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Novelis further sorts its recycling capability with new WENDT system
Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has made a move to enhance its aluminium recycling capabilities. It has commissioned a new, state-of-the-art shredding and sorting system from WENDT CORPORATION. The system will be installed at its Guthrie, Kentucky, recycling facility. Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/ Also read: Toyota to shut down one of its two EV production plants in US amidst rising tariffs The high-capacity system is a cornerstone of the Guthrie plant, designed to process a wide variety of aluminium scrap with exceptional efficiency and purity, directly supporting Novelis’ goal of increasing the recycled content in its high-value products. An upgrade for improved efficiency The turnkey system, engineered and installed by WENDT, features the...
Weak market conditions drive Worldwide Aluminium to 52-week low
Worldwide Aluminium, an India-based supplier of aluminium products, has fallen to a new 52-week low, trading at INR 15.76 (USD 0.19) on 9 September 2025. The share has underperformed its sector by 3.21 per cent and has fallen 9.68 per cent over just two days. The decline matches weakness in global aluminium sentiment, with consistent negative investment valuations attributable to sluggish demand and oversupply pressures. Also read: Indian brands to slash prices: Almost all AL-inclusive goods are cheaper with 'GST 2.0' revised rates Persistent weakness despite positive quarters The company has reported positive results for three consecutive quarters, with net sales of INR 635.4 million (USD 7.62 million) and a modest profit after tax of INR 0.07 crore (USD 8,400) in the first nine months....
Vedanta Aluminium empowers 650 teachers through comprehensive block-level orientation
India's foremost aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium has initiated a grassroots education programme in Odisha with the Block Education Department. The programme included a one-day teachers' orientation programme at Mahima Degree College (Bijapali) with over 650 elementary teachers from Lakhanpur block. The programme aims to improve the quality of teaching and classroom practices that will ultimately improve learning for the students in the surrounding area. Image source: https://x.com/girijashankard1 Also read: From rumours to reality- Apple launches iPhone 17 series in ALuminium unibody The sessions addressed core topics including lesson construction, classroom leadership, disaster preparedness and management, first-aid, and technology in teaching. Teachers engaged in interactive...
Oman and the Netherlands launch a strategic partnership to boost renewable energy development
Five Elements Environmental Services, an Oman-based consultancy firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Netherlands’ Pondera Consult to support investors in renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in Oman. Image for referential purposes only Also read: China to reopen 'Panda Bond' market to Russian companies This collaboration will offer advanced technical, engineering, environmental, social, and climate risk assessments. These are crucial at the feasibility study, bidding, and post-bid stages, as they will ensure projects are suitable within the context of Oman’s clean energy aspirations and its Net Zero 2050 aim. Diplomatic ties powering clean energy goals The move follows the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman, to...
Aditya Alumina and Centurion University partner to launch a veterinary care hospital
Aditya Alumina Refinery, Kansariguda – a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited – has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centurion University of Technology. The MoU is a major initiative for establishing a veterinary hospital in Kansariguda and is a key move by the company towards rural and community welfare. This project is a significant part of Hindalco’s well-thought-out strategy for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which seeks to provide high-quality and much-needed veterinary services for poultry, livestock, and stray animals, directly addressing the requirements for accessible animal healthcare in the rural communities. The key initiative of the Animal Health Van includes mobile ambulatory services, which will cover 50 villages across the...
China to reopen 'Panda Bond' market to Russian companies
Chinese banking regulators are making plans to permit Russian energy firms to restart selling yuan-denominated bonds in mainland China, a step that would give a vital non-Western source of funding to Moscow and represent a strong deepening of economic relationships between the two countries. The possible relaunch of this so-called "Panda Bond" market would restore a trail first blazed by Russian aluminium behemoth Rusal. A new system of finance in the making Senior Chinese financial policymakers signalled their approval of the proposal in recent talks with Russian energy executives. If it goes ahead, it will be the first time a Russian firm would raise capital on mainland China since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The only historical precedent for such a step is from the aluminium sector....
