with institutional investors gave the company confidence to proceed with the IPO despite ongoing market uncertainty. Explore our e-magazine “ Sustainability & Recycling: Aluminium's Dual...
Maan Aluminium reports 55.5% decline in Q4 profit amid valuation concerns and cautious market outlook
Maan Aluminium is entering a phase where improving technical momentum is colliding with softer earnings performance, leaving investors with a divided outlook on the stock’s near-term direction. The company’s latest quarterly numbers reflected a visible slowdown in profitability. For Q4 FY25-26, profit after tax (PAT) stood at INR 17 million (USD 178000), down 55.5 per cent compared with the average of the previous four quarters. PBDIT dropped to INR 16.4 million (USD 172000), while the operating profit-to-net sales ratio weakened to 0.64 per cent, marking one of the softer quarterly performances seen in recent periods. Despite the weak earnings trend, technical indicators continue to present a mixed picture. Weekly and monthly MACD indicators remain bullish, signalling underlying medium-...
Printmann Offset expands in South India with new Hyderabad packaging facility
Printmann Offset is accelerating its expansion in southern India with a new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, strengthening its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing packaging markets. The Mumbai-based packaging company currently supplies cartons, labels, leaflets and aluminium foil packaging across both primary and secondary packaging segments. The new facility is expected to become operational before the end of the current financial year and forms part of the company’s broader ambition to become a pan-India packaging player. Hyderabad expansion follows HSOP acquisition The new facility comes after Printmann’s majority acquisition of Hyderabad Security Printers and Offset Printers (HSOP), the first major step under the company’s “Printmann 2.0 & Beyond”...
Global solar waste surge turns aluminium recovery into a strategic recycling opportunity
For years, the global solar industry focused almost entirely on expansion. Massive solar farms were built across continents, installations surged and photovoltaic (PV) panels became one of the fastest-growing energy technologies in the world. Now, the industry is entering a very different phase - dealing with what happens when those panels begin reaching the end of their life, particularly the growing challenge of recovering valuable materials such as aluminium from ageing solar infrastructure. A growing number of ageing solar assets, combined with falling module efficiency and large-scale repowering projects, is creating a new stream of solar waste across global markets. Industry projections indicate that discarded PV modules could reach several million tonnes by 2050, turning...
Metro Mining’s non-executive director Jo-Anne Scarini steps down from the board
Metro Mining has announced that non-executive director Jo-Anne Scarini has resigned from the company’s board, with the resignation taking effect on May 30. Scarini joined Metro Mining as a non-executive director in October 2024 and also served as Chair of the company’s Audit and Risk Committee. In addition, she was a member of the People and Culture Committee. Commenting on her departure, Metro Mining Non-executive Chairman Douglas Ritchie described Scarini as a highly respected member of the board during her time with the company. Ritchie thanked her for her contribution during what he described as an important period of growth for Metro Mining and wished her well for the future. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market...
Yangwang U8L’s one-piece aluminium frame showcases BYD’s latest engineering advancement
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has unveiled engineering details behind the advanced one-piece aluminium frame used in its luxury SUV, the Yangwang U8L. The company disclosed that the development programme began in 2023 and involved building what is said to be China’s largest integrated automotive casting machine, in collaboration with the aerospace-focused supplier Hantek. The latest update sheds more light on a major milestone first highlighted earlier when the Yangwang U8L introduced the world’s first one-piece low-pressure-cast aluminium vehicle frame. The integrated structure spans nearly 4.2 square metres and incorporates wall thicknesses ranging from 4 mm to 50 mm, presenting a production challenge that many in the automotive sector had previously considered...
