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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...
Brazilian Rare Earths reports progress in Amargosa Bauxite Project, strengthens balance sheet
Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has reported steady progress in the operational front of Amargosa Bauxite Project during the three months ended December 31, 2025, with significant growth achieved in the segments of project development, strategic partnerships and balance sheet strength. During the...
Rio Tinto-Chalco partnership targets growth with $902M CBA transaction
*** Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have agreed to jointly acquire a controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), marking a major strategic move to expand their presence in low-carbon aluminium production. Under a definitive agreement with Votorantim,...
Pakistan's aluminium ore exports to China hit record $14M
Pakistan’s aluminium ore exports to China hit a record USD 14.16 million in 2025, a stunning leap that underscores the shifting dynamics of bilateral trade and industrial demand. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) shows that aluminium ores and concentrates surged from just...
Aluminium hits $3,387/t as Trump's "Doing Great" dollar remark fuels metal rally
Global aluminium markets surged on Wednesday, pushing prices to their highest level in nearly four years as a sudden slide in the US dollar reignited risk appetite across base metals. The rally gathered pace after President Trump downplayed concerns over the greenback. Asked about the recent USD...
25% drop in Egypt Aluminium’s profit margin despite higher sales
Egypt Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) saw its profitability weaken in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year, even as turnover rose, according to unaudited figures released to the Egyptian Exchange on January 28. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
New 400 MW solar cell units boost Premier Energies’ manufacturing base
Premier Energies has brought a new 400MW solar cell manufacturing facility into operation at Maheshwaram in Telangana.The newly commissioned plant will manufacture solar cells based on mono passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) technology. With the site now operational, the...
Rodger Fuller to close his stint with Sonoco Leadership in February 2026
After shaping operations across continents, Rodger Fuller will retire from Sonoco Products Company, a leading packaging solutions provider across industries like beauty & personal care and food & beverages, at the end of February 2026. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get...
Can Makers UK appoints John O'Maoileoin as its new chair
Can Makers UK, the influential trade association representing British beverage can manufacturers, has appointed John O’Maoileoin as its new chair, marking a strategic leadership shift at the heart of a dynamic and evolving packaging sector. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond,...
Aluminium nitride drives a new performance frontier in GaN power Electronics
Scientists of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor have achieved a notable milestone in nitride semiconductor research by realising an exceptionally high two-dimensional electron gas density at room temperature in an aluminium nitride/gallium nitride heterostructure. Grown using plasma-assisted...
Emirates Global Aluminium garners Global Lighthouse Recognition from WEF
Image source: EGA Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has secured a place in the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a recognition reserved for manufacturing operations that have successfully embedded advanced technologies into day-to-day production. The announcement places the UAE-based...
NALCO plans to build 200–300 MW renewable power capacity for greener aluminium production
Intending to revamp energy configuration for aluminium operations , NALCO is making sincere efforts to reduce carbon emissions from its power-intensive industrial processes by minimising its dependence on coal-based captive power generation. Presently, the state-owned miner and metal producer is...
India extends GHG emission reduction norms to four more industries, including secondary aluminium
The India Government has reportedly brought four additional industrial sectors under greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction norms, and those sectors include petroleum refinery, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium. This move is part of the efforts to strengthen climate action across...
Constellium moves 52-week high after HARBOR Capital reduces its holding
HARBOR Capital Advisors has marginally trimmed its exposure to aluminium products manufacturer Constellium SE, according to a recent regulatory disclosure in the United States. A Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission shows that the investment firm reduced its holding during the...
China challenges India’s EV policies at WTO amid trade dispute
China has recently escalated the issue of its trade disagreement with India by asking the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to establish a dispute settlement case against New Delhi’s incentive schemes for cars, batteries, and EVs. The case came after a failure in bilateral consultations held on...
GIADEC dismisses reports of VALCO Sale, confirms strategic partnership instead
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has firmly rejected claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, clarifying that the government is instead pursuing a carefully structured strategic partnership to revive and expand the long-idled smelter. The...
China-backed new electrolytic aluminium plant inaugurated in Angola
Angola President João Lourenço has inaugurated an electrolytic aluminium plant, marking a new development towards industrial diversification and job creation. Located in the Barra do Dande Free Trade Zone in Bengo province, Angola, the facility represents the first phase of a five-stage project...
Ramkrishna Forgings issues INR 19.9B warrants to its promoter
Ramkrishna Forgings, one of India’s leading manufacturers of forged and machined components, has issued INR 3.4 million (USD 37,067) warrants to promoter Chaitanya Jalan for INR 588 (USD 6.46) per warrant, amounting to a total of INR 19.9 billion (USD 21.7 million) in warrants. To know more about...