Analyst raises earnings forecast for Ball Corporation
Analyst raises earnings forecast for Ball Corporation Equities research analysts at Zacks Research have raised their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) as a research note issued to its investors on September 3. Zacks Research analyst Team now expect the company to earn USD 1.03 per share for the quarter, up from the previous estimate of USD 0.99. The estimated earnings for Ball for this current year are USD 3.48 per share. Zacks Research analyst Team have also issued estimated earnings of USD 4.43 EPS for the company in FY2027. On August 5, Ball released its earnings results, where the company reported USD 0.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Whereas the estimation of the topping analysts' consensus remains at USD 0.87 by USD 0.03. The company has earned a total revenue of USD...
Vikram Solar and ACME surge after renewable energy orders
Three solar companies, Vikram Solar, ACME Solar and SPML Infra, announced major contract wins on Monday. This instantly sparked a strong interest in their shares. The deals span renewable energy and water infrastructure – sectors that are drawing heavy investment as India pushes its sustainability agenda. Image for representational purposes only Also read: The updated version of our report — World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Vikram Solar has received a significant contract from L&T Construction for 336 MW of EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) high-efficiency solar modules to be installed in Khavda, Gujarat. The company will deliver its latest Hypersol G12R modules, designed with N-type technology and bifaciality of up to 80 per cent. The...
Aluminium theft in India’s Thane highlights the metal’s soaring demand
Thane police in Maharashtra are probing a big theft, with aluminium plates worth INR 3.95 million (around USD 45,000) being robbed from a construction site in the Bhiwandi district. The theft reportedly happened in early April but was officially reported by the general manager of the construction company on September 1, almost five months after the incident. This delay has added another mystery to the case. Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/ Also read: Outlook for the Indian Aluminium Idustry As authorities try to track down the unknown culprits, the multi-million-dollar heist highlights the rising price and demand for aluminium, especially in India's thriving construction and infrastructure industries. The plates form an essential part of contemporary construction, utilised in...
UK regulator seeks clarity on Mercuria’s sway over LME aluminium stocks
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a financial regulatory body, has approached Swiss-based energy and commodity trading firm Mercuria over its unusually large aluminium holdings on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Two witnesses who were familiar with the matter said the position has distorted near-term aluminium prices. It has left manufacturers in the transport, packaging and construction industries exposed to volatility and lacking transparency. Image for referential purposes only While no rules appear to have been broken, the FCA wants to understand why Mercuria is holding so much metal. It also wants to know what it intends to do with it and when it might release stocks. “As per its policy relating to position management, the LME has a number of arrangements in place to...
Drurys transforms recycling efficiency through innovative compact swarf technology
Precision engineering company Drurys Engineering, part of the manufacturing and engineering business Amcouri Group, has taken a decisive step towards reducing waste and boosting recycling revenue. At its Hitchin base, the company has installed a new centralised swarf processing system from J&S Engineering. The machine is built around the iSwarf50 briquetting machine supplied by German manufacturer Hocker Polytechnik. Image source: https://jandsengineering.com/ Metal swarf Metal swarf has long been a costly burden for many manufacturers. Storage skips eat up space, fluids are lost, and recycling returns fall short of potential. Drurys faced all these issues until the new system was commissioned. With the installation, the company has reduced waste but also unlocked new efficiencies,...
European solar manufacturers push for CBAM extension to expand their portfolio
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has recently had a meeting with the European Commission to extend the scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to include solar trackers, photovoltaic modules, and similar other finished solar products in its portfolio. The concern is that while raw materials like aluminium fall under CBAM, finished imports escape scrutiny – undermining EU producers. Expanding coverage and promoting the use of green aluminium could close this loophole and cut carbon leakage. ESMC authorities believe that leaving these products outside the CBAM portfolio can have a credibility impact on the EU manufacturers, and at the same time, it will be a disadvantage for the business in the long run. The loophole CBAM is dealing with at present As of now, CBAM...
