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NALCO posts historic Q3 FY26 profit as nine-month performance sets new benchmarks
Under the Ministry of Mines and one of India’s leading alumina and aluminium producers and exporters, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, reported the quarterly net profit, which is deemed to be the highest in its history. Q3 FY26, ending with December, reflecting both operational and financial performance, gained a net profit of INR 16.01 billion (USD 175 million), reflecting a difference of 1.1 per cent, where in the same quarter last year, the numbers stood at INR 15.83 billion (USD 172 million). Total income NALCO's Q3 FY26 financial results, as per the review taken by the Board at its meeting, which took place in Bhubaneswar, recorded that the firm made a total income of INR 49.25 billion (USD 535 million). If this number is...
LME aluminium jolts the market as cash offer slides to $3,110 per tonne
On January 30, which is the close of the week, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices showed a significant dip in its contracts and futures prices. The declining trend has also been observed in the LME inventories as well. The LME cash bid dropped from USD 3,323 per tonne to USD 3,109 per tonne, with a difference of USD 214 per tonne ot 6.4 per cent. Similarly, the cash offer fell from USD 3,325 per tonne to USD 3,110 per tonne, reflecting the price moving down by USD 215 per tonne or 6.5 per cent. Also read: LME cash offer recovers with a 2.9% increase while inventories continue on with a slight dip A similar trend is seen in the 3-month forward contracts, where the bid shifted to USD 3,132 per tonne from USD 3,325.5 per tonne, with a difference of USD 193.5 per tonne or 6 per...
Conquer the new normal for sustainable packaging at Sustpack US 2026
Smithers will host Sustainability in Packaging US (SUSTPACK) from March 10-12, 2026, in Chicago, IL., at the Hilton Chicago. This industry-leading event has never been more paramount. Shifting administrative support, economic headwinds and shrinking operations have forced companies to make tough decisions regarding sustainability. This forum will provide the entire packaging supply chain with the guidance needed to thrive in this uncertain market. Attendees will learn how to push through their initiatives while networking with industry leaders who have already done so. These include SC Johnson, WM, Terracycle, Mondelez, ProAmpac, Abbvie, Inutitive AI and erthos. Also read: India extends GHG emission reduction norms to four more industries, including secondary aluminium Smithers heard...
Vietnam’s industrial giant Truong Hai Group Corporation steps into bauxite and non-ferrous metals
Vietnam's one of the leading private conglomerates, Truong Hai Group Corporation (Thaco Group), in order to include mining and metal production, has now extended its business registration. Mining and processing of bauxite and mining of the other non-ferrous metal ores are included in the latest business registration. Activities related to mining will be supporting other activities, which may include quarrying of stone, sand, gravel and clay, construction of mining works and wholesaling metals and their ores. Also read: From bauxite to alumina: key projects redefining aluminium supply in 2025 Within the newly registered business line, promotions of precious and other non-ferrous metals alongside forging, stamping, pressing and rolling metal are also included. Apart from the mining...
Is aluminium scrap quietly rewriting the global metals playbook, especially with EU scrap tension, solar PV & India's new policies?
Aluminium scrap is quickly becoming a crucial battleground for the global metals industry. There is a mix of changing trade patterns, soaring prices, stricter regulations and urgent decarbonisation goals all coming together. Europe is increasingly worried about scrap leakage, while Asia is becoming more reliant on secondary metals. This shift is quietly transforming the delicate balance of availability, competitiveness and sustainability across various markets. A tension over the EU's AL scrap? The Secretary General of the Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE), Mario Conserva, with the CEO of Novelis Europe, Emilio Braghi, has called upon the EU to put a stop to the export of aluminium scrap . Why such demands? It indicates that Europe’s supply of secondary aluminium is at...
Vedanta Q3 results: Profit surges as aluminium strength lifts EBITDA
After the market hours on Thursday, January 29, the Indian mining conglomerate owned by Anil Agarwal, Vedanta Limited, has shared the results of the December quarter, which are deemed to be higher in various parameters year-on-year. Net profit and other incomes In the last December quarter, the firm achieved a net profit worth INR 571.0 billion (USD 6.21 billion), which in the previous year reached INR 354.7 billion (USD 3.86 billion), reflecting a year-on-year increase of 60.1 per cent. In the same quarter, the other incomes also increased from INR 49.2 billion (USD 535 million) in the previous year to INR 33.9 billion (USD 368 million), showing a positive movement by 31.1 per cent. At the same time, the firm's revenue went up by 19 per cent, from the previous INR 4,589.9 billion (USD...
