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EU and US align to challenge China’s dominance over critical minerals
The world’s largest bilateral trade and investment partnership between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) is about to include materials vital for most modern technologies. Among several geopolitical tensions, shrinking working age population (decline of 49 million by 2050) and...
VBX expands Wuudagu bauxite resource with high-grade additions from new plateaus
VBX Limited has significantly increased the scale of its Wuudagu bauxite project in northern Western Australia after defining new high-grade mineralisation across three additional plateaus, more than doubling the site’s Measured and Indicated resource base. To know more about the global primary...
Kanishk Aluminium India slides 24% on BSE SME debut
Shares of Kanishk Aluminium India made a subdued debut on the BSE SME platform, ending their first trading session well below the IPO price. The stock was last seen trading at INR 55.48 (USD 0.61), reflecting a 24 per cent decline from the issue price of INR 73 (USD 0.81) per share. To know more...
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AL Circle x Glen Hodgson: CBAM is designed for an idealised future rather than today’s reality, and that gap undermines its effectiveness
Glen Hodgson, Founder and CEO of Free Trade Europa, with over twenty-five years of experience in communications, public affairs, and lobbying, focuses on promoting free trade, liberalisation, and the rule of law within the European Union and internationally. Glen was previously responsible for the...
VALCO targets 1.5MT output alongside 5000 jobs through its integrated aluminium plan
Plans to develop a fully integrated aluminium industry in Ghana could elevate the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) into one of Africa’s largest aluminium producers, according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Robert Malika Sambian. To know more about the global primary aluminium...
China leads, but single refineries don’t! Here are the leading producers of Global High-Purity Alumina industry
With diverse industrial applications extending beyond aluminium production, the global alumina market is experiencing strong growth, valued at over USD 50 billion in 2024. It is expected to rise to over USD 85 billion by 2033. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook,...
Aluminium packaging coatings and circular economy: A forecast in metal packaging till 2033
The global metal packaging coatings market in 2024 was valued at approximately USD 3.4 billion. It is forecast to rise to USD 5.1 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 per cent between 2025 and 2033. The global market is set to expand steadily over the coming decade,...
Japan finds strategic rare earth minerals in 6,000-metre deep ocean beds
Japan has confirmed the discovery of rare–earth–bearing sediments in 6,000-metre-deep seabed zones, following a targeted expedition aimed at reducing reliance on China for critical minerals. Officials say the operation marks the world’s first attempt to recover rare earth resources from such...
US seeks to break China’s grip on critical minerals with new stockpile
The United States is preparing a large-scale effort to reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals, backing a new stockpiling initiative designed to protect American industry from supply disruptions. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “...
India-US pact: Reduction from 50% to 18% tariffs in exchange for Russian oil halt, rebate on aluminium yet to come
The United States and India are about to shake hands on new duty protocols under which tariffs on most Indian-made products are expected to be reduced to 18 per cent. However, aluminium and steel are expected to face the previously announced higher tariffs until further discussions. To know more...
The Great Khali is on board as the brand ambassador of Polo Elevators
With the catchphrase “No Jhatke, Only Hatke,” meaning ‘no surprises, only uniqueness,’ Delhi-based lift and elevator manufacturer and service provider Polo Elevators India Pvt Ltd recently appointed The Great Khali, a renowned Indian wrestler, as its brand ambassador. Both the slogan and the...
AL Circle x Dr Ashok Nandi: With the deteriorating domestic and imported bauxite quality, alumina refineries are slowly adopting the lower-grade ores for survival
Dr Ashok Nandi, President of the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS), in an exclusive interview with AL Circle, discussed how India’s aluminium industry is shifting from efficiency gains to systemic transformation. He highlighted key drivers such as decarbonisation, circular...
Younan Company announces 880MW solar-plus-storage project in California
With plans for an 880 MW solar-plus-storage project in California, private equity firm Younan Company is entering the US clean energy market as it decides to diversify beyond its conventional real estate and hospitality portfolio. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026...
Cambio Roasters unveils recyclable aluminium pod in challenge to single-use coffee waste
Cambio Roasters has rolled out a new brand campaign that seeks to redefine the future of single-serve coffee for Keurig users, marking the introduction of what it describes as the first fully recyclable aluminium coffee pod designed specifically for Keurig machines. To know more about the global...
Uzbekistan's first aluminium can factory gets IFC support, promising 200+ jobs and import independence
In a major move to strengthen its industrial base and cut reliance on imports, Uzbekistan has secured support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its first greenfield aluminium can production facility, a strategic investment that could reshape the nation’s packaging landscape and...
MPE backs CBAM extension from 2028 into downstream aluminium, steel & iron products
The European Commission’s proposed extension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has gained the support of Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), advocating fairer carbon pricing in line with broader climate objectives and decisive action to address emissions across supply chains. To know more...
Summit Global trims stake in Kaiser Aluminum while many other institutions rebalancing their positions
According to the latest regulatory filing, Summit Global Investments has significantly reduced its exposure to Kaiser Aluminum Corporation during the third quarter. The investment firm trimmed its holding in the industrial products manufacturer by more than half, selling 5,683 shares over the...
Critical minerals to take centre stage in G7 talks
Senior officials from the G7 and allied economies are set to convene in Washington next week, placing critical minerals firmly at the centre of discussions as concerns grow over China’s dominance in global supply chains. Representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European...
