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Oklahoma Department of Commerce hails successful plant tour of Emirates Global Aluminium in the UAE
Senior figures from across Oklahoma’s public and private sectors have returned from the Middle East after examining, at first hand, the scale of aluminium production in Emirate Global Aluminium that could soon be replicated in their own state. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download...
US trade representative hints towards tariff recalibration as aluminium stocks go down amid trade pressure
Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative, stated on Tuesday that the Trump administration is willing to adjust the broad tariffs imposed on imported aluminium and steels amongst rising pressure from businesses. However, he expressed that the underlying tariffs have been “very successful” for the US...
Alcoa secures federal approval for mining in Western Australia under the EPBC Act
The Australian Federal Government has granted Alcoa Corporation, a leading producer of bauxite, alumina and aluminium, the modernised framework of mining activities in the Western Australian region. Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC), the Australian...
From Aluminium to Steel: Meiyume strengthens Its sustainable metal packaging strategy
At Paris Packaging Week on February 5-6, Meiyume grabbed the spotlight to underline how it is responding to rising expectations around sustainability in the luxury beauty sector. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
Roxanne Sharif joins Can Manufacturers Institute as director of sustainability
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), a trade association of manufacturers and suppliers of metal cans, has appointed Roxanne Sharif, MBA as Director of Sustainability, effective February 9, 2026. Being an expertise as a corporate sustainability leader, supporting Fortune 500 companies, Ms Sharif...
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AL Circle x Tiziana Tronci from Gefond: “The aluminium die casting market shows strong growth potential in 2026 and the years ahead”
Tiziana Tronci is a Board Member & New Products Development Manager at Gefond Srl and CEO of HPDC. With a degree in Communication Sciences and over 20 years of experience in communication and business development, Tiziana plays a pivotal role in advancing innovation across the non-ferrous foundry...
Turkish scrap dealer turns $1.8K Boeing 747 into $57K asset
Ertan Çoğul, a scrap dealer in Bursa (a city in Northwestern Turkey), purchased a 22-tonne Boeing 747 for TRY 80,000 (USD 1.8 thousand) after a municipal project to turn the aircraft into an aeroplane cafe was cancelled. Today, the plane’s estimated scrap value has risen to approx TRY 2.5 million...
The Ghana government backs the recycling sector as the Deputy Minister tours the Shai Hills Facility
A visit by Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Samson Ahi, to the Shai Hills facility of Recyclers Ghana Ltd has drawn attention to the company’s export contribution and the pressures facing the recycling industry. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download our...
Vedanta Aluminium installs solar-powered borewells to improve drinking water access in Odisha villages
India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, took initiatives of installing solar-powered borewells with advanced purification systems across villages in Odisha. The company reinforces its commitment to community well-being through its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme across...
Floating metal: Here’s how University of Rochester scientists made aluminium tubes unsinkable
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a technology that will enable aluminium to float on water by securing air bubbles inside. The tubes themselves are quite slender, about one-fifth of an inch in diameter. However, when stacked together, they can be combined into larger...
Laura Haury becomes sustainability project coordinator for Kentucky's MI2 Metals initiative
Kentucky’s Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) has appointed Laura Haury from Logan Aluminum as its new sustainability project coordinator. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 In her new role, Haury will connect manufacturing...
Odisha, India attracts $7.4 billion in renewable energy investments
Odisha has drawn renewable energy investment commitments of INR 670,000 million (USD 7.4 billion) for the development of 6.8 gigawatts (GW), announced on the opening day of the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download our...
India posts record power capacity expansion with renewables leading the process
India has expanded its electricity generation base by more than 50,000 megawatts (MW) during the current financial year, setting a new annual benchmark for capacity growth. According to figures released on Sunday by the Union Ministry of Power, the country added 52,537 MW of generation capacity...
China’s solar panel industry is shrinking: Impact of overcapacity, price collapse & socioeconomic volatility
China’s solar panel manufacturing sector is facing a serious slowdown despite solar energy becoming the cheapest form of clean power worldwide. Over the past decade, China emerged as the global leader in solar panel production. Strong government support, large-scale industrial expansion, and...
CANPACK’s Russian operations transferred to external administrators, funds already donated
Image source: CANPACK Leading global manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, CANPACK Group, Inc., reported that its Russian operations have been placed under temporary external administration by presidential decree without giving prior notice or asking for consent and approval. Following...
CME approves aluminium storage sites in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Taiwan and Hong Kong are set to be added as the new aluminium warehouse locations on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) , according to three sources. This marks a move by CME to step up its challenge to the London Metal Exchange (LME) in Asia, particularly in locations that account for...
CME Group plans first Rare Earth Futures Contract to reduce western dependence on China
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The CME Group, an American financial services company based in Chicago, is preparing a plan to introduce the world’s first futures contract for rare earth elements. This initiative would enable governments, companies, and banks to safeguard price risks in the rare earth sector,...
HES Fos and Alteo sign partnership agreement for hydrated alumina logistics
In order to relocate a major part of its logistics operations to Fos-sur-Mer, Alteo has joined hands with HES Fos, a subsidiary of HES International BV. According to this arrangement, the latter will be responsible for the unloading of ships, storage of hydrated alumina and delivery to Alteo’s...