Rubix targets untapped bauxite mines in Central Africa
Rubix Resources has recently signed a non-binding agreement with Nyos Metals and Yoro Metals to leverage the bauxite projects of Cameroon and the Republic of Congo. This is quite a major step, especially when Rubix is all set to expand its portfolio in untapped bauxite mines across Central Africa. A deep dive into the projects The deal involves two licence applications – one in Cameroon and the other involving six contiguous concessions in Congo. Practically, this is going to encompass about 3000 square kilometres of bauxite mines. Sources said these two regions are highly prospective but have been unexplored so far, especially due to no improvement in terms of exploration work post-1960s. In this context, Rubix certainly wins a significant first-mover advantage, thus offering the company...
Indian aluminium sector seeks policy support to counter rising plastic use
India’s aluminium industry is under pressure as cheaper plastic alternatives like UPVC products replace aluminium in many uses. The industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to step in, encourage more domestic aluminium consumption, and safeguard the interests of small manufacturers. “Aluminium products, including window frames, kitchen items, doors, roofs, and automotive parts, are being replaced by UPVC at an alarming rate,” said Jitendra Chopra, president of ALEMAI. He also added that government-backed promotion of UPVC is derived from crude oil. It contradicts India’s Paris Agreement commitments on cutting emissions. India’s aluminium extrusion industry has the capacity to produce 3 million tonnes annually but currently...
Canada to announce aid for aluminium, steel and canola sectors amid tariff dispute
Canada is preparing to announce long-awaited support measures for its aluminium, steel and agricultural sectors, as trade frictions with the United States intensify. Industry Minister Melanie Joly commented that targeted relief for aluminium companies will be rolled out soon in the following days. The package aims to cushion producers against the uncertainty created by US tariffs. She added that Ottawa would also back the steel sector as it seeks to pivot away from US markets, though specifics were not revealed. Image for representational purposes only Get in-depth insights from — Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 In parallel, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed that canola farmers, who were hit by Chinese tariffs, will soon see fresh support....
Nova Alumina appoints Zoran Stevanovic as the New CEO
Bosnian aluminium producer Nova Alumina has announced a leadership change as part of its evolving corporate journey. The company confirmed that Radislav Filipovic has been appointed CEO, succeeding Zoran Stevanovic, who has taken up the role of transport minister of Bosnia's Serb Republic. Image source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/ Filipovic is a well-known name at Nova Alumina; he has served as deputy CEO since May 2024. With over 25 years in the aluminium industry, Filipovic brings continuity and technical knowledge at an opportune time for the company’s growth. Nova Alumina was founded by businessman Gordan Pavlovic and his Pavgord Group in 2023. Pavgard soon became a significant player in the industry after acquiring Alumina, Bosnia's largest exporter, in 2024. The main production...
Orogen Royalties X South32: Generative exploration alliance pact signed
Orogen Royalties and a wholly owned subsidiary of South32, has signed the Generative Exploration Alliance Agreement for exploring the base metals in Western North America. The entire subsidy is given by South32, while Orogen would keep a royalty interest if any base metal is discovered. The agreement is mainly focused on generating all the base metal targets in Western North America. Both Orogen Royalties and South32 would be collaborating in the early stage of generative exploration to discover all the intrusion-related base metals in the unexplored regions of western North America. The budget for the project has been fixed at USD 300 thousand for enhancing the generative exploration work, which is mainly funded by South32. The initial land acquisition and all the exploration costs of...
Impact Minerals forms a JV with Kuniko for the NSW Commonwealth Gold Project
Impact Minerals, an Australian minerals explorer currently focusing on high-purity alumina, has established a joint venture agreement with Kuniko, an exploration company, to advance the Commonwealth Project in the Lachlan Province, New South Wales. The arrangement is designed to advance the project through exploration and finally to a point wherein a positive decision to mine is a practical possibility. Image for representational purposes only Get in-depth insights from — Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 Under the agreement, Impact will receive 3.13 million Kuniko shares following a two-week due diligence period. Half of these shares will be escrowed for six months, the remainder for a year. Kuniko is required to invest USD 1.5 million over the first...