High-purity alumina producer Alpha HPA secures $225 million boost with NRF backing
Alpha HPA, the high-purity alumina producer, launched an institutional placement worth USD 225 million. This fund will directly aid in the construction and commercialisation of the institute, which also includes an additional USD 75 million as a pre-committed by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRF). There are certain pre-commitments that have not disclosed yet, which have been received by the shareholders of Alpha HPA, AustralianSuper and Orica. The context of this project HPA, a mineral deemed to be vital for sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and lithium-ion batteries. Out of the USD 210 million funds raised for the HPA First Project Stage 2, which is being set for the construction and commercialisation. Another USD 5 million has been invested in renewing the...
Berbice bauxite revival: RUSAL cleared to return at full capacity
The much-needed good news in the global bauxite sector is here. The Russian-owned bauxite operator, RUSAL, as announced by the Government, would return with full operational capacity on the Berbice River, while the sector is undergoing plans for expansion. The announcement also included that the bauxite firm is receiving a two-year extension of the precious agreement made for the Aroaima mine, which is now back to full operations. After almost six years, RUSAL came back into its original form, especially after it halted operations. The firm holds the APNU+AFC administration responsible for the previous closure of the Berbice bauxite operation due to what the minister called "neglect and mismanagement", dating back to 2020. The plant closure was followed by the workers' strike, which ended...
LME aluminium eases with a cash offer at $3,166.5 per tonne, but supply signals stay firm
From the previous close, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices showed a slight dip. This declining trend followed in the LME inventory side, which is deemed to create a supply shortage globally, with a rise in price. On January 27, the LME cash bid declined from USD 3,190 per tonne to USD 3,166 per tonne, showing a difference of USD 24 per tonne or 0.8 per cent. Similarly, the cash offer inched down from USD 3,192 per tonne to USD 3,166.5 per tonne, reflecting a difference of USD 25.5 per tonne or 0.8 per cent. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The shrink followed in the 3-month bid and offer as both moved down by USD 17.5 per tonne or 0.5 per cent, where the bid reached USD 3,177.5 per tonne from USD 3,195 per tonne and the offer to USD...
SMS group unveils advanced Sanand manufacturing hub to power its India growth
SMS Group, on January 21, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility, directly reflecting its international expansion strategy. By introducing this state-of-the-art technology, the firm is not only highlighting its growth but is also addressing the increasing demand in one of the world’s most vibrant steel markets. The new site, with 160 employees and nearly 400 contracts on board, forms another pillar of the SMS Group’s global manufacturing operations located in Sanand near Ahmedabad. The site will be manufacturing machines and equipment, which will aid in processing flat and long products alongside the forging technology. Nearly 250 guests, from both the political and business sectors, attended the event, which was officially opened with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting...
EGA and Century Aluminum set to build first new US smelter in nearly 50 years
On January 26, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), a global leader in aluminium production and Century Aluminum Company, a producer of standard-grade, high-purity and value-added primary aluminium products, announced a joint development. This agreement focuses on building the first new primary aluminium production plant in the US since 1980. As per the agreement drafted, EGA will hold 60 per cent share of the joint venture and the remaining 40 per cent will be owned by Century Aluminum. Adhering to the agreement announced by EGA, the new plant will be built in Inola, Oklahoma. This plant shall hold the capacity of producing 750 thousand tonnes of aluminium per year, which is much larger than what has been previously envisioned and doubles the current US production rate. Besides production,...
US aluminium prices break away as tariffs collide with global supply strain
American buyers are now to pay a 68 per cent premium over the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price to get physical metal. This is the result of Trump’s increasing import tariffs from 10 per cent to 25 per cent back in March and then ramping them up to 50 per cent in June. The premium for physical delivery in the US Midwest is now traded at an additional USD 560 per metric tonne above the implied tariff cost, indicating a total aluminium price increasing more than USD 5,000 per tonne. The country is now grappling with a shortage of a metal necessary for various industries, from automotive and aerospace to construction and packaging. Although on paper, the needed supply should flow in due to the record-high premium for US delivery, but the reality is rather challenging. Also read:...
