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Pakistan’s electric fan industry has called on the government to reassess its export policy on key raw materials such as copper and aluminium, warning that rising exports in raw form are weakening domestic manufacturing and limiting growth. This issue was highlighted by Finance Minister Muhammad...
The United States is simplifying its Section 232 tariffs on derivatives of aluminium, steel, and copper, easing compliance burdens for exporters, including those from Korea. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the revised regime will take effect from April 6 (Eastern Standard...
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In this exclusive interview, Shri Rajnish A. Khale highlights that India holds a strong position in rare earth oxide production but lacks a well-developed midstream value chain. While China continues to dominate globally, India is gradually advancing through policy support and strategic...
Infinix has launched the NOTE 60 Pro in India, featuring an aluminium frame and a rear Active Matrix LED display, combining design and durability. The main highlight of the phone is the LED module integrated into the camera island, which comes with 288 individual LED pixels. This secondary display...
The Aughinish Alumina refinery in Ireland has returned to profit due to the latest alumina price hikes. Its revenue rose sharply. This is the largest alumina refinery in Europe. It is operated by Limerick Alumina Refinery Ltd. (LARL). It is located in the Shannon Estuary. It has witnessed a sharp...
People living in Malvern are now able to recycle a couple of additional everyday items from their own homes, following an update from Malvern Hills District Council. From now on, aluminium foil can be placed in green recycling bins. This includes common items such as kitchen foil and foil food...
Vedanta Limited reported its highest-ever production across several key businesses for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, showing strong overall performance. Alumina production jumped 48 per cent from last year to 2.92 million tonnes. Aluminium output hit a record 2.46 million tonnes, up 1...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) reported its highest ever performance in FY26, setting a record in production and sales across major segments, according to an exchange filing. The company recorded excavation of 7.701 million tonnes of bauxite and transported around 7.707 million tonnes,...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) plans a USD 110 million beverage can factory in Afghanistan. This goes ahead despite trade issues from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure since October 2025. The company's latest annual report says the border shutdown has disrupted trade a lot....
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has provided an initial assessment of its operations following recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on its Al Taweelah site, one of the world’s largest aluminium production complexes. EGA said the Al Taweelah facility sustained significant damage as a result of...
Shinsho Corporation and Taguchi Metals are concentrating on recycling aluminium into high-quality wrought alloys, due to increased demand for low-carbon materials. These two companies formed a partnership to build a supply chain for recycled aluminium. The aim is to supply manufacturers that need...
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White is all set to launch his auspicious brand in 100 per cent recycled aluminium bottles. His brand, Mr White’s Gin , will use post-consumer recycled aluminium as a sustainable choice to aim at capturing the global travel retail market. Marco developed this gin with...
India’s Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, has emphasised the importance of recycling for attaining self-reliance in the critical minerals sector. He urged the creation of a strategic approach for sustainable resource management during his recent visit to LOHUM Research and...
Indonesia’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium sectors are growing, but there are gaps between mining, refining and smelting. The United States Geological Survey data of 2026 shows Indonesia’s alumina production at about 1.2 million tonnes in 2024, rising to 1.5 million tonnes in 2025. Bauxite...
General Motors has temporarily halted production of several electric vehicles and laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero plant in Michigan as demand for EVs, which are primarily made of an aluminium unibody, slows down due to market volatility. The EV market has been facing losses in billions...
The US is preparing to introduce a tiered tariff structure on steel and aluminium, marking one year since President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs reshaped global trade flows. According to reports, the administration plans to retain 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of products, with...
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed concern over reports that alumina produced at the Aughinish plant in Co Limerick may be entering supply chains connected to Russian aluminium production. An investigation by The Irish Times, conducted with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting...
Trade talks between Canada and the United States are slow. Still, Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said this is not a concern ahead of the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this summer, despite US tariffs on Canadian goods, including aluminium and Canada’s January...
