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Genneia expands renewables, storage and transmission amidst Argentina’s grid constraints
The largest renewable power producer in Argentina, Genneia, is moving ahead with an ambitious expansion plan of installed renewable energy portfolio beyond 2 GW by the mid of 2026. The growth drive extends well beyond additional wind and solar farms, encompassing battery storage, self-funded transmission infrastructure, and long-term power supply agreements with energy-intensive customers, including data centres. The company currently operates 1,540 MW of renewable capacity, making it the country’s leading private player. Split between solar photovoltaic and wind projects, this move reflects a deliberate strategy to balance evolving tech capabilities and the market scenario. Also read: Policy push brings energy storage to the fore of Asia-Pacific’s power transition This expansion is...
Yamaha launched a 350W electric cycle
Yamaha has recently launched a new electric cycle with a 350W powerful motor that takes only 10 min for charging. The frame of the electric cycle is made of aluminium for a lightweight and strong structure. The use of Weight-efficientaluminium makes it easier for people to handle the cycles on the streets of the city during the ride. Moreover, it would also help to enhance its overall effectiveness at a low cost and with an eco-friendly nature. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The electric cycle is made to run for up to 580 km on a single charge basis which would help the daily commuters and students. The design of the cycle is made simple; however, it possesses a modern and fancy touch. The sporty stance of the cycle tends to...
Juda youth recycles 5,000 pounds of cans, raises $1,800 for charity
The Juda Zion Community Church Youth Group has reportedly collected about 5,000 pounds of aluminium cans and raised more than USD 1,800 in 2025, turning routine recycling into a quantifiable social impact. To know about 2026 aluminium recycling market, prebook our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 The group donated funds to the Juda School Food Backpack Program, Men's Resource Centre of Green County, ADRC of Green County, St. Vincent De Paul of Monroe, Aster Assisted Living Activity Fund, stained glass window repair fund at the church, food pantry at the church, Green County Family of Promise, Loaves and Fishes, Green County Sexual Assault Recovery Program and Christmas gifts for Juda School District students. The group noted the ongoing can collection cage at the Bank of New...
Dudley’s Aluminium secures two major education contracts in Hampshire
Dudley’s Aluminium, a Welsh fabricator, has won two new high-value education projects in Hampshire involving North Whiteley Secondary School and King’s Academy Bay House School in Gosport, to be delivered in partnership with main contractor Kier. Under both arrangements, Dudley's Aluminium will build Metal Technology System curtain walling, windows, and doors at each school. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The first project, North Whiteley Secondary School, represents a major greenfield education investment, designed to provide 900 secondary school places, each with dedicated facilities for pupils with special educational needs within mainstream education. The school will also have a three-storey teaching block and advanced...
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 is mainly due to several factors, including effective policies of the government and increasing demand for solar equipment by the industrials. Moreover, the company also emphasises benefiting from exports to the US as India is ensuring to reduce the supply chain dominance of China. As the manufacturing of solar equipment tends to increase in India, the demand for aluminium is also set to rise. Thus, companies such as Premier Energies, Waaree Energies, and Vikram Solar are investing heavily in the...
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. Through this collaboration, Hydro aims to support automotive OEMs with knowledge and solutions that enable lighter, more sustainable vehicle designs, while closely aligning material innovation with the industry’s accelerating push toward decarbonisation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain With stricter emissions regulations and growing electrification, lightweight materials are becoming central to vehicle design. Aluminium plays a key...
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 supply dynamics and growing demand for low-carbon aluminium. Analyst upgrades reshape the investment narrative Following the share hike, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating in a research report dated Wednesday, October 8. Similarly, Wells Fargo & Company also assigned a “hold” rating, raising its price target from USD 37.00 to USD 46.00. Other firms like BMO Capital Markets and B. Riley lifted target prices from USD 30.00 to USD 34.00 and USD 25.00 to USD 28.00, respectively, reaffirming a...