NITI Aayog charts India’s decarbonisation path for aluminium, cement and MSMEs
At the event in New Delhi, NITI Aayog shared three reports which talked about the roadmap for decarbonisation for sectors like aluminium, cement and other MSMEs. At the event, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery shared his perspective on the urgency of all MSME sectors towards the country's economic growth and overall development. These three decarbonisation reports by NITI Aayog also build a comprehensive contrivance for navigating the EU’s carbon border tax regime by including clean manufacturing processes for these sectors. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to impose a carbon price on high-emission products like cement, aluminium, iron and steel and fertilisers, which are imported into the EU’s 27 member countries. Bery further pointed out that nudging the MSME...
Union budget spotlight: AAI demands tougher aluminium products import norms
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI), ahead of the Union Budget for 2026–27, has urged the government to expand the basic customs duty on all aluminium products, including scrap, to 15 per cent. This has been demanded to limit the influx of low-quality imports and protect domestic manufacturers. Image generated by AI for representational purpose The association believes that by initiating this move, it would be possible to align the quality standards for aluminium scrap in India with global leaders like the EU and China, while also preventing the country from becoming a dumping ground for metal waste. Additionally, the AAI pointed out that the domestic aluminium industry, due to unchecked imports, is still under pressure, even though there's enough local capacity to satisfy current...
£600k Schmutz line signals Bridgnorth Aluminium’s next growth phase
In the underfloor heating and cooling application, especially within the automotive sector and data centres, Bridgnorth Aluminium, the UK's leading manufacturer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is undertaking opportunities, which already include an investment in capital equipment. Given that the firm is one of the largest employer in the town, it is setting up a refurbished Schmutz line worth GBP 600 thousand (USD 830 thousand) at its spacious facility on Stourbridge Road. With this initiative, the firm is now able to enhance its ability to finish thinner gauge materials in-house. The equipment, installed and upgraded by skilled engineers, is set to handle the slitting and winding of thin-gauge aluminium reels for customers throughout Wales, the EU and the US. Also read: Export momentum...
Maan Aluminium appoints Suresh Babu D as vice president for extrusion sales and marketing
Maan Aluminium Limited, for its Extrusion Sales & Marketing division, has named Sured Babu D as the new Vice President. By appointing him, the firm is moving its leadership focus to higher sustainable growth in the aluminium extrusion market, especially in sectors like industrial engineering and Building & Construction (B&C). In the role of Vice President, Suresh Babu D is expected to take charge of generating higher sales, marketing and developing customer engagement strategies by shifting the focus mainly on making value-added aluminium extruded products, which directly links with the company's expansion and overall growth initiatives. Also read: Metro Mining: Changes to executive leadership team The firm’s new Vice President, given his vast knowledge about the aluminium extrusion...
Expansion projects, new launches and EV ambitions reshape aluminium’s downstream landscape
The global aluminium downstream sector, with further alignment with the end-use sector are undergoing some serious changes, driven by everything from major industrial expansions and strategic partnerships to fresh technology launches, policy shifts and market signals. This week’s news highlights a trend towards deeper integration in the supply chain, a surge in investment activity, and shifting dynamics in trade and electric vehicles. These factors could subtly alter the competitive landscape across various value chains. Expansion & projects that are helping society VALCO announced the plan to expand its smelter operations , aiming to boost capacity from 23 per cent to 40 per cent. This initiative aligns with Ghana’s effort to enhance value addition in the aluminium sector and lessen...
Record deal: Achenbach to build flagship aluminium foil plant in Saudi Arabia
Achenbach, one of the world’s leaders of aluminium foil rolling mills and slitting machines, has just landed the biggest single order in its history. The firm will be providing a cutting-edge aluminium foil plant to Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC), as per the supply contract. The announcement was made in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last week. At a prestigious ceremony which was being attended by His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, along with His Excellency Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, the State Secretary for Mining Affairs, where the order acquisition announcement was made. The foil company was represented at this significant event by President & CEO André E. Barten and Director of Global Sales Christian Schneider,...
