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Sweden’s scientist proposes to include aluminium as a maritime transport fuel
Joakim Haraldsson, a researcher at Lund University, suggested that aluminium can be a sustainable fuel for maritime transport. This might reduce the CO2 emission, evidently, after tackling prevailing technical and economic challenges. Haraldsson suggests that renewable energy can be stored in the...
Citigroup Inc. announces acquisition of Kaiser Aluminium Corporation shares
US-based multinational financial service firm Citigroup Inc. expanded its holdings in Kaiser Aluminium Corporation by 127.3 per cent or 19,294 shares during the third quarter, based on the company’s latest Form 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 34,456...
Netherlandish scientists proposed metal oxide-based technology for the deep purification of CO2 from CO
The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) developed a method to purify carbon dioxide (CO₂) for underground storage or industrial use. The method removes carbon monoxide (CO) from CO₂ using a process called chemical cycling. In carbon capture and storage, captured CO₂ often...
Trivium Packaging takes home World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2025 for cans designed for Adidas
Recognised among the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards 2025 in the prototype category by AEROBAL, Trivium Packaging is now making significant moves to incorporate innovative and clean elements in its packaging design. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
Apple eyes expansion with high-end ‘Ultra’ iPhone, MacBook and AirPods
Apple recently completed a week of product launches, introducing several new devices, including the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo. After these announcements, an industry report suggested that the company may now focus more on developing high-end products. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sheds 200 gms with aluminium-based structural improvements
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has strengthened the hinge mechanism and increased the use of aluminium in the frame to improve durability. The changes make the phone weigh about 200 grams, which makes it a little lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was around 215 grams....
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings posts record FY’25 profit as RHB maintains ‘buy’ rating
On March 6, 2026, the globally renowned producer of integrated aluminium, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd was identified as one of the top picks in Malaysia’s basic materials sector by RHB Investment Bank Bhd. The research house continues to maintain an “overweight” rating on the sector...
Economic and policy challenges in Australia’s aluminium recycling industry
The aluminium industry has been driving the Australian economy since 1955. The industry includes six bauxite mines that together produce more than 100 million tonnes annually, making Australia one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite. The country is also the largest exporter of alumina, with...
Beiersdorf pushes sustainability with recycled aluminium can usage expansion in Europe
Beiersdorf has finalised the conversion of its European aerosol cans to aluminium made entirely from post-consumer recycled material, working in partnership with Ball Corporation . Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The initiative was initially trialled in 2024...
MacBook Neo: Apple’s most affordable laptop with high performance and sustainable design
Apple Inc. recently introduced MacBook Neo, a laptop developed to provide the Mac computing experience at a comparatively lower price. Through this release, the company seeks to extend its hardware and software ecosystem to a wider group of users around the world. The starting price is INR 69,900...
Molson Coors to close one of its breweries by 2026 as part of operations restructuring
Molson Coors Beverage Company has unveiled plans to close down Sharp’s Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, and its national contact centre in Cardiff by the end of 2026 as part of a restructuring strategy at UK and Ireland operations. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive...
Trimet Aluminium’s Essen foundry reaches 10 million tonnes aluminium casting milestone
A significant production landmark has been reached at the aluminium foundry operated by Trimet Aluminium in Essen, Germany. On March 5, the facility recorded the casting of its ten-millionth tonne of aluminium, marking a major achievement for the site since it first began operations in 1971. The...
Public input invited for cleanup as Alcoa continues demolition of Intalco aluminium smelter
Alcoa and the Washington State Department of Ecology are currently expecting public feedback on the cleanup of the Intalco aluminium smelter located in Ferndale, Washington. Alcoa has started demolishing the large smelter facility, marking the end of any possibility of restarting aluminium...
Hindalco shares surge nearly 7% as aluminium prices rise amid Middle East supply disruptions
Shares of Hindalco Industries rose sharply by about 7 per cent on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The rise occurred as global aluminium prices went up due to supply disruptions in the Middle East. Because of this increase, Hindalco became one of the best-performing stocks in the Nifty 50 and the Nifty...
China signals shift in operational strategy of alumina refining and copper smelting
China has proposed a unique strategy to address structural balances in heavy industries. While the country intends to strengthen supervision and management in industries such as alumina, copper, coal, and chemicals, the authorities aim at reducing production in sectors like steel manufacturing and...
Tajikistan approves draft MoU with UK to strengthen critical minerals cooperation
Potential partnership between Tajikistan’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the United Kingdom to jointly extract, process, and develop critical minerals becomes more realistic as the former has passed a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK government. This cooperation...
Why did Argentina end anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium foils, while the decision on aluminium tubes remains pending?
Argentina and China are deepening their aluminium trade ties, highlighted by Argentina's February 2026 decision to eliminate a 28 per cent antidumping duty on Chinese aluminium foil, reversing trade barriers from 2020. The Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Resolution 172/2026 to end the review...
Snap, Luna and Matteo lead LINDAL’s aluminium aerosol focus at Paris Packaging Week 2026
At this year’s Paris Packaging Week, LINDAL Group introduced its visitors to three new additions to its aerosol dispensing portfolio. The Hamburg-headquartered dispensing specialist brought Snap, Luna and Matteo, each of which is designed to address distinct requirements across healthcare, personal...