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 not only for power systems but also for downstream battery and lithium markets. The region’s starting point, however, remains uneven. Installed energy storage capacity across the Asia-Pacific region stood at 85GW in 2024, according to the Energy Institute, with China alone accounting for 88 per cent of the total. Outside China, deployment is concentrated primarily in Australia and South Korea, leaving much of the region at an early stage of adoption. However, the imbalance is most likely to ease...
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 providing optimum support to the tonne-mile demand, says Signal Ocean’s Commodity Radar. As a result, bauxite flows have been instrumental in keeping the capesize segment on an even keel. Globally, the bauxite trade in 2025 stands 18 per cent higher than in 2024, with China contributing the majority of the incremental demand. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain With a steady expansion of Guinea’s export momentum in 2025, bauxite has become...
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 says is sufficient to meet the electricity needs of about 40,000 homes and businesses in the surrounding area. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The site represents one of the most extensive solar developments undertaken by the company to date. More than 200 workers were employed during the construction of the project, thus contributing to local economic activity over the build period. At the heart of the project are more than...
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 sector, alongside a series of digital transformations. Building on Kun’an 1.0, which was released last year as the industry’s first dedicated AI large model, Kun’an 2.0 has significantly expanded its capabilities. The upgraded platform now covers more than 100 application scenarios spanning mining, smelting, processing, safety management and energy optimisation. Of these, 52 scenarios with strong potential for wider industry adoption were officially released, supported by eight high-quality...
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 mine wastewater into rare earth metals and magnets for defence use. The agreement is non-binding but outlines a framework linking upstream recovery technology with downstream processing and magnet production. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Under the arrangement, REalloys will serve as MCM’s preferred downstream partner for rare earth materials extracted from acid mine drainage, a toxic by-product of coal and hard-rock mining. MCM’s...
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+ reports across the value chain The largest single-site smelter produced 1623139 tonnes of aluminium during the year, which is a bit higher than 1622261 tonnes recorded in 2024. Alongside an upward growth momentum, the company also reached a landmark safety milestone with more than 42 million work hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), securing two consecutive LTI-free years for the first time in its 50-year history. Chief executive Ali Al Baqali said the results reflected the organisation’s ability...
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 metre aluminium crew boat developed to a bespoke in-house design exclusively for Kanoo Shipping. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Built for agency and husbandry duties, APS Glory is designed to balance crew comfort with workboat efficiency. It accommodates 23 passengers and offers a 1.5 tonne/m² deck cargo capacity, making it suitable for frequent port and offshore runs. Read More: Aluminium packaging consumption hit 18.5MT in 2024 -...
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 347.50 (USD 3.86) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). To know about 2026 aluminium market trends and analyses, prebook our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 The rally mirrors sharp moves on the London Metal Exchange (LME), where aluminium prices stood at USD 3,022.50 per tonne as of January 5 , for the first time since 2022. Market reports say the upswing is being fuelled by tight global inventories, driven by a cap on Chinese smelting capacity and production curbs in Europe due to...
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 the value chain ALFED’s feedback comes after a dedicated roundtable, held in collaboration with Leyton, which brought together producers, recyclers, processors and fabricators to discuss the proposals in detail. BICS is intended to alleviate electricity-related policy costs for energy-intensive industries. However, concern is raised by the ALFED members regarding the current proposal because it does not align with the energy usage patterns in the aluminium value chain. Substantial revisions in the...
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, highlighting the stock’s sharp decline over the past year. ACH shares have plunged 82 per cent and are trading near a 52-week low of USD 2.30. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The brokerage attributed the downgrade to ongoing uncertainties in the company’s short-term performance. At present, ACH is dealing with challenges that seem short-term, though significant, such as the loss of the Kaiser contract. InvestingPro forecasts a 74 per...
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 producers and other customers in India. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The orders will be executed over FY2027 and FY2028, offering medium-term revenue stability. Premier Energies expects to gain sustainable revenue through this order, which will directly support its ongoing capacity expansion plans. By September 2026, the company aims to scale up to 10.6 GW of solar cell capacity and 11.1 GW of module capacity, significantly higher than...
