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PL Capital visualises strong growth in the solar equipment space
PL Capital has shared a positive outlook for a strong scope on medium-term growth prospects in the renewable energy equipment manufacturing segment for India’s solar sector. The organisation states that the solar capacity is intended to increase from 106 GW in FY25 to around 290 GW by FY30E. This...
Hydro and Alumobility collaborate to help automakers meet sustainability targets
Image for reference only Hydro Extrusions has taken another step forward in advancing its sustainability strategy by partnering with Alumobility, a non-profit organisation that unites leading aluminium producers and technology experts to encourage the wider adoption of aluminium in modern vehicles....
Century Aluminium shares surge $42.85, analysts release their ratings
Century Aluminum’s stock rally has gathered fresh momentum, with shares climbing past USD 42.85. The move places the stock close to its 52-week high of USD 45.58, well above its 52-week low of USD 13.05, underscoring renewed confidence in the US-based primary aluminium producer amid tightening...
Policy push brings energy storage to the fore of Asia-Pacific’s power transition
Energy storage is moving steadily towards the centre of Asia-Pacific’s energy transition, as governments and industry bodies strengthen policy support and market frameworks that could unlock a new phase of capacity deployment from 2026 onwards. The shift is increasingly being viewed as a catalyst...
Guinea-led bauxite boom reinforces capesize freight prospects in 2026
Backed by a resilient Chinese import demand and sustained export growth from Guinea, bauxite is projected to remain a critical stabilising factor for the capesize freight market in 2026. A steep rise of 22 per cent in Guinea’s bauxite exports helps compensate for the weaker coal volume while...
Consumers Energy adds 2500MW of solar capacity in Michigan
Consumers Energy continues to scale up its renewable portfolio with the Muskegon Solar project going operational at Michigan. This new utility-scale solar facility, located at the Muskegon Resource Recovery Centre, covers roughly 1,900 acres and has an installed capacity of 250MW, which the company...
China's non-ferrous metals sector is making a leap in digitalisation with Kun'an 2.0 AI model
China’s non-ferrous metals industry is moving decisively towards large-scale industrial deployment of artificial intelligence in complex industrial scenarios.The shift was highlighted recently in Beijing with the unveiling of Kun’an 2.0, a purpose-built AI large model for the non-ferrous metals...
REalloys-MCM pact leads to unconventional route to the US rare earth security
REalloys Inc. and Mission Critical Materials LLC (MCM) have signed an agreement to build a fully domestic rare earth supply chain in the United States, leveraging an unconventional source of acid mine drainage. This is going to be the first end-to-end US production pathway that converts hazardous...
Alba hits 2025 production target with record output despite operational disruption
With a significantly high production output, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has closed 2025 with its strongest performance to date, thus remaining unrivalled in its annual target, in spite of operational challenges following the fire. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+...
Grandweld launches two aluminium crew boats for regional offshore operations
Grandweld, a Dubai-based shipyard operator, has reportedly launched two new crew boats aimed at meeting the evolving demands of regional offshore and marine operations. The first vessel, APS Glory, is a 25.3 metre aluminium crew boat delivered to West Coast Shipping Services, and the other is a 28...
NALCO shares jump 6% as LME aluminium prices top $3,000/t
The shares of leading aluminium producer National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) surged 6 per cent to a record intraday high of INR 351.70 (USD 3.90) on January 6, following a surge in aluminium prices above USD 3,000 per tonne . By 1:33 PM IST, NALCO stock was up by 5.05 per cent, standing at INR...
ALFED pushes for broader eligibility criteria and fairer electricity tests in BICS framework
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has submitted its formal response to the Government’s consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), following extensive input from across the aluminium sector. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across...
BofA cuts target for Aluminium Corporation of China amidst strategic shift
BofA Securities has brought a revised stance on Aluminium Corporation of China (NYSE: ACH) by reducing its price target from USD 4.20 to USD 2.50 while maintaining an Underperform status. The new target, which has been set, only offers a small margin above the current share price of USD 2.32,...
Premier Energies bags $255.84M solar cell and module orders for the Indian market
Hyderabad-based solar energy firm Premier Energies has secured large-scale domestic orders during the third quarter of FY 2026, valued at INR 23.07 billion ( USD 255.84 million). The orders are for the supply of solar cells and modules made of aluminium to a mix of domestic independent power...
EU risks losing aluminium scraps as overseas buyers step in
Europe’s drive to build a circular aluminium economy is at risk of backfiring, as large volumes of scrap collected across the bloc are being bought up by overseas players, processed into new metal, and sold back into the EU market, according to the world’s largest aluminium recycler, Novelis....
Amnah Apsara Emir is the new independent director of Press Metal Aluminium
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has revamped its board with the appointment of Amnah Apasra Emir Moehamad Izat Emir as an independent non-executive director, effective January 2, 2026. According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the Shah Alam-based aluminium producer confirmed that Amnah, aged...
Between cycles and transition: Norsk Hydro tests investors' patience
The share price of Norsk Hydro ASA has settled into a narrow trading range, reflecting the sheer tension in the market over the short-term volatility in the aluminium market and the company’s efforts in the energy transition. However, after a few consecutive sessions of subdued trade, the stock...
Kaiser Aluminum gets a "hold" rating after stock surges above $118.11 mark
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation’s recent rally above the USD 118.11 threshold has prompted analysts to reassess the stock’s near-term upside, as recent gains raise valuation concerns. While optimism around the US aluminium producer has strengthened over recent months, analyst actions suggest that much...
