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Vedanta Aluminium draws 30,000 visitors at Kalahandi Utsav 2026, showcases bauxite-to-aluminium journey
At the 28th edition of Kalahandi Utsav – Ghumura 2026, India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, showcased its key operations and community development activities while demonstrating a clear view of aluminium production and applications. To know more about the global primary aluminium...
Recycled aluminium investment helps Frog Bikes cut carbon footprint
Children’s bicycle manufacturer Frog Bikes is taking a step towards lower-carbon production as it has secured GBP 150,000 (USD 201,000) in funding to support the use of recycled aluminium in its frames and forks. The loan has been provided through the Development Bank of Wales’ Green Business Loan...
Nanshan Aluminium targets capacity growth in Indonesia at an estimated $436.57M
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited is all set to start off preparatory works in 2026 on a new electrolytic aluminium facility in Indonesia’s Galang Batang Special Economic Zone. The facility is planned to produce up to 250,000 tonnes of aluminium a year, with...
Viettel Group inaugurates construction of Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip fabrication plant
Viettel Group, a state-owned multinational telecommunications and technology conglomerate, has launched construction of Vietnam's maiden semiconductor fabrication facility at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi. As part of the mission assigned by the Ministry of National Defence, this project represents...
Every Can Counts US partners with Open Water to boost aluminium beverage cans recycling
Every Can Counts US has reportedly partnered with Open Water to take part in a publicity drive dedicated to away-from-home aluminium beverage cans recycling at the home stadium of the LA Clippers basketball team. Open Water is a beverage brand that sells water in aluminium cans. As part of the...
Europe imposes anti-dumping duties on imported fused alumina from China
After six months since the announcement of plans to levy anti-dumping duties on imported fused alumina from China, the European Commission has finally taken the action. In a bid to protect critical supply chains and strengthen the EU’s industrial independence, the Commission has imposed duties...
RIMOWA & Vitra collaborated to launch a luggage-like aluminium stool
RIMOWA, the German luggage manufacturer, has collaborated with Swiss design brand Vitra to launch luggage like an aluminium stool. A limited edition of only 1,000 pieces of this kind of stool would be launched in the market in the initial phase. This Aluminum Stool mixes RIMOWA’s signature style...
EIB backs METLEN’s bauxite modernisation and gallium productiion with EUR 90 million
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has backed METLEN Energy & Metals with EUR 90 million (USD 104.45 million) investments to support them to execute the modernisation of bauxite mining operations and gallium project. This investment is aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on imported materials used...
Another year of record bauxite shipments from Guinea to China
Guinea continued to execute record bauxite shipments to China as demand from the world’s largest aluminium producer kept on gathering pace. Fresh shipping data shows that Guinea supplied about three-quarters of China’s bauxite needs in 2025, reinforcing its status as Beijing’s most important source...
Ghana advances plan for large-scale alumina refinery with proposal submission
An investor selection committee has been formed in Ghana that has delivered its findings on proposals to establish the country’s first large-scale alumina refinery, a development officials say could finally reverse decades of exporting raw bauxite while importing higher-value finished products at a...
Vishay's new 193 PUR-SI series of snap-in power aluminium capacitors target EV and solar
US-based semiconductor and electronic components manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has expanded its 193 PUR-SI series of miniature snap-in power aluminium electrolytic capacitors with voltage ratings of 550 V and 600 V. Produced under the Vishay BC components portfolio, the...
$60M medium-term facility agreement secured to charge up Nyinahin bauxite mining operations
The Nyinahin bauxite project in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, gains momentum for mining development as The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Metalloïd Resources Investment, LLC-S.P.C, and Ghana Integrated Bauxite Development Limited Company (GIBDLC) have secured a USD 60...
Odisha’s bauxite potential comes into focus with IIT Bhubaneswar’s satellite-led exploration
IIT Bhubaneswar has reportedly innovated a satellite-enabled method to map potential bauxite deposits across Odisha, a state that holds more than half of the country’s known reserves of the mineral. According to the Indian Institute of Technology, Odisha is estimated to contain around 2.3 billion...
Speira names Peter Basten as an executive member to lead the specialities business and innovation
European aluminium rolling and recycling firm Speira has appointed Peter Basten as a member of its Executive Management Team, reinforcing its focus on speciality aluminium products and innovation. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, pre-book the report " Global...
Saudi Arabia emerges as the next hub of an integrated aluminium complex, PIF partners with Red Sea Aluminium Holdings
Saudi Arabia is set to expand its downstream aluminium manufacturing footprint after PIF and Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) agreed initial terms to jointly develop an advanced, single integrated aluminium complex in Yanbu, located on the Kingdom’s western coast. To know more about the global...
European industry bodies launch alliance to boost small aluminium packaging recycling
European aluminium and packaging industry bodies have joined together to tackle low recycling rates for small aluminium packaging formats, such as coffee capsules, foil lids, and confectionery wraps that often escape effective recovery across Europe. The initiative, officially launched on January...
APAA applauds Trump’s move to support Atlantic Alumina Co. (ATALCO)
A fresh federal investment aimed at reinforcing the United States’ aluminium supply chain has drawn strong backing from the American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA), which has welcomed the Trump Administration’s decision to support Atlantic Alumina Co. (ATALCO). The move places renewed emphasis...
Vedanta share price gains 6% overnight to reach a new high
Metal stocks dazzled on Wednesday, January 14, including industrial metals. The Nifty Metal traded 2.7 per cent higher at INR 11,660.45 levels, with Vedanta stocks gaining 6.1 per cent. From INR 637.20 (USD 7.05) on January 13, Vedanta's share price surged to INR 676 ($7.48), reflecting optimism...
