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EU’s revised 2035 stance exposes rifts in EV sector
Europe’s transition to electric mobility remains officially on track, but the destination now appears less certain. The European Commission has moved to defer its long-standing plan to phase out petrol and diesel car sales by 2035, prompting unease among electric vehicle startups and...
Imo Government restores the historic aluminium plant after years of abandonment
The Imo State Government has officially recommissioned the Imo Aluminium Extrusion Industries Limited (ALEX) in Inyishi, Ikeduru Local Government Area, marking the full revival of one of the state’s oldest and most strategic industrial assets. At the official flag-off ceremony on Tuesday, the...
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses private firm’s appeal over bauxite mining lease
The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected an intra-court appeal filed by Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines and Minerals Ltd regarding a bauxite mining lease in the Kanker–Bastar region of the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, in an order passed...
Aluminium Extrusion surge in caps, strong week at Nigerian Exchange after 59% weekly rally
On the closing of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) last week, Aluminium Extrusion emerged as the standout performer after a sharp rally that placed it at the top of the weekly gainers’ table. The aluminiumstock surged by 59.35 per cent to close at N12.35 ( USD 0.0082), reflecting heightened investor...
Nanshan Aluminium's Southeast Asian project reaches four million tonnes of annual output
Leading alumina producer Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited has fully commissioned its New Alumina Production Project in Southeast Asia, adding two million tonnes of annual capacity and doubling its total designed alumina output to four million tonnes per year. The ramp-up was...
NALCO sees confidence in aluminium cycle, rules out divestment
A strained global aluminium market could push prices sharply higher over the next year, even as alumina remains weighed down by surplus supply, believes the leadership of National Aluminium Company (NALCO). Image source: NALCO Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of the...
CANPACK and Royal Swinkels join hands to launch the 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition can design
CANPACK collaborated with Royal Swinkels to introduce the latest 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition can design. The launch continues a long-running tradition of turning the 8.6 Original 50cl beverage can into a canvas for bold artistic expression. The project brings together the distinctive spirit of...
GST 2.0 resets the confidence in India’s auto industry’s trajectory after a sluggish phase
As 2025 draws to a close, automobile companies in India is experiencing a massive shift from a phase of weak demand and cautious spending to one of significant momentum. Driven largely by the GST 2.0, the new wave has reshaped vehicle pricing and improved sentiments across segments. With industry...
AL Circle x TOMRA: "Amid global volatility and resource scarcity, high purity recycled scrap has become an indispensable resource for manufacturers"
Frank van de Winkel is TOMRA Recycling's Business Development Manager – Metal, and an expert in aluminium recycling with 20 years of experience in the industry. He has demonstrated a history of working in the industrial automation industry, possessing strong business development and professional...
Nagoya University in Japan comes up with heat-resistant, recyclable aluminium
While aluminium is being valued for its top-notch recyclability and strength, prolonged exposure to heat causes conventional aluminium alloys to lose strength, limiting their use in engines, turbines, and aerospace systems. However, this long-standing limitation is addressed by a research team of...
Guinea's increased bauxite exports to China lead to oversupply and an alumina price squeeze
Guinea strengthened its dominance in the global bauxite market in 2025, driven by record shipments to China. Exports to China reached 127.11 million tonnes in the first 10 months of the year, up 38.47 per cent year-on-year, according to China’s General Administration of Customs. The shipments...
Impact Minerals moves closer to integrated HPA model via Alluminous-C4V deal
Impact Minerals Limited ( ASX: IPT) has taken a step forward towards building a fully integrated high-purity alumina business, following a fresh tech collaboration with Technology Collaboration Agreement with Charge CCCV LLC (C4V), a US-based battery technology firm. The partnership is essentially...
Hydro makes holiday contribution to Red Cross
Hydro is making a holiday contribution of NOK 500 thousand to the Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics The donation is part of Hydro’s partnership with the Norwegian Red Cross, which focuses on strengthening local...
Kaiser Aluminum confirms sales and marketing leadership transition with new appointment
Kaiser Aluminum has confirmed a leadership change within its commercial team, naming Hugh (Jack) J. Barger III as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective from January 1. The appointment forms part of a planned succession process and follows the decision of Blain A. Tiffany, the...
China aluminium imports fall 14% Y-o-Y in November
China's imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products fell by 14 percent in November compared to the previous year, customs statistics revealed on Thursday.The General Administration of Customs reported that the country imported 240,000 metric tonnes. This fall brought an end to the five...
Gov. Bill Lee announces 285 new jobs as ALUKO Group expands Tennessee operations
Bill Lee, the Governor of Tennessee, Stuart C. McWhorter, the deputy governor and commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, and representatives of ALUKO Group announced today that the South-Korean firm has chosen Halls, Tennessee, for its second US manufacturing...
Remal Alcast commences operations at new billet casthouse in Maharashtra
Remal Alcast Pvt. Ltd. has commenced operations at its new integrated aluminium billet casthouse under the brand Remal at Vile Bhagad, Maharashtra. Backed by the Star Group, the facility strengthens India's aluminium manufacturing ecosystem with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and...
Alumil India expands southern presence with new experience centre in Coimbatore
Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group – one of the global pioneers in designing and manufacturing of high-quality architectural aluminium systems, has strengthened its footprint in Southern India with the launch of a new Experience Centre in Coimbatore, its fourth in Tamil...
