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Recycled and high-performance: SABIC highlights sustainable auto materials at PIAE 2026
SABIC recently launched new compounds for ADAS thermal management, exterior parts that are made of recycled materials and EV battery structures at PIAE 2026 in Baden-Baden. Among the materials introduced are LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds made using post-consumer recycled content. SABIC also presented...
Aluminium cans are growing as a preferred choice of packaging material in South Korea, survey reveals
Preference for aluminum cans in South Korea appears to be steadily increasing, reflecting a gradual shift in choice toward more sustainable packaging solutions. A recent survey conducted by the Seoul Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM), which included 1,011 respondents nationwide,...
Ball and Grupo Mariza launch first ASI-certified aluminium can for juice in Brazil
Ball Corporation partnered with Grupo Mariza to launch Nutrinéctar juice in cans in Brazil. This is the first juice in the country packaged in aluminium, certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is an international organisation that sets standards...
Bauxite shipments rise 16% in 11 weeks of 2026 as China demand grows, but supply risks persist
Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) reported that in the first 11 weeks of 2026, global bauxite shipments increased by 16 per cent year-on-year. The growth was mainly because of demand from China for supplies from Guinea. Guinea accounted for 79 per cent of total shipments, while...
GUVNL awards 625 MW solar project tender at a tariff of $0.025/unit amid competitive bidding
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) awarded a 625 MWp solar power tender at a tariff of INR 2.34 per unit (USD 0.025) to Welspun Energy and NLC India Limited. Out of the total capacity, 300 MW was allocated to each. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
CSIR-IMMT scientists turn bauxite residue into refractory bricks
What was once treated as a stubborn by-product of mining may now find a second life in industry. Researchers at the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology have worked out a way to convert leftover bauxite residue into refractory bricks capable of withstanding very high temperatures....
China’s aluminium inventories rise amidst Middle East supply disruption
Aluminium inventories in China have climbed above 1.3 million tonnes, reaching their highest level since 2020 as weak domestic demand coincides with tightening global supply linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global...
China's aluminium output remains high as Strait of Hormuz disruption affects supply
Commerzbank said China’s aluminium output has increased by about 3 per cent compared to last year. Production is now above the government’s annual cap. Higher aluminium prices and changes in alumina supply have supported this rise. Analyst Volkmar Baur said production is expected to stay above 3.75...
Century Aluminum sees higher demand, restarts capacity, and plans 750,000-tonne smelter
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is seeing support from strong demand for aluminium. Demand is linked to industrial activity and use in key sectors. Prices are influenced by the London Metal Exchange and regional premiums, which remain firm. The company operates smelters in the United States and...
Clean Cult scales refillable aluminium packaging with new product expansion
Clean Cult, the US based cleaning brand has reinforced its commitment to aluminium-based packaging with a major expansion of its fragrance lineup across laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soap, now available through online channels like Amazon. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook,...
Heesen unveils 50m aluminium superyacht Sophia, delivery set for June 2026
Image credit - Heesen Dutch shipbuilder Heesen, owned by entrepreneur and investor Laurens Last, has launched its 50-metre, all-aluminium superyacht Sophia at its Oss facility, with delivery scheduled for June 2026. Weighing only 499GT (gross tonnes), the lightweight yacht has a top speed of 23...
US–Brazil critical minerals deal hinges on Brasília’s go-ahead
The United States is awaiting policy clarity from the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil, to advance a bilateral agreement on critical minerals. The US Embassy has identified Brazil as a key “friend-shoring” partner to reduce dependence on China. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
GMDC–NMDC sign MoU for rare earth development at Ambadungar deposit
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NMDC to collaborate in the rare earth elements (REE) sector, on March 16, 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 "...
CPCB releases guidelines for safe handling and storage of solar panel waste as volumes rise in India
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released new guidelines in March 2026 for handling and storing waste from solar panels. These rules are issued under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The aim is to manage the rising amount of solar waste in a safe way. As solar energy use has...
Camimex pushes for critical minerals in USMCA review amid supply chain and investment concerns
Camimex, the Mexican Mining Chamber, said it wants mining and critical minerals to be included in the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Early talks have started this week as North American countries look at how to strengthen supply chains. Camimex President, Pedro Rivero,...
After US tariffs, aluminium price surge due to Middle East conflict causing concern to Coca-Cola
The ongoing geo-political conflict in the Middle East has risked the supply chain disruption of aluminium due to the Strait of Hormuz blockage, the key shipping route for metals. This phenomenon has raised a concern for the US-based beverage brand Coca-Cola since the country relies heavily on...
Alliance formed in Europe to improve small aluminium packaging recycling
A new industry initiative, re-alu (Recycling Alliance for Small Aluminium Packaging), has been launched in Europe to improve the recycling of small aluminium packaging. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ”....
Polytag urges digital tracking in EPR to strengthen aluminium recycling accountability
Growing consumer preference for sustainable packaging is driving increased adoption of metals such as aluminium and steel across industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and more. Against this backdrop, Polytag has released a report calling for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)...
