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Indian aluminium stocks in focus as Qatalum halt sparks global supply concerns
Shares of National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Hindalco Industries, and Vedanta Limited may attract attention on Wednesday, March 3, following the announcement that Qatalum has stopped aluminium production. The suspension of production has created concerns about possible shortages in the global...
Alcoa appoints Emily Olson as Executive VP and Chief External Affairs Officer
Alcoa Corporation, alumina and aluminium producer has confirmed that Emily Olson will be the Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer of the company from April 6, 2026. In her new role, Olson will oversee the organisation’s external affairs and communications activities...
AL Circle x Andreas Würzer from Handtmann: “Aluminium die casting will continue to gain relevance as material substitution accelerates”
In an interview with Andreas Würzer, Global Director Technical Development at Handtmann, where has clearly stated that automotive will remain the primary demand driver for aluminium casting in the short and mid‑term, driven by electrification, structural lightweighting and the increasing adoption...
QatarEnergy’s production suspension raises uncertainty over gas supply and aluminium operations at Qatalum
QatarEnergy, a state-owned Doha-based energy company controlling all of Qatar’s oil and gas operations, suspended its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related products on March 2, 2026, at around 14:30 CET. The following day, around 12:00 CET, the company announced that it would also...
Nova Alumina expands beyond aluminium, begins automotive liquids production facility
Nova Alumina, an aluminium products manufacturer based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has begun construction of a new facility dedicated to producing automotive liquids. The company announced in a social media post on Friday that the plant would manufacture essential fluids used in modern vehicle...
Michael Doss joins Crown Holdings Board following a decade at Graphic Packaging
Crown Holdings has confirmed an addition to its boardroom, naming seasoned packaging executive Michael P. Doss as a director with effect from March 3, 2026. Following his appointment, the company’s board will comprise ten members. Doss brings decades of sector experience to the role. He most...
Nigeria signs $1.3 billion alumina refinery deal with AFC to boost mining sector
Africa Finance Corporation and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a deal to invest in three major mining projects. One of them includes USD 1.3 billion for an aluminium refinery project. This agreement was signed under the Solid Mineral Development Fund (SMDF), a sovereign investment...
Capral Aluminium doors and windows shape a high-function community centre in Tonga
Newcastle has recently delivered more than just building materials - it has delivered safety to the vulnerable island community in Ha’Apai, where extreme weather is a constant threat. Fabricated in Newcastle and shipped across the ocean, windows and doors manufactured from special...
Scientific innovation of aluminium-based compounds can act as alternatives to rare earths
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a new form of aluminium which may offer a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to rare and expensive metals used in modern technology. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
A shopping centre car park turned into a sculptural marker using aluminium blade system
At Chadstone Shopping Centre, Carpark B has shifted from being a straightforward 850-bay parking structure to something far more distinctive. Where there was once a typical concrete shell, there is now a layered exterior that changes in appearance throughout the day. Light, shadow and movement...
NTPC Green Energy brings part of Gujarat’s 200MW wind project online
NTPC Green Energy has commissioned 50 MW from the second phase of its 200 MW Dayapar Wind Energy Project. The development is being executed through its renewable arm and forms part of NTPC’s broader push to strengthen its presence in clean energy. The latest addition has increased NTPC Green...
SECL identifies 7 coal dumps for rare earth hunt
Note: This image is AI-generated and for illustrative purpose only Coal India’s subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) has recognised seven mine dumps in its operational areas of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for potential rare earth elements (REEs) extraction.This initiative aligns with...
40m aluminium superyacht marks the return of Tuxedo Yachting House from Ceccarelli family
The Ceccarelli family has made a bashing comeback into the larger yacht market with the introduction of a new 40-metre aluminium superyacht from Tuxedo Yachting House. The model forms the first entry in the Ceccarelli Collection and moves the yard into a different league in terms of scale, well...
Can Manufacturers Institute advocates for metal tariff relief and addresses rising costs affecting the US industry
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the national trade association for the US metal and composite can manufacturing industry, states that recent tariffs and trade imposed by the US president are the main barrier for the can-making industry. Pearce Crosland, Senior Director of Government of Reations...
Samsung Galaxy 26 drops titanium to embrace aluminium for major internal upgrades
Image source: Samsung Newsroom The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is moving away from titanium and returning to an Armor Aluminium frame to bring in a subtle but meaningful design rethink ahead of its official release on March 11. Despite the switch in build material, the device does not...
Japan-focused aluminium premiums up by 13-28% amid tight supply and low global inventories
Global aluminium producers have proposed higher premiums of USD 220-250 per tonne to buyers in Japan for primary aluminium shipments, scheduled between April and June. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " These...
Century Aluminum rallies to a yearly peak with earning stability
Note: This image is AI generated and for representation purpose only Momentum around Century Aluminum Company has picked up sharply in recent months, with a mix of operational progress and market enthusiasm driving attention towards the aluminium producer. The company’s shares recently touched a...
Gloucestershire aluminium door & window manufacturer targets growth through £3m investment
Joedan, a Gloucestershire-based aluminium doors and window manufacturer, is set to grow with a GBP 3 million (USD 4 million) investment. Expansion plans include upgraded machinery, additional design centres and a second manufacturing facility on the Isle of Wight. The company currently has a...