Kenanga raises Press Metal’s earnings outlook and target price on a stronger aluminium market
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings could continue benefiting from elevated aluminium prices, prompting Kenanga Research to upgrade its earnings estimates and increase its target price for the company. The brokerage said aluminium prices are likely to remain supported in the near term as supply disruptions in the Middle East continue to affect the market. According to Kenanga, damaged refining facilities in the region may take anywhere between six and 12 months to return to normal operations, keeping supply tight and supporting prices. Spot aluminium prices have seen an average of about USD 3,352 per tonne so far this year, while current market prices are still above USD 3,700 per tonne. Kenanga also pointed to Press Metal’s hedging strategy as an advantage in the current environment. The...
Worldwide Aluminium returns to profit in the March quarter despite a dip in sales
Worldwide Aluminium turned profitable in the March 2026 quarter, despite registering a fall in income for that particular period. The company registered a standalone net profit of INR 400 thousand (USD 5 thousand) in the March 2026 quarter, as against a net loss of INR 0.3 million (USD 0.004 million) in the corresponding quarter last year. The profits were not much, but they showed some improvement in the company’s performance . Sales, however, fell by a considerable margin on a quarterly basis. Revenue recorded a fall of 37.38 per cent to reach INR 183.8 million (USD 2.21 million) from INR 293.5 million (USD 3.53 million) reported in the same quarter last year during FY2024-25. Read our latest e-Magazine ALuminium LeaderSpeak 2026 for current market insights from industry's leading...
A library in motion: Movable exhibition displays by Supervoid
The exhibition “Uno, Cinque, Dodici. Ottant’anni del Premio Strega”, conceived by Supervoid, investigates the long and complex history of the Premio Strega, constructing a spatial experience that takes visitors on a journey through it. The exhibition does not present the prize as a fixed historical narrative, but as something that has always evolved over time, shaped by literature, public debate, media attention and the people connected to it. Through books, architectural design, and visitor interaction, the exhibition reconstructs nearly eighty years of cultural history in a way that feels both reflective and immediate. A central feature of the project is the large collection of books associated with the Premio Strega since 1947. More than one thousand volumes are displayed in...
Teslon focuses on aluminium non-stick cookware as demand for lightweight kitchen products grows
Teslon International Trading is continuing to expand its aluminium cookware business as demand rises for lightweight and durable kitchen products. The company, which works with the DESLON brand, said aluminium non-stick skillets are becoming more widely used because they heat quickly, are easier to handle and work well for daily cooking. According to the company, aluminium remains one of the most practical materials for cookware because of its ability to spread heat evenly across the cooking surface. Teslon said combining aluminium with non-stick coatings helps improve cooking performance while also reducing food sticking during use. Participate in our upcoming report - A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations...
Rio Tinto sees aluminium exports to US efforts to recover pre-tariff volumes
The impact of US trade measures on the global aluminium market continues to evolve, but for Rio Tinto, exports to the United States have largely returned to pre-tariff levels. According to Jérôme Pécresse, head of Rio Tinto’s aluminium operations, shipments from Canada to the US have recovered significantly after an initial adjustment period following the introduction of steep import duties. The company had previously redirected substantial volumes of Canadian aluminium to Europe when Washington imposed tariffs on imported metal. At the peak of the disruption, the share of Rio Tinto’s North American aluminium shipped to the US dropped to the mid-60 per cent range. That figure has now recovered to around 80 per cent, closely matching historical trading patterns. Pécresse said the company...
29-metre aluminium passenger vessel by SHM Group makes debut at Mumbai shipyard
SHM Group has launched a 29-metre aluminium passenger vessel, Ocean Crewzer 8, at its shipyard in Mumbai. The company said the vessel was built completely in-house at its Mumbai facility as part of its ongoing shipbuilding programme focused on India’s growing maritime and waterway requirements. Ocean Crewzer 8 is a high-speed passenger craft constructed entirely using aluminium, which is commonly preferred for fast vessels because of its lighter weight and better fuel efficiency compared to conventional steel-based ships. According to SHM Group, the project reflects its focus on strengthening indigenous shipbuilding capabilities under India’s broader self-reliance initiatives. Mr Saifuddin Hajee, Chairman & Managing Director at SHM Group, said the vessel was completed on schedule and...
